A small-scale temporary lighting intervention managed to transform a neglected historical public space in which lighting failed to support the creation of urban life. For one evening, a pedestrian square in Timisoara evolved from a transit hub to a hot-spot of the city, creating a positive and stimulating experience for local community.
Conceived and produced by the 4th year architecture students, tutored by two of their teachers, the LED Neon Flex tube installation beckoned residents and passersby to sit ‘inside’ one of its exterior rooms defined by its light edges, grab a tea or mulled wine glass, make a wish for the urban design of the square and listen to the carols sang by the students choir. The installation managed to soften the atmosphere of the deserted pedestrian area, making it inviting for social interaction, given the conditions of freezing temperatures.
