The power of lighting design to reveal the real beauty of the space Interior & Lighting design
Summary General overview Importance Types of lighting (ambient, accent, task) Architectural lighting design Space transformation Lighting installation Product lighting design
General overview Lighting is the most important factor in interior design E xpensive materials & interiors are never shown to their fullest without a good lighting scheme behind them Incorporating L ighting as part of the scheme considering how the light works with the materials and finishes and creating different moods within the space is essential to a successful interior
Types of lighting
AMBIENT LIGHTING C an brighten and enhance the glow of the rooms Lanterns and wall fixtures can render an ambient lighting effect Using dimmer switches can also change the ambiance of the room to achieve the desired look and feel
AMBIENT LIGHTING - EXAMPLE 1
AMBIENT LIGHTING - EXAMPLE 2
AMBIENT LIGHTING – EXAMPLE 3
ACCENT LIGHTING Accent lighting or Architectural lighting is used to highlight walls and objects in the room Indirect light , recessed floor lamp and directional spots or wall wash Accent lighting can also show off a piece of art or a photograph
Wooden ceiling detail Accent lighting – example 1
Creo Hall. Akira Sakomoto Casa Architect Accent lighting – example 2
Floor recessed Up-lights Accent lighting – example 3
Task lighting Provides localized lighting in special task areas Used in work spaces to help in performing daily tasks Ex . A light over the dining tables or a reading lamp…
Task lighting – example 1 Decorative suspensions.
Patrick Cox Shop in Tokyo Task lighting – example 2
Architectural lighting
Architectural lighting (cont’d) Shadows and shade are very important T oo much light Glare ✔ N eed to have a balance A room without shadows will look flat and shapeless, shadows and contrast will enhance textures, shapes, and the size of objects in the interior
Architectural lighting – example 1 Hotel Puerta A merica – Z aha haddid
Architectural lighting – example 2 Mirror Tower – LAN Architecture – Beirut , Lebanon
Architectural lighting – example 3 John Pawson – Plain Space – London Museum
Architectural lighting – example 4 Modular lighting wall
Space Transformation Lighting Installation Lighting Product Design
lighting installation – Example 1 On the Right: Chris Fraser’s Light Installations
lighting installation – Example 2 Chris Fraser’s Light Installations
lighting installation – Example 3 Five Minutes Of Pure Sculpture by British artist Anthony McCall
lighting installation – Example 4 LED Light Art by Leo Villarea
Product Lighting design – Example 1 & 2
Product lighting Design – Example 3
Product lighting Design – Example 5
Product lighting Design – Example 4
“Light is the magical ingredient that makes or break a space; it is one of the most important elements in all my interiors” Benjamin Noriega – interior designer