Slamp lights the exhibition spaces of WeGil with Nuvem, the modular system designed by Portuguese architect Miguel Arruda, selected in the Velvet finish.
The luminous composition flows through the space with its light, sculptural structure, engaging in dialogue with one of the most representative buildings of Roman Rationalist architecture.
In the heart of Trastevere, WeGil is the cultural hub of the Lazio Region, a venue dedicated to exhibitions, performances, conferences and cultural events.
Designed in 1933 by architect Luigi Moretti, the building is distinguished by its clean lines, light marble surfaces and expansive glazing. After forty years of abandonment, it was restored and reopened to the public in 2017, once again becoming an important centre for gathering, education and cultural production in the heart of Rome.
Nuvem in the Velvet finish was selected to illuminate the exhibition space, an intense, textured finish that enhances the theatrical character of the modular system.
Designed by Miguel Arruda, Nuvem is composed of modules that can be freely connected to create ever-changing lighting installations, adapting to the dimensions and features of the surrounding architecture. Its three-dimensional surface captures and reflects light, shaping a suspended landscape that accompanies visitors throughout the space.
Nuvem's fluid presence contrasts with the geometric rigour of the building, establishing a dialogue between the solidity of Rationalist architecture and the lightness of the luminous composition.
The Velvet finish creates a bold visual statement against WeGil's light marble and expansive glazing, while the light spreads through the space, emphasising its volumes, perspectives and surfaces.
The installation interprets light not merely as a functional element, but as an integral part of the exhibition experience: a dynamic and immersive presence that accompanies the many cultural activities hosted by WeGil.
