Prize(s) Winners in Heritage Lighting
Company vogtpartner lighting design engineering
Lead Designers Andreas Gut, Christian Vogt, Matthias Wilcken-Frey
Completion Date August, 2018
Project Location Bern, Switzerland
Entry DescriptionFor this late Gothic building from 1406, rebuilt in 1868 as Neo Gothic, the aim was to find a light concept corresponding to the style of the architecture, adapted to the contemporary visual needs while ensuring sustainability and energy efficiency. The solution for the different rooms was achieved with the use of indirect and direct lighting, gently diffusing or directly illuminating spaces for festive occasions, exhibitions and working areas.
Suspended rings in different diameters and quantity center the spaces between mighty pillars, vaulted arches, and wooded surfaces, emphasizing ceilings, floors and remarking different spatial geometries.
One of the highlights is the historic hall, used as working area and ballroom. The lighting is provided by a contemporary interpretation of a chandelier, which combines functional work light with festive accents. The soul is a glass that shimmers gently from the inside, while spots in the rings light up the large mural.
Company DescriptionSince 1997 vogtpartner has worked as a completely product-neutral lighting design company with projects for interior and exterior spaces. It has its headquarters in Winterthur, Switzerland, and branch offices in Germany and Austria.
Over 400 national and international projects for interior and exterior spaces have been realised so far. They range from light art to technical street and tunnel lighting; from
small bars to master plans for cities, underground networks and airports.
