OAK TREE

LOCATION
Tallinn, Estonia

YEAR
2023

CLIENT
Tallinn City

ARCHITECT
Loovmaastik OÜ

PHOTOGRAPHY
Uku Peterson

Modern garden with purple flowers, outdoor space pole oak tree shaped lights, a stone wall, featuring a serene atmosphere.

‘Oak Tree’ custom outdoor lighting fixture in a public park, inspired by traditional oak symbolism

The ‘Oak Tree’ outdoor lighting design is inspired by the oak’s symbolic significance in Old Jewish tradition, blending tradition and innovation to create unique lighting designs for public spaces. These are custom luminaires that enhance outdoor space with meaning and modern design.

Close-up of a metal oak tree-shaped custom outdoor lighting fixture in public space with illuminated leaves at night against a deep blue sky background

Inspired by the resilience of the oak tree, these are created to pay homage to the tradition of the Old Jewish Cemetery. Within Jewish culture, the act of planting trees in memory of departed loved ones holds a deep significance. The Oak Tree streetlights reflect this sentiment, symbolizing remembrance and respect.

Oak Tree inspired lighting fixture for public and commercial space, inspired by traditional oak symbolism

Being an energy-efficient lighting fixture, this custom lighting solution is ideal for parks and public areas. Each lamppost has five metal leaves and houses two IP66 LED light sources. Two of the bigger leaves double as a reflector for the integrated light sources.

Standing tall at approximately 5 meters, the lamppost is constructed from galvanised and powder-coated steel, mimicking the esteemed appearance of COR-TEN steel. The lower leaf sections are painted in signal white (RAL 9003), ensuring optimal light reflection.

Snow-covered public park at night with bespoke illuminated metal oak tree-shaped outdoor pole light, a stone wall, and a house in the background.

The LED driver is located within the post for easy accessibility and maintenance purposes. Additionally, the outdoor luminaires are equipped with Zhaga street lighting connectors.

Oak tree-shaped metal custom-made outdoor light fixture in public park, with leaf-shaped elements against a bright, overcast sky with bare trees in the background

Oak tree shaped bespoke metal outdoor lighting fixture with leaf-shaped elements against a bright, overcast sky with bare trees in the background

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