Design of Light and Shadow

Author: Kuno Mende + Lighting Design Company
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Publish Date: 2002-10-01
Features: Architects and lighting designers operate in different fields, but there are also many areas where they intersect. Mende often cautions lighting designers to "eliminate architects' misconceptions about light," which implies the subtle relationship he shared with architects. Mende's lighting design is like magic adorning the building. Under its spell, the building undergoes a transformation, becoming more radiant and colorful. This effect does not necessarily need to be exaggerated. Sometimes, the result is simple and quiet—a fully enclosed light space that is comfortable and in harmony with the surrounding environment. "Light should be designed to resemble nature." This suggests that lighting designers must fully understand and objectively apply the structural concepts of their work from the perspective of an observer before the light. The fluid effect of light explores what is softer for the human eye and spirit. "Lighting design should be ecological." That makes sense. An ecological approach or perspective is what we advocate for environmental protection and energy conservation. We firmly believe that a well-executed lighting design will inevitably save energy and costs.
Architects and lighting designers operate in different fields, but there are also many areas where they intersect. Mende often cautions lighting designers to "eliminate architects' misconceptions about light," which implies the subtle relationship he shared with architects. Mende's lighting design is like magic adorning the building. Under its spell, the building undergoes a transformation, becoming more radiant and colorful. This effect does not necessarily need to be exaggerated. Sometimes, the result is simple and quiet—a fully enclosed light space that is comfortable and in harmony with the surrounding environment. "Light should be designed to resemble nature." This suggests that lighting designers must fully understand and objectively apply the structural concepts of their work from the perspective of an observer before the light. The fluid effect of light explores what is softer for the human eye and spirit. "Lighting design should be ecological." That makes sense. An ecological approach or perspective is what we advocate for environmental protection and energy conservation. We firmly believe that a well-executed lighting design will inevitably save energy and costs.