IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES.

Bright lines of Plexineon White 2X 3500 fixtures are part of a $40 million renovation of an open-air shopping mall in downtown Los Angeles.

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LIGHTING UP DOWNTOWN LA Glow of Plexineon enhances shopping mall makeover

Located in downtown Los Angeles at Figueroa and Seventh streets, FIGat7th is a sprawling 330,000-square-foot open-air shopping mall that needed a makeover.

Opened in 1986, the complex originally known as 7+Fig first catered to office workers in the city’s surrounding financial district. Since then, residential developments have sprouted up downtown, and attractions like the nearby Staples Center have enlivened an area that used to be quiet after business hours.

To capitalize on the new, hip vibe, FIGat7th recently underwent a $40 million rebranding and makeover that included prominent placement of Plexineon White 2X 3500 fixtures.

The Design Challenge

Designed by Gensler, the renovated shopping complex is a new take on the old structure — with a more modern aesthetic and better connection to the bustling city sidewalks.

PROJECT Downtown LA Shopping Mall

SITE Los Angeles

LOCATION Exterior application

PRODUCT USE Cove

LEAD ARCHITECT Gensler

ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING DESIGN CONSULTANT Lighting Design Alliance

GENERAL CONTRACTOR Turner Construction

OWNER Brookfield Properties

PRODUCT Plexineon White 2X 3500

LENGTH 2,189 LF (667 m)

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In looking to introduce light elements, Lighting Design Alliance saw potential in three existing levels of curving perimeter fascia that overlook an expansive dining area and plaza.

“They’re such a strong element,” says Kyllene A. Jones, Principal at Lighting Design Alliance. “We wanted to highlight them with a little bit of glow — a nice wash of light to make things more exciting and inviting.”

But a challenge was the limited space for installing fixtures beneath the fascia.

“Because we were retrofitting an existing structure, we had very limited space to place the fixtures under each fascia,” Jones says. Fortunately, Jones had used Plexineon before for other projects; she knew the fixtures offer a small footprint that belies their big impact.

“iLight’s service is really great. It’s always nice to know we have that collaborative

team to help us execute the design vision.” Kyllene A. Jones

Principal, Lighting Design Alliance

She adds, “It also helped that Plexineon is aesthetically pleasing even when you look at the fixtures directly — which is possible from some vantage points within the mall.”

The Plexineon Advantage

Besides having a compact size, Plexineon also could be bent to follow the curve of the fascia, plus the fixtures are available in multiple lengths and colors. Jones chose White 2X 3500 because the color doesn’t compete with the surrounding retail and restaurant lighting.

Another advantage: “iLight’s service is really great,” she says. “It’s always nice to know we have that collaborative team to help us execute the design vision.”

Opened during fall 2012, the rejuvenated FIGat7th features many shops and dining options, all anchored by a new CityTarget store and awash at night in a soft, sophisticated glow.

“It’s exactly what we envisioned,” Jones says. “The Plexineon perfectly complements the rest of the lighting design.”

iLight LED products can add just the right glow to your next interior or exterior project. Learn more at our web site: www.ilight-tech.com.

LEAD ARCHITECT Genslerwww.gensler.com

ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING DESIGN CONSULTANTLighting Design Alliance www.lightingdesignalliance.com

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Plexineon follows the curves of perimeter fascia on three levels overlooking a plaza.

The glow of Plexineon adds excitement to an existing property that’s surrounded by new developments.

GENERAL CONTRACTOR Turner Constructionwww.turnerconstruction.com

OWNERBrookfield Properties www.brookfieldofficeproperties.com

FIGat7th IN DOWNTOWN LA PROJECT DETAILS