Prize(s) Winners in Exterior Architectural Illumination / Interior Architectural Illumination
Lighting Design/Product Company Light Collab
Lead Designers Yah Li Toh
Other Designer's names Desmond Yap
Architecture Company Freight Architects / MonoLab Studio
Interior Design Company MonoLab Studio
Client Silver Bullion
Photo Credits 1. Finbarr Fallon, 2.ND Photography
Completion Date December 2024
Project Location 6 Changi South Street 3, Singapore 486128
Entry DescriptionThe Reserve is a state-of-the-art alternative asset center in Singapore, which houses a wealth of assets, such as precious metals, art, and more. The glistening modern monolith envisioned by the architect alludes to the robustness of precious commodities and the transparency inherent in the distributed financial technologies of the future. Conceived as a series of dualities to intrigue; the onyx stone-covered fortress exudes luminescent luxury inside and out through a deft use of light. At dusk, The Reserve evolves into a glowing golden beacon – a hint at what lies within. The challenge for lighting design was that the onyx can be seen from both outside and inside. where there are visitor lounges, meeting rooms, offices. The onyx panels are exposed without any backing and backlighting is an immense challenge. Explored the most optimum solution of integrating customized LED modules with optics and wiring integrated into the façade frames so that all light is being directed to the onyx surface, with minimum spill light into the interior. Luminaires were also concealed and not visible from the inside. ther challenges include illuminating a 30 metre tall vault housing silver, which is a working vault, balancing the energy considerations, giving an impressive wash to the 16 metres tall shelving of glistening silver bars to be seen from the suspended meeting pod from level 5.
Sustainability ApproachAlthough solar panels were installed, but energy consideration for the façade lighting, interior lighting and working lights are kept to a minimum.
