Light Sketch Series 4

LED lighting

These small, square LED's would seem to act more as sparkle lighting than anything else. They are used in this bathroom setting around barrier areas. They do not emit  much light and do not really have much functional effect in brightening the space. They're more like detectors. The light is reflected off of the shiny surfaces around it. it is a nice accent and would probably make for a perfect bubble bath at atmosphere. 
The only HID lights I could find were attached to a vehicle. These lights are so bright, they would not be comfortable in an interior setting. They are harsh and great for outdoor use and visibility of far away spaces. 
This lobby area is ambiently illuminated by fluorescent lights indirectly. It's a nice touch to have the light overflow onto the space below. I don't think that the recessed circle lights are really enhancing the design. The stark white ceilings respond well to the light that bounces off of them. It is a neat effect and I like that we cannot see the lamp on the fluorescent fixtures.

Light Sketch Series 4

Cold Cathode lighting

This lighting lamp is very interesting in this dining space. The reflectivity o the tables gives your mind the illusion of a continuing line. The narrowness of the lamp keeps it from being too bright and overpowering the space. I think this space is extremely successful.
Incandescent lighting

This home image of incandescent lighting is something that we are very used to seeing. This light is being joined by natural light also, but it still seems like it emits an appropriate amount of light for the space. It creates a soft glow on the couch and a slightly harsher bright glow on the table. Great spot for reading! : )
Halogen lighting

This hallway is lined with studio track lights that have halogen lamps. For a hallway, the space seems a bit bright and the style of the lights seem a little bit out of place in this setting. The country wood and classic picture frames collide with the institutional bright lights and make for a relatively awkward space.

Light Sketch Series 3

In this grocery store, the lighting is so ambient that there are barely any shadows on the fabric. There were rows and rows of fluorescent lights that really made the place bright so that everything in the store could easily be seen.
The retail store's light was less intense than the grocery store because the aisles are more crowded than a grocery store's aisle. The light was still very even. There were hardly any shadows again because there were hardly any shadows again because there were long rows of fluorescent lights that eliminated most shadows on the fabric.
All of the lights in this space are incandescent. There is sort of a filmy flow around the area. A more orange tint is exuded and the orange fabric pops out more than the other three fabrics. There are more shadows in the creases and folds of the fabric and it is a lot less bright and even than the other spaces.
The library's fluorescent lights had an extremely stiff and uncomfortable air about them. Where the shelves blocked the light, there was a dramatic shadow and the light on the fabric becomes barely recognizable. The fluorescent lights in this space were doing no favors. Where the light wasn't a harsh washout, it was not present at all. 

Light Series 2

In this museum, there is natural light leaking in from these large openings on the sides. The lights used on the ceiling are halogen, I think. The space looks very clean and bright with the white walls. The light gathers more at the bottom of the walls and at the floors where they meet the walls. This keeps the emphasis on the artwork. The space feels "untouchable" with a sort of reflective, zen-like feeling. It is the kind of space I would want to spend all day in. I don't know if that is the intent for the space though. It sounds crazy, but to keep the flow moving, they might want to consider making the space a little less comfortable. Maybe that's why there are no benches...

In this restaurant, there is almost no artificial lighting. The lighting consists of colored halogen lights that reflect upward on the walls and hang directly above the tables. The lights do not do a great deal as far as illumination. Their brightness can be turned up during the evening hours, though. I love the use of natural light. It gives me that warm, Sunday-morning feeling of laying on the carpet with my cat in a sunny window. The sun can be too intense in some areas, which is uncomfortable, but a simple shade could be a lot of help.

This retail store appears to use a lot of fluorescent lights and rely quite heavily on them. They provide a pretty even, ambient light effect so that the customer can comfortably examine the merchandise. The space has little delight and seems to be more focused on the commodity aspect o design. the goal seems to be to get a constant light on as much space as possible. As a store, it is very successful, but as a comfortable space, it is not. This is probably because they do not want a crowd of people to stay here for an extended period of time

Daylight Model

We used Eero Saarinen's MIT chapel as inspiration for our intimate space. The idea of reflection signifying a place of importance in a room was important to our team. We put a dome in the roof that would capture sunlight and filter it in to the spot where the metal was. It also left a bright spot on the floor which catches attention, letting the eye recognize its importance.

Sketch Series 1

March 18, 2009 12:00pm

Today, I decided to do a study of how the light changed throughout the day in this space. Early in the day, the space is brightly lit by all the sun shining in through the windows. The top shades are pulled for a few customers' comforts. The dramatic sunlight and shadow figures are still making their way along the restaurant.

March 18, 2009 5:00pm

At 5:00pm, the same shades are pulled and the room is still illuminated pretty well. It seems like there is a little bit more of a glare as the sun starts to set. The shadows and rays of sunshine are not as prominent as they were earlier.

March 18, 2009 9:00pm

At nighttime, all of the lights in the space shine like colorful jewels. It reminds me of some kind of game or dream I once had... Anyways, the restaurant is significantly darker, but that sets a good mood for dinner. The booths get hanging lights and the rest of the area is lit with colored halogen lights and some recessed lighting.

Sketch Series 1

March 13, 2009

This is around noon. The shades are up. The space reminds me of a cozy house. This isn't one of those romantic, intimate restaurants. It's more of a fun, vibrant atmosphere that reminds me of the days when I used to run outside and play all day. Maybe that's why I love working here. Haha! The space feels very natural to me... concerning light. Now that the time has "sprung forward", the light and shadows should be cast a little differently at different times.

February 28, 2009

Today was another sunny day. But today seems a little busier than the last time I came and the shades have been pulled for people's comfort. There are three separate layers of shades so the sunlight can be controlled more variably. There's still not much of a need for other lighting though. The bar area is a little darker and needs the lights around it more than the rest of the restaurant.

February 14, 2009

Today was a sunny day in comparison to the last photo from Sketch Series 1. You can see how dramatic the areas are where the sunlight comes through the window. I would imagine that the woman sitting in the booth with the sun on her is a little uncomfortable from the brightness and the heat. This is sort of like driving West as the sun is setting. It's just a little to bright and intense when the sun is low. It's about 1:00pm right now so the sunlight will be making its way across the rest of the booths soon.

January 31, 2009

I chose to use this Brixx Pizza front entrance view to study for my Sketch Series 1 Assignment. Today was overcast so there are no definite spots of light. There is a huge window to the left that lets in most of the light for this space. The illumination leaves the space feeling clean and bright. Since the light is mostly natural, it feels very fresh in this space. The hanging lights do not contribute much except for color and decoration.