The Light Map is a modular, interactive light sculpture designed to activate Te Ara Tukutuku at night.
The Light Map explores how interactive, light-based installations can enhance the safety and vitality of urban spaces at night while fostering local knowledge and connection to place. The project identified a gap in Te Ara Tukutuku’s proposed activity schedule; no initiatives were designed for nighttime engagement. Case studies like Myers Park show that urban spaces can become unsafe when used after dark. To address this, The Light Map was developed to create an inviting and engaging nighttime visitor experience.
The heart of the Light Map is adaptable ‘light poles’ that can be reprogrammed for cultural, educational, or creative activations, ensuring that the site is responsive to community needs over time. Data-driven programming allows integration with environmental and interactive sensors so visitors can engage directly with the installation. The design also encourages co-design and collaboration with local artists, fostering shared creativity and community ownership of the site.
