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Lit Up: 16 Projects Illuminated by Skylights

North light, south light, warm light and cool light – the diversity of skylights mean they can illuminate any space. Both a window and a ceiling, the hybrid nature of a skylight enables it to be a key element used in architectural spaces. The cool light of a north skylight is instrumental in creating a space to focus and work, while its south-facing counterpart lights up a space with that golden glow. Through its flexibility also come opportunities for expression, from its shape to its angle. Is a skylight a ribbon weaving through a roof panel? Or is it a series of dotted openings creating a mosaic of daylight on the floor? Check out these 16 examples of contemporary spaces lit by this key element below:

Daishan Kindergarten / Atelier Zhouling

Daishan Kindergarten / Atelier Zhouling - Kindergarten, CityscapeDaishan Kindergarten / Atelier Zhouling - Kindergarten, Facade, LightingDaishan Kindergarten / Atelier Zhouling - Kindergarten, FacadeDaishan Kindergarten / Atelier Zhouling - Kindergarten, Facade, HandrailDaishan Kindergarten / Atelier Zhouling - More Images+ 17

Nanjing, China
  • Architects: Atelier Zhouling
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  4279
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2015

Daishan Primary School / ZHOU Ling Design Studio

Daishan Primary School / ZHOU Ling Design Studio - Schools , FacadeDaishan Primary School / ZHOU Ling Design Studio - Schools , Facade, StairsDaishan Primary School / ZHOU Ling Design Studio - Schools , FacadeDaishan Primary School / ZHOU Ling Design Studio - Schools , FacadeDaishan Primary School / ZHOU Ling Design Studio - More Images+ 27

Nanjing, China

Placid Mogan Cottage / Genarchitects

Placid Mogan Cottage  / Genarchitects - Cabins & Lodges, ForestPlacid Mogan Cottage  / Genarchitects - Cabins & Lodges, Garden, Facade, ChairPlacid Mogan Cottage  / Genarchitects - Cabins & Lodges, Stairs, Beam, Handrail, Facade, Door, BenchPlacid Mogan Cottage  / Genarchitects - Cabins & Lodges, Bathroom, Sink, LightingPlacid Mogan Cottage  / Genarchitects - More Images+ 24

  • Architects: genarchitects
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  1055
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2012