The ambient illumination of the new building’s foyer occurs through flush recessed downlights that create resonant light on the floor while remaining restrained in their visual presence. Centrally integrated in the skylight above the central stair case is a light channel projecting a luminous ribbon onto the stairs thus making them stand out as an important connection with the lower exhibition spaces. Suspended above the counter of the museum shop is a light profile that optimally responds to the merchandize on display by means of integral cardanic projectors. This profile also contains speakers.
The museum’s existing building houses the Max Ernst artwork collection. Due to the nature of the exhibits this area is predominantly illuminated by an accentuating flexibly adjustable type of illumination. Mounted on 3-phase-tracks that follow the walls’ outlines and on additional singlets are projectors with varying photometric properties. At the ground floor’s portico, wall washers are implemented, creating a uniform emphasis of the pronounced exterior walls. Ceiling recessed luminaires create a general illumination raising the general luminous ambience while singlets allow for an accentuation of the space’s nucleus by means of directional light.
For the event space at the new annex a downlight illumination has been implemented, emphasizing the space with directional, brilliant light. In order to respond to the various spatial requirements it is dimmable and fulfils the highest color rendering standards. Visually, the luminaire takes a backseat, since it is set back from the horizon of the slanted ceiling strips. Vertical light ribbons, concealed from the space wash the “colonnade’s” rear wall with warm white light and introduce a gentle diffuse light component that is also dimmable.
