Lighting in Design August-September 2015

way, guiding visitors to the upper floor waiting room, an anthracite-coloured overhanging ceiling welcomes everyone and continues its path against the wall. This architectural element, framing the donors’ panel, serves as a defining attribute to the waiting area. The four fluorescent strips embrace and accentuate this L shape component, while giv- ing the impression that the narrow space is larger. For McGill University’s Faculty of Dentistry, the choice of fixtures with pure and simple lines articulate and support the project’s minimalist architectural concept while meeting the comfort needs of the team, students and patients. The lighting unifies the different areas and guides the occupants. The light, more than a simple addition, is a true complement of matter and space.

Photographs by Yoshino Aoki.

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