Thursday, May 8, 2008
Sketch Series 1: April 20 @ 1:00
The sky on this day was slightly overcast. Since the building faces the west it doesn't get any direct sunlight accept when the sun begins to set. At 1:00 the sun is high in the sky and no direct light enters the lobby, and since the sun wasn't very bright that day, the reflections that are there are slightly fuzzy.
Sketch Series 1: April 1 @ 12:00
The sun was shining bright on this day. Since the building faces west there is no direct light coming into the lobby but there is light reflecting on the concrete surface. This image is very similar to the one taken earlier in the semester in February at 11:00. The daylight savings time change has had a large influence on this matter.
Sketch Series 2: Retail Store (CVS)
This retail space used overall Flourescent lighting. Across the store there are rectangular flourescent lights lined up and evenly spaced creating a striped effect. Along the Perimeter there is a cove lighting that faces downward, washing the wall. The areas of the store are color coded to make finding items easy. There are strips of colored plastic above the shelving that identify the merchandise. These colored pieces are illuminated from behind.
Sketch Series 2: Restaurant (PF Chang's)
PF Chang's is a Bistro that serves Chinese Cuisine with an upscale setting and the design of the space echos that concept. The first picture is a view from the host stand. There are 5 glowing pendants overhead with a similar fixture as a lamp on the stand. Overhead there is a paneled system hanging from the ceiling that acts as a marker to designate the host stand. Some of the panels have frosted amber glass and some have a grass texture within the panes. These panels have lights behind them illuminating the colors and textures. There are accent lights shining on the chinese emblems that adorn the lobby. Windows line the perimeter of the restaurant letting in daylight. There are blinds to allow daylighting control. Single halogen bulbs shine on the center of every table. Over most of the booths there are pendants like those at the host stand. There is a large chinese mural along the main wall within the restaurant. Accent lighting highlights this mural. Large circular fixtures coer the ceiling in the main part of the restaurant and the bar. These fixtures have a fabric stretched across them. Lighting behind the fabrics makes these circles flow. It is an innovative way to provide ambient lighting. Overall i feel the lighting in this space is pretty successful. Except, when the summer/spring sun sets in the evening there is a horrible glare at the host stand making it difficult to see the faces of entering guests. (this is where I work) Some sort of exterior sun blocking would be appropriate to solve this problem.
Sketch Series 2: Weatherspoon Art Museum
The main hallway in the weatherspoon art gallery is a very dynamic space when it comes to light. There is a skylight pertruding up and angeled so the sunlight doesn't directly enter the space, limiting the amount of glare. There is also a long flourescent fixture shining on one wll. The side facing the gallaries is opaque focusing the light on the white wall. The space is very dynamic and is the perfect background for the featured art.
There is a small pavillion off the side of the main gallary. It is situated on the edge of campus on the corner of spring garden and Tate Street. This space houses a featured part of visiting exhibits. Floor to ceiling windows allow light to fill the space and provide visual connection to the campus. Directly above this pavillion is an interesting bell shaped form with a skylight at the very top. This is a very special moment and shows its significance through form and light
Sketch Series 2: Stone Lobby2
These two hallways extend from the stone lobby. The north hallway has tall ceilings and the same lights as in the main lobby. the south hallway has dropped ceilings and cove lighting washing the ceiling. The south hallway is brighter and more illuminated but neither is a dynamic space. If the flooring was changed there would be less glare. Flourescent lights with up and down lighting abilities would be good choice for the space. The cove lighting was a good attempt but the boxes should have been addressed differently and if paired with other layers of lighting would have been more successful.
Sketch Series 2: Stone Lobby
The Light's in this space are direct/indirect. The lamp is not visible from below but the frosted glass allows light to pass through to illuminate below. The fixtures are dated an do not appear very efficient. The light emitting has a yellow hue to it. The space feels drab and dark. There is some natural light through the front door and window above. The tarrazo floors are very glossy and the light causes a glare on the ground.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
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