Gol School
The high-ceilinged atrium at this school in Norway has been filled with colour, thanks to dozens of LP Circle Suspended fixtures from Louis Poulsen.
The space forms the heart of a striking new €22 million (208 million krone) building in Norway’s Hallingdal valley, created by architects Vis-à-Vis.
Category: Education
Location: Gol, Norway
Architect: Arkitektene VIS-A-VIS
Lighting designer: Malnes Endresen v/Merethe Rønhaug
& Louis Poulsen AS
Photographer: Frank Jørstad
Products: Flindt Bollard, LP Circle Suspended
Lighting designer Merete Rønhaug of Malnes & Endresen chose to use numerous LP Circle Suspended fixtures, in a variety of bold colours, and hung at different heights.
As well as adding a splash of colour, LP Circle’s outer ring hides its high-efficiency diffuser when viewed from low angles. The inner surface of the ring is subtly angled at five degrees, creating a comfortable and decorative gradation of light.
The fixtures provide gentle, diffuse light when needed, and introduce a lively decorative element even when unlit.
Outside the school, Louis Poulsen’s Flindt bollards illuminate footpaths. Flindt is designed to emit glare-free directional light, while also illuminating its own form. The bollard’s distinctive light signature is achieved by two LED light sources and a rounded “slit” in the cylindrical body – resembling a cut in a piece of wood.
Louis Poulsen’s designs have been incorporated into the architectural vision for the school, helping to create a fun, vibrant and welcoming environment.
