“Ohr (“light” in Hebrew: רוא ;) is a central Kabbalistic term in the Jewish mystical tradition. The analogy of physical light is used as a way of describing metaphysical Divine emanations.”

The Ohr Sukkah focuses on various conditions of light intensity and quality throughout the day to create environments that invoke particular experiences. Porous surfaces that diffuse light are formed by layering vertical strands of colored yarn. Occupants inhabiting the sukkah will feel refreshed through the refraction of bright morning light from the blue yarn; they will feel calm through the absorption of intense afternoon light from the purple yarn; they will feel content through the reflection of warm evening light from the red yarn.

Sustainability is achieved through the use of natural, recyclable materials such as cardboard tubes and wooden joints. Open ended hooks are placed in increments along each tube to allow for continuous weaving of a spool of yarn. This maintains whole spools for annual reuse upon disassembling the sukkah. Through the density of colored yarn, multiple colors of light is diffused inside of the Ohr Sukkah and changes with the movement of the sun. At different times of the day, the visitors’ experiences will be unique and memorable.