Tangula Train

Beijing, People’s Republic of China

Elskop Scholz, architect
Rail Partners, client

Lighting on the Tangula Train will create a world class atmosphere for luxury travelers taking the scenic route from Beijing to Lhassa. A wholly custom lighting scheme alludes to an ancient culture of refinement while meeting the extraordinary technical requirements of train travel three miles above sea level. Natural materials such as mica and nickel convert practical LED sources—known for their inferior color rendering—into sumptuous fixtures that create a comfortably illuminated interior.