Prize(s) Winners in Daylighting
Lighting Design/Product Company Tobias Link GmbH
Lead Designers Tobias Link, Oliver Link
Other Designer's names Marc Blum, Ulf Jelinek, Peter Thode
Architecture Company ECE Creative Design Architecture & Construction
Interior Design Company ECE Creative Design Architecture & Construction
Client ECE Marketplaces GmbH & Co.KG
Photo Credits Marc André Stiebel
Completion Date May 2025
Project Location Poznàn, Poland
Entry DescriptionThe refurbishment of Avenida Poznan mall addressed three major challenges: outdated artificial lighting, extreme daylight contrasts, and a lack of atmosphere in the central lounge. The glass roofs allowed uncontrolled sunlight, creating uncomfortable contrasts, glare, and overheating, while adjacent areas remained dark and unwelcoming. The existing 3000K lighting system was neither dynamic nor suitable to balance changing daylight conditions, resulting in poor retail visibility, particularly in the food court. In the lounge, cold and broad-beam luminaires generated a harsh, unattractive ambience. Our concept redefined both daylight and artificial lighting. A high-performance foil was introduced to maintain the view of the sky while filtering daylight to achieve a balanced distribution. The new LED system with adjustable beam focus and Tunable White was integrated with sensors, automatically adapting to natural light levels. This created a harmonious light climate throughout the day while reducing energy use by over 60%. In the lounge, warm, narrow-beam luminaires now create a lively play of light and shadow, harmonising with a ceiling star installation. A bespoke LED column wrap adds a vertical focal point, drawing visitors into a more intimate, welcoming space.
Sustainability ApproachSustainability was a driving force. By reusing existing infrastructure and retrofitting with advanced LED luminaires. The new system delivers over 60% energy savings compared to the former installation, achieved through TW-tech. combined with daylight sensors and adaptive controls. This ensures that artificial light is only used when needed and always at optimal levels. The integration of daylight-filtering foil reduces solar heat gain, lowering cooling demand and preventing excessive indoor temperatures of up to 39°C previously recorded in sun-exposed areas. This dual effect of reducing energy consumption for both lighting and air conditioning significantly lowers the building’s carbon footprint. The result is not only an improved visual and emotional quality for visitors but also a long-term sustainable solution that enhances operation efficiency for the mall
Company DescriptionTobias Link lighting design studio has been in business since 1991. We, Tobias and Oliver Link, are the faces behind it. With every new project we rely on what sets a good lighting designer apart – our many years of experience in the profession. We plan carefully to budget in line with the scale of building and with energy efficiency in mind, as we always keep up with new developments in technology. Thus the architect also benefits from our comprehensive, in-depth knowledge, which is also something that sets us apart from other specialist planners.
