GOING DARK // ABBADIA A ISOLA // 2ND & 3RD NOVEMBER 2023
We are Light Collective x Traverso Vighy.
We are light activists x lighting designers.
We want you to join us in Going Dark.
About
GOING DARK
Join us in Going Dark in the heart of Tuscany, a workshop that specifically considers lighting design for heritage spaces that also preserves darkness and the view of the night sky.
The main objective of the workshop encompasses a living lab scenario where participants can work together on site to create concepts to share with the local municipality that demonstrate a responsible approach to lighting.
It is a chance to be part of an intimate and exclusive event that aims to promote the town, the co-existence of light, architecture and darkness proving it is possible to celebrate architectural heritage whilst also considering and therefore protecting the night sky.
The event takes place over 2 days in the Benedictine monastery, founded at the start of the year 1000 and in the village that developed around the monastery. Abbadia a Isola stands on the edge of the Via Francigena, once a busy medieval highway for pilgrims and merchants.
when
02/11/2023 - 03/11/2023
languages
English
fee
EUR 75 (Travel is not included)
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND
10.30-11.30
Arrive in Monteriggioni Castle _ individual visit to the walled town
11.30-12.30
Registration at Sala Dante Alighieri , via 1 Maggio, 19, Monteriggioni. Lunch, teams and objectives presented.
12.30
Guided walk to Abbadia a Isola.
14.15
Dark immersion experience: Introductions
15.00
Coffee Break
15.30 - 17.15
Education session including:
Introduction - Light, Humans and Architecture.
DarkSky Environment & DarkSky measurements.
Tuscany Landscape, Darkness, Flora & Fauna.
COFFEE BREAK
Exemplar projects, resources and case studies.
Current darkness design approaches (ROLAN).
Introduction to night activities and group workshop.
17.30-18.30
Hostel check-in
17.05 Sunset
18.30-20.00
Group dinner in the monastery.
20.00-22.00
Night Actvities including:
Heritage Lighting Lab_Tower.
Star gazing and darkness measurements.
The Church Façade.
Night Sky and low light photography workshop.
20.19 Moon Rise
22.00
Group meeting for informal discussion and luminaire demos in the Iguzzini/CGL Light playground
23.00
Cakes, roast chestnuts, mulled wine and music.
00.01 Jupiter Median
00.53 Saturn Set
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD
07.30 – 09.00
Breakfast (Hostel common room ground floor)
9.00-11.30
Concept Workshop at Conference Centre - the teams have a focussed session, sharing ideas to develop a lighting concept on the Workshop thematic. 5min presentation as output.
11.45-13.15
Conference to showcase concepts and approaches.
Presented by the teams.
13.00
Final Lunch in the courtyard portico followed by check-out and depart for Monteriggioni.
15.00 Conference for public administration (in Italian)
Education session for municipality / other interested parties.
18.00
Guided walk to night installations.
Depart Monteriggioni.
Recommended Kit List
Warm and weather proof clothing.
Boots or waterproof shoes.
Red head torch.
Sky map app.
Camera or Phone for capturing the night.
Laptop and/or sketch book for making presentation material to document thoughts for sharing.
Accommodation
The standard included accommodation is dormitory rooms with shared bathrooms in the monastery. If you prefer you can arrange your own alternative accommodation.
Weather
The workshop and outdoor elements of the event will still happen if the weather is raining or cold. Please come prepared for this possibility.
Food
Lunch & dinner are provided on day one.
Breakfast & lunch are provided on day two.
WE ARE NOW SOLD OUT - PLEASE ADD YOUR NAME TO THE WAITING LIST IF YOU WOULD LIKE US TO CONTACT YOU IF A PLACE BECOMES AVAILABLE.
Organisers
Based in Italy, an architectural practice passionate about sustainability and nature.
A UK based creative consultancy that specialises in international events with light at the heart of its work.
Partners
Comune di Monteriggioni
AD 1213
Osservatorio Astronomico
Università di Siena
Unione Astrofili Senesi
Tuscany Environment Foundation
Responsible Outdoor Lighting
At Night
Technical Partners
iGuzzini
city green light
Manfrotto
Media Partner
LUCE
More details
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