Light installation for a railway underpass in Berlin
Neukölln station is an important interchange on Berlin’s urban transport system, handling many passengers every day. For decades the 30-m wide, 34-m long underpass below the tracks had been gloomy and poorly lit. The lighting in this tunnel-like thoroughfare has now been redesigned to give a more secure feel, benefiting the pedestrians and car drivers who use it. Strips of back-lit glass panels – a combination of lighting and art installation – now emphasise the ribs of the bridge structure, which was erected in 1930. A rich palette of greens was chosen for the colour scheme of the glass, to create a more inviting atmosphere. It also brings visual unity to the 38 riveted steel trusses.
