Client:
British Land
Designer:
TÜV SÜD
Project Team:
McGregor Smith | TÜV SÜD
Casting Stories in Light: The Lantern That Brings the Public Realm to Life!
A concept of a lantern, laser cut with names of landmarks and local people was created by landscape architects McGregor Smith and lighting designer TÜV SÜD to provide a focal point within the public realm.
With the idea of the lantern using light as the focus during the darker hours, Studiotech were brought in to develop a workable solution.
Detailed Design
Development
Installation
The challenge
The challenge was to find a single point LED light source. This had to be powerful enough to cast distinct shadows of the text from within the structure of the lantern in the form of light and shadow throughout the public realm which could
be easily read by passers-by.
The team experimented with various combinations of COB LEDs and power supplies to identify the most effective configuration that would produce the desired shadow effects while ensuring optimal performance and durability.
Engineering design
The successful solution consisted of a high power cob LED on a heat sink within a bespoke housing unit. Various combinations of cob and power supply were tried to find the best solution.
The cob is encapsulated to protect it from the elements and the housing provides ventilation of the heat sink yet all light remains direct.
Experience
The lantern transforms the space into something quietly captivating; projecting names of local landmarks and people in soft shadows across the ground, it invites passers-by to pause, reflect, and feel more connected to the community around them.
