The communications department of the BioBío Regional Theater has shared a series of photos with us showing the light and color testing process ahead of the venue's upcoming opening, which is tentatively scheduled to take place between March 1 and 6, 2018, in Concepción, Chile.
Conceptualized by Smiljan Radic, Eduardo Castillo, and Gabriela Medrano as an 'urban lantern' that seeks to enhance the connection between the city and the banks of the BioBío River, the 10,000-square-meter building fills the void left by the loss of the former Concepción Theater, which was located at the intersection of Barros Arana and Orompello streets and later replaced by a shopping mall.
The nighttime test of the exterior facade illumination and interior light intensity took place on January 24, led by architect Antonia Peón-Veiga, an external lighting specialist commissioned by lead architect Smiljan Radic.
Daytime testing was carried out on Thursday and Friday, during which the positioning of the light fixtures was adjusted and the lighting zones were defined: the corridor, paved plaza, facade, and parking lots. For the facade, a combination of five types of fixtures (358 lighting points) was tested, blending cool and warm light to create a more dynamic exterior atmosphere.
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This article was written by José Tomás Franco. The translation is powered by AI.
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