Prize(s) Winners in Interior Architectural Illumination
Lighting Design/Product Company Flux Studio
Lead Designers Florencia Castro, Brian McIntyre
Architecture Company Vocon
Photo Credits Will Ellis
Completion Date 3/1/2024
Project Location New York, NY, USA
Entry DescriptionThe lighting design for this lobby renovation synthesizes varied lighting requirements for the polished marble floor, semi-specular walls, and matte plaster walls and ceiling. Custom ceiling-mounted architectural reflectors indirectly light the molded plaster, while discreet downlighting in the bottom of the reflectors illuminates circulation paths without disrupting the continuity of the architecture. Cove-mounted edge lighting highlights arched wall recesses, including at the elevator doors, where this approach accentuates the doors while avoiding direct light on their semi-specular surface. The curving linear fixture’s orientation and distance from the wall are calibrated to optimize the size and shape of the cove detail.
A louvered direct-indirect ring pendant welcomes visitors to the lobby with low-glare lighting and a simple curved form that echoes the architecture’s curved geometry. New downlights in the entry canopy supplement the interior light visible through the glass entry doors, while large custom sconces illuminate the sidewalk and complement the historic detailing on the façade.
Sustainability ApproachLong life LED sources are used throughout the project, minimizing the need to maintain or replace light fixtures. All fixtures are dimmable, allowing for a reduced electrical load at times when lighting needs are lower. The reflector design maximizes lighting performance from the integrated ceiling-recessed linear lights, ensuring that project LPD is kept to a minimum. All project fixtures use tunable white technology to mimic daylight’s shifting color temperature throughout the day, supporting occupants’ natural circadian rhythms and enhancing health and wellness. To streamline maintenance for the low-voltage fixtures used throughout the project, all drivers are concealed in a single location behind a door in the elevator lobby.
