Mixed-Use Tower

Description

Location: Dubai, UAE
USE: Residential – High Rise
Scope: Internal & External Lighting Design

The main approach to façade lighting design identifies the areas with the most visual energy and exposure, which are the podium and top. Two scales are addressed by working on these. On a larger scale, the illuminated top adds to the city skyline and marks the presence of the tower. On a smaller scale, the podium serves as a welcoming element on the street, attracting visitors to the building. The body of the tower serves as a transition element between the first two and is given a subdued lighting treatment.

By incorporating indirect sources concealed within the hardscape, the landscape lighting is intended to highlight the outdoor areas in a subtle yet elegant manner. Warm color temperatures add to the atmosphere, making it more intimate for residents and welcoming for visitors. The use of linear profiles aids in the navigation of different landscaped areas by marking the edges and defining outlines.