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Light that tells stories
Rediscover Au and Heerbrugg: MK Illumination Switzerland stages two villages with a concept that transforms 29,000 years of regional history into light - bringing people together.
Projectoverview
MK Illumination Switzerland created a lighting concept that incorporates the geological history of Au/Heerbrugg and stages both town centers as a luminous connection through 3D stars.
Regional history as concept basis
3D stars of variable sizes
Connection of two village centers
Jury victory against four competitors
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Projectdetails
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TASK
Two places. One shared identity.
Au and Heerbrugg are close together – yet a connecting light experience was missing, which would make both town centers perceivable as a unit and visibly strengthen the regional identity.
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SOLUTION
History becomes light.
MK Illumination Switzerland was inspired by the Rhine Glacier, which shaped the terrain 29,000 years ago. 3D stars in uniform shape, varying sizes, and strategic placement create a luminous connecting axis – precise, poetic, unmistakable.
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RESULT
One concept. Five applicants. One clear winner.
The concept impressed a skilled jury and prevailed against four competitors. The reason: It tells a true story – and turns it into an experience that awakens a sense of discovery and fosters community.
Project data at a glance
The concept by MK Illumination Switzerland in Au/Heerbrugg stands for what distinguishes strong lighting installations: strategically thoughtful, emotionally anchored, craftsmanship precise.
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Concept developed for two town centers as a design unit
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Competitors – all convinced by storytelling and precision
29.000
Years of regional history as a conceptual foundation
3D stars
Uniform shape, variable size – modular and reusable
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Light that connects
Impressions from Au and Heerbrugg – where 3D stars emerge from glacial history and two villages become a luminous experience.
Au/Heerbrugg
Au/Heerbrugg, Switzerland