Shadow is as important as light. Shadow Play installations turn walls and floors into live canvases. Design 'from reverse': impression through light barriers. Mystical depth and spatial variability.
Architecture of the Void: Carved Partitions
Carved partitions and suspended sculptures at 15-45° angles cast recognisable images. 'Shadow logo' on floor at certain hours — branding without LED or neon.
Materials: perforated aluminium 3-5mm (20-60%), laser-cut Cor-Ten steel, Pilkington glass. Partners: Studio Drift, Random International, Morphosis, Zaha Hadid Architects.
Kinetic Shadow: Moving Silhouettes
Motorised sources (Martin, Clay Paky) on rail systems. Shadows float at 0.1-1 m/min, transforming. Hypnotic slowing effect.
Circadian sync: dynamic patterns morning (7-11:00), slow waves evening (18-22:00). DALI-2, DMX512-A. Controllers: ETC Eos, Philips Dynalite, Lutron GRAFIK Eye.
Minimalism and Drama: Saving on Finishes
30-50% budget savings on finishing materials. One powerful visual effect. For galleries, theatres, boutique hotels, restaurants.
Shadow needs no maintenance, doesn't wear, doesn't fade. Projects: Neue Nationalgalerie Berlin, Park Hyatt Vienna. Awards: A' Design 2025, Red Dot.