Prize(s) Winners in Exterior Architectural Illumination
Company Shanghai Ruiyi Design
Lead Designers GUOJIAN HU
Completion Date July, 2016
Project Location SUZHOU, CHINA
Entry DescriptionThe Summit is a two-parcel development in Suzhou, China, that connects to the existing metro station and borders both sides of Suhua Road, the city’s ceremonial boulevard and center for commercial development. The mixed-use development features two towers—one 16 stories and the other 39 stories—and includes office, retail and luxury residences that offer unobstructed eastern views to Jinji Lake.
As a commercial mix-use, lighting emphasizes a series of interlocking volumes, and visually unifies the two parcels at night. White, grays and black color palette inspired by the architectural vernacular famous in Suzhou, is also the language in the light.
The bridge connecting the two parcels is a key transport hub, the process of pedestrian walking behavior is recorded and displayed as a silhouette on the glass curtain walls. It forms a visual communication with people in the bridge.
Company DescriptionEstablished in 1985, KGM Architectural Lighting provides lighting design services to a multitude of market sectors worldwide. KGM is headquartered in El Segundo, California with branch company in Shanghai and Hong Kong, China. Our unique design approach encompasses the collaboration of ideas and the possibilities which influence the integration of lighting within the architecture, providing beauty and strength to the overall lighting design.
Ph.D, Senior members of CIES, Senior members of AALD, Licensed architects, lighting certified, LEED accredited professionals, theatrically-trained, award recipients, and members of the AIA and IALD comprise the talented individuals of KGM Architectural Lighting. This sophisticated backbone has provided the design team with the ability to work on projects locally as well as internationally in a creative and efficient manner. We understand the importance of working closely with all the team members and performing in a professional and timely manner.
