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Wondrous Uplighter

Prize(s) Winners in Hanging Lights

Lighting Design/Product Company CHANG Architects

Lead Designers Chang Yong Ter

Completion Date May 2017

Project Location Wondrous Light Children's House, Singapore

Entry Description

The task: To sensitively illuminate an old shophouse space for childrenâ€™s activities, for a conducive and delightful lighting ambience without causing glare.

The various options were considered: Downlights - the direct throw was harsh; stand-alone uplighter - a concern for childrenâ€™s safety; wall-mounted uplighter - opted out as the walls were for childrenâ€™s artworks. These constraints point to a solution: A form of uplighter hung from the ceiling.

The eventual design: A stainless-steel wok hung from a cotton net hand-weaved by Grandpa, with a ring of warm LEDs placed within the wok.

The resultant lighting effect has been wondrous. The space is bright but softly lit; the ceiling is not glaring, but cast with interesting patterns of shadows, a visual delight itself.

Wondrous Uplighter offers a simple and effective lighting solution. It creates an attractive, comfortable, and conducive ambience for the children, with a language that is both contemporary and traditional.