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The Language of Lighting: How to Read Light and Shadow in Architecture

Imagine if light would not only provide optimum visibility for tasks but convey meanings as well. Standards with recommended lux levels for various visual tasks have led to a quantitative understanding of lighting. However, lighting can also be used to contribute to emotion in rooms and to structure architecture. Would it be adequate to regard lighting as language sent by architects or interior designers and being received by inhabitants and citizens? Adding a semiotic perspective can help to recognize how light and shadow contributes to the meaning of the built environment.

Glacier Garden Museum Extension / Miller & Maranta

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Niederwangen-Ried School and Sports Fields / Büning-Pfaue Kartmann Architekten

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Office Building Hamburger Bahnhof / Miller & Maranta

Office Building Hamburger Bahnhof / Miller & Maranta - Exterior Photography, Office Buildings
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House at the Buechberg / Kit Architects

House at the Buechberg  / Kit Architects - Exterior Photography, Renovation
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Gymnasium and Swimming Hall Vogelsang / MET Architects

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Weltpostpark Housing / SSA Architekten

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Tunnel Vision: Europe's New Urban Pathways and Metro Stations

Urban connections define modern cities. From public transportation to walking and cycling paths, mobility has the potential to enrich urban life. In Europe, planners and designers have a long history of working through city connections to integrate with existing historic fabrics and make room for contemporary transport solutions.

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Extension of the Stadtcasino Basel / Herzog & de Meuron

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Spotlight: Herzog & de Meuron

Led by Jacques Herzog (born 19 April 1950) and Pierre de Meuron (born 8 May 1950), most descriptions of Herzog & de Meuron projects are almost paradoxical: in one paragraph they will be praised for their dedication to tradition and vernacular forms, in the next for their thoroughly modern innovation. However, in the hands of Herzog & de Meuron this is no paradox, as the internationally renowned architectural duo combine tradition and innovation in such a way that the two elements actually enhance each other.

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Haldenacher Primary School / Dürig AG

Haldenacher Primary School / Dürig AG - Elementary & Middle School, Garden, Facade
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School Rotewis / Rohrer Sigrist Architekten

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Güttingen, Switzerland
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  2
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2014
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Duravit, Bosch, Brunex, Coristal, Feller AG, +1

Workshop building Landscheide / kit

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Sankt Peterzell, Switzerland
  • Architects: kit: Cadrage
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  2100
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2017
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Blumer Schreinerei AG, Morscher AG, Schär AG, Steinit AG, Storama

Weinfelden Fire Station / kit

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Hammam and Apartements in Patumbah-Park / Miller & Maranta

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Musée Unterlinden Extension / Herzog & de Meuron

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Florins Residence / Philipp Baumhauer Architects

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