Lighting solutions from Natalia Bystryantseva
About Natalya Bystryantseva
Candidate of Architecture, leading Russian expert in the field of design and modernization of the lighting environment of cities and unique architectural and spatial objects, who has implemented more than 80 projects over 15 years of work. He is the curator of interactive solutions at the “Night of Light Gatchina” festival, and creates his own solutions as a lighting designer. From 2020 to the present, he is an expert at the international lighting design competition LIT
Achievements:
Educational interests:
From 2015-2021, she led the educational program and the international design and research laboratory of lighting design Creative Lighting Design (CLD ITMO University)
Since 2017, he has been leading the university-wide discipline “Fundamentals of Conceptual Thinking” (ITMO University)
Since 2022, he has been directing the technological master’s program “Lighting Design” at the Department of Industrial Design of the Stieglitz Academy
Developed educational programs and disciplines:
Developer of the discipline “Problem-oriented approach to the design of lighting solutions”, “Principles and methods of lighting modeling”, “Creative technologies”, “The artistic language of light and the fundamentals of visual perception”. From 2016-2018, head of the “Art&Science” cluster and co-developer of the concept of the international educational master’s program “Art&Science” at ITMO University.
Scientific interests:
Achievements:
- Winner of the Moscow Prize in the category “Architecture and Design”, 2014 for the creation and implementation of lighting for New Arbat.
- Under the leadership of Natalya Bystryantseva, in 2017, the international educational program in Lighting Design (CLD) CLD ITMO University entered the top 5 innovative universities in Europe according to the authoritative award of the global convention of lighting designers PLDС 2017
- Under the leadership of Natalya Bystryantseva, the Art and Design direction since 2016 in 2019, ITMO University took 1st place in Russia and 151st place in the world in the subject area "Art&Design" in the global QS World University Ranking by Subject 2019
Educational interests:
From 2015-2021, she led the educational program and the international design and research laboratory of lighting design Creative Lighting Design (CLD ITMO University)
Since 2017, he has been leading the university-wide discipline “Fundamentals of Conceptual Thinking” (ITMO University)
Since 2022, he has been directing the technological master’s program “Lighting Design” at the Department of Industrial Design of the Stieglitz Academy
Developed educational programs and disciplines:
Developer of the discipline “Problem-oriented approach to the design of lighting solutions”, “Principles and methods of lighting modeling”, “Creative technologies”, “The artistic language of light and the fundamentals of visual perception”. From 2016-2018, head of the “Art&Science” cluster and co-developer of the concept of the international educational master’s program “Art&Science” at ITMO University.
Scientific interests:
- World Standards for Teaching Conceptual Thinking
- Unique competencies, knowledge and experience in world-class lighting design
- The influence of light on human health, behavior and psychophysiological state
- Work and study with the participation of foreign scientists
- Participation in international internships and summer schools
- Working on developments in inter and transdisciplinary teams
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Humans are the main driver of the development of innovative lighting technologies and the lighting industry as a whole. For quality solutions, it is important to see people, understand the situation, the potential of architecture, space and honesty in business. In this case, we discover unique impressions, emotions that remain with us.
— Natalya Bystryantseva
Completed projects
When working with each object, at any stage, authorial responsibility and team are important to me. Therefore, every decision is unique knowledge and an unforgettable experience.
The object was created based on different points of perception of both the pedestrian and the driver. The project contains three gradations of lighting techniques (dominant structure, accents and background objects). We limited the use of advertising in content due to the distance between pixels. All facades have a unified control system. Content is displayed on all buildings in stages.
The project specifies everyday and holiday lighting modes. The project is being implemented under the control of the author 2012-2013. The idea and the author received the Moscow Development Prize in the category “Architecture and Design”, 2014.
The project specifies everyday and holiday lighting modes. The project is being implemented under the control of the author 2012-2013. The idea and the author received the Moscow Development Prize in the category “Architecture and Design”, 2014.
A complex solution in terms of administrative interaction and coordination. The work of specialists was carried out at one time. Contractors came in from different directions and undermined the quality and did not allow us to stick to the concept. Project implementation is 20%. The duration of approvals is more than two years.
The difficulty of creating the concept was to combine constructive and elegant solutions for a cultural heritage monument and a commercial facility. It was important to build a hierarchy of objects in space and an interactive conclusion function using light composition. Author's support of the project was carried out, approval was carried out by the KGIOP of St. Petersburg. Specification control was carried out in accordance with the lighting solution. Experiments were carried out at the facility and the equipment used was adjusted in the period from 2021-24. Implementation of the project in 2025.
Methodological materials and recommendations were made by a team of 42 two people, which includes professionals from different fields (sociologists, urbanists, architects, lighting engineers, lighting designers). The material contains: the purpose of illuminating the city and its objects, criteria for assessing attractiveness, assessing the potential and main problem situations in the city in urban lighting, dividing city objects into standard and unique solutions, quality requirements for solutions for city objects based on the laws of the Russian Federation and SP, extended recommendations to integrated design based on international norms and regulations, stylistic recommendations, visual materials.
The stages of urban lighting design have been formed.
Based on the concept, the book “Methodological Materials” was published in 2022, and in 2023, requirements for the design and implementation of illuminated and luminous advertising in the city of St. Petersburg were adopted.
The city accepts requirements for the quality of the lighting environment at the regional level for the subsequent implementation of quality lighting solutions.
The stages of urban lighting design have been formed.
Based on the concept, the book “Methodological Materials” was published in 2022, and in 2023, requirements for the design and implementation of illuminated and luminous advertising in the city of St. Petersburg were adopted.
The city accepts requirements for the quality of the lighting environment at the regional level for the subsequent implementation of quality lighting solutions.
Objects: (Mikhailovsky Castle, the general line of movement through the square to the Southern facade and courtyard; Mikhailovsky Castle. Courtyard. volumetric-spatial composition for light and music performance; Mikhailovsky Castle. Arched courtyard; Mikhailovsky Castle, Western facade; Mikhailovsky Castle, Southern facade; Square; Monument to Peter the Great; Monument to Paul).
The project consisted of two stages and software implementation. The first stage of the project is the development of a model for the development of the light environment of St. Petersburg. The model was created on the basis of the updated AIS of St. Petersburg State Unitary Enterprise "Lensvet" and data from a comprehensive analytical study of the city's light environment. The created software creates an operational, comprehensive and multi-layered analysis of the existing lighting environment and sets priorities when spending budget investments.
The project became part of the development of a targeted program for the development of lighting in St. Petersburg for the period 2018–2030. with a perspective until 2050. This is the first urban-scale project in Russia and the world, forecasting the development of big data, analysis and features of the light environment, forecasting its development, taking into account the improvement in the quality of life of citizens and the prospects for the development of an energy complex similar to St. Petersburg.
The project became part of the development of a targeted program for the development of lighting in St. Petersburg for the period 2018–2030. with a perspective until 2050. This is the first urban-scale project in Russia and the world, forecasting the development of big data, analysis and features of the light environment, forecasting its development, taking into account the improvement in the quality of life of citizens and the prospects for the development of an energy complex similar to St. Petersburg.
Kutuzovsky Prospekt was one of the first to receive a delicate dynamic lighting solution, emphasizing the composition of the avenue and the architecture of the Stalinist Empire style. The solution for Kutuzovsky Prospekt was carried out in a single concept with Novy Arbat. After highly appreciating the implementation of the first part, we implemented the entire project.
The project consists of a competitive program of installations, mapping solutions and a gala show in the Youth Hall of the Stieglitz Academy.
The purpose of the festival is to form the continuity of personalities, historical events and their understanding in the modern world. Which will create a connection between the power of past experience and the digital transformation of the present world.
The purpose of the festival is to form the continuity of personalities, historical events and their understanding in the modern world. Which will create a connection between the power of past experience and the digital transformation of the present world.
The project consists of three parts. The first part is a multimedia installation showing the author’s attitude towards the digital and natural environment. The second part is a graphic splash screen. The third light image of the bridge from the park side (light-dynamic interpretation of the form and natural environment). The solutions were made using a water cascade, LED lighting, smoke, and projection mapping.
The concept solved the problem of combining four retail buildings of different styles and different colors and heights into one light image. In addition, it was important to increase the number of users and interest in the facility within the city. A monochrome media façade was developed for the project, delicately integrated into the body of the lower display belt of the building and the entrance group. The solution is organically built into Vosstaniya Square and Nevsky Prospekt. Different color temperatures and lighting techniques create a unified image of the object and emphasize the volume of the shopping center.
Working with lighting settings in a museum is characterized by its complexity and strict limitations. Under the strict supervision of climatologists (no more than 240 lux), the location and number of devices were changed. It is important that the existing lighting presented the viewer with only one dialogue; after adjustment, more than six storylines and most of the author’s intention were revealed to us. One of the most emotional works.
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