surfaces, while the matt exteriors receive and reflect diffuse daylight. The
laser-cut triangulated pattern of the perforations derives from the pattern
of the exterior brick wall, based on a complex geometry. Four varying
types of light emerge: direct, patterned direct, reflected and diffuse.
Patterns of light and shadow rotate throughout the space and over the
internal surfaces, changing over the course of a day and throughout the
year as the relative position of the sun shifts and the weather varies. In
addition to light, the scenery itself is also reflected deeper into the space.
The collaborative effort behind the light catchers truly adds another
dimension to the architecture. The dynamic shadow play both enlivens
the space and furthers the connection of the building to its natural
setting, while the structures themselves act as strong focal points in the
context of the linear design.
Top: sketch of the types of light created and manipulated by the light catchers.
Above: studies at different times of day and year