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Rich
Locklin, associate designer at Lightswitch in Chicago, used Color Kinetics
technology in his design for the 40-by-100-foot glass facade at the new Goodman
Theater Center annex. Using 196 Color Blast light fixtures mounted to project
onto shades drawn across three fioors of windowpanes, Locklin designed a dynamic
illumination system that produces a series of complex effects, including a
snakelike form slithering across the facade, a "pong" game, and
an American fiag.
"We didn't want it to look like Hollywood Squares," says Locklin, who chose Color Kinetics fixtures and intelligence for their low maintenance, compact dimensions, and ease of use. "These products have absolutely increased my range as a designer. There are just so many possibilities. Right now the system is running a fifteen-minute program that plays continuously from sundown to sunrise. But I could write a completely new program in a matter of hours."
"We didn't want it to look like Hollywood Squares," says Locklin, who chose Color Kinetics fixtures and intelligence for their low maintenance, compact dimensions, and ease of use. "These products have absolutely increased my range as a designer. There are just so many possibilities. Right now the system is running a fifteen-minute program that plays continuously from sundown to sunrise. But I could write a completely new program in a matter of hours."
Click the boxes at the left to see full-sized photos of this project and a video of the "new again" Goodman theatre doing it's stuff.
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Afterall, signage by definition is a feature, normally lit, that designates that building or storefront as a place a person would want to enter. I say the wall of color is both signage and lighting.
Here is another example of light fixtures being used in a unique piece of signage, and unlike the previous example, this one is located right here in Oklahoma City.
T.A.P., The Architectural Partnership, purchased a unique building on N. Broadway downtown and while designing a unique sign for the space, Anthony McDermid of T.A.P., wanted to experiment with an alternative lightsource for their sign.
We used three Colorblast Fixtures from Color Kinetics facing up into the sign's white cavity. You'll recall that is the same fixture used in the Goodman Theatre wall of color above.
The result was the first Color Changing sign in Oklahoma and just like the Goodman installation, this 6'x6' sign hanging over North Broadway is a great source of interest for all passers-by
Signage people take note, Neon and Fluorescents are not "all" there is anymore. There are some very unique technologies available right now that could increase the ways that you create uniqueness for your clients.
Click here to read more about the "Color Changing Sign" downtown.
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Miller Architects of El Reno designed a period style building for Canadian State Bank. The bank was to be located right around the corner from the town square area where there were some 1940's hollowspun concrete decorative poles.
There was a desire on the part of the Architect as well as the client, to as closely as possible, match the overall appearance of the old poles in the town square.
We received help from Chuck Shuler of Lithonia Lighting who sourced a concrete hollowspun pole in virtually the exact same design, appearance and finish of the 60 year old poles. Antique Street Lamp, a Lithonia Company since 1999 provided the decorative fixture heads as well as as decorative wall mounted brackets to match.
The end result is a uniform look between the town square and the new bank building around the corner.
Urban renewal projects utilizing period style fixtures and poles seem to be occuring more and more each year. Let Smith Lighting help you and your client source period style or contemporary outdoor site fixtures from some of the best companies in the business.
This
project gave us an opportunity to see our manufacturer's ability to produce
not only beautiful light fixtures, but to produce custom fixtures to a
client's specifications.
This is no ordinary bank. The space is accented by huge dark wood columns, intricate millwork all along the ceiling and an absolutely gorgeous painted sky right in front of the teller window area. Fine furnishings accent this flagship location for Mid First in Oklahoma City, Okla.
We are very fortunate to have several manufacturers who can literally produce anything a client can draw. There are times indeed, when all the catalogs on the shelf will not produce the PERFECT fixture for a space.
In this application, we enlisted the help of the engineers and craftsmen at Winona Lighting. They came up with a timeless design for some drop down bowl fixtures that would nicely accent this very fine space. The fixtures were designed around a white milk glass with an intricate relief pattern. Special care was taken to make sure the lightsource would be evenly presented through this wonderful looking fixture. All the bowl surrounds were hand spun one at a time.
In the center of the bank lobby is a domed ceiling with intricate millwork all around and a painted sky that is incredibly realistic. To light this properly, we utilized Litecontrol's expertise in creating shallow fixtures that perform. Hidden in the cove are Litecontrol fixtures that utilize the new High Output T-5 lamping configuration for superior performance in a shallow fixture that can easily be hidden from view. These fixtures also feature dimming capabilities through Lutron dimming ballasts for the T-5 lamps.
We did not provide the fixture in the center of the "sky" ceiling. It was sourced through a local showroom. It is interesting how many different fixtures from many manufacturers can combine to create a pleasing space that will serve well for many years to come.
Thanks to Mid-First Bank for allowing us to photograph this to share.
This is no ordinary bank. The space is accented by huge dark wood columns, intricate millwork all along the ceiling and an absolutely gorgeous painted sky right in front of the teller window area. Fine furnishings accent this flagship location for Mid First in Oklahoma City, Okla.
We are very fortunate to have several manufacturers who can literally produce anything a client can draw. There are times indeed, when all the catalogs on the shelf will not produce the PERFECT fixture for a space.
In this application, we enlisted the help of the engineers and craftsmen at Winona Lighting. They came up with a timeless design for some drop down bowl fixtures that would nicely accent this very fine space. The fixtures were designed around a white milk glass with an intricate relief pattern. Special care was taken to make sure the lightsource would be evenly presented through this wonderful looking fixture. All the bowl surrounds were hand spun one at a time.
In the center of the bank lobby is a domed ceiling with intricate millwork all around and a painted sky that is incredibly realistic. To light this properly, we utilized Litecontrol's expertise in creating shallow fixtures that perform. Hidden in the cove are Litecontrol fixtures that utilize the new High Output T-5 lamping configuration for superior performance in a shallow fixture that can easily be hidden from view. These fixtures also feature dimming capabilities through Lutron dimming ballasts for the T-5 lamps.
We did not provide the fixture in the center of the "sky" ceiling. It was sourced through a local showroom. It is interesting how many different fixtures from many manufacturers can combine to create a pleasing space that will serve well for many years to come.
Thanks to Mid-First Bank for allowing us to photograph this to share.
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