Designed to resemble a grand stage set, the Luminaire light installation by Rem Koolhaas fuses classical and modern design details. The famed architect creates a light-made architecture piece that measures 6 metres in height by 20 metres in length.
The structure is built using thousands of colored glass bulbs and 15 kilograms of Swarovski Crystal Rocks that emit a vibrant glow when illuminated. "Together the crystal and light highlight the traditional Venetian archways, evoking the elaborate Renaissance façades of Venice’s palazzos."
In addition to its historical inspirations, the Luminaire light installation by Rem Koolhaas also references the urban lighting projects of today that are usually realized at a large scale. The piece will be displayed at the 14th International Architecture Exhibition of la Biennale di Venezia that runs from June 7 to November 23, 2014.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Light-as-architecture
- The Luminaire light installation demonstrates the potential for architects to use light as a primary design element.
- Large-scale Lighting Projects
- The Luminaire light installation draws inspiration from urban lighting projects and demonstrates the potential for large-scale lighting installations.
- Innovative Material Usage
- The use of Swarovski Crystal Rocks in the Luminaire light installation highlights the potential for incorporating unexpected materials in architectural design.
Where This Applies
- Architecture
- The Luminaire light installation demonstrates the potential for architects to incorporate light as a primary structural element in their designs.
- Lighting Design
- The Luminaire light installation highlights the potential for large-scale and innovative lighting installations.
- Crystal Manufacturing
- The use of Swarovski Crystal Rocks in the Luminaire light installation highlights the potential for incorporating unexpected materials in architectural and lighting design.
