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Contemporary Artist Studio

Beijing PRO Lighting Design

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Innovation: Merges art and technology through RGBW lighting mapping artist's career phases (Blue/Black/Red/White Series) - TOPIA Vision
Kinetic Art Interpretation: Lighting transforms static paintings into dynamic visual experiences (e.g., red light animation) - TOPIA Vision
Modular Halo System: Suspended arc structure inspired by brushstrokes integrates linear fixtures and magnetic tracks - TOPIA Vision
Innovation: Merges art and technology through RGBW lighting mapping artist's career phases (Blue/Black/Red/White Series) - TOPIA Vision

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JURY VOTES
Light
8.17
8.06
8.17
8.22
8.15
Giovanni Zaccariello
Giovanni Zaccariello SVP Global Visual Experience  at Coach
6
6
7
6
6.25
Anne-Rachel Schiffmann
Anne-Rachel Schiffmann Director of Interior Architecture at Snøhetta
6.75
7
7
6
6.69
Dennis Vlietinck
Dennis Vlietinck Head of Design at Wink
6.5
7
6.5
5.5
6.38
Deepak Jawahar
Deepak Jawahar Cofounder at The Architecture Story
6.5
6.75
7.5
6
6.69
Gilbert Khalil
Gilbert Khalil Director of Design and Technical Services at Sunset Hospitality Group
7
6
7
5
6.25
Lucy Bagshaw
Lucy Bagshaw Project Director at Tp Bennett
This has a lot of strong ideas in i...
6.5
6
6.5
4
5.75
Nicolas Delefosse
Nicolas Delefosse Founder and Creative Director at NDDO
7
7
7
5
6.5
Farid Ziani
Farid Ziani Partner Architect Designer at KTX archiLAB
7
7
7
5
6.5
Dirk Osinga
Dirk Osinga Founder at STUDIOSINGA
For me this white vortex doesn't gi...
5
7
7
5
6
Jocelyne Sacre
Jocelyne Sacre Design Strategist at Consultant
There is a missed opportunity gener...
6
6
6.5
5.5
6
Asif Din
Asif Din Sustainability Director at Perkins&Will
7
6
7
4
6
Cathy Figueiredo
Cathy Figueiredo Cofounder at Wanna
6
6
6.5
5.5
6
Sontaya Bluangtook
Sontaya Bluangtook Associate Design Director at UNStudio
7
6.5
7
6
6.63
Liqun Lin
Liqun Lin Executive Director at Xiamen Wenqu Decoration Design
7.5
7
7
7.5
7.25
Lisa Adams
Lisa Adams Director of CitizenHKS & Sustainable Design Leader at HKS
6
6
7
5
6
Baoyu Tian
Baoyu Tian General Manager at Foshan Shengtianjia Lighting Equipment
7
6.5
7
5.5
6.5
Klein Dai
Klein Dai CEO at Algebraist Brand Management
7
6
6
5.5
6.13
Bangsheng Yang
Bangsheng Yang Founder at Yang & Associates Group
7
6.5
7.25
5.75
6.63
Woody Yao
Woody Yao Director at Zaha Hadid Design
6.5
7
6.5
5
6.25
Client
Private
Floor area
200 ㎡
Completion
2024
Lighting

Innovation: Bridging Art and Technology
1. Dynamic Color Coding: RGBW lighting maps the artist’s career phases (Blue, Black, Red, White Series), transforming the studio into a living timeline.
2. Modular Halo System: A suspended arc structure inspired by brushstrokes integrates linear fixtures and magnetic tracks, enabling adaptive light sequences and flexible spotlight configurations.
3. Synesthetic Experience: Red lighting revitalizes the “White Series” paintings, creating an illusion of undried brushstrokes. Paired with live music, light and sound merge into a tangible dialogue.

Functionality: Versatility for Art and Life
1. Multi-Scenario Lighting:
Blue: Rhythmic zones for music.
Red: Immersive ambiance for gatherings.
White: Neutral illumination for work and exhibitions.
2. Adaptive Design: Magnetic tracks and reconfigurable lighting adapt to events ranging from solo creation to public exhibitions.
3. Safety & Clarity: Concealed wiring and glare-free fixtures ensure focus remains on art.

Creativity: Redefining Artistic Expression
1. Art in Motion: Paintings are reinterpreted through light—e.g., red light endows static paintings with dynamic vitality.
2. Sensory Fusion: Music and light create synesthetic experiences, blurring boundaries between mediums.
3. Architectural Metaphor: The halo model symbolizes the artist’s journey, while modular lighting mirrors a lab’s experimental spirit.

Eco-Social Impact
1. Energy Efficiency: LED zones and adaptive controls minimize waste.
2. Heritage Revitalization: Repurposing an old factory bridges industrial past with contemporary art.
3. Community Engagement: Dual roles as studio and social space foster public-artist dialogue.
4. Educational Legacy: Demonstrates light’s potential as a cultural and sensory medium.

Conclusion
This design transforms a utilitarian space into a living canvas, harmonizing innovation, functionality, creativity, and eco-social impact. Light becomes both tool and narrative, proving that design can elevate spaces into catalysts for cultural connection and sensory discovery.