The shopping centre sought to add an attractive, eye catching element to the complex, both on the outer façade and inner courtyard area. A dynamic colour changing solution was supplied by Martin Professional Japan in the form of Martin Architectural Exterior 200 and Alien 02 colour changers with lighting design by Reiko Chikada Lighting Design Inc.
Six stories of opal glass windows on both sides of the buildings are illuminated internally using 22 full-range color mixing Alien 02 architectural lights. Vividly distinguishable against the nighttime sky, and visible from around the surrounding area, the beckoning color changing glass windows resemble two towers of light.
Dynamic Martin lighting has also been incorporated into an inner courtyard. Located overhead between the buildings is a series of stretched canvas canopies that provide protection from the elements yet allow an abundant amount of sun to penetrate the space during the day. At night however the elegant canopies went unnoticed and an indirect lighting solution was needed to liven up the space. The elegant canvases are dynamically illuminated by 24 Exterior 200 color changing luminaires. Mounted on side wall brackets, the Martin Exteriors play an important decorative role in the space after sunset.
(Chris Henry)
