The International Youth Culture Centre in Nanjing, China was designed by Zaha Hadid, which is no surprise given the building's curved form -- a trademark of Hadid's. This building features a Philips LED system that has 700,000 nodes and a palette of 16 million colors. Despite this, it still costs less than $122 a day to light.
The 700,000 nodes are Philips iColor Flex MX LED lights that are flexible in their installation. They are extremely energy-efficient and can save up to 60% in electricity in comparison to normal colored LED lighting. In addition, Philips Vaya Linear LED lights are used to create striking vertical lines that run up the sides of the buildings.
As architectural design moves forward, it's of paramount importance to keep sustainability in mind, and this building proves that eye-catching, modern architecture and design doesn't have to imply extravagant financial and energy cost.
Curved Illuminated Buildings
The International Youth Culture Centre Building Glows With LED Lights
Trend Themes
1. Flexible LED Lighting - The use of flexible LED lighting systems in modern architecture allows for creative designs while still being energy-efficient and cost-effective.
2. Vertical LED Lines - Creating vertical lines with LED lighting adds a stunning visual element to modern buildings and architecture.
3. Sustainable Architecture - As architectural design moves forward, sustainability should remain a key consideration to promote eco-friendly and cost-effective buildings.
Industry Implications
1. LED Lighting - LED lighting companies can continue to develop new and innovative lighting technologies to keep up with modern architecture and design needs.
2. Architecture - Architects and designers can continue to push the boundaries of sustainable architecture without sacrificing creativity or design aesthetics.
3. Building Materials - Building material companies can explore new materials and technologies that promote sustainability and eco-friendliness to remain competitive in a changing market.