Lighting in Design Q3 2019

entertainment bar area adjacent to the art gallery was lit in a moody warm 2600 K light level, and in- cluded accent LED lights in the joinery.This allowed for a sense of intimacy and enhanced the usability of the space. One big challenge experienced by the design team was the high ceilings. “This may sound con- tradictory, but lighting design on high level ceilings requires consideration so as not to oversaturate the walls and floors, while providing maximum exposure to the artwork,” says Hart. “We were also limited in ceiling void space, and a careful selection of light fittings was required to ensure that the cor- rect fitting would provide both the necessary light- ing and fit into the void space above the ceiling.” It was also a challenge installing the LED lighting in the timber curved handrail. This was overcome using a new product from Martin Doller, which is an LED light in a flexible track. “Inhouse’s projects consider lighting to be a critical aspect in the final product. The success of these projects is in part determined by the lighting design, and we focus our attention on creating suc- cessful lighting solutions for our clientele,” says Hart. “Similar to other Inhouse projects, the lighting has played a crucial role with regards to the final product of the project. It was of the utmost importance that therewas harmony between various design aspects and this harmony has been created in the gallery. In addition to its practical purpose, the lighting in the gallery

enhanced the space by drawing attention to the art, and the colour of the lighting provided a general sense of moodiness at the bar area.”

Light fittings used • Focal point lighting/art lighting: Focused directional narrow beam light sources on adjustable spots on tracks for maximum flexibility • Ambient lighting: Created through indirect cove and joinery lighting with hidden recessed LED strip lighting. The black recessed boxes allows for a seamless modern lighting solution and the black recessed troughs mirror the black painted shadow lines along the floor finish. The following products were installed: • A recessed single downlighter (black) • 84 Single spot light tracks • One feature light • Three double spot light surface • 73 Three-phase track systems • 76 x 7,5 W, GU10, CRI95, 3000 K dimmable lights • 15 x 5 W, GU10, CRI80, 3000 K, dimmable, 60 degree beam angle A crucial aspect of the lighting in this project was the colour of the lighting. Lighting colour is defined by the temperature at which the light is omitted from the light fitting and is incredibly important to any environment. A very warm fitting (down in the 2400 K range), which gives a cool white light, will change the way the final product is perceived by the human eye. This includes materials and textures you wish to enhance with lighting. The colour of the light fitting lenses is also important to consider when lighting specific wall features. Sometimes a colour filter will enhance a wall feature to maximum effect; this can all be done very subtly and without direct knowledge of the observer, but to great success in the final product.

PROJECTTEAM Interior designers: Inhouse

Project team: Aidan Hart (Creative Director), Elisca Bester (Senior Designer and Associate Director) and Jenna Kohler (Designer) Supplier: MADE Studio by Martin Doller design.

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