Lumini Project
An extraordinary space of light and colour for extraordinary projects, places & people. Perfect for corporate gatherings, community celebrations, workshops, and wellness activities, our accessible Lumini structures welcome people of all ages, abilities, and cultures to connect in a uniquely sensory environment.
A Lumini is a smaller Luminarium designed to serve socially driven as well as private and corporate host organisations that wish to create a special offering to a particular community of people, an offering that will be enhanced by Lumini’s special visual and spatial qualities.
A Lumini is designed for use as a functional hosting space where the light and colour experience is not an end in itself but is a complement to whatever activity takes place inside. A Lumini presentation is always something more than the experience of the structure. Lumini are accessible to all, including those with physical disabilities and mobility issues. They embrace all ages, abilities, languages and cultures.
Activities within the Lumini requires the host presenter to programme the activity, advised and supported by AoA. The broad range of possible activity within Lumini can include performance, music, screenings, community celebrations, storytelling, corporate meetings, media & product launches, workshops, movement, yoga, sensory, culture, learning, wellbeing and more.
If you are interested in hosting a Lumini, for more information, costs and for all Lumini enquiries, get in touch.
“There’s Something in the Air” was a Lumini Project in St. Ann’s, Nottingham focused locally to the Architects of Air workshop in partnership with local schools, artists, charities & organisations. The key targeted groups were children & young people, those with SEN/D & PMLD, elderly & local residents.
This video presents a project lead by Brighton based organization Brightonshed, an inclusive theatre company working with young people with various abilities and backgrounds, with the aim to develop inclusive, challenging and unique theatre in interesting places.
“I was overwhelmed by the lumini brought to Autscape this year which was far more wonderful than I could have imagined. As a person with aspergers i am greatly affected by colour and this was like a dream come true. I have memories of just wandering through, of singing in there, of gently spinning (my daughter did too), of conversations with the people running it. It was a very special experience.”
Trish Jubb
Visitor at Autscape
“Our students loved the opportunity to take some time out during the busy exam season, and relax in the beautiful, meditative space of the Lumini. The Architects of Air team had great communication, were very friendly and organised, and ensured our event ran smoothly; we can’t wait to work with them again!”
Dr Gwyneth Eanor
Nottingham Trent University
“Architects of Air’s Lumini project brilliantly delivered a truly inclusive creative experience with many community groups.”
Shona Powell MBE
Nottingham Lakeside Arts
“Every one of our team felt it was a real privilege to have had the opportunity to work with AoA. We can’t praise Lumini Managers highly enough…”
Helen Chesters
Arts Development Officer for The Borough of Telford & Wrekin.
“It was so easy to lose track of time and all other cares inside the structure and just observe the way in which the students – all of whom present with severe and profound learning difficulties – were engaging with this unique environment. Thank you for providing such a rich and rewarding experience for us all.”
Jonathan Gray
Teacher, Stanton Vale School
“My son Eric, who is autistic and has Down Syndrome, played for the first time in the Lumini.”
Eric’s mother
“A creative place for discussion, it will hopefully spark similar creativity in us as we enter to listen, learn, and share messages.”
Navi Pillay
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
“Wow! What a fantastic performance. Amazed at how the performers really got in tune with my sons needs and adapted elements to make it a really absorbing experience for Harris. This was all enhanced by the environment and use of the Little Dome. What an amazing atmosphere. Thank you!”
Jade Hyhaim
Parent
“There was something really special about parents working creatively with their kids and the space lent itself to be a safe space where they could let themselves go. The space is a fantastically creative space to work as a group. Its shape immediately encourages collaboration, we always start our workshops in a circle to get that sense of equality and team cohesion and the dome does that for us.”
James Dunbar
Brightonshed project leader
“”It was a pleasure having you with us at Camp Izze, our guests loved your experience. We hope to collaborate with you again in the future.”
David Isaac
Global Executive Producer, Experiential, SID LEE
An extraordinary space for extraordinary events
Arts & communities
Architects of Air desires to support initiatives that use the environment of a luminarium to create a special presentation. The Lumini Project focuses on developing projects with socially driven host organisations that wish to create a special offering to a particular community of people, an offering that will be enhanced by Lumini’s special visual and spatial qualities.
The smaller scale of a Lumini structure is intended to make hosting financially and technical more accessible to partners who would not normally have the resources to host a full-size luminarium. Lumini collaborations may be initiated by the host organisation or by an animator or artist.
Private & corporate
Lumini have been used within a private or commercial context for various functions: an employee celebration, a new product promotion, a dealer reward event, a private music event or a media launch. The space can be used for its original intent, as an immersive space for clients or guests to experience, but may also welcome happenings inside as long as they match the functionality of the Lumini.
10% of proceeds for Private & Corporate work will go towards supporting Arts & Community projects that have limited resources.
Hosting a Lumini
- The Lumini are modular and can be assembled to create different sizes and spaces.
- They adapt to most sites whether indoors or outdoors, grass surface or hard surface.
- Travelling with the Lumini are a minimum of 2 Lumini Managers responsible for the safe installation of the Lumini and ensuring proper management of visitors.
- The presenter provides the staff to assist in the mounting and demounting of the Lumini and provides staff for visitor management.
- Architects of Air has a 100% safety record – a Lumini safety manual is available on request.
- Architects of Air has a comprehensive resource of documentation to inform and guide presenters with all aspects of a Lumini presentation.
Lumini around the World
| Type | Event | City | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate | UK Permanent Mission to the United Nations | Geneva | Switzerland |
| Corporate | Shawn Rabideau Events | El Ciego | Spain |
| Corporate | Brillux Paints | Munster | Germany |
| Corporate | Gfeller, lighting company 100 anniversary | Bern | Switzerland |
| Corporate | Constant in Beweging | Neuwegein | Netherlands |
| Corporate | IZZE Soft Drinks | Brooklyn | USA |
| Corporate | Slava Polunin | Kolomenskoe | Russia |
| Arts | Ash Field Academy | Leicester | United Kingdom |
| Arts | Brightonshed | Brighton | United Kingdom |
| Arts | Art in the Park | Milton Keynes | United Kingdom |
| Arts | Trinity School | Dagenham | United Kingdom |
| Arts | I Love West Leeds Arts celebration | Leeds | United Kingdom |
| Arts | Design and Build Workshops | Barnsley | United Kingdom |
| Arts | Special Needs Centre Anniversary Celebration | La Mont-sur-Lausanne | Switzerland |
| Arts | Parque de la Ciencias | Granada | Spain |
| Arts | CERN International Nuclear Research Laboratory | CERN | France |
| Arts | Liberty Festival, Olympic Park | London | United Kingdom |
Contact us
At Architects of Air we are passionate and excited to help you bring the magic of a Lumini to your venue, creating an unforgettable experience for your community.
If you’re ready to find out more about hosting a Lumini, get in touch and we will be happy to tailor a proposal for your event.