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Taking the ways in which architects explore the essence of natural light as its theme, this issue delves into all manner of structures built to embrace or produce various qualities of light, plus spatial experiences they entail, from the structural expressions of modern technology to buildings that respond to local and natural surroundings. Opening with the introductory essay from the 2013 MoMA exhibit, ‘Henry Labrouste: Structure Brought to Light’, it goes on to scrutinise ten works, including Warsaw’s Museum of Modern Art by Christian Kerez, Mpaungubwe Interpretation Centre by Peter Rich, Lanternen by Atelier Oslo and AWP, and the Aldar Central Market by Foster and Partners.

Contents
Essay: Henri Labrouste: Structure Brought to Light
Corinne Belier, Barry Bergdoll, Marc Le Coeur
 
Nieto Sobejano Arquitectos
Contemporary Art Center Córdoba
 
Christian Kerez
Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw
 
Atelier Oslo and AWP
Lanternen
 
Hariri Pontarini Architects
Bahá’ í Temple of South America
 
Niall McLaughlin Architects
Bishop Edward King Chapel
 
Li Xiaodong Atelier
LiYuan Library
 
McBride Charles Ryan
PEGS Junior Boys School
 
Foster and Partners
Aldar Central Market
 
Peter Rich Architects
Mapungubwe Interpretation Center
 
Diébédo Francis Kéré
School Library, Gando
Primary School Extension in Gando
Teacher’s Housing