# Led-Lit Libraries The Castro Leal Library Uses Diode Lighting By Jordy E | Published 2012-08-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/castro-leal-library References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/castro-leal-library/23342/) & [bgp.mx](http://www.bgp.com.mx/home/proyecto.asp?cve_proyecto=34&img=34_01.jpg) Mexico City's Castro Leal Library has come in first place at the Mexican Association of Interior Designers' 2012 AMDI Awards. The structure is made to house the diplomat Antonion Castro Leal's personal collection of books, and its interesting lighting concept will display them in a artistic and entirely contemporary manner. [LED light displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lighting-innovation) have been central to night clubs and chic restaurant blueprints. And though they have been for the most part appropriated to the entertainment sector, the BGP Arquitectura firm has used the technology to illuminate [rows of book shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rahmah-library) at the Castro Leal Library. A [series of skylights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biophilic-lighting) mix the artificial LED fixtures with natural beams of light. The intermingling of these two sources provides a bit of both worlds, an informed choice for the BGP Arquitectura group. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **LED Lighting in Public Spaces:** Expanding the use of LED lighting beyond the entertainment industry to public spaces such as libraries, museums, and galleries offers a chance for innovative lighting concepts. - **Mixing Natural and Artificial Lighting:** Combining natural and artificial light sources in interior design can create unique and visually stunning environments, presenting an opportunity for architects to experiment with new designs. - **Award-winning Interior Design Concepts:** Increasing the emphasis on interior design and innovation in public spaces could inspire more award-winning structures that are not only functional but aesthetically pleasing. ### Where This Applies - **Interior Design Industry:** There is an opportunity for interior designers to explore the use of LED lighting and combine it with natural light sources to create unique and visually stunning environments like the Castro Leal Library. - **Architecture Industry:** Architects can experiment with the mixing of natural and artificial light sources to create structures that are both aesthetically pleasing and functional, as demonstrated by the winning design of the Castro Leal Library. - **Public Space Industry:** Incorporating award-winning interior design concepts into public spaces such as libraries, museums, and galleries can help improve the environment and make it more visually appealing to visitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mobile Glass Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-libreria.md) - [Temporary Translucent Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-liberia.md) - [Wood-Wrapped Contemporary Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graded-school-library.md) - [Perforated Shadow-Casting Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariams-library.md) - [Sleek Contemporary Metal-Encased Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/library-lamp.md) - [Library-Converted Modern Sheds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-light-box-1.md) - [Glass-Lined Towering Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beijing-city-library.md) - [Tree-Like Library Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-of-knowledge.md) - [Arched Opening Village Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pkinception.md)