ADO Lights stages the staircase of Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf
The architecture of Heinrich Heine University in Düsseldorf is characterised by clear forms and raw concrete – a typical Brutalist building that impresses with its simplicity and functionality. But how do you set the scene for such a striking staircase without losing its purist character? ADO Lights provides the answer with a sophisticated lighting concept that perfectly complements the architecture.
Together with architect Peter Mucha, ADO Lights created impressive lighting that emphasises the rough concrete look of the staircase with an elegant ring of light. Powerful LED modules are installed in the ceiling openings above the eight floors of the staircase. These are covered with satinised acrylic glass, which provides an even, soft light that diffusely illuminates the room. The almost invisible substructure reinforces the futuristic impression, which is reminiscent of a scene from a James Bond film.
Particularly practical: the light intensity can be dimmed, and multi-coloured effects are also possible in addition to classic white light. This allows the mood in the stairwell to be flexibly adapted – from functional to atmospheric.
ADO Lights also creates an elegant lighting design on the outside of the building with 36.5 metres of LED light lines along the steel ramp of the medical faculty. The light lines follow the curved U-shape of the railing and provide subtle, indirect lighting. Thanks to robust aluminium profiles, the lights are optimally protected against dust and moisture, making them ideal for outdoor use.
With this project, ADO Lights demonstrates how lighting design not only makes architecture visible, but tangible. The combination of technical expertise and aesthetic sensitivity makes the Heinrich Heine University in Düsseldorf shine – in the spirit of modern lighting art.