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lightius loci EDITION 02
Foreword Statistics
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Lightius Loci : Edition 02 Theme Jury
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Winners 1st Prize 2nd Prize
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Honorable Mentions
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Finalists
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Section Foreword
The second edition of the CLUE competition invited students and young professionals to address the theme of the spirit of a place through illumination. A broad theme, as it could be interpreted in many different ways - but so significant at a time when globalization continues to grow exponentially. It is believed that the stakes, reduced to a more local scale, reach the new generation of designers on a more personal level.
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Proof : this edition was the most successful in terms
the light of day without the dedicated involvement
of participation, attracting 222 project proposals
of a team that, throughout the year, pours creativity
from 51 countries.
and hard work into making the competition a reality.
It would be unfair to stop at financial considerations
Let us take this opportunity to heartily thank them.
as project quality was praised by all seven members
Congratulations to the winners and the 222
of the international jury invited to judge the
participating teams. The following pages will allow
proposals. As usual, the jury evening was held at the
you to witness the immense talent of these young
University of Montreal. The lighting contest invited
teams.
students and young professionals, and we believe in the importance of organizing the major event - the deliberation of the jury – at the heart of a university. CLUE members, as spectators of the event, were
See you next year, Fabien Lasserre CLUE President
able to attend the great quality debates between the judges in regards to the submitted projects. The debates ensued from the undeniable quality of the projects. Further proof of the excellence of this edition: three honorable mentions were awarded in addition to the two prizes. Our future is assured. Philips continues to believe in the creativity and potential of its young designers, renewing once again its confidence in the CLUE: the presence for the first time of an official from Philips Europe, Jaap Schuuring, at the jury deliberations confirms Philips's commitment to this unique competition with many years ahead of it. I would also like to mention that this competition, even with the full support of Philips, could not see
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Statistics
Edition 02 From September 15, 2015 to January 31, 2016 PROJECTS FROM
52 countries
2 PRIZES 3 MENTIONS 10 FINALISTS
APPLICATIONS
51% INDIVIDUAL
+ 49% IN TEAM
STATUS
STUDENTS
YOUNG PROFESSIONNALS
53%
47%
42%
ARTS
23% 19%
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
URBANISM
3%
OTHERS
1%
ENVIRONNEMENT
4%
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 3%
SUBMITTED
MULTIDISCIPLINARY
5%
222 projects
ARCHITECTURE
Edition 02
Edition 02
Lightius Loci The Spirit of Light
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Globalization From one village to another, from a great capital to another, from one continent to another, there are fewer unexpected discoveries for the traveler: this epidemic phenomenon sanitizes cities as well as humanity. People have no more time to think; ease and expediency reign. Everything must go quickly, risking the abuse of the copy-paste and multiplying mistakes by overriding respect for context, the originality of a place, a space: globalization tends to depersonalize our environment.
“To live between earth and heaven, man must “understand” those two elements, and their interaction.” — Christian Norberg-Schulz; Genius loci : Towards a Phenomenology of Architecture
Genius Loci The spirit of place. In the religion of ancient Rome, a genius loci was the protective spirit of a place. Throughout history, people have always endeavored to respect the local quality of the environment when building their living environment. The intrinsic characteristics of a place differ from a geographic, sociologic, demographic, and urban point of view, giving each place its uniqueness. Whatever the level or the context, the creation must be an appropriate response to the sense of place : the place must be the starting point of the reflection of design.
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Jury
The second edition of the CLUE competition invited students and young professionals to think about the spirit of a place where light does not escape the genius loci design principle. Candidates were to choose a place without limitation of scale, location, inside or outside, and to provide a response in line with the local reality. Proposals were evaluated in accordance to the relevance of the lighting plan in relation to the selected location and context.
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01 Chip Israel Founder, Lighting Design Alliance Past President, IES
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05 Marc-AndrĂŠ Carignan Urban/Architectural Design Columnist MAtv, Radio Canada, Journal Metro
02 Frederick Oberkircher Retired Emeritus Associate Professor, Texas Christian University Past President, IES
06 Paul Tarricone Publisher/Editor LD+A Magazine
03 Judith Portier Multi-disciplinary & Entrepreneurial Designer Design par Judith Portier
07 Peter Kuehnel Business Leader for Office, Industry & Healthcare luminaire portfolios Philips
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Winners
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1st Prize
“What is the evocative power of a name? Just the mere mention of three letters – DMZ – brings haunting memories for millions of people around the globe. The name is also a place, ‘sacred’ in the sense of what it represents. To conceive that this fence – illuminated – could represent the unification of two countries, is a belief worth holding. In this sense, ‘Lightius Loci’ becomes ‘Hopeius Loci’, the place of hope.” — Frederick Oberkircher, Jury member
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Exerpt from the submission : “The DMZ is one of the world’s most famous place of division; a 2.5 mile (4 kilometer) wide swath of mostly mountainous land stretching across the Korean peninsula designed to serve as a buffer zone. The DMZ bears the scars of war, a forbidden area for nearly 60 years. Even after unification, it would be impossible for a civilian to freely access this area as it still hides numerous landmines. Ironically, the DMZ, untouched for more than half a decade, became a land of life, forming its own ecological environment and becoming a de facto nature reserve. This reserve boasts many natural monuments and more than 2153 animal and plant species. Therefore, the wire entanglement that intersects the 38th parallel north would be maintained for its historicity, symbolism, and functionality. The goal would be to turn its function of boundary and defense into one of protection a message of unification, world peace, nature conservation a message that goes against discrimination. Using light to maximize the emotional and experiential experience, we focused on the cease-fire line, an absolute boundary that acts as the DMZ’s own Genius Loci. By reusing an iron fence used for military purposes and the electric installation laid along the barbed-wire fence, we tried to convey the light’s message. The thick fog that characterizes this area maximizes the effect of light.”
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Interview With the 1st Prize Winners First, congratulations on winning the first prize for
Why did you choose to participate in the lightius loci
edition 02 of the CLUE Competition.
themed CLUE Competition?
Tell me about yourself, your career, and your education. I [Yeon Ho Lee] live in Seoul, South Korea, and I’m in my 4th year of studies at Kookmin University. Our school is a renowned architectural school in the nation. I’m doing a double major in architecture and interior design. People often say I have a keen sensibility. In my childhood, I worried a lot, which can been seen as fragility. This fragility has become
I’ve been familiar with Philips products since childhood. I have table lamps and have also frequently used acoustic devices such as headsets and earphones. And I also know that Philips Lighting creates breakthrough lighting solutions. The lighting design contest sponsored by Philips had enough charm and offered an interesting challenge. Also it was a very interesting topic for us to combine the principle of genius loci with light.
my hidden talent and one of my strengths. Since
Can you share with us your initial idea behind this
then, I enjoy studying the emotional aspects of
concept of DMZ: N38° and what is the interface
architecture. The CLUE Competition was the first
aspect of this project?
time we participated in an international competition.
The internal space of the Military Demarcation
My friends and I are very happy and proud to have
Line is a forbidden space. And it is the place of
won the first prize on our first try. On my team we
great implication bearing the pain of war. It is also
have Wooseok Jang and Donggyun Ha.
a place of infinite possibilities. We thought about
Where does your interest in lighting design come from? In Korea, architecture and interior design are
these endless possibilities. Beyond the healing of the physical dimension, we thought about the emotional side of healing, using light.
separated. They are offered as two different
Do you think that your proposal could become a
disciplines. I chose to study both in a double major.
reality?
Since then, I always try to consider the correlation
In fact, if peaceful reunification is not achieved, the
between lighting and space. In particular, professor
proposal can never be done. The reason why we have
Kwon, who studied lighting design at Parsons College
created this project, this illuminated symbolic fence,
in the United States, encouraged me to develop
is to share a message about desired unity. Even if
an interest in lighting. Within the framework of
unity is achieved, this place - the DMZ zone - is not
architecture, light can alter a space and create a
a place that is easily accessible. It would not be easy
completely different mood. This aspect inspired me
to implement.
to embrace an interest in light.
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What were your motivations for DMZ: N38°?
How do you see your professional career evolving?
Before and after submitting our project, provocations
Recently I won an award in a national competition
by North Korea intensified. We were seriously worried
with the theme “Architecture of disaster.” Both
about unity and harmony. Expressing unification
topics, architecture and disaster, are closely related
with light was a really good way for us to share our
to human life. After all, architecture is for all
message. That’s the main reason why we chose DMZ
humans. Architecture begins to take its meaning
as a theme.
when society inquires about human nature. So I
Please tell us more about the operational aspect of your installation. How does it work? DMZ is a frontline, and lights for monitoring run 24
plan to learn the theory of architecture as a base to support human life and emotions, and plan to practice those theories.
hours a day. It means electrical facilities are already equipped. Nowadays, in Korea, renewable energy is a very hot topic. Our proposal also has to adjust its key measures to connect with the existing facilities. The final goal of this proposal is to create the lightfilled Peace Park. Of course, for safety reasons, not all sections will be lit in the park, which is open to the public. But perhaps some sections could be lit to create a fence which would represent a symbol of world peace. How do you see lighting design evolving on a longterm basis? Recently, the historic confrontation between Korea’s Lee Se-dol & AlphaGo had a tremendous impact on our society. Somebody also complained of group depression. The core of humanity that we believe in, is the ability to be sensitive and empathize. Light is the best medium to stimulate these senses and behaviors. And I think that it is the direction of lighting design. The design of the light is to stimulate sensitivity and create better designs and a better life.
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2nd Prize
“The jury was very moved by this proposal, not only by its social relevance, but also with the idea to erect a form of memorial in honor of the migrants who have perished at sea while fleeing the war. The use of light as a landmark, like a lighthouse, becomes pragmatic, symbolizing an unprecedented international social crisis.” — Marc-André Carignan, Jury member
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Exerpt from the submission : “There is a strong relationship of life with light, which is the reason for its spiritual associations. At least 800 people have died or vanished in the Aegean Sea since the start of 2015, as a record of more than 1 million refugees and economic migrants entered Europe. About 85% of them crossed to the Greek islands from nearby Turkey. The part of the Aegean Sea between the coastline of Turkey and the Greek islands has become a place of sacrifices. This new topos presents its unique genius loci and the light becomes a landmark for the lost lives. Our aim envisions a ‘cross point’ floating construction in key areas where humans’ lives are in danger. These interventions are detected and placed in such a way that immigrants may reach them from several points and find temporary shelter in the sea. Light becomes a junction between Earth and Heaven. ”
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Interview With the 2nd Prize Winners First, congratulations on winning the second prize
issues that form the broader frame of my current
for Edition 02 of the CLUE Competition.
research interest. I have worked as an intern at a
Tell me about yourselves, your career, and your education. Our team is composed of two young architects. Antonis Athanasiou : I have a five year professional degree in Architecture from the University of Patras. When I joined the Department of Architecture, I realized that the training of an architect involves much more than art, it is also about technology, social sciences, and much more. After five years of studies at the University of Patras, I came to understand that architecture had to “belong” to a place and a culture and as such it affects and guides our experiences. I have a special passion for lighting design and the way it affects the design process. During my studies I had the chance to work as an intern at a Greek architectural studio in Athens. At the moment my teammate Maria and I participate in architectural competitions, collaborating with other architectural studios or on our own. Maria–Chrysoula Akrivou : I have also a five year
Greek architectural studio in Athens and now I am currently collaborating with Antonis participating in different architectural competitions. Where does your interest in lighting design come from? During our studies we realized that light and architecture have a strong connection. This was also the reason why Antonis chose to make a research thesis concerning urban lighting design. The design of urban lighting presents a discipline that aims to improve the aesthetics and quality of public space. Through a series of examples and theories his research analyzed the way lighting is used as a tool of design on the three scales of the urban plan: urban design of cities, public spaces, and the facades of buildings. Finally, we both believe that light is a part of architecture and a tool to highlight the interaction between the space and the user. Why did you choose to participate in the Lightius Loci themed CLUE Competition?
professional degree in Architecture from the
The fact that the CLUE competition theme involved
University of Patras. After my graduation I had the
the use of light to highlight the Genius Loci design
opportunity to study in depth the field of landscape
principle aroused our interest in the way that light
architecture to acquire a better understanding of
and topos interact with each other. We felt the need
landscape design topics by attending a four-
to explore a different aspect of landscape design that
month professional development program on
acquires a better understanding of the theoretical
urban regeneration, with emphasis on green
approach of the Genius Loci. Our team perceived
infrastructures. My participation in the program
this theme as a chance to combine the spirits of
further increased my awareness and involvement
light and human life and highlight them throughout
with the environmental considerations and landscape
the landscape design process.
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Can you share with us your initial idea behind this
behind. At least 800 people have died or vanished in
concept of Lightening a Modern Odyssey and what is
the Aegean Sea since the start of 2015, as a record
the Lighius Loci aspect of this project?
of more than 1 million refugees/migrants entered
Shelter and light are fundamental elements of architecture. The first is concerned with protection from natural elements; the second with the creative and sometimes spiritual interaction between the
Europe. About 85% of them crossed to the Greek islands from nearby Turkey. The part of the Aegean Sea between the coastline of Turkey and the Greek islands has become a place of sacrifices.
manufactured and the natural worlds. While we
Therefore, we aimed to indicate how architecture
were witnessing the general refugee problem that
design can provide a solution to such a problem
Europe and especially Greece was facing during the
sensitizing the human response. This new topos
last year, we felt urged to find a solution in order to
presents its unique genius loci and the light becomes
help all in this desperate situation. Our goal was to
a landmark for the lost lives.
combine these two fundamental elements through the design process to envision an installation that could become a temporary solution to this problem.
Please tell us more about the operational aspect of your installation. How does it work?
We were focusing on a concept, the priority of which
The main feature is a polygonal linear vertical hollow
was the use of light as a tool of rescue for human
structure, covered with concrete panels. It is a rigid
lives.
floating installation that uses daylight, through
Do you think that your proposal could become a reality?
solar panels that are attached to the concrete top, to produce enough power to supply the two main sources of light. The first source is on the base of
Our goal was to construct an installation that does
this structure and its beams of light shape a cross
not necessary implement a utopic vision, but would
on the sea’s surface, oriented on the x and y axis
be based on existing technological attainments. The
and can be seen from above. The second one is
materials that we chose to use are already developed
placed on the upper level of the installation and uses
on the market, so we firmly believe that our proposal
a beam of light oriented on the z axis in order to
could become a reality.
be seen from distance. Both of the sources function
What were your motivations for Lightening a Modern Odyssey?
as a rescue sign for the refugees who can approach it and find a temporary shelter in the four parallel planes, which are placed within the empty space
More than four years of armed conflict in Syria
of the installation. Meanwhile, the sources of light
have caused millions of people to leave their homes
alert the rescuers in order to indicate that humans’
in search of a safe haven. Fleeing for their lives,
lives are in danger. At the same time light converts
refugees are forced to leave all that they have
the installation into a memorial for the lost lives.
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Interview With the 2nd Prize Winners How do you see lighting design evolving on a longterm basis? An architect has to explore the role and use of light in space and gain a better understanding of this intangible and free material, which will lead him to a better architecture and, ultimately, improve the quality of life. We believe that light is one of the main tools involved in the design process and that successful lighting design starts with the analysis of the functional requirements of the space. How do you see your professional career evolving? We are both interested in landscape architecture and we would like to delve into this field. A masters program in this field is one of our future plans, but until then we are trying to broaden our knowledge. Antonis : After completing the masters program in Landscape Architecture I would like to join different leading architectural office teams in order to gain knowledge and experience in that specific field. Finally, my goal is that one day I would see myself as an experienced architect with my own personal design methods owning an architectural office. Maria : I would really like to travel all over the world and collaborate with different architectural offices expanding my horizons on the different architectural design methods. I believe that I will have fulfilled my goals when I will have my own architectural office and my drawings will be materialized.
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Honorable Mentions
Honorable Mention
“The jury members were charmed by the idea of using light and colors as descriptive elements that identify the content and the origin of major international cargos in a specific port. The proposal combines playfulness and relevance, while evoking the origins of the site by the shape of its buoys at sea.” — Marc-André Carignan, Jury member
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Närvaro by Christopher Calo United States of America
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Honorable Mention
“For human beings, time is measured by events, the most powerful of which are events that have great impact upon a community. July 26, 1963, marked one for Skopje as a 6.1 magnitude earthquake destroyed much of the community. The time, 5:17, was marked by the railway station clock that stopped as most of the station crumbled. To commemorate the event, an LED outline of the lost portion of the station is proposed.” — Frederick Oberkircher, Jury member
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Ab Aeterno by Irena Milojeska, Simona Tasevska, Hristina Sekuloska Macedonia
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Honorable Mention
“The proposal Luminescent Memoriam drew the attention of the jury by its simplicity and playfulness in urban areas. Although the concept is not closely linked to its site, the jury appreciates the interactivity offered by such a facility, inviting pedestrians to speak out in a public space. Its basic principle is very democratic and encourages creativity.” — Marc-André Carignan, Jury member
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Luminescent Memorium by Aurore Foray, Fanny Guigon, Giovanni Guillabert Canada
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Finalists
Finalists
Hot Spot by Krisztina-Maria Bokos, Alina Caloian Romania
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The Sacred Route by Ksenia Kakunets Russia
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Finalists
Luminescent Footbridge by Beata Danilczuk, Katarzyna Wierzbicka, Adrianna Justyna Stocka, Monika Ĺšmiarowska Poland
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Spirit of Tempelhof by Anna Odulińska Poland
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Finalists
Spirit of Light is Guardian of Life by Tatiana Mokina, StĂŠphane Arquembourg France
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Will O' The Wisps by Satrio Pramudito Indonesia
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Finalists
The Shadow Play by Ryan Ridge Rahardja Indonesia
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Living Reflections by Daniel Zuluaga Giraldo, Alejandro Vargas Marulanda Colombia
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Guard by Barbara Brzostko
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Poland
GUARD Aleje Jerozolimskie is an avenue in the center of Warsaw where frequency of accidents involving pedestrians and vehicles is high. The main reason of current situation is absence of convenient pedestrian crossing at a distance of 2 km. As consequence pedestrians shorten their way by passing avenue in prohibited places. I designed a guard object which reminds people about prohibition of climbing the roadway and about related with it threat. The object is installed in pavement and works in three-stage process. Firstly stage is emitting
continual light near the pavement level. Second phase is short light activated by motion sensor which is trigger by passing over it. Third light activates when pedestrian decides to climbing the roadway despite the previous signals. This light is strong enough to spotlight the silhouette of person who decided to pass the street. In such case the pedestrian is visible for drivers from large distance what reduces the risk of accident. Proposed solution as well can be useful for police officers who will react faster to delinquency.
Operation outside: waterproof LED lighting elastic photovoltaic cell paint inside: thermal insulation motion sensors battery loading regulator
angle of light – ca. 25
range of motion sensor no. 1 activity – ca. 0,25 m
range of motion sensor no. 2 activity – ca. 0,5 m
0,1 m
lights activated by motion sensors solar battery
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Arragement options
Electric connection
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* possibility of using another high of base e.g. 8 cm if the high of pavement or cobblestone pavement is 8 cm
loading regulator
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photovotaic cell
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60*
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permanent light
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Technical specification
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light source
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battery
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LED diode LED diode no. 1 no. 2
LED diode no. 3
motion motion sensor no. 1 sensor no. 2
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[mm] scale 1:10
material: concrete
component situated above pavement level scale 1:32
The guard object includes top - situated above pavement level – and upper. The Upper part can be removed to enable access to inside part, where are located all elements like battery, motion sensors and loading regulator. Device is powered by solar energy so that one device is independent to another. There is no need to connect any installation or ductwork. identification code
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GuideLights by Samuel Desprez-Langlois, Édouard Lauriault, Karl Massé Canada
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