Analysis of ancient architectural lighting design concept

For the ancient architectural lighting design, do this is not a simple matter, the most important thing is that in the lighting design can not be in accordance with the intent of the designer wanton. Compared with the modern architecture or the ancient architecture of the west, the ancient architecture of China has a remarkable characteristic: it is very strict and unique. Chinese ancient architecture is a form of Chinese culture, after thousands of years of succession has become a form, and each component has a specific meaning table.

Landscape lighting is a representation of the image of a building in the night, and a landmark night scene may sometimes become a symbol of a city. Therefore, landscape lighting not only to shape the image, but also to reflect the culture. For the ancient architectural lighting design, this is not a simple thing to do, the most important thing is that in the lighting design can not be designed in accordance with the intent of the wanton and.

Compared with the modern architecture or the ancient architecture of the west, the ancient architecture of China has a remarkable characteristic: it is very strict and unique. Chinese ancient architecture is a form of Chinese culture, after thousands of years of succession has become a form, and each component has a specific meaning. For example, different grades, different identities of the height of residential, form, and even the roof of the color, decoration have the corresponding provisions, can not be exceeded, can not be destroyed.

In this case, to do lighting design for these buildings, the first thing to do is to read the building. For some modern buildings, lighting designers can wantonly re creation (though it may not be appropriate), with light to connotation and artistic interpretation of the new building; and for China ancient buildings, lighting designers need to do is take a serious attitude, respect the classic, classic. To study the rules and characteristics of ancient architecture itself, we should deeply understand the design concept of ancient Chinese architecture, so as to lay the foundation for the design and find the right direction. To show the characteristics of ancient architecture from the design concept, for the Chinese ancient architectural lighting design and design for the modern construction of different points of focus.

Kai Ming Engineering Case figure: Donglin Temple in Jiangxi five district court land

The modern building three-dimensional statue form, therefore, for the construction of the building itself to do lighting is light, in order to build buildings, building the night is reflected in the solid form; and Chinese ancient buildings are different, it is mostly in the courtyard as the basic unit, by the combination of courtyard buildings, so the lighting is the performance of the courtyard, but the courtyard is a performance space, through to illuminate the courtyard enclosed courtyard building, although the building is illuminated, but to shape is not their own, but they were enclosed courtyard. In other words, the light is the entity of the building, but the performance of the "virtual" courtyard. This is different from the western architecture and modern architecture, according to "who" is to shape the "who" approach is different.

In addition, the western ancient architecture emphasizes the closure of space, while the ancient Chinese architecture emphasizes the integration of space and connection, so the lighting should be taken into account on this point. Chinese ancient architecture of the wall is more transparent, but also rich in layers, so do the lighting to the characteristics of this building is shown, emphasizing the combination of man and nature, people and the outside world communication.

In the lighting design should reflect a kind of internal and external cohesion, from the outside of the building to look inward, hoping to have a light light, there is a visual contact. On the facade, the Chinese ancient buildings are divided into three stages, the steps, the roof and the roof, which should be expressed in different ways, showing their own characteristics.

At present, many of the ancient Chinese architectural lighting design, often using the "hook" method, the outline of the building with a bright line hook. The aesthetic effect this style show is not ideal.

Because the effect of the outline of the lamp is the highlight of the lamp itself, rather than to the performance of the building, the contour lighting performance is poor, the level of the building, details, colors and many other content are not well reflected. Take the floodlit way to do ancient lighting design will be better, more effective expression of architecture.

The lighting design of Beijing Tiantan temple is quite good, although just take the simple method of long distance light, but the idea is in place, lighting parts, light level and the use of the light are more appropriate, not only to show the characteristics of the architecture, built with architectural characteristics of the atmosphere.

From the color, I do not agree with the use of too brilliant color. The role of lighting is to show the form of the building itself, excessive use of dynamic and color will make the building from its original shape and design concept. Moreover, dynamic and exaggerated color will make the night construction is very prominent, but will make the night very noisy, the night construction actually should provide the right "background" in the city street or square space, coexist with people not to disturb people's life.

Therefore, most of the night color should be tranquil and quiet, ancient architectural lighting is even more so, to be able to play a "nostalgic" thinking of the role. So do not agree with the use of color, because many ancient buildings with color, lighting as long as the use of good color rendering white light is enough.

Do lighting for the ancient buildings, the main purpose is to show its charm, using white light illumination as the top priority, as in the sun, can display the real ancient architecture, simple processing is more expressive than the colorful light. To create a suitable environment for the landscape lighting design industry now has a misunderstanding: is more inclined to use a variety of new technologies, but ignored the final effect, which is actually putting the cart before the horse. Not a lot of cutting-edge technology can make good design.

New technology or high technology is a good tool for lighting designers, but high technology should serve the final lighting effect, when it is needed. If you ignore the use of the effect, or just to use the new technology as an eye-catching gimmick, blindly emphasize sensory stimulation, it will deviate from the creation of the original intention of the night vision. Do design, creativity for the first, the traditional equipment and means if used properly will have a good effect.

More respect for the kind of "do not deliberately" effect: see the light, not the lighting design of the gorgeous and delicate, but can feel the charm of the building. A lot of Japanese architectural lighting design is more appropriate, the construction of the night light is relatively simple, lighting design is not exaggerated, very resistant to taste, to create a harmonious environment and the construction of a warm environment.

Some domestic kept very complete group of ancient buildings, in order to heighten the atmosphere, may be affected by some of the movies, in the building or the entire courtyard decorated with red lanterns, a noisy, feels like in low-grade trade fairs or some entertainment, this is absolutely destroyed the ancient architecture composed of building atmosphere.

The ancient building lighting, to convey a "waiting quietly, lightly with the atmosphere, so that the ancient architectural lighting designer to understand the Chinese classical culture, a culture of the country have the necessary respect for cultural relics.

In addition, the lighting for the ancient buildings can not be ignored, that is the protection of ancient buildings. In the design should pay attention to the use of light source will not damage the building, in particular, should pay attention to infrared light, ultraviolet light, as well as excessive lighting on the ancient buildings, such as painting and wood structure damage. At the same time, but also to avoid mechanical damage, the best hidden lamps, to avoid damage to the ancient buildings, but also to avoid the impact of ancient architectural beauty.

Wuhan main city night light color warm white, whole color from orange yellow, yellow, white, warm white and cold neutral white, according to the different nature of the use of functional zoning, and the height of the building in the light on the distinction between. Li Tienan, research fellow, Institute of optics, Chinese Academy of Building Research