Kimberly MortonThe Pennsylvania State UniversityArchitectural Engineering ProgramLighting/ElectricalFaculty Advisor: Dr. Martin Moeck

Building LocationBuilding Location

COSI (Center Of Science and Industry) is located on the west bank of the Scioto River at 333 West Broad Street, Columbus,

Ohio 43215.

► Owner: COSI Columbus

► Architect: ► Arata Isozaki► NBBJ Architects

► General Contractors:► Ruscilli Construction

► Engineers:

► Civil: Moody/Nolan LTD.► Structural: Korda/Nemeth► Electrical/Mechanical:

► H.A. Williams & Associates

Primary Project TeamPrimary Project Team

► Size: 320,000 square foot

► Cost: $125,000,000

► Construction Dates:► Began in 1997 and ended

in November 1999.

► Features: ► Exhibition areas► Extreme Screen Theater► Big Science Park►High wire unicycle► Restaurant

Building OverviewBuilding Overview

COSI houses interactive, discovery-based and themed exhibit areas for adults and children.

Building FunctionBuilding Function

The “fun of discovery, the thrill of accomplishment -- that feeling

of I did it!”-Kathryn D. Sullivan, CEO of COSI

Building StatementBuilding Statement

COSI’s Mission is to provide an exciting and informative atmosphere for those of all ages to discover more about our environment, our accomplishments, our heritage, and ourselves.

Concept DevelopmentConcept Development

According to architect Arata Isozaki, the east side of COSI, the section constructed of the former high school, "speaks about tradition, memory, the past," and the new west side "speaks about innovation, hope, the future."

Concept DevelopmentConcept Development

Excitement

ThrillIntriguing

Fun

Dramatic

Dynamic

Non-Uniform

High Variance

Concept DevelopmentConcept Development

The Kaleidoscope

Inspiration

The new lighting scheme for the west side of the building will represent:

Innovation and Excitement

Concept DevelopmentConcept Development

Lobby

GadgetsExtreme

Screen TheaterBig Science

Park

Spaces for RedesignSpaces for Redesign

Schematic Design:

The LobbyThe Lobby

Space Layout: LobbySpace Layout: Lobby

► Circulation

► Gathering place

► Viewing of items

Space Function: LobbySpace Function: Lobby

Space Characteristics: LobbySpace Characteristics: Lobby

► Glass Skylights

►Exhibit Display

► Smooth transition from exterior to interior

► Create open, inviting environment

► Provide appropriate light levels according to time of day

► Provide a visual link between the lobby and spaces that deviate from it

► Highlight exhibit area

► Incorporate Daylight more efficiently and effectively by introducing a louver system

Design Goals: LobbyDesign Goals: Lobby

Daylight heavily used to provide for ambient light

Surface mounted fluorescent strips used for ambient light

Track lighting used to highlight display

Track light to highlight logo

Design Development: LobbyDesign Development: Lobby

Schematic Design:

GadgetsGadgets

Space Layout: GadgetsSpace Layout: Gadgets

► Interactive exhibit areas

► Workstations

► Viewing of gadgets

► Viewing of display items

Space Function: GadgetsSpace Function: Gadgets

► Acoustic Metal Ceiling System► Acoustic Panel Walls► Concrete Floors

Space Characteristics: GadgetsSpace Characteristics: Gadgets

► Built in wood work stations

► Built in exhibit areas (wood, plastic, and metal)

► Create an environment that resembles that of a laboratory

► High variance throughout space

► Non-uniform lighting pattern

► Highlight display items hanging from ceiling

► Provide sufficient illuminance levels over work stations

Design Goals: GadgetsDesign Goals: Gadgets

Blue cold cathode ring over

workstations to provide for task

lighting

Cold cathode ring around workstation numbers

Highlight display objects with track lighting

Wash walls with blue light

Use track lighting to provide for task

lighting in reading displays

Design Development: GadgetsDesign Development: Gadgets

Schematic Design:

Extreme Screen TheaterExtreme Screen Theater

Space Layout:Space Layout:Extreme Screen TheaterExtreme Screen Theater

► Viewing of 3d movies

Space Function:Space Function:Extreme Screen TheaterExtreme Screen Theater

► Acoustic Metal Ceiling System► Acoustic Wall Panels► Carpet Floors

Space Characteristics:Space Characteristics:Extreme Screen TheaterExtreme Screen Theater

► Display Cases for Food

► Create a pleasing, distinctive environment

► Create adequate visibility for circulation at all times

► Provide comfortable viewing conditions

Design Goals:Design Goals:Extreme Screen TheaterExtreme Screen Theater

Fluorescent downlights to provide for circulation and

ambient light

Stair mounted blue and white LED strips to

provide for safe circulation

Design Development:Design Development:Extreme Screen TheaterExtreme Screen Theater

Schematic Design:

Big Science ParkBig Science Park

Space Layout: Big Science ParkSpace Layout: Big Science Park

► Interactive outdoor exhibit areas

► Display items

Space Function: Space Function: Big Science ParkBig Science Park

Space Characteristics: Space Characteristics: Big Science ParkBig Science Park

► Metal/Aluminum Siding

► Concrete/Pavement► Exhibit Displays

► Create a safe, but distinctive environment

► Provide a smooth transition from the interior to exterior

► Highlight exhibit areas with hidden sources

► Provide general lighting using area sources

► Highlight sculptures to make them sparkle

► Avoid Light Trespass to Adjacent Street

Design Goals: Big Science ParkDesign Goals: Big Science Park

Provide area sources using metal halide lamps

Organic light admitting diodes used to illuminate exhibit

Uplights used to graze sculpture

Design Development: Design Development: Big Science ParkBig Science Park

► Allow for a lighting scheme that is innovated and exciting

► Allow for non-uniform lighting in each space

► Highlighting and accentuation

► Allow for high variance in each space

► Incorporate daylight

Schematic Design: SummarySchematic Design: Summary

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Questions & CommentsQuestions & Comments

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