The Luminarium Experience
Discover what it’s like to visit a Luminarium.
Prepare to be amazed and to discover a whole new world of light and colour.
Enter...
Your first steps inside may astound you….
Discover...
….eyes wide, explore the labyrinth and vaulting domes…
Relax...
….enjoy a world far, far away from the everyday ….
Reflect...
…in a sanctuary inspired by sacred architecture…
Connect...
…. where light creates common ground
Inclusivity
Architects of Air originally grew out of a theatre project for people with learning disabilities and inclusivity is central to its work. A Luminarium gives access to a very broad audience, embracing all ages, all abilities, all cultures and communities.
The Luminaria truly are for everyone, from humble community sites to high-profile cultural landmarks, for all publics, regardless of their age and culture, embracing accessibility and neurodiversity. The Luminaria are designed to be the most accessible and inclusive of offerings.
Enter the world of the Luminaria
The National Festival of Making, Blackburn, UK
The Colours of the Moorlands in Leek, UK
Sydney Opera House, Australia
Conway University, Arkansas, USA
“It’s more than fun. It’s an experience we all need: contact with beauty, light, art. Like a return to the womb- soothing sounds as if underwater. Passageways we navigate together- better off for being here. Called to attention- beautiful patterns for pattern seeking sapiens. Mandalas in the sky. Glowing.”
Brian Hullfish
Visitor in Rochester, USA – 2024
“I first encountered one of the amazing creations in Cardiff in around 1996 and I’ve spoken so much about them ever since… I was beyond delighted to come across One whilst exploring Birmingham on my mobility scooter during the summer break and had the most incredible experience inside it once again. It literally is an absolute sensory bliss for me speaking as an adult on the autistic spectrum with severe physical health and mobility issues.”
Liz Edwards
Visitor in Birmingham, UK – 2024
“We are willing to travel the world to have another experience like that of the ” THING” festival here in Port Townsend. It was truly life changing for us!”
John & Kimberly Montgomery
Visitors in Port Townsend, USA – 2019
“As we stood there, we listened to the music. It was so soothing and beautiful. It was as if time stood still. You wanted to just stand there and look. Your eyes wandered up… around… down… in circles…. People just sat down or layed down to enjoy the experience.”
Margaret Bergen
Visitor in Des Moines, USA – 2016
“Since I was about 12 years old I have made several attempts to draw a vision that I had created in my mind. I could never do the image justice. I visited Amoccoco 5 times when it toured through Mesa, AZ because my dream had finally been captured 20 years later. Thank you for making my fantasy land into reality. There are no amount of words I could use to describe how this sculpture moved me, emotionally, visually, artistically, and so many other ways. Thank you.”
Jackie Herndon
Visitor in Mesa, USA – 2012