Lit Up: 16 Projects Illuminated by Skylights

Fernanda Castro

9 years ago

North light, south light, warm light and cool light – the diversity of skylights mean they can illuminate any space. Both a window and a ceiling, the hybrid nature of a skylight enables it to be a key element used in architectural spaces. The cool light of a north skylight is instrumental in creating a space to focus and work, while its south-facing counterpart lights up a space with that golden glow. Through its flexibility also come opportunities for expression, from its shape to its angle. Is a skylight a ribbon weaving through a roof panel? Or is it a series of dotted openings creating a mosaic of daylight on the floor? Check out these 16 examples of contemporary spaces lit by this key element below:

16 CAD Files of Skylights and Light Tubes Available for Your Next Project

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Lit Up: 16 Projects Illuminated by Skylights

184 Shepherd’s Bush Road / ColladoCollins Architects

Waterside Buddist Shrine / ARCHSTUDIO

House in Kohoku / Torafu

Light Cannon House / Carterwilliamson Architects

CAP / AAVP Architecture

The Courtyard House / De Rosee Sa

Green House / Sean Godsell Architects

Shitang Village Internet Conference Center / AZL Architects

Converted Warehouse in Fitzroy / Andrew Simpson Architects

The Kite / Architecture Architecture

Rosebridge House / Nick Bell D&A

Wheat House / Damian Rogers Architecture

Shengdetang Ruins Gallery / CHCC of Tsinghua University

Sangdong Charcoal Village / studio_suspicion

Louverwall / AND

Light Folds / WY-TO Architects

16 CAD Files of Skylights and Light Tubes Available for Your Next Project