Prize(s) Honorable Mentions
Lighting Design/Product Company LCR, KOIZUMI Lighting Technology Corp.
Lead Designers Ayato Hamada
Other Designer's names Takeshi Kikuchi TANSEISHA Co.,Ltd.
Interior Design Company TANSEISHA Co.,Ltd.
Client YAMAHA MUSIC JAPAN Co.,Ltd and YAMAHA Corporation.
Photo Credits Shinji Miyamoto
Completion Date June 5, 2024
Project Location 5-1-2 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
Entry DescriptionAn immersive commercial music facility designed for experiencing and discovering the sounds and instruments that resonate with you.The spatial design is themed around the natural fluctuations and comfortable irregularities found in nature, the facility intentionally avoids excessive artificial decoration, instead evoking the serene tranquility of being immersed in nature.In contrast, the lighting design is based on the theme of 1/f fluctuation, introducing a pleasing rhythm of light that harmonizes with the soothing tones of the music space.A cloud-like louver extending approximately 100 meters is conceptualized as a single musical score that diagrams the natural fluctuation of wavelengths. Downlights are strategically placed at key wavelength points, creating a natural, comfortable lighting environment while eliminating artificial regularity.Since using a single wavelength alone would appear monotonous, multiple wavelengths—such as the twinkling of stars or ripples on water—are orchestrated in concert to achieve a richer, more randomized expression.Simply arranging downlights exactly at those wavelength points can compromise both the presentation of instruments and user convenience. Therefore, a pseudo?computational design approach has been adopted: lighting balance is simulated and fine-tuned using 3D software to ensure an optimal harmony between light, sound, and usability.
Sustainability ApproachThis project uses energy-efficient lighting. A dimming system has been implemented on all floors, allowing the dimming level to change according to the time of day, creating an appropriate lighting environment in harmony with natural light. At the same time, by suppressing unnecessary power consumption, it leads to an energy-efficient and environmentally friendly lighting plan.
