Prize(s) Winners in Heritage Lighting Design
Lighting Design/Product Company ENVUE HOMBURG LICHT GMBH
Lead Designers Sascha Homburg, Urs Schreiner
Architecture Company Latz und Partner, DHL Architects
Client Grün Berlin GMBH, Berliner Immobilienmanagement GmbH
Photo Credits Angela Elbing
Completion Date 2024
Project Location Berlin
Entry DescriptionThe Eierhäuschen is an old Berlin restaurant located on the edge of the Plänterwald forest on the banks of the Spree. It was built in the second half of the 19th century. Over the course of time, it was rebuilt twice and was in operation until 1990. The third building of the Eierhäuschen from 1892 was renovated, extended and completed in 2023. Since spring 2024, it has been fully completed and reopened with a restaurant, beer garden and art space.
The planning of the light and its lighting fixtures for the Eierhäuschen follows the premise of strengthening the monument and not competing with it. To this end, emphasis was placed on elegant reservation in relation to the historic building, so that the architecture can have all the more impact. The use of decorative luminaire design was largely avoided.
The luminaire bodies stand in the background, are subtle and not historicizing. Lighting and the atmosphere of the respective area are in the main focus. Optimum color rendering and precise light distribution illuminate the room either selectively or over a wide area, depending on requirements.
Sustainability ApproachThe lighting concept follows a strong sustainability approach by prioritizing energy-efficient LED technology and minimizing unnecessary illumination. All fixtures are designed to reduce light pollution, featuring full shielding and extremely low upward light emission. Warm light colors between 2200K and 2700K are chosen to protect local wildlife, especially insects. Light is only applied where necessary, with dimmable systems and smart controls ensuring operation based on actual needs. Materials and components are selected for durability and low maintenance, contributing to a long-term, resource-friendly solution. Overall, the concept harmonizes ecological responsibility with the atmospheric and functional requirements of the site.
