Architect Livio Vacchini designed Locarno primary school back in the day. The school is now listed as an historic monument to preserve the site’s architectural features. The primary school is home to an impressive sports hall, in which light plays a central role in the overall architecture. Approximately 50 years after it was built, the engineering firm De Lorenzi found itself working in close cooperation with the Locarno municipal authorities to replace the luminaires (also listed) in the sports hall. Mindful of the need for respect, the teams devised a new concept that would enable the luminaires to meet the requirements for the protection of historical sites. Managing Director Gabriele De Lorenzi cannot help but be drawn to architecture and light. Light is able to frame areas, accentuate ceilings and walls and make even the smallest details shine. For this job, the engineer – who has carried out numerous projects in and around Locarno – deftly combined his creative flair with his technical expertise.