Concept of Light – The Creative Equation of the Savilahti Area The Concept of Light is an overarching idea of light everywhere in Savilahti. Light can be seen in the names, art, design and lighting in the area as well as in how natural light is optimized. It ties the area together and highlights its distinctive features and identity. TEXT MINNA AKIOLA P H OTO S W I L L E M A R K K A N E N , J A A K KO N I E M E L Ä , PA R V I A I N E N A R K K I T E H D I T, S A N N A P I E T I K Ä I N E N A N D PA S I R A U H A L A
Pulssi (“Pulse”) is one of the biggest artworks in Savilahti. The light art piece will be constructed in front of the sports and event center.
The Concept of Light in Savilahti is not only a branding tool for the area, but also a lighting, design, culture and art programme. The unique natural light in Savilahti has inspired designers to utilize light in the development of the area and help create life in Savi lahti 24/7 and 365 days of the year. As the light changes throughout the day and the seasons, it lends a rhythm to the life of the people living, studying and working in the area. “Light in Savilahti does not only mean artificial light brought into the area, but making art and special lighting features available to everyone 48
moving around the area. They will become a part of everyday life for the people in the neighbourhood,” says
"The wide range of events in the area are part of the Concept of Light." Coordinator Heini Orell at Frei Zimmer Oy, the company implementing the Concept of Light art programme. Darkness is also a part of the concept – some areas will be intentionally
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left dark. According to Orell, the light theme also means that light will not take over everything, but you will for example still be able to see the stars in the sky clearly.
LIGHT BRINGS LEADING EXPERTS AND EVENTS TO SAVILAHTI Light is also closely linked to the cutting-edge expertise of the educational institutions and businesses in the area. One of the disciplines where cutting-edge research is conducted at the University of Eastern Finland is
