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Light as Architecture: Immersive Public Art and Installations

byM9 Design StudioInstallations across India; Studio in Yeshwanthpur, BengaluruStarts from2,800 per sq. ft.View full gallery

We treat light as a structural material, carving out quiet, narrative-driven spaces for public contemplation.

'Echoes of the Deep' was our installation for the Amsterdam Light Festival. From a distance, it appears as a glowing structure floating on the water, a beacon of stillness against the historic canal houses, telling a story of subterranean architecture brought to the surface.

A closer view reveals how the installation's layered arches and steps descend towards the water, mirroring the form of a traditional Indian step-well. The reflection in the canal completes the illusion, creating a full, immersive form from light alone.

The human scale of the installation is an essential part of its design. Here, a visitor stands within the primary archway, demonstrating how the piece serves as both a large scale urban landmark and an intimate, interactive photo opportunity.

This earlier light installation for a festival plays with narrative and text. The phrases 'Once upon a time' and 'Happily ever after' are projected onto the canal walls, inviting those on passing boats to reflect on their own stories in a magical, dreamlike setting.

About Light as Architecture

Our work transforms light into a physical structure that shapes how you perceive space. When we designed 'Echoes of the Deep' for the Amsterdam Light Festival, we were not just placing lights, but reinterpreting the ancient Indian step-well as a subterranean form. By using layered rings of glowing light, we created an architectural threshold that invites the viewer to pause, contemplate, and mentally descend into a space of reflection, even in the middle of a bustling urban canal.

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