Daylight
the play between light and sight in architecture

Daylight is (obviously) very important for people. Light gives security, because it provides visibility and overview, it gives energy almost literally and it changes the view and the experience of the spectator. In short, people are inseparable from light. Therefore, it is governed by the Dutch law, that light must enter living areas and when one is working, there are strict requirements for lux and daylight in workplaces.

For us, the influence of daylight goes even further. It forms the space and when one is smart about it, daylight can create fantastic effects and spaces. Visibility is inextricably linked with this. The play between light and sight and to show or not show all of it is architecture.

In this way, we do a lot of research on the influence of light and sight and we try to look at both from the experience of the user. Trough simulations, which is well applicable on this theme, we can research in image the effects of certain interventions. Besides seeing enough daylight as a baseline for designing is means a lot more for us. It shapes the design. If you would like to know more about our research on this subject, please feel free to contact us.
If you would like to know more about our research on this subject, please feel free to contact us.

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