Gates of Light Retroreflective Architecture by Daan Roosegaarde |
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| DESIGN NAME: Gates of Light PRIMARY FUNCTION: Retroreflective Architecture INSPIRATION: The inspiration to use retroreflection came out of research on the reflections of light on butterfly wings. The retroreflective properties of butterflies served as inspiration for the work. UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: GATES OF LIGHT brings the monumental structures on the Afsluitdijk (legendary Dutch dike built in 1932) back to their former glory. In the dark, the architecture of these structures is illuminated by the headlamps of passing cars, reflecting the light through small prisms. If there are no cars on the road, the structures are not illuminated. This way of using light requires zero energy and does not contribute to light pollution. OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: In the dark, the architecture of these structures is illuminated by the headlamps of passing cars, reflecting the light through small prisms. If there are no cars on the road, the structures are not illuminated. This way of using light requires zero energy and does not contribute to light pollution. PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: Permanent installation on the Afsluitdijk, The Netherlands |
PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: Retroreflective prisms SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: - TAGS: innovation, smart city, green solutions RESEARCH ABSTRACT: The inspiration to use retroreflection came out of research on the reflections of light on butterfly wings. CHALLENGE: - ADDED DATE: 2018-03-05 15:45:06 TEAM MEMBERS (1) : Studio Roosegaarde team IMAGE CREDITS: Studio Roosegaarde PATENTS/COPYRIGHTS: Studio Roosegaarde |
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| Visit the following page to learn more: https://www.studioroosegaarde.net/projec |
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Gates of Light Retroreflective Architecture by Daan Roosegaarde is Winner in Lighting Products and Fixtures Design Category, 2017 - 2018.· Read the interview with designer Daan Roosegaarde for design Gates of Light here.· Press Members: Login or Register to request an exclusive interview with Daan Roosegaarde. · Click here to register inorder to view the profile and other works by Daan Roosegaarde. |
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