Prize(s) Winners in Public Building Lighting Design
Lighting Design/Product Company Lichtvision Design GmbH
Lead Designers Raoul Hesse
Other Designer's names Claudio Rojas Wettig
Architecture Company gmp International GmbH
Client Eigenbetrieb Kommunales Gebäudemanagement
Photo Credits Ulrich Schwarz
Completion Date 6/2024
Project Location Magdeburg, Germany
Entry DescriptionAfter standing vacant for twenty years, the Hyparschale in Magdeburg has been brought back to life. In the restoration process, the original design intent was honored and the function of the building as a multi-purpose event and exhibition space remains, but the interior space has been redesigned and brought into the 21st century.
Lighting design played a crucial role in this renovation, offering energy-efficient solutions using advanced technologies that respect the building's historical character. During the day, daylight contributes immensely to the illumination in the building.
The lighting concept focuses on the visual impact and presentation of the four hyperbolic paraboloid structures.
The approach to interior lighting is a regular grid pattern of pendant fixtures with integrated emergency lighting. This allows for ultimate flexibility for various use cases without cluttering the ceiling. Custom luminaires were created to reflect the building's historical period and enhance its authenticity.
The exterior lighting is minimal. Though it is the centerpiece of the building, the roof was deliberately not illuminated directly. The Hyparschale glows from within, emphasizing the curved roof structure with light reflected from the walls and floor onto the ceiling.
With its restoration, the Hyparschale has become once again an icon on its island in the Elbe.
Sustainability ApproachThe glass façade and skylights provide plentiful daylight penetration into the Hyparschale. Because of this, artificial lighting is reduced and focused primarily on evening lighting scenes.
The design employs a dimmable DALI control system which is integrated into the building automation system (KNX), allowing light levels to be controlled via smart devices (ie. smartphones). This controllability, paired with the lower need, means a significant reduction in energy consumption.
From the early stages of the design, we have made an effort to minimize the number of luminaire types used. This simplifies maintenance and spare parts management, reducing the resources used in the project and building lifecycle.
All luminaires are 3000K CCT and have excellent glare control, with almost no spill light to the exterior. This protects the surrounding ecosystems and island park environment.
Company DescriptionLichtvision Design is an international lighting design consultancy based in Berlin, Hong Kong and London. Since 1997 we work for architects, investors and operators on small projects to large developments. We act as independent consultants in all aspects of lighting design and planning. Known for our award-winning design, we balance technology and creativity, science with art. The design process of our multidisciplinary team is highly collaborative. It has evolved through years of working with internationally renowned architects, giving us global experience as well as local knowledge.
