Re-imagining façade lighting: Balancing narrative, culture & environment
Translated title
Re-imagining façade lighting
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Term
4. Term
Education
Publication year
2025
Submitted on
2025-05-26
Pages
72
Abstract
In an era where brightness is often considered a sign of progress in many metropolitan cities, this thesis attempts to question conventional notions of facade lighting by suggesting a contextual approach. Focusing on Mumbai, a city where illuminated buildings are becoming a growing trend as a reflection of cultural pride and economic ambition, this study reimagines facade lighting as a medium that can enhance urban identity while respecting the environment. The research includes comparative insights from Copenhagen, combining quantitative analyses with qualitative perspectives from users and professionals. An adaptable two-tiered framework based on ecological zones and architectural typologies is evaluated through two site-specific lighting design proposals : a heritage monument and a residential building. The project aims for facade lighting that users can observe as well as experience. It communicates narratives, honors darkness, and fosters a sustainable urban nightscape. Reimagining excessive illumination as intentional, inclusive, and deeply rooted in context.
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