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Villa Vauban
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Some 1,200 square meters of exhibition space are available in the 140 year-old villa and the adjacent extension building. At night, the transparent and semi-transparent sections of the façade become apparent. (Photo: Lukas Roth)
The façade’s flat-angled metal folds and the roof surfaces of the newly-built extension are characterized by the strong haptical quality of the material that conveys an impression of lightness. (Photo: Lukas Roth)
Large glazed portions within the perforated red brass façade provide framed vistas into the park, thus establishing a visual connection between inside and outside. At night, the building envelope dissolves. (Photo: Lukas Roth)
Skylights and clerestories are purposefully located throughout the building plan and allow for pleasant daylight quantities in the interior. (Photo: Lukas Roth)
The architect has integrated the old fortification wall into the new extension building. Half-way up the opposite wall a filigree light slot casts a soft glimmer onto the uneven structure of the stone generating a sculptural play of light and shadow. (Photo: Lukas Roth)
Brilliant ambient lighting for the circulation areas is achieved by flush recessed downlights casting strong directional light onto the horizontal planes. (Photo: Lukas Roth)
Underground gallery: Wall-washers provide a homogeneous illumination on the white art wall. (Photo: Lukas Roth)
The grand oak stairs receive strong directional light from above. The powerful light is focused onto the horizontal planes and details of textures and space are enhanced. (Photo: Lukas Roth)
All luminous ceilings located in the ground floor spaces combine natural light with artificial lighting elements. Thus, the luminous planes provide pleasant overall lighting in the exhibition room while conveying lightness and visual refreshment. (Photo: Lukas Roth)
The concept of an even and glare-free illumination of the artwork is being applied to all exhibition areas. A modern interpretation of a chandelier indirectly illuminates the space and highlights the historical stucco ceilings. (Photo: Lukas Roth)
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Lighting Designer
Licht Kunst Licht AG Engineers Designers Architects for Illumination Project
Villa Vauban
Luxembourg / Luxembourg, 2010 Description
After a processing time of six years the Villa Vauban reopened on May 1st, 2010 as Luxembourg’s latest museum project.The Villa with its neoclassical main façade underwent a comprehensive refurbishment based on the historic model and was supplemented by a modern extension. The architects achieved a harmonious connection among the buildings while highlighting the contrasts between old and new. A holistic lighting concept was developed supporting the stylistic and functional characteristics of the different building parts whilst establishing a consistent response to the various room layouts. Moreover, a complex daylighting control system has been implemented. Owner
Ville de Luxembourg
Client Les Musées de la Ville de Luxembourg Architect Diane Heirend & Philippe Schmit architects Luxembourg |