The Yilan Transfer Station

The architect envisioned this bus transfer station as a Jiuqiong forest, a sacred tree for the aboriginal people from the area. Jiuqiongs were once prevalent in this town, which were used in public structures, and remain a symbol for this town.



The lighting design echoes the architect‘s concept and satisfies the illumination requirement for the transportation facility. Accordingly, three lighting installations were planned.



The Ring of Light

A ring, combining downlights and uplights, is attached to the column. Cold down lighters (5000K) highlight the ‘tree trunks’ as well as creating pools of light around the columns. Upward lights (4000K) wash the canopy and provide a general ambient light to the space.



Spot Light- Leaf Shadows

Surface mounted spot lights are installed on the ceiling to illuminate the seating areas. These spot lights also symbolize the dappled light, when sun rays filter through tree leaves.　



Friendly Vibe

In the departure area, linear LED strip lights (4000K) are concealed in the horizontal metal supports of the glass panels to light up the gates and signage for way finding and safety purposes.



Both the architect and lighting designer intend to recall the collective memory; the history and the close relationship between the trees and the people, in a poetic way, whilst full-filling the functionality of a bus station. As a result, this structure is a poem of light, a symbol reborn and a creator of new local memories.

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