Saturday, October 17, 2009
La Rinascente by Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands
The standout feature is a three dimensional back-lit ceiling – a bespoke solution inspired by honeycomb which adds sunshine throughout the day and drama at dusk. The ceiling is made up of a frame of aluminium extrusions, the concealed fluorescent light fittings shining on to the soffit and bouncing back down through the translucent panels to create a diffuse light. The effect of undulation and depth is achieved through the use of four types of triangular panel with four visible facets, so that the shoppers experience a different effect each time they view the ceiling. All the triangular elements point towards the front of the store ensuring an appropriate dynamism.
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So essentially the ceiling becomes a lighting fixture. It is too bad that the down-lights that awkwardly hang from the beams could not be integrated into the system. That way maybe the "shopper's experience" could also be useful.
ReplyDeleteagreed. Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands should have their licenses revoked and banned from practice.
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