DESIGN & CREATION:
Luca Salas Bassani Antivari
CLIENT:
Fundacion Casa Wabi
ARCHITECT:
Alberto Kalatch + Tax Arquitectura
DATE OF COMPLETION OF THE WORK:
2023
TYPE OF PROJECT:
Galery
IMAGES BY:
Andrea Cinta & Yupika
When architecture is presented as neutral materials—concrete, steel, wood, without cladding—light becomes a key element, shaping the space like a stretched canvas, defined by specific dimensions. Light generates electric parameters that fuel the visual intentions of a space. Casa Wabi, an art gallery in Mexico City's Atlampa neighborhood, is surrounded by industrial warehouses. Its design explores open spaces, vertical and horizontal paths, and interconnected volumes. The lighting project focused on creating a versatile system for different exhibition formats. Working with architects and engineers, a flexible electrical system was designed, allowing the easy interchange of lighting sources controlled locally. The lighting was treated as an extension of the electrical system, and luminaires were proposed for future exchange, offering the potential for better optical quality.
