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Residential
L&L Luce&Light
Private square
Private square
Location
Milan, Italy
Application
Paths and steps
Photography
Alessio Tamborini
Lighting that marries history with modernity
In the centre of Milan lies a private square surrounded by elegant
residential buildings and views that speak of transformations
through the centuries. Its appeal is enhanced by a lighting design
intertwining past and future.
Dominated by an imposing mediaeval tower, restored with great
care and surrounded by precious archaeological finds, the square is
like a canvas on which circles and lines trace its distinctive character.
Modern homes, the product of a recent redevelopment project,
complete the picture, creating a perfect balance between historical
charm and contemporary freshness.
At sunset, the paving is brought to life by geometric shapes and
harmonious lines that emerge discreetly with the help of Olo,
whose light beam – directed exclusively downwards – enhances
the shapes in the space without spilling into the environment. The
lighting illuminates the steps and ramps, guiding both gaze and
feet naturally and elegantly. Within its 10-metre diameter, the light
beam maintains complete control, reducing light pollution and
guaranteeing a perfect balance between functionality and aesthetic
appeal.
Next to the mediaeval tower, a corten sculpture seems to mark the
passage of time. Here, Bright comes into its own. This minimalist
recessed fixture disappears during the day only to reveal itself at
night with a discreet but incisive beam. The light, projected from
below, shapes the material, amplifying the contrast between the
sculpture’s volumes and corten surfaces. To complete the picture,
a Reiko projector illuminates the sculpture from above, integrating
perfectly with the texture of the corten and adding depth and
dynamism to the composition.
Reiko 3.0
power: 10W
optics: 42°
colour temp.: 3000K
finish: cor-ten
