Prize(s) Honorable Mentions
Company Tillotson Design Associates
Lead Designers Suzan Tillotson, Eduardo Zepeda, Mark Kubicki (formerly with TDA)
Other Designer's names Lilly Architects and Olson Kundig
Client George Kaiser Family Foundation (GKFF)
Photo Credits Matthew Millman
Completion Date 5/5/2022
Project Location Tulsa, OK
Entry DescriptionPrecise, thoughtful lighting illuminates the Bob Dylan Archive - over 100,000 items either owned or fabricated by Dylan. The Entry features an open screen, designed by Dylan, defined in silhouette by back illumination of a full height poster and subtle form-defining lighting from framing projectors.
The immersive gallery features lighting projections on the walls which define the space and shielded track lights which subtlety accentuate key elements.
In the 6 Eras Gallery, a combination of 3 lighting layers, used in harmony, accentuate displays: discrete framing projectors (front lighting), integral linear LED tape (curated to evenly illuminate cases with solid backdrop), and miniature accentlights used only in backless cases to avoid glare. Extensive studies ensured the lighting would be low-glare, minimize shadows, and provide consistent light levels per curatorial standards.
Jukebox "cabins" are accented through track lights and indirect cove light.
A stair, illuminated from above, invites visitors upward. Trackheads are not perceivable from the main floor, making this layer discreet.
Black and white prints are illuminated by bounced light from the steps in combination with residual field angle light from trackheads. Almost no direct lighting was used.
Lighting for the 2nd level archive wall is integral to the shelves and serves a dual purpose as corridor lighting.
