# Futuristic Lighting in Public Spaces The Dutch New Media Center is Light Years Ahead By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-12-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/public-space-lighting-dutch-new-media-center-light-years-ahead References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/9/view/4747/new-media-plaza-utrecht-by-123dv-architecture.html) & [lionglie](http://www.lionglie.com) Scandavian design just kills. Check out this new media plaza designed by the Dutch Architetural firm Liong Lie Architects. Eight rooms play with different light techniques and placement to create space and drama. Three forms of light, including moving light in two tunnels, make the transition to the plaza magical. Interactive projected lights on the floor change colors for day and night. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/9/view/4747/new-media-plaza-utrecht-by-123dv-architecture.html), [lionglie](http://www.lionglie.com) **Implications** - Lighting is something that has become and important feature not only in homes, but in offices and retail spaces. How you decide to light up the place where customers shop can have a direct impact on the mood of the space and possibly, an impact on a consumer's likelihood of purchasing. Lighting is no longer a detail that should be overlooked by businesses. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Interactive Lighting:** Expanding the use of interactive projected lights on floors and walls to create dynamic and engaging public spaces. - **Adaptive Lighting:** Developing lighting systems that can adjust and change colors based on different environmental factors, enhancing the atmosphere and experience in public spaces. - **Smart Lighting:** Integrating smart technology into lighting systems to enable customization, energy efficiency, and remote control for public spaces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Architecture firms can incorporate innovative lighting techniques to create visually striking and immersive public spaces. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can leverage advanced lighting solutions to enhance the ambiance and mood of commercial spaces. - **Retail:** Retailers can utilize creative lighting strategies to attract customers and influence their purchase decisions through sensory experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Immersive Lighting Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersive-lighting-installation.md) - [Ultra-Chic Sculptural Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-lighting-design.md) - [Futuristic Immersive Lighting Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersive-lighting-experience.md) - [Architectural Lighting Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lighting-innovation.md) - [Futuristic Commerce Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deji-plaza-phase-ii.md) - [Retail Design Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/d142.md) - [Physics-Based Artful Light Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aura-collection-1.md) - [Gallery Experiences Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumens.md) - [Emotional Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miror-collection.md)