Tomoya FurukawaKanagawa Still basking in the joy of how bright, unusually large, and beautiful last night’s full moon was, I headed out early in the morning to the wood deck along the beach. I went to take part in a radio calisthenics session together with elderly ladies, married couples, local runners, etc.  The morning after the Cold Moon, sunrise in the Shonan area on December 6 was at 6:33 a.m., and as we exercised, we ended up watching the sun rise.  I restarted radio calisthenics to add some rhythm and structure to my long days. I thought I would probably give up after about three days or so, but I have stuck with it for a month. I wonder why I have stuck with it this time?  What is my motivation?  The early bird catches the worm?  A growing sense of urgency to maintain physical health? Because I like the post-workout chat? “Mt. Fuji is very beautiful today.  So clear.  You can see Ohshima Island!” “Glad to see the sun rise, again today.  So peaceful.” At this time of year just before the winter solstice, the sun in the Shonan area gradually shifts to the right of Enoshima in the eastern sky and rises from behind the Miura Peninsula. As the sky turns pale and bright, about five minutes before sunrise the eastern horizon slowly deepens into shades of red. Then, for a few minutes until the very top of…

Interviewer:　Noriko Higashi Issued on November 30, 2011 Noriko　：Before I started working at LPA, I taught English to children at elementary schools and at my home. I have always really liked working with children. Mr. Mende, how did you come about starting the children`s workshop? There was actually some very surprised staff at LPA!! Mr.Mende　：Children nowadays are exposed to an excessive intake of light and I want them to have the opportunity to experience just a small flicker of light and darkness while they are still young and innocent. I have hope for the next generation that their perception of light and shadow can be reset. But this higher principle aside, working with children is such a joy!! I think it is in my soul that I really like children….and small animals! I am basically a big kid and I want to recover the ability to behave and act freely. I am always saying “learn from natural light.” This is because natural light does not lie. Play and communicating with children is the same. They can make you aware of so many things. With unanticipated reactions, children are admirably hardy. Noriko　：There is one thing that I am curious about. Even a small, one-year old, baby has the strong motivation to make the workshop crafts by themselves, but adults are always lending a hand so they won`t fail. For example the candle might melt the plastic bottle or the shape is odd;…

2025.01.15-01.19 Masafumi Yamamoto + Yuichi Anzai About 65 years ago, a vast area at the foothills of the Himalayas was divided into districts for government functions, commerce, education, and residences, with separated roads, creating a landscape completely different from other Indian cities. This survey takes a multifaceted approach to examine Chandigarh’s urban lighting and nightscape, while observing the natural light expressions inspired by Le Corbusier’s architecture. ■Light RaysFirst, I quote the words of Le Corbusier:“Chandigarh is planned on a human scale. It connects to the infinite universe and nature. It is a place for all human activities where citizens can live a rich and harmonious life. Here, the radiance of nature and the heart is within our reach.”A vast paved ground is moistened by a dense white mist. About 180 meters ahead from where I stand, the High Court building faintly appears. Its enormous facade faces east and west. The sky behind peeks from beneath the portico, and the rays of light passing through it gently caress the huge concrete pillars painted red, yellow, and green, casting the morning sun on the ground. In this city, I encountered several lyrical daylight scenes. I believe this is because the philosophy of Atelier Le Corbusier in Paris, who designed this Capitol Complex, also extended to the urban layout. Until now, Chandigarh has been discussed mainly from an architectural viewpoint. However, I feel it has not been explored much from the perspective of…

2003年12月22日 冬至 電気を消してスローな夜を 冬至の夜8時から10時の2時間だけ電気を消してスローな夜を過ごそう・・ということをテーマに面出団長の他、ライフスタイルプロデューサーの浜野安宏氏やキャンドルナイト呼びかけ人代表でもある竹村真一氏が監修したイベントが原宿キャットストリートで行われました。 これは、環境や省エネ、現代社会のライフスタイルについて考え直すとともに、人間的な時間のありかたを見つめるきっかけとして、昨年の夏至に行われたイベントの冬至版。夏至には、環境NGOが中心となって発案した”100万人のキャンドルナイト”にさまざまな分野のアーティスト、環境省や企業、自治体、各地の公共施設が賛同して、大きなうねりに発展し、全国で500万人（環境省推定）が参加して東京タワーや全国のランドマークの照明も消える、一大イベントとなりました。 原宿キャットストリートにキャンドルアートが出現 開催場所は、原宿キャットストリートが表参道と直行する旧渋谷川約700メートルほどの暗渠の遊歩道。この遊歩道に照明探偵団、武蔵野美大、多摩美大のチームが中心となって沿道にある店舗前6箇所でキャンドルアートを作成し、イベントの拠点となりました。波打つように成形したアルミパネル前にキャンドルを並べて鏡に映っているように見せたもの、異なる種類のスクリーンを透かしてあかりの表情を見せるもの、公園のジャングルジムを赤いトレーシングペーパーで囲い、中にキャンドルを入れた行灯・・などなど工夫を凝らしたキャンドルアートの数々が通りを彩りました。 街路灯を消灯したい… たった2時間のイベントでしたが、公共空間での火を使うイベントと言うことで行政や商店街との調整が難航を極めました。今回は準備期間も少なく見送りましたが、今後の大きな課題としてふたつ。『街路灯の消灯』と『縁石へのキャンドルの配置』です。当日やはり残念だったのが遊歩道沿いに白々と点灯したままだった街路灯。キャンドルのあたたかなあかりとの何ともミスマッチな光景でした。やはりキャンドルの繊細なあかりを見せるにはまずベースとなる闇をつくる必要があるでしょう。そして、今は暗渠となった川の流れを通りに配置した光で可視化する。または、通行人が携帯したキャンドルで光の川を再現する。 キャンドルでなくては伝えられないメッセージを込めたイベントを2004年の夏至にも行う予定です。乞うご期待下さい。 （田沼彩子）

Singapore Design Week 8th-10th March 2019 | Sherri Goh, Niken Wulandari Sutanto, Quratuaini Bte Jamil, Tang Chia Xing Back Alley connected to Bukit Pasoh Road Singapore Design Week was held on 4th-17th March with major highlights such as Brainstorm Design Forum, International Furniture Fair, Design and Heritage Trails, District Activation and Craft Markets. Street of Clans at Bukit Pasoh was part of the “Empower my Community” initiative that brings people, history and culture together. Majority of the clans in Singapore were set up long that road itself as part of the Straits Settlement that were there to support immigrants new to Singapore, like an extended family. The lighting design concept for this event is inspired by the journey and experience of the people in the clans that travels to the unknown land by sailing through the deep water. “Sea the Light” is a lighting installation of being adrift in the tranquil dark blue of the sea. The relationship between human and nature is bridged by the warm lanterns that lit in the cool surrounding of the night. Introduction to the Gan Clan Located at the small alleyway at Bukit Pasoh Road, Lighting Detectives transformed thespace into an interactive and refreshing environment that invites people to use the space at night. The alley was immersed in sea-blue coloured lights that keeps moving as subtle as the movement of the waves. At the same time, the workshop engaged people to participate in…