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Lighting Characteristics and Design Considerations to Facilitate Placemaking for World Heritage Sites

Version 1 : Received: 12 December 2022 / Approved: 15 December 2022 / Online: 15 December 2022 (04:37:27 CET)
Version 2 : Received: 8 September 2023 / Approved: 11 September 2023 / Online: 11 September 2023 (10:33:41 CEST)

How to cite: Zeini Aslani, S.; Dugar, A. M.; Mozaffar, R. Lighting Characteristics and Design Considerations to Facilitate Placemaking for World Heritage Sites. Preprints 2022, 2022120265. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202212.0265.v1 Zeini Aslani, S.; Dugar, A. M.; Mozaffar, R. Lighting Characteristics and Design Considerations to Facilitate Placemaking for World Heritage Sites. Preprints 2022, 2022120265. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202212.0265.v1

Abstract

This paper aims to establish lighting as a key facilitator in the placemaking processes for World Heritage Sites. Placemaking is a process of designing, managing, planning and programming the development of shared public spaces within the urban fabric. Research methods inspired from ethnography such as interviews, observations and questionnaires are used to gather data from three main groups of people related to the lighting of World Heritage Sites namely: heritage experts, lighting designers, and locals and visitors. Two UNESCO designated World Heritage Sites are investigated as case studies: Saint-Avit-Sénieur in Dordogne, France and Naghshe-Jahan-Square in Isfahan, Iran. Thematic analysis of the data collected from these investigations reveal key lighting characteristics and lighting design considerations that can facilitate the placemaking process for World Heritage Sites. The lighting characteristics include: avoiding over-lighting, overly theatrical lighting and uniform lighting; balancing floodlighting; preventing glare; providing flexible and harmonious lighting. The lighting design considerations include: accounting meanings and values; amplifying narratives; balancing genders; building attraction and excitement; creating layers; enhancing atmospheres; ensuring safety; improving functionality; offering interpretations; and supporting activities.

Keywords

Historical sites; Placemaking; Urban lighting criteria and design considerations; World Heritage Sites

Subject

Arts and Humanities, Architecture

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