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Lighting Design for the National Library of Greece. Arzu Cilasun Fatimah Chaudhry Maria Mahou Aliz Sanduj. The National Library as part of the ‘ Trilogy of Athens ’. Designed by the Danish architect Theophil Freiherr von Hanse n N eo -classical building e stablished in 1832.
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Lighting Design for the National Library of Greece Arzu Cilasun Fatimah Chaudhry Maria Mahou Aliz Sanduj
The National Library as part of the ‘Trilogy of Athens’ • Designed by the Danish architectTheophilFreiherr von Hansen • Neo-classical building established in 1832
Concept • Express the character of the building • Attract and invite visitors by highlighting the entrance and staircase • Lighting to be suitable to fit in the surrounding but stand on its own
Precedents Martin Place, Sydney - Australia
Precedents Royal Theater, New Castle - England
Precedents Alexander Hamilton, Custom House - USA
Aims & goals • Main importance = front facade The other facades are going to be lighted not highlighted • Highlight the outline structure of the building • Depth in the building is to be created using different tones of white light • Incorporate fixtures in the building • Light the surrounding of the building for safety measures • Trees to be trimmed so that they do not block the staircase, the statue gets more importance
Lighting proposal iColor Flex LMX, BGC493 - 50 pcs - LED Multi-die - Wide beam angle 115° - Clear flat 12 inch separated – Philips
Future suggestions • Temporary lighting: flexible Warm colors like white, yellowand orange • New design for the garden
Thank you for your attention! Arzu Cilasun Fatimah Chaudhry Maria Mahou Aliz Sanduj