Photo: Yingnan Chu
A market space primarily constructed with bamboo in the countryside of Fujian Province in China, with lighting design by the Architectural Design and Research Institute of Tsinghua University, uses a hierarchy of illumination to allow for nighttime activity while preserving the dark sky and minimizing light spill.
1) Many fixtures are placed above guests’ viewpoint to uphold the visual integrity of the structure; fixtures placed within view are concealed within bamboo shells.
2) Designers did not include decorative lighting around the outside perimeter to ensure nighttime sustainability.
3) Floodlights highlight the roof and arch for ambiance and shape as downlights provide functional lighting.