Prize(s) Winners in Industrial Building Lighting Design
Lighting Design/Product Company Yamagiwa
Lead Designers Kuniichi Iizuka
Other Designer's names Keisuke Chiba
Architecture Company Gensler
Interior Design Company Gensler
Client MARUWA
Completion Date 2023.05
Entry DescriptionThis represents a state-of-the-art ceramic factory and office situated in Seto City, one of Japan's preeminent pottery centers. The facility showcases a cutting-edge design featuring expansive canopies that ascend towards the sky and spacious terraces, symbolizing the company’s commitment to innovation, transparency, and harmonious integration with the surrounding environment. Concerning the lighting design, the primary focus was placed on crafting a space seamlessly integrated with the external surroundings, achieved through illuminated canopies and open atriums. Meticulous planning of the lighting enhances the connection between individuals and the community.
Sustainability ApproachThe facility employs advanced calendar schedule control and scene recall, incorporating automated processes tailored to the daily activities of occupants. This ensures a seamlessly orchestrated environment that adapts to the needs of its occupants.