1. Hotel and Conference Center Virginia, USA Haley Darst | The Pennsylvania State University | Architectural Engineering Schematic Lighting Design Presentation 12. 08. 2010
2. Size Stories Cost Construction Spaces/Functions 174,000 sf 8 total $50 million Fall 2008 – Summer 2010 148 guest rooms, restaurant, lounge, ballrooms, meeting and conference rooms Building Overview | Statistics
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4. “ Our concept is to blur the line between interior and exterior and to pull the outdoors indoors.” -Gensler Architecture Group Building Overview | Concept
Vertical Elements of Light – accentuating the form of objects as it illuminates both upwards and downwards
Design Criteria Reinforce the architecture of the building Highlight building entrance Prevent glare to vehicles and people inside Minimize light pollution Consider safety of patrons
Vertical Elements of Light – accentuating the form of objects as it illuminates both upwards and downwards
Vertical Elements of Light – accentuating the form of objects as it illuminates both upwards and downwards
Vertical Elements of Light – accentuating the form of objects as it illuminates both upwards and downwards
Vertical Elements of Light – accentuating the form of objects as it illuminates both upwards and downwards
Vertical Elements of Light – accentuating the form of objects as it illuminates both upwards and downwards
Design Criteria: Relaxing atmosphere with low levels of light Provide ample lighting for dining Allow guests to utilize as workspace during day Highlight central bar
Design Criteria: Relaxing atmosphere with low levels of light Provide ample lighting for dining Allow guests to utilize as workspace during day Highlight central bar
Light as a canopy
Light as a canopy
Light as a canopy
Light as a canopy
Light as a canopy
Light as a canopy
Light as a canopy
Light and reflection in nature
Light and transparency in nature
Light and transparency in nature
Bringing daylight into a space normally regarded as dark – shuns the light Ballrooms do not typically integrate daylight into design Find a way to integrate daylight with different room configurations
Uses: 1. Public Events – conferences, meetings, lectures 2. Intimate, private events – cocktail receptions, banquets, reunions 3. Celebratory Events – themed events like parties, awards ceremonies, and anniversary parties
