HOFTEATRET CHANDELIER

Designed specifically for the renovation of Hofteatret, a special piece of Denmark’s cultural heritage, the bespoke chandelier reinterprets the traditional chandelier as a contemporary sculptural centrepiece. Composed of glass prisms and illuminated by concealed, narrow-beam spotlights, light is refracted into delicate glimmers that accentuate the architecture and create a sense of theatrical magic. A modern interpretation of the original hoisting mechanism also reintroduces movement, allowing the chandelier to be raised and lowered, enhancing the sense of anticipation at the beginning and end of a performance. The chandelier unites light, architecture and performance in a singular, memorable gesture.

Exhibition architecture and space: JAC Studios
Media design and digital communication: Dark Matters
Lighting design: fortheloveoflight
AV Technology and stage lighting: Taintec
Photography: fortheloveoflight
Videography: Longfei Wang
Year: 2026

The chandelier operates on three integrated lighting elements, each independently adjustable to create a balance that supports the different expressions of the space.

1. Accent Light
   The glass prisms refract and scatter light, creating a textured light, accentuating architectural details and giving the space variation and play.

2. Soft Light
   The central Fresnel lens provides a soft illumination that creates a comfortable atmosphere while preserving the intimacy of the historic auditorium.

3. Dynamic Light
   Movement of the renovated hoist and dimming of light introduces dynamism, marking the theatrical transitions of the space throughout scenes.