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Draper Laboratory

Prize(s) Winners in Interior Architectural Illumination

Lighting Design/Product Company Lam Partners

Lead Designers Keith Yancey, Jennifer Sanborn

Completion Date January 2016

Project Location Cambridge, MA

Entry Description

Magnifying the quiet brilliance of many scientists, and casting light into the dark shadows of a tired, old 1980s building was the primary goal of the design team. The remarkable minds that helped Apollo 11 safely navigate to the moon in 1969 needed an environment conducive to their highest levels of performance. The new interior design needed to reflect the intelligence, creativity, and ingenuity of these scientists, to help display their services and perform their crafts. The 7th floor is the first impression for the outside world. That's where the design team started the transformation. Each programmed space utilizes a unique visual enhancement conducive to the programmed usage. Incorporating LED light sources exclusively, the design team was able to achieve lighting power densities 26% below the energy code. Further energy reduction is accomplished through automatic daylight dimming in all perimeter zones, and vacancy sensors in small offices and meeting rooms.