Original scientific paper

https://doi.org/10.17559/TV-20210820222900

Light as a Medium for Supporting Leisure Activities in Open Public Spaces

Ivana Rakonjac* orcid.org/0000-0002-5246-9244 ; Faculty of Architecture, Belgrade University, Bulevar kralja Aleksandra 73/II, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
Ivan Rakonjac ; Faculty of Security Studies, Belgrade University, Gospodara Vučića Street 50, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
Ana Zorić orcid.org/0000-0003-0317-2468 ; Faculty of Architecture, Belgrade University, Bulevar kralja Aleksandra 73/II, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
Vladan Djokić ; Faculty of Architecture, Belgrade University, Bulevar kralja Aleksandra 73/II, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
Milica P. Milojević ; Faculty of Architecture, Belgrade University, Bulevar kralja Aleksandra 73/II, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
Milena Rajić orcid.org/0000-0002-3313-4182 ; Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Niš, Aleksandra Medvedova 14, 18000 Niš, Serbia

Abstract

This work identifies lighting as a non-invasive method for the transformation of a space that simultaneously and unconstructively articulates various activities and does not interfere with the inherited physical framework. Through experimental research and a case study of the "Eastern City Gate of Belgrade" housing settlement in Serbia, which was designed and built in the second half of the 20th century, the activity rhythm of a contemporary user is explored. The research goal was to recognise the decision-making tools for increasing the quality of open public spaces during the night-time mode of use by improving the quality of lighting. The study proposes the new lighting design model that supports night-time leisure activities in mass housing open public spaces in the contemporary urban context.

Keywords

artificial night light; lighting design; night-time activities; recreational activities; safety; urban design

Hrčak ID:

269495

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/269495

Publication date:

15.2.2022.

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