This lighting piece has such a great appeal. It almost acts as a part of the architecture... not just a fixture therein. The modularity of the parts allows for limitless shape possibilities. This could be a very powerful vehicle for concept if used in different ways throughout a design.
This artistic form of lighting exudes the definition of innovative. It creates such an urban appeal using such a normal clearly understood object in such an unusual way.
In this lighting solution, the interaction between the lit faces and the mirrored surfaces creates a bizarre sci-fi effect. the pattern on the wall is a much thinner "ghost" version of the ceiling plane. It is a very unique use of recesses and lighting to create a piece that invites the occupant to "explore" the forms visually.
I included this lighting sketch in my book because I really like the way that the architect represented the different candelas of the light fixtures. The daylight is also shown here. I tried to incorporate this style into my sketch series diagrams and such. I imagine a series of building sections such as this would be very effective at communicating a total lighting plan in elevation.

I think the power of this design is the use of small scale objects in a vast number. if you looked at a whole acre field of nothing but tennis balls or bottle caps, the power of those small objects becomes quite immense. This was quite successfully captured here, especially since the occupants are moving during their experience.

Class Textbook thought.

I find it truly ironic that a textbook covering lighting design, is printed in black and white.

Studio Building Space Analysis

For our evaluation we chose the fourth floor of the Gatewood Studio Arts Building. The space is primarily used for the graduate and upper-year undergraduate students, as well as a critique space. The lighting is uncontrollable and extremely bright during the day due to large skylights. During the night, overhead fluorescent lights provide a similar quality of brightness however, it is much harsher. The space in and of it self is very open and public however, cubicles have been added which segments the areas and makes private spaces of it. In comparison to the other studio areas, it can be considered private due to the low traffic nature within that floor of the building.

The lighting becomes fatiguing and uncomfortable after prolonged exposure. One cannot look up without experiencing great glare from the overhead lights, which are for the most part, unshielded on the bottom. White walls throughout reflect a vast amount of the light and the space becomes over-lit. The fourth floor has sections offering different areas of privacy to include a small lounge area and gives a VIP feeling, when compared to the rest of the studio spaces below, which experience high traffic volume. The fourth floor is almost a dead end in a way.

Cool Lighting

The wall here creates a great sense of intrigue and depth. It is as if the text itself is speaking to the viewer through the light filtering through. This could be used for highly effective branding elements!
I absolutely love Wovin wall systems and am just itching for a good project that merits it's use! I mean Jesus just look at this place!



The wall wash in this front desk intensifies through color gradient the red wall. It makes it much more fiery and alive, almost as if the wall is a red hot slab of burning steel.