Prize(s) Honorable Mentions
Lighting Design/Product Company Expolight
Lead Designers Mykola Kabluka
Photo Credits Expolight
Completion Date 02/04/2025
Project Location Dnipro, Ukraine
Entry DescriptionThe Dnipro Center for Contemporary Culture is a dynamic space that unites art, technology, education, and creative experimentation. Our team worked on the center and several exhibition halls, ensuring a lighting system that enhances both the perception of art and curatorial flexibility.
The halls feature adjustable focus luminaires, allowing precise control over shape, intensity, and beam spread. These fixtures adapt to different artworks—sculptures, installations, or digital media—ensuring each piece is highlighted optimally. The lighting accentuates textures, contours, and depth, creating an immersive experience.
We also implemented a sophisticated lighting control system, enabling customized light scenes for various exhibitions. Curators can adjust brightness, color temperature, and beam angles, ensuring seamless transitions between displays.
By integrating advanced lighting technology, we helped shape the Dnipro Center for Contemporary Culture into a space that elevates artistic expression and enhances the visitor experience.
Sustainability ApproachThe Dnipro Center for Contemporary Culture follows sustainable principles through energy-efficient lighting, adaptive technology, and long-term flexibility. LED luminaires reduce energy consumption, while their adjustable focus ensures efficient light use. A smart lighting control system optimizes brightness and duration, minimizing waste and extending equipment lifespan. The modular lighting design allows reconfiguration for different exhibitions without frequent replacements, supporting cultural longevity and reducing environmental impact. This approach balances artistic innovation with sustainability, making the center both adaptable and energy-efficient.
