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Following the lecture, we had a fun task to do in class. In groups, we had to redesign the same space but in regard to different purposes or utilities. For example, my group was supposed to redesign in regards to the idea of a piano recital space. We made two plans, one showing the newContinue reading Week 7 Lighting Exercise- Piano Recital Space

Last Friday, we had a lighting professional come to class and present us a plethora of lighting methods, all serving different purposes. I found the LED light interesting, as I did not know that its initial state, before the phosphorus is added, is a violet shade. We took light measurements in class and lots ofContinue reading Lighting exercise- trying different filtres

My visit at the National Portrait Gallery was a wonderful experience, that provided me with great insight into the world of lighting . The various rooms in the gallery showcase a mixture of lighting methods, as some displays of art are artificially lit, some are benefiting from natural daylight and perhaps sunlight, although I didContinue reading National Portrait Gallery Visit

Last Friday we did a series of really interesting exercises, such as using a ”sun dial” to figure out what the shadow of the object we were given, or the box that we created, would look like at a specific time of day in a certain season. The sheets we were given are a greatContinue reading Lighting exercise- sun dial, latitude

Last Friday, we went on a site visit to the St Albert Chaplaincy . The space is a beautiful architectural piece which combines simplicity with spirituality. The lack of ornaments does not take away from how special the place feels. Upon our visit, we drew different sketches of areas that stood out in terms ofContinue reading Light Analysis at the Chaplaincy

Two Fridays ago, we went on a site visit to the National Museum of Scotland. There, we measured the daylight factor in different areas of the museum, we drew sketches of interiors that showcased a great relationship with light and overall we understood how important light or the absence of light is. How it canContinue reading National Museum of Scotland visit

  Most of us, as humans inhabiting the world, are lucky enough to get to experience natural light everyday. However, that is not the case for people living in certain areas in the Northern Hemisphere, especially in the Arctic Circle. The lack of daylight can lead to depression and health issues, as Vitamin D isContinue reading Light Experiment in Svalbard

During class we were each given a photo of a space where light had a dramatic effect and created a contrast with the interior. Mine was a very minimalist cathedral, where a gigantic cross stood tall as the epicentre of the interior. I found the way the fractions of light were being cast through theContinue reading Lighting Exercise

This summer I went to a temporary art exhibition in my home city, Bucharest. The building itself, an old palace in the old town, is an architectural jewel, with intricate details and a myriad of materials. It was my first time going inside and I was left in awe. The main room, the dome, isContinue reading Impressive lighting