Prize(s) Winners in Landscape Lighting Design
Lighting Design/Product Company CosmoC Lighting, Ltd.
Lead Designers Ching-Yu Lin
Other Designer's names Kuo-Chan Huang, Jr-Yuan Ho, Jie-Yu Huang, Ruei-Han Chang, Jun-Yan Wang, Ming-Yu Ma
Architecture Company Eco Orange Landscape Architecture Planning and Design Co.Ltd.
Client Yunlin County Government
Photo Credits Sen-Yung Liu
Completion Date 2025/01/21
Project Location Yunlin County, Taiwan
Entry DescriptionThis 1.5-kilometer lighting design reconnects a buried riverfront with its surrounding city through a poetic narrative of light. Inspired by the theme “Flowing Clouds and Running Water,” the design uses light as brushstroke and shadow as ink to reveal the rhythm and memory of place. Lighting is configured low along walkways and railings, avoiding direct exposure to water and habitat zones. High-wattage fixtures (20–30W) were replaced with warm 10W LEDs to reduce glare and energy use. Custom-designed poles feature totemic motifs of water and clouds, visually reinforcing site identity. At key nodes—bridges, paths, and ecological islands—light takes on symbolic roles, such as illuminating a driftwood guardian sculpture with six yellow projectors. Gobo lighting displays schoolchildren’s artwork on the pavement, creating a cultural scroll known as “Along the River of Yunlin.” Seasonal rhythms are expressed through lighting patterns inspired by the 24 solar terms. Community input played a central role in shaping the lightscape, ensuring it aligns with ecological values and local identity.
Sustainability ApproachThe design adopts a low-impact lighting strategy focused on energy efficiency, ecological protection, and minimal intervention. Over 80% of fixtures were downsized from 20–30W to 10W warm LEDs, reducing energy use and carbon emissions. Lights are mounted at low heights, away from the water, to preserve habitats and reduce skyglow. Components were chosen for durability and future recyclability. Non-invasive installation avoided damage to natural terrain. Gobo projection and solar term programming reduce operational energy by avoiding static high-output lighting. Through material selection, low wattage, and a nature-respecting layout, the project advances SDGs 11, 13, and 15.
Company DescriptionCosmoC Lighting is an award winning architectural lighting design firm based in Taiwan.
