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Lighting for high rooms: LED spotlights provide precisely directed light, while downlights create uniformly bright ambient lighting. In the corridors, precise double wallwashing is used with Iku downlights for good orientation. The flooding of opposing walls creates a pleasant atmosphere and attractive routing. Due to the special lighting technology of the double wallwashers, the number of luminaires can be halved compared to regular wallwashers.
Architects Warren & Mahoney chose a cream and brown colour scheme for the lobby, with marble tiles and chocolate brown feature slats towering to the exceptionally high ceiling. Lighting designers NDY opted for a mix of track lighting and recessed downlighting in the space, combining ERCO Parscan track spotlights and powerful Iku downlights to place light accurately and evenly. In a nod to the wise ways of famous lighting designer Richard Kelly, the walls at either end of the lobby are washed with light from top to bottom, allowing visitors to appreciate the breadth of the space and encouraging them to explore.
At the cosier end of the lobby is a café and dining area. The lower ceiling height also demonstrates the fabulous flexibility of track systems; some track is concealed in the wooden slats whilst the other part is suspended from an open base build – yet all the luminaires hang at a consistent height for uniform luminance throughout.
