The core principle of the lighting project is the utmost respect for the monument, viewed as a unified architectural organism layered through time. Light becomes a tool for reading and interpreting space, guiding visitors along the tower’s internal ascent without introducing extraneous elements or invasive scenography effects. The intervention prioritizes measured, calibrated, and discreet light, specifically designed to enhance masonry, vaults, frescoed surfaces, and historical features. In this way, light becomes an integral part of the Ghirlandina’s architectural narrative, restoring depth, rhythm, and spatial perception without altering its identity.

Inside the “Sala della Secchia”, the new general lighting relies primarily on wall-washer systems that produce grazing light on the masonry, highlighting material textures and fresco decorations avoiding glare or excessive contrast. Accent lighting is used selectively to emphasize architectural elements and historical artifacts, contributing to a layered reading of the space.
The connecting staircases, characterized by masonry vaults, are lit with dual-emission fixtures, which simultaneously ensure path safety and enhance the vaulted geometries.
The entire system is integrated with the existing emergency lighting and allows for the management of programmable lighting scenes controlled from the reception desk, offering management flexibility and adaptability to various visiting conditions.