Center Center for thefor the Arts ArtsTowson, MarylandTowson, Maryland

Schematic Lighting Schematic Lighting ProposalProposal

Ben MittenBen Mitten

Architectural Architectural EngineeringEngineering

Pennsylvania State Pennsylvania State University University

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LocatioLocationn Towson

UniversityCenter for the Arts

7815 Osler DriveTowson, MD 21252

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Project DataProject Data

General InformationGeneral Information

Overall size of the project – Overall size of the project – 288, 000288, 000 square square feetfeet

Total project budget - $ Total project budget - $ 4242 millionmillion

Occupants:Occupants:Dance ProgramDance Program

Art ProgramArt Program

Music ProgramMusic Program

Theater ProgramTheater Program

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Building LayoutBuilding Layout

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Large Work SpaceLarge Work SpacePaint StudioPaint Studio

Special Purpose SpaceSpecial Purpose SpaceDance StudioDance Studio

Circulation SpaceCirculation SpaceMain LobbyMain Lobby

Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceNorth FaçadeNorth Façade

Conceptual Design Conceptual Design SpacesSpaces

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Building LayoutBuilding Layout

Paint StudioPaint Studio

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LocationLocation44thth floor of the north-east section of floor of the north-east section of the buildingthe building

Space CharacteristicsSpace Characteristics Size- 1668 square feet Major space properties

- Projection screen surface mounted

- Entire north wall is glazing- Floor easels - Exposed ceiling with height of

14’ – 6”

TasksTasksPainting- Figures, Human Models, objectsPresentations/Pin-upsSketching

Paint StudioPaint Studio

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Design CriteriaDesign CriteriaProvide light for correct color appearance and contrastProvide light for correct color appearance and contrast

Lighting for facial modeling and objectsLighting for facial modeling and objects

Distribution of light on easelsDistribution of light on easels

Manual lighting system and daylight controls Manual lighting system and daylight controls

Illuminance of 50 fc on the horizontal and 30 fc on the Illuminance of 50 fc on the horizontal and 30 fc on the verticalvertical

Flinn Mode to achieve- clearFlinn Mode to achieve- clear

Minimize direct glareMinimize direct glare

Power Density RequirementsPower Density RequirementsPower density of no more than 1.6 Watts per square Power density of no more than 1.6 Watts per square footfoot

Paint StudioPaint Studio

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Paint StudioPaint StudioPaint StudioPaint Studio

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Paint StudioPaint Studio

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PhasePhase

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Design SolutionDesign SolutionDaylight integrationDaylight integration

Indirect fixturesIndirect fixtures

Track SpotsTrack Spots

Automated curtain system for Automated curtain system for maximum system control by maximum system control by occupantsoccupants

Paint StudioPaint Studio

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Luminaire Type to meet Design SolutionLuminaire Type to meet Design SolutionFluorescent Indirect fixture with track lighting on the Fluorescent Indirect fixture with track lighting on the bottom for system flexibility.bottom for system flexibility.

Paint StudioPaint Studio

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Paint StudioPaint Studio

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Building LayoutBuilding Layout

Dance Dance StudioStudio

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LocationLocation11stst floor of the north-east floor of the north-east section of the buildingsection of the building

Space CharacteristicsSpace Characteristics Size- 3000 square feetSize- 3000 square feet Major space propertiesMajor space properties

- Special spring floor- Special spring floor- Acoustical drapes- Acoustical drapes- Batten system for - Batten system for

theater/task theater/task lighting lighting located 21’ above the located 21’ above the floor floor

TasksTasksChoreograph dance Choreograph dance routinesroutinesSmall dance showsSmall dance showsSet-up/Tear down for Set-up/Tear down for showsshowsPaper tasksPaper tasks

Dance StudioDance Studio

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Dance StudioDance Studio

Pictures During Pictures During Construction Construction

PhasePhase

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Dance StudioDance Studio

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Dance StudioDance Studio

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Design CriteriaDesign CriteriaProvide a minimum illuminance of 40 fc on the floorProvide a minimum illuminance of 40 fc on the floor

Provide a visibly pleasing spaceProvide a visibly pleasing space

Allow for a flexible system in order to program different Allow for a flexible system in order to program different routinesroutines

Flinn mode to achieve- clearFlinn mode to achieve- clear

Power Density RequirementsPower Density RequirementsPower density of no more than 1.8 Watts per square Power density of no more than 1.8 Watts per square footfoot

Dance StudioDance Studio

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Design SolutionDesign SolutionDown lights for the seating areaDown lights for the seating area

Luminaire to light up back wall Luminaire to light up back wall

Dance StudioDance Studio

Lighting Before and After Lighting Before and After a Showa Show

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Dance StudioDance Studio

Theatrical Lighting Provided by the Theatrical Lighting Provided by the UniversityUniversity

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Luminaire Types to meet Design SolutionLuminaire Types to meet Design SolutionHID Luminaire to light up back wallHID Luminaire to light up back wall

CF Luminaire for seating areaCF Luminaire for seating area

Dance StudioDance Studio

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Building LayoutBuilding Layout

LobbyLobby

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33rdrd floor in the center of the building floor in the center of the building

Space CharacteristicsSpace Characteristics Size- Approximately 4000 square feetSize- Approximately 4000 square feet Major space propertiesMajor space properties

- - Finish stone floor in lobbyFinish stone floor in lobby- Cantilevered awning over the entrances of the - Cantilevered awning over the entrances of the

concert hall and theaterconcert hall and theater- Wood wall finish- Wood wall finish

Main LobbyMain Lobby

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Main LobbyMain Lobby

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PhasePhase

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Lobby Plan ViewLobby Plan View

Main LobbyMain Lobby

Main TheaterMain Theater

Main Concert HallMain Concert Hall

EntranceEntrance

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LobbyLobby

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LobbyLobby

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TasksTasksCirculation- access to the main concert hall and Circulation- access to the main concert hall and main theatermain theaterSocial GatheringSocial GatheringReadingReadingSpecial events (art exhibits)Special events (art exhibits)

Design CriteriaDesign CriteriaMost important space in the buildingMost important space in the buildingProvide a visibly pleasing atmosphereProvide a visibly pleasing atmosphereFacial modeling is very important in the space Facial modeling is very important in the space with the interaction people in this spacewith the interaction people in this spaceFlinn modes to achieve- relaxed, spacious, and Flinn modes to achieve- relaxed, spacious, and publicpublic

Power Density RequirementsPower Density RequirementsPower density of no more than 1.8 Watts per square footPower density of no more than 1.8 Watts per square foot

Main LobbyMain Lobby

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Design SolutionDesign SolutionDown lights through out the main corridorDown lights through out the main corridor

Down lights in the slanted ceilingsDown lights in the slanted ceilings

Up lights illuminating the slanted ceilingsUp lights illuminating the slanted ceilings

Cove light in above the main corridor and the two Cove light in above the main corridor and the two slanted ceilingsslanted ceilings

Down lights to illuminate important doors in the space Down lights to illuminate important doors in the space

Main Main LobbyLobby

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Cove Cove LightingLightingDown LightDown LightUp LightUp LightMain Lobby Down Main Lobby Down

LightLightLighting During Non-Show Lighting During Non-Show TimesTimesLighting During Show TimesLighting During Show Times

Main LobbyMain Lobby

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Luminaire Types to meet Design SolutionLuminaire Types to meet Design SolutionCove Lighting – Fluorescent StripsCove Lighting – Fluorescent Strips

Down Lighting – CF Down LightsDown Lighting – CF Down Lights

Up Light - HID Spots for light on slanted ceilingUp Light - HID Spots for light on slanted ceiling - HID In-floor Uplight- HID In-floor Uplight

- Industrial Fluorescent strips on - Industrial Fluorescent strips on canopies.canopies.

Main LobbyMain Lobby

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Building LayoutBuilding Layout

North North FacadeFacade

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LocationLocationNorth side of the buildingNorth side of the building

Space CharacteristicsSpace Characteristics

Major space propertiesMajor space properties- Round and jagged - Round and jagged

façadefaçade

- Walls consist of glazing - Walls consist of glazing systems, systems, masonry and masonry and different types of sidingdifferent types of siding

- This side of the building - This side of the building faces one faces one of the main roads of the main roads on campus, Osler on campus, Osler roadroad

TasksTasksVisibly pleasantVisibly pleasant

A sense of soaringA sense of soaring

North FacadeNorth Facade

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North FacadeNorth Facade

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Design CriteriaDesign CriteriaProvide 5 fc in the horizontal and 3 fc in the vertical of Provide 5 fc in the horizontal and 3 fc in the vertical of illuminanceilluminance

A sense of soaringA sense of soaring

Make the building a landmark of excellence Make the building a landmark of excellence

Sharp horizontal lines at the round façade and vertical Sharp horizontal lines at the round façade and vertical lines at the jagged façadelines at the jagged façade

Power Density RequirementsPower Density RequirementsPower density of no more than 0.25 Watts per square Power density of no more than 0.25 Watts per square footfoot

North FacadeNorth Facade

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Design SolutionDesign Solution

North FacadeNorth Facade

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Luminaire Types to meet Design GoalLuminaire Types to meet Design GoalHID flood light to light upper area of buildingHID flood light to light upper area of building

HID lighting for under canopyHID lighting for under canopy

North FacadeNorth Facade

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