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T
he importance of lighting in architecture and
the expertise that architects and lighting
designers bring to projects has never been
more evident than in current projects being con-
structed on the African continent.
The quality of lighting in a space defines its char-
acter. The human eye perceives its form through
the incidence and reflection of light and in that
way acquires information about the ambience in a
given place. Visual impressions are interpreted in
our brains and put in context to create emotions
that move us to take particular actions. In public
spaces for example, light provides a safe environ-
ment where people can meet and undertake a
range of activities.
The projects highlighted below display a particu-
lar agility and deftness in their design responses,
each showcasing technical skill coupled with artistic
inventiveness and an awareness of light and its
ability to be the defining element that completes
a project.
Light:
by Gregg Cocking
the defining element that
completes a project
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