SHANGHAI ROCKBUND PROJECT YWCA LIGHTING DESIGN

SHANGHAI ROCKBUND PROJECT YWCA LIGHTING DESIGN centers on activating the cultural genes of the century-old building, addressing the lighting challenges of the historic space reasonably through the light and shadow angles of wall lamps and selected materials. It adopts two distinct upper and lower lighting angles to establish a clear spatial hierarchy. Soft 45° upward lighting covers a 2m² area of the ceiling, restoring a three-dimensional effect to the well-shaped structure and the auspicious relief-style traditional symbols within this structure; 90° downward lighting focuses on the red, yellow, and green geometric inlays on the floor, allowing visitors to naturally perceive the Art Deco style the moment they step into the space.
In terms of material, the lamp body adopts a brass-like vintage finish and uses 100% recyclable polycarbonate, with 3D printing enabling precise replication of brass's delicate texture and natural sense of time. This approach echoes the building's original metal decorative elements and, with a lightweight structure (60% lighter than traditional brass casings), meets the load restrictions for protecting the historic building, achieving a balance between craftsmanship and cultural preservation. Additionally, this project embraces 3000K warm light for its lamps to preserve the space's serene ambiance—enhancing structural details without disrupting the historic setting's balance. Drawing inspiration from Chinese elements and Art Deco lines, these lamps feature streamlined silhouettes translated into more restrained geometric forms, enabling a seamless stylistic transition.