PROJECT STORY
The scope of the project included a total of 17 origami-shaped and eight multiple-ringed metal LCD light features as part of this mall renovation. The two different sizes of origami-shaped opaque panels had sloped triangular sections to allow a controlled light spill, highlighting the knife edges. Designed by Pappas Design Studio, the $30 million re-development transformed the shopping centre into a “concierge fashion experience.”

Folded paper patterns inspired the design of two large light features at 24’ x 18’ in the shopping centre's centre atrium and 15 smaller light features at 18 ‘ x 18’ installed in the second-floor ceiling. To achieve the look of folded paper with knife-edge folds, the designers specified an opaque smooth textile.

Each triangle was built with a custom extruded edge that allowed LED placement and wrapping and securing textiles to the frame. An additional laser-cut tapered skirt welded to each extrusion concealed all mounting hardware and electrical components and provided the slope.

Installation was conducted in the evenings as the shopping centre remained completely open throughout the renovations. The light fixtures were installed in stages, with the frame installed first. The electrical components were then connected to the textile skin going on last.

The suspended ring LED fixtures were the second portion of the scope. There were 92 rings in 4 different diameters (6 features with 13 rings each and two features with seven rings each) and three suspension cables per ring. Each ring and cable was individually labelled.

A powered suspension cable system was the most efficient way to install the lights and minimize the number of cables required. We worked with the manufacturer to create a custom ballpoint cable grip connection to accommodate the various angles of each ring position and transfer the low-voltage power. All fixtures were ESA-certified.