Theatrical lighting approach for urban benches and audience-actor interaction.
Author
Halicki, Igor Krzysztof
Term
4. Term
Education
Publication year
2020
Abstract
This thesis explores how a theatrical lighting approach can be applied to urban spaces to make benches more inviting during evening and night-time. Framed as an audience–actor interaction between seated users and passing pedestrians, the work compares practices from theatre and urban lighting to enhance the atmosphere of place. A literature review addresses non-places, criteria for choosing a seat, and social interaction, followed by a pre-analysis that typologizes existing benches and lighting forms. Three case studies in new Copenhagen neighborhoods reveal recurring issues: higher illuminance on the audience than on the actors, fixtures mounted too high, and generally poor light distribution. Building on these insights, a design proposal uses theatrical strategies to reposition luminaires and adjust light distribution to improve the experience. Final tests indicate that light intensity influences spatial perception and, consequently, bench use. The thesis aims to demonstrate how theatrical lighting can complement existing urban lighting to activate benches after dark.
Denne afhandling undersøger, hvordan en teatralsk tilgang til belysning kan anvendes i byrum for at gøre bænke mere attraktive om aftenen og natten. Projektet ser på relationen mellem bænksiddere og forbipasserende som en publikums–aktør-interaktion og sammenligner praksisser fra teater- og bybelysning med henblik på at styrke stedets atmosfære. Gennem et litteraturstudie belyses udfordringer med non-places, kriterier for valg af siddeplads og social interaktion, efterfulgt af en foranalyse, der typologiserer eksisterende bænke og belysningsformer. Tre casestudier i nye københavnske kvarterer identificerer gennemgående problemer: højere belysningsstyrke på publikum end på aktører, armaturer placeret for højt og generelt ujævn lysfordeling. På den baggrund præsenteres et designforslag, der med en teatralsk tilgang omplacerer armaturer og justerer lysfordelingen for at forbedre oplevelsen. Afsluttende tests understreger, at lysintensitet påvirker rumopfattelse og dermed brugen af bænke. Afhandlingen sigter mod at vise, hvordan teatralske strategier kan supplere eksisterende bybelysning for at aktivere bænke efter mørkets frembrud.
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