Location: London, UK

Lighting Design: Lighting Design International

Architect: Timothy Hatton Architects

Fittings Used: MentorLED

Lighting Design International specified the Mentor LED Remote from Light Projects to help illuminate and accentuate the ‘Human Nature’ art installation in the Shard’s 37th floor Aqua Shard restaurant.

This Christmas installation is a collaboration between Timothy Hatton Architects and Sir David Attenborough in aid of the charity Flora & Fauna International. It comprises a beautiful nine-metre high cascading leaf sculpture made from 3D-printed recycled plastic leaves in the shape of English Oak, Silver Birch, Dogwood, Wych Elm and Field Maple.

During the day, the white leaves are silhouetted against the dramatic London skyline. At night, the soft light from the MentorLED grazes up through the leaves which seemingly float in space, casting gentle shadows on the ceiling.