Why is providing human-centric, dramatic & evocative experiences through light important for architecture & humanity?
WHY WRITE THIS BOOK?
This book examines how the context of a project can provide a causative force for creating an appropriate architectural lighting design solution. Some of the questions it addresses are as follows:
- Why should the lighting world be flat, and at the cost of the amazing variety of local nuances and ideas that can be incorporated into the architectural design process and solutions?
- When did darkness become bad?
- Should the dialog not be about embracing the differences in culture, design approach, and other conditions that each region of the world provides, while embracing light as a universal medium?
- Why are we looking to build an illuminated world at night that looks similar to other places?
- How do the new lighting technologies impact our evolving zeitgeist?
These ideas and concepts are highlighted in the 18 essays written by the author in this book. These are further illustrated with examples from over 80 completed projects spread over 23 countries in the past 18 years of being in practice. Through this treatise, the author also shares ground-breaking research, where he discusses a holistic approach for using lighting to create spaces for health & wellness.
The book is available for purchase now! For more information, please contact our publisher ORO Editions California at [email protected]
How can we implement contextualized lighting design solutions that respect & enhance life experiences, especially for health and wellness?
18 Thought Provoking Essays
23+ International Project Locations
Showcasing how local contexts
inform design decisions
63 Lighting Design Projects
Showcasing real world examples of
contextualizing light in built environment
1080 Images
That show & explain each project’s processes,
technical Drawings, renderings & final results.
CONVERSATIONS WITH THE AUTHOR:
ABHAY M WADHWA
WHAT'S INSIDE
(CLICK EACH CHAPTER TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
introduction
cultural |
Immerse
infrastructure |
grow
Retail |
shop
Healthcare |
heart
Hospitality |
relax
RESIDENTIAL |
live
Commercial |
work
Fixture Design |
play
About
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
ABHAY M WADHWA
Abhay M Wadhwa, Founder and Design Principal of AWA Lighting Designers seeks innovative solutions that challenge our zeitgeist, and utilizes lighting beyondits conventional purpose. He craftsstories using lighting to create evocative experiences. Evocative lighting design nestles comfortably with artistry. He has also been referred to as the “Poet of Light” by a Canadian journalist and in lighter moments takes this title very seriously.