Event 004 examines the concept of ‘light’. The health benefits of living and working in an environment with ample amounts of natural light, in addition to well-designed and well-executed artificial lighting are universally acknowledged. Lighting is one of the most important elements of architecture, influencing how we interpret a building, as well as the way we function within the space.

Numerous studies show that light affects our circadian rhythms and sleep patterns, boosts the production of Vitamin D in our bodies, helps us focus, enhances our mood and increases our sense of happiness. Floor-to-ceiling windows are often seen in modernist architecture – with Park Hill, Sheffield as an excellent example of this. Rooms at Park Hill are designed to maximise exposure to sunlight, even on the darkest days.

Sheffield-based furniture retailer Nest is synonymous with lighting. From the classic, iconic Louis Poulsen pendants to the portable, rechargeable LED lamps designed by HAY. For Concrete Communities 004, we’ll bring together a panel of experts in the fields of lighting, design and architecture to debate how light makes us feel, with the Nest showroom at Park Hill as the chosen venue.