Darzanà: Two Arsenals, One Vessel

The lighting design project hinges on creating a dramatic effect on the vessel pieces while keeping the steel cords in the dark to emphasise the perception of a solid-void relationship. In this sense, both in terms of registering the desired effect and protecting the historic texture of the pieces, narrow beam smooth glare and spill-light fixtures are used along with honeycomb caps to be able to control the light as much as possible. The design period begins with calculating the lux levels in the digital environment to determine the type and number of fixtures to be used in the project. In the preceding step, a mock-up was set up at Haliç Shipyard to determine the exact location and orientation of each fixture. At last, the mock-up settlement was applied to the project in the biennale area, marking the final step.