WHY
A soft light that fully reveals the nighttime scenery
Our eyes perceive the surrounding environment through the contrast of light and shadows reflected from objects. While strong contrast can effectively emphasize specific elements temporarily, it is not ideal for perceiving delicate details in adjacent surroundings.
Our design gently illuminates the surrounding space with soft light, revealing the ground and nature in a subtle way. Take the time to rediscover and observe the evening and night landscapes, long forgotten in strong light and darkness, through our gentle illumination.
Glaring and high contrasting light that reveals only parts
A soft light that comfortably illuminates the entire landscape
WHEN
A sufficiently bright light in the gradually adapting darkness
As the sun begins to set, the iris and retina of our eyes gradually adapt to darker environments, allowing us to perceive shapes in low light.
Our ergonomic lighting design applies this principle of natural adaptation to darkness by adjusting the brightness and distribution of light sources.
This ensures a balanced perception of shadows and colors even in natural darkness, enabling comfortable awareness of our surroundings in low light conditions.
WHAT
Light that preserves the colors of nature even at night
CRI 30
CRI 60
CRI 90
Color Rendering Index (CRI) is a metric that evaluates how accurately a light source reproduces the colors of objects, with higher values indicating better color accuracy.
We utilizes light sources with high CRI to maintain the true colors of objects even after sunset, creating evening spaces that seamlessly connect with daylight and natural environments, ensuring a safe nighttime environment.
HOW
A light with a low color temperature that respects natural environments
A color temperature as high as 5700K can create excessive disturbance in nocturnal ecosystems
A color temperature of 3000K provides relatively minimal disturbance to insects
Co-related Color temperature (CCT) is a numerical value (in Kelvin) describing the color appearance of visible light. Higher color temperatures above 5000K are perceived as "cool colors," while lower color temperatures around 2700-3000K are seen as "warm colors." Artificial lighting in urban areas can unnecessarily stimulate natural ecosystems, but adjusting the color temperature can reduce this stimulation. For example, insects exhibit less erratic behavior under lower color temperature lighting compared to higher color temperatures.
We designed with a color temperature of 3000K or lower, aiming to minimize disruption to the order and natural environment of ecosystems.
WHERE
Balanced lighting that enhances the quality of urban spaces
Many urban environments feature bright and intense lighting that often disregards the adaptability of our eyes and the natural environment. This can disrupt our visual perception and create disconnection from the surrounding environment and pedestrians during nighttime hours. Our design, by distributing light with the balance, prevents light pollution, ensuring visual comfort without glare for safety,
and creating spaces with a gentle atmosphere that helps relax our psychological tension.
WHERE
Light that supports the circadian system of modern people
Our bodies have biological rhythms driven by repetitive cycles, but modern individuals living in environments with strong light and high color temperatures in the evening can experience insomnia due to this unnatural stimulation. Our design, by softly harmonizing with the nighttime environment and illuminating outdoor spaces, helps us naturally transition into the evening. By creating a healthy lighting environment that considers the natural light cycles over time, Ayla minimizes disruption to our circadian rhythms.