Flying Saucer
Brutalist style architectural landmark from 1970s. The spaceship like design served many purpose and finally got a new life by SAF as an exhibition and collaboration space.
The landmark features new exterior spaces, as well as community gathering spaces which include a multi-activity café around a sunken courtyard with a library and multiple screening walls.
Configuration of flexible lighting with changing light beams support the rotating exhibitions.
Light wells illuminate the otherwise daylight deprived lower level. To brighten the window less space, vertical lighting creates perceptual brightness. Interplayed with wall washers and grazers, the vertical surfaces are bright all around.
Rotating spotlights fills horizontal surfaces with pools of light on working table and discussion areas
“Collab - Sharjah art foundation, SpaceContinuum Design Studio - Year 2019-2021”
