Light_architecture

An example of the good use of light in Venezuelan architecture is the “Plaza cubierta”, located in the UCV, Caracas and designed by the architect Carlos Raúl Villanueva. In this under cover space Villanueva lets filtrates sun light in different ways, creating sensations as the cave effect seen in this picture. media type="custom" key="17653690"



In this pictures we can see how Villanueva designed spaces in which the general light filtrates through beautiful lattice works creating a game of light that generates calm and warm sensations that invites people to stay there.

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Villanueva use the roof as an architectural element which shape is according to the needs, that is why in specific areas the roof let pass the sun light as an accent light that emphasize the position of some piece of art, as we can see in the picture.

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