Neon lights are a bold, cosmopolitan statement that can easily revitalize or accentuate an architectural space or structure. With eye-catching brilliance, a plethora of color options, and ties to a retro aesthetic, these lighting pieces can make a space feel simultaneously modern and nostalgic. Yet few understand the scientific workings or material properties of neon, and many architects neglect its use due to its narrow association with commercial signage. Below, we explore how neon works, its architectural history, and how architects can continue to use it today.
Layered Frames Workplace / Bean Buro
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Workplace – The Work Project / Bean Buro
https://www.archdaily.com/798835/workplace-nil-the-work-project-bean-buro-team尚夕云 - SHANG Xiyun
Grosvenor / Bean Buro
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Interior Designers: Bean Buro
- Area: 460 m²
- Year: 2018
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Professionals: S&techs Limited
https://www.archdaily.com/894050/grosvenor-bean-buro舒岳康 - SHU Yuekang
Uber Hong Kong / Bean Buro
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Interior Designers: Bean Buro
- Area: 9000 ft²
- Year: 2016
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Manufacturers: 3M, Forbo Flooring Systems, Menu, 3M Hong Kong, Ceramica Vogue, +9
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Professionals: Colliers, Winsmart Contracting Co. Ltd
https://www.archdaily.com/803774/uber-hong-kong-bean-buroSabrina Leiva
Cabinets of Curiosities / Bean Buro
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Boathouse Home Office / Bean Buro
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