Weatherspoon Gallery
The lobby of the Weatherspoon gallery at UNCG is a unique space
with multi-layer qualities of light. The vaulted ceiling contains both daylight
and halogen in a starry night pattern.
The first floor of the lobby area also contains halogen, but in a more
subtle composition washing the walls with alternating patterns of light and
shadow. The daylight dominates the space
with strong luminance supported by moderate luminance of the starry night
pattern. The lighting combination
enhances the museum experience as it highlights the artwork on display.
Solas Restaurant in Raleigh, North Carolina
Solas restaurant is an example of moderate luminance appropriate for
the activity of the space. The types of lamps are incandescent pendent
providing ambient lighting throughout the space, supported with additional subtle
incandescent pendant lights at the individual tables. The use of pendent lighting in the space
works well with the atmosphere. My only
recommendation might be to have the source of light located further above the
table to avoid distraction by its patrons.
Harris Teeter at the Friendly Center
Harris teeter is an example of two layers of strong and moderate luminance
in a commercial retail store. Both lamps
are fluorescents bulbs is different style pendent light fixtures for the
varying heights. One provides evenly
distributed ambient lighting mounted from the ceiling, and the second is task
lighting mounted from a suspended railing and located closer to the check out
area. The lighting conditions are both
warm and welcoming and used successfully for the space.
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