The reconstruction and expansion of the National Museum of China was completed by one of the world’s top design companies, GMP. During the fierce bidding war, Huayi stood out and won the tender to supply all of the lighting fixtures in the office area of the museum.
Due to the nature of the Museum, its importance and significance, the lighting requirements were extremely strict and rigid. Through 3D simulations, the Huayi engineering team conducted vigorous simulations to insure all of the technical specifications of the lighting were exactly as requested.
Delicately Designed
One of the most important factors to take into account was the effect the lighting could have on the incredible valuable artefacts the museum keeps.
The upper part of the fixture moves in order to allow a variable light beam angle however, due to the differing size of each fixture, this upper part needs to be placed 42mm from the light itself. To prevent the scattering of light from the fixture, a matte black filter grate is installed parallel to the bottom of the light.
Sculptural Sophistication
For the sculpture walls, the Huayi engineering team ensured the illumination was uniform, avoiding the creation of any over or under-exposed spots. Taking special consideration as to the visitor’s experience, the light was made to only illuminate the sculpture, avoiding any glare falling on the visitors and obstructing or obscuring their view and experience.
Secondary reflection lighting is used in order to prevent excessive thermal and radiation damage from the lighting, further protecting the cultural relics they bring into light.