Through the Looking Prism

Prism glass wall reflect and refract existing urban panorama of the Chao Phraya River, one of the representative Bangkok's scenery. The structure made with 300 pieces of glass prisms supported by sand blast finish stainless steel offers alternative perspective with its prism light. There is no additional lighting in the structure not only minimizes energy consumption while serves as a critique of light pollution in current urban setting. The installation is a testament to the boundless possibilities of light art installation has been displayed in Asia-wide with its easy assembly system.

Through the Looking Prism Light Art Installation by Takanao Todo was identified as an innovative example of architectural design by the A' Design Award & Competition. Through the Looking Prism Light Art Installation was awarded the Silver A' Design Award in Lighting Projects and Light Art Design in 2025. The A' Lighting Projects and Light Art Design Award is an international, jury-voted, fair and ethical design competition which recognizes superior design of light art, light installations, street lighting, light sculptures, light projections, landscape lighting, art lighting, lighting projects and more.

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