mondo*arc Febuary/March 2016 - Issue 89

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[drawing board] The latest exciting works in progress from the world’s most imaginative designers.

GOING UNDERGROUND Lighting practice Nulty has supported architect and urban designers Studio Egret West in delivering a design manifesto that will build on the iconic brand of the London Underground for the next generation of stations within the LU Station Design Idiom (LUDI). Nulty was appointed to deliver the lighting concept, using light as a tool to create ambiance across the stations, building on the core aspects of safety and functionality. With built up layers of light that will aid passenger flow and define important areas, the lighting approach adds depth, texture and drama to create station spaces that have impact. The lighting within the Idiom considers the way staff and customers move around and perceive space. This is achieved by an increase in contrast and small increase in average light levels, as well as the improved application of vertical illuminance. By

overlapping several layers of light, Nulty has also introduced colour temperatures that will radiate warmth throughout the Underground spaces. By moving away from a homogenous approach to lighting currently found within the Underground, and replacing it with a soft ambiance, commuter stress and fatigue should be diminished. Alongside engaging the senses, the lighting defines platform edges, entrances and exit points and accentuates the curves of the tunnels to create atmosphere. Energy efficient and sustainable lighting, in line with London Underground lighting standards, is used. Paul Nulty, Founder of the lighting practice, commented: “To deliver a new lighting philosophy for such an iconic part of London’s DNA has been an incredible opportunity for the Nulty team.” Chris Bonner, Head of Customer

Environment and Design, London Underground, added: “We knew that light and the creative use of lighting would have a transformational impact on our station environments and our customers’ perceptions of these spaces, but to go beyond the functional, we needed a new philosophy. Nulty was the perfect partner, working closely with internal experts on the new approach, which considers layers of light to help orientate customers, highlight key pieces of information and animate historic features.” The new lighting philosophy forms part of Transported by Design - a campaign by TfL that explores good design on the transport network and its role in the lives of the millions of customers who use it each day. The LUDI is set to be published this year as an edition for purchase by members of the public. www.nultylighting.co.uk


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