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Duke of York Square, London |
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The Duke of York Square is a thriving public space and retail development offering a variety of shops, cafes and areas to relax. During the day the busy square is a great place for people to meet or break from the business of their day. By introducing interesting external lighting our aim was to extend the hours of public use well into the evening whilst improving ambient light levels and increasing impact from afar. In keeping with the clients brief, visible lighting equipment was kept to a minimum and compact in scale. The lighting now forms an important part of the experience when visiting the square, emphasizing the architecture, creating a touch of theatre, increasing the feeling of public safety and providing points of interest at a human scale. The project provided many different challenges whilst developing a cohesive lighting approach within this public space. A sensitive approach was important when considering the elements of historically important architecture along with the relevant planning requirements. Tree-mounted Gobo projectors with a simple leaf, break up pattern are used successfully to provide a “textured light” effect to the paved areas, enlivening the space without the introduction of ‘visual clutter’ within the square. Since
installation of the lighting scheme there has been a significant increase
in the public activity in the evenings and a feeling of wellbeing. |
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| "Right Light, Right Place, Right Time" |
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