ISBN: 9780500343043
Author: Davina Jackson
Number of Pages: 272
Size: A4
Genre: Architecture, Design & Interiors
Edition: First Edition
Key Features
An illuminating global survey of smart light installations and lighting architecture in urban spaces, authored by design scholar Davina Jackson. Features cutting-edge case studies, vivid imagery, and expert insights into the fusion of lighting technology with public art and urban design. A must-have for architects, designers, urbanists, and creatives.
Description
SuperLux: Smart Light Art, Design & Architecture for Cities by Davina Jackson is a visually arresting and intellectually rich exploration of how light is transforming cities around the world. Published by Thames & Hudson, this A4-sized volume investigates the convergence of art, technology, and architecture in creating dynamic, interactive, and energy-efficient urban environments.
The book showcases over 50 global projects that span illuminated bridges, responsive facades, light festivals, public installations, and smart architectural lighting schemes. From Sydney’s Vivid Festival to Tokyo’s urban LEDs and European light biennales, Jackson delves into how artists, architects, and technologists are reimagining the urban nightscape.
Structured around themes such as innovation, sustainability, and spectacle, each project is documented with vibrant photography and supported by insightful commentary. Jackson contextualises these works within the broader discourse of smart cities, environmental design, and experiential public space.
SuperLux is not just a catalogue of lighting design — it’s a celebration of how smart light can engage communities, elevate architecture, and redefine how we experience cities after dark. With contributions from international design studios and cultural organisations, the book is both inspirational and instructive.
Ideal for architects, lighting designers, urban planners, cultural curators, and anyone passionate about future-forward city aesthetics, SuperLux illuminates the path toward smarter, more beautiful urban design.
