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Christmas Lights, Uster

With a poetic translation of the Christmas theme, the constellation USTER brings light into the darkest time of the year and appeals to the population on various levels. The OOS concept achieved 1st place.

Spherical lighting elements of various sizes are being suspended into the skyline above the streets of the centre of Uster. At six different locations, these luminaires form known constellations, which can actually be observed in the December sky above Uster.

The luminaires consist of a spherical frame, which is hung with highly reflective aluminium plates. The light emitted in all directions from the centrally positioned light source via a prism glass makes the metal plates glitter. Sound elements brought to sound by the wind turn the constellation USTER into a synesthetic overall experience for locals and visitors.

Project Details

Client
Gewerbeverband Uster
Location
Uster
Internal Team
Andreas Derrer, Severin Boser, Christoph Kellenberger, Lukas Bosshard, Gonçalo A. Manteigas
External Team
Heinz Brandenberger Kummler + Matter AG (civil engineer), Nik Bärtsch (sound design), Joel Malgo Mosimann & Partner AG (electrical planning), Christian Vogt Vogt & Partner (lighting planning), Dominique Marc Wehrli (photography)
Year
2007
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Status