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alWinnerLightbrigade Architectural Lighting Design, Toronto, ONDesign Team: Jesse Blonstein, Julia Vandergraaf and Diego Burdi [burdifilek]Project: Murale, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Jesse Blonstein

Julia Vandergraaf

Diego Burdi

Photography: Ben Rahn, A-Frame

This 7000 sq. ft. beauty boutique was developed as a new store concept for an established Canadian retailer. The organic layout of the displays in the space breaks from the uniform aisles typical of cosmetics stores. High-CRI fluorescent and halogen-sourced fixtures were selected so a wide range of cosmetic products may be seen, sampled and selected clearly and accurately. The selection of luminaires and detailing of architectural features ensured that light sources were shielded from normal views, allowing the displays and product to have prominence.

Maintenance of the project is simplified through extensive use of fluorescent and LED fixtures, and is limited to only five lamp types (not including LEDs). The fixtures and lamps include RSA MR16 halogen dowlights (one wattage and beam-spread used throughout), T5 fluorescent striplights (three lengths used), and Metalux T8 fluorescent striplights. This pro-totype store was a success, leading to a national roll-out of stores in Ottawa, Montreal, Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver.

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lWinnerRobert Singer & Associates, Inc., Basalt, ColoradoDesign Team: Robert H. Singer, Chase Carter and Kim QuintProject: Ridge Residence, Aspen, Colorado

Robert H. Singer

Chase Carter

Kim Quint

Photography: Michael HefferonArchitects: Charles Cunniffe Architects

This high-end spec home spares no expense in creating a contemporary home that compliments its mountain surround-ings. Architectural details throughout the home created opportunities for integrated lighting while some architectural elements required close coordination to ensure the lighting enhanced the space. The home needed to have flexibility both in style and layout. Iris PN3-MR16 downlights were used throughout the home to reduce glare while ensuring the maximum adjustability of the fixtures. Each space focused on creating layers of light–ambient, task and accent all contribute to the overall feel of a room. Linear uplighting highlights the craftsmanship of the wood ceilings, and creates a warm glow on the plaster ceilings. A lighting control system is used in the home to provide the owner with a number of scenes for both the common areas and bedrooms.

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alHonorable MentionSchuler Shook, Chicago, ILDesign Team: Jim Baney, Emily Klingensmith and Lindsey Fimek Project: Three First National Plaza, Chicago, Illinois

Jim Baney

Emily Klingensmith

Lindsey Fimek

Photography: The Design Twist, Inc. and Schuler Shook

Three First National Plaza is a 57-story office building completed in 1981. The nine-story lobby features tiers of glazing. In 2009, the lighting and security systems were renovated to attract more tenants. Originally, 42 (500W) halogen downlights hung below trusses. The lobby felt dark and uninviting–despite the significant glazing and southern exposure. Heavily tinted glass minimized daylight transmission and vertical surfaces were dark. A two “bay” mockup confirmed that lighting the truss makes the glass more transparent–thereby making the lobby appear open and welcoming. Uplight locations and a mounting-arm length were carefully selected. Lumière ceramic metal halide fixtures (70W) were integrated with the trusses. During daylight, the uplights are off and carefully integrated trackheads illuminate elements below. The new lighting consumes 38% less energy after dark and 72% less energy during daylight hours than the original scheme. The project met the budget, complies with applicable codes, and creates a warm, welcoming space.

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alHonorable MentionLightbrigade Architectural Lighting Design, Toronto, ONDesign Team: Jesse Blonstein, Julia Vandergraaf, Rhomney Forbes-Gray and Diego Burdi [Burdifilek]Project: W Hotel, Atlanta, GA (Public Spaces)

Jesse Blonstein

Diego Burdi

Julia Vandergraaf

Rhomney Forbes-Gray

Photography: Ben Rahn, A-Frame

The W Hotel is a lush hideaway infused with natural elements and sensual style. The ground floor lounge represents a modern interpretation of a park oasis in the centre of Atlanta’s financial district. Carved wood panels, bentwood screens, a 35,000-piece metal-ribbon ceiling sculpture spanning the lobby lounge and reception, and a floor-to-ceiling water feature are elements intended to evoke a “wow”-factor. Wood walls and screens are grazed to emphasize texture. Lights aimed from ceilings and walls through the suspended shimmering metal-ribbon mobiles produce ever-changing glints of reflected light on the floor and ceiling. Halogen fixtures bring out the warmth of the earthy materials palette, contrasted occasionally by cool-white elements such as the glowing onyx fountain base and cast-resin reception stations. The integration of lighting with interior design details continues through to the lobby restrooms, where illuminated openings in the vanity mirrors provide cosmetic task light, yet also permit views into the opposite restroom. In the condominium residents’ access corridor, lighting dramatically emphasizes the carpet leading to the elevators, casting repeating reflections in the polished black marble walls. The fourth floor ballroom and pre-function area incorporates track lighting within a graphic pattern of ceiling slots, to accommodate the varying uses of these spaces. The lighting design throughout interacts with all interior design elements, while providing required functionality and flexibility for hotel operations. Cooper Lighting luminaires include RSA downlights, Neo-RayT5 asymmetric cove fixtures, Lumière surface-mount gobo projectors, Halo track lighting and recessed downlights and Metalux striplights.

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alHonorable MentionFocus Lighting, New York, NYDesign Team: Paul Gregory, Principal Designer

Ken Ventry, Project Lighting Designer

Scott Hay, Asst. Designer Project: Mondrian Hotel, Miami, FL Paul Gregory

Ken Ventry

Scott Hay

Photography: Courtesy Morgans Hotel Group

Working with designers Marcel Wanders Studio and Morgans Hotel Group (Mari Balestrazzi, Senior VP of Design), Focus Lighting incorporated light into the stunningly unique décor at the Mondrian South Beach hotel. Throughout the space, high contrast between wall planes, railings, furniture, textiles, and decorative fixtures made for some challenging lighting needs. To bring out the beauty of dark oxidized metal or stitching on black leather, more light is required. However, when these elements are placed against a stark white background, they require careful and balanced lighting to make sure the space is well lit without being too bright. The overall feel of the Mondrian is somewhat whimsical and bold, yet it incorpo-rates a chic and refined design philosophy. Cooper Lighting fixtures include Lumière accent fixtures illuminating the entry and exterior, Halo and RSA downlights located throughout the space and RSA linear xenon accentuating details.

At the entry to the hotel, RSA AR111 Combo downlights spotlight voluminous white columns in the port cochère. Over-sized gold bells are outfitted with crystal chandeliers and candelabra lamps. Inside to lobby, the back wall of the reception desk is adorned with white discs backlit with RSA xenon linear strips (1400 Series), and highlighting from above with RSA downlights. An elaborate black staircase takes command of the mostly white lobby space, leading up to the guest rooms. A high-end vending machine with one-of-a-kind items is lit with fluorescent lamps and color gels to create a futuristic look. Within the guest rooms, shelving units, bedside fixtures and standing lamps delineate seating areas and create task lighting.

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alHonorable MentionFocus Lighting, New York, NYDesign Team: Paul Gregory, Principal Designer

Ken Ventry, Project Lighting Designer

Project: Royalton Hotel, New York, NYPaul Gregory

Ken Ventry

Photography: Marc Kuritzky

The recent revitalization of the Royalton Hotel focuses on the intimacy of sensuous dark spaces, luxurious materials and textured sculptural elements, all artfully lit to bring out the subtleties and nuances of the decor. RSA halogen downlights provide general and accent lighting throughout.

In the North Lounge at the front entry, dimmable halogen uplights accentuate the geo-metric forms and the wood grain partitions. The fireplace façade and the angular leather wall are revealed with small profile halogen accents and dimmed to maintain long lamp life. In the South Lounge, decorative fixtures create a playful composition overhead and the delicate quality of the hand blown globes adds sparkle to the ceiling. A pre-set light-ing control system is utilized throughout the project to define the mood in the morning, afternoon, early evening, and late evening hours. Hidden RSA xenon linear strips in the bar fascia and adjacent banquettes draw out the texture of the wooden wall planes and handcrafted furniture.

Hand blown globe pendants are carried through to the restaurant to provide soft ambient light at each seating area. Three-dimensional woven partitions add privacy and intimacy during the dining experience and glow because of directional RSA halogen uplights aimed at the inside planes of each woven sculpture. The sources are easily accessible through the banquette’s millwork base. Seeded resin panels are backlit with low wattage RSA linear xenon strips to sculpt the space and envelop diners in a warm and subtle glow.

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lHonorable MentionAdaptive Design Group, Inc., Salt Lake City, UTDesign Team: Glenn Merlin Johnson, Principal Lighting Design Jared M. Britton, Senior Associate Lighting DesignProject: Palm Desert Residence, Palm Desert, CA

Glenn Merlin Johnson

Jared M. Britton

Photography: Erhard Pfeiffer

This 32,000 sq. ft. residence is set on top of a desert mountain in Palm Desert. The client wanted very dramatic spaces throughout the house while also being concerned with sustainability. To accomplish this, lighting fixtures were placed in only key locations throughout the house and a large amount of energy-efficient LED fixtures were used. Cooper Light-ing provided the majority of the fixtures including RSA, Iris and Portfolio downlights, io LED fixtures, Lumière landscape fixtures and Metalux fluorescent fixtures. One of the client’s demands included utilizing square aperture downlights throughout the interior and exterior of the home. RSA Accurus low voltage downlights provided the perfect solution of aesthetically pleasant fixtures with internal adjustment capabilities allowing the trims to be lined up with the ceiling lines. Another major demand was the use of LED fixtures and io Line Series 1.5 fixtures had the perfect balance of output, color, and quality of light.

In the end, the client was very pleased with the outcome, realizing that the lighting played a major role. The couple loves to show off their house to their friends, family, and anyone else who is simply curious about the beacon on the hill.

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lAward of RecognitionRobert Singer & Associates, Inc., Basalt, CODesign Team: Robert H. Singer and Kim QuintProject: Willow Court Residence, Aspen, CO

Robert H. Singer

Kim Quint

Photography: David Marlow

This contemporary mountain home is located adjacent to a golf course and within walking distance to a ski area. Because of its notable location, the home needed to complement its surroundings and neighborhood, while asserting its presence as a modern residence. Wood paneled vaulted ceilings throughout the upper level assist in creating an open welcome space as you enter the home. Stone chimneys meet iron fireplaces melding the mountain with the contemporary. RSA and Iris recessed downlights and linear lighting are used to highlight the architectural features and artwork while minimal decorative lighting is found in the home at the request of the homeowner. Ambient lighting in the rooms is achieved with uplight coves and linear accent details built into the millwork. Motorized shades throughout the home control solar gain from morning sun and provide privacy. A lighting control system in the home helps manage energy use by allowing the homeowner to easily shut off rooms, suites or entire levels as well as keeping the lights dimmed throughout the home.