Prize(s) Honorable Mentions
Lighting Design/Product Company The Lighting Practice
Lead Designers Xingying Peng
Other Designer's names Thomas C. Bergeron, Tammy, Wu, Brandon Lester, Sarah Lurie, Piyusha Talathi
Architecture Company RIOS
Interior Design Company RIOS
Client United Talent Agency
Photo Credits Pavel Bendov
Completion Date September 2023
Project Location Beverly Hills, CA, USA
Entry DescriptionA leading global talent, sports, entertainment & advisory company needed their 60,000 SF campus to reflect their impressive client roster & brand. The design includes a reception, café, amenities & open offices. Designers illuminated spaces to mirror the client’s eclectic artistry & Los Angeles’s vibrant culture.
Integrated lighting complements materials such as wood trusses, brick & steel. Solutions included wall washing, uplighting coffers & highlighting structural elements to tie the architectural & lighting elements together.
Visitors are greeted by a custom fixture in the reception area, where the elevation of the suspended pendant heads mimic the client’s logo shape, showcasing the brand in an impressionistic way.
The structure’s double-height ceilings allow for a juxtaposition among architectural lines & lighting forms. Organically shaped floating pendants contrast with stark building materials, providing visual interest.
To create an intriguing atmosphere in the seating area, wall cove lighting incorporates enchanting curves. Task lighting ensures that workspaces are well-lit for productivity, while ambient lighting offers comfort. A semi-custom color glass pendant cluster revitalizes the café, making the space intimate & cozy.
Inspired by LA culture & architectural scene, this modern workspace uses custom lighting to embody the locale & create a dynamic environment.
Sustainability ApproachThe sustainability approach for this corporate client strictly followed California’s Title 24 energy standards, reducing wasteful, uneconomical, & unnecessary uses of energy for the state. Integrating a lighting system that dynamically responds to natural light from skylights optimizing energy use.
Emphasizing a circular economy mindset, the designers carefully selected durable & adaptable fixtures that allow for component replacement, reducing the need for new materials. Additionally, fixtures were sourced from the United States, Canada, & local manufacturers, when possible, to further minimize the carbon footprint of the project. Executing a comprehensive energy-efficient strategy highlights the designers’ commitment to environmental stewardship & sets a precedent in sustainable lighting design.
