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Center for the Arts Towson, Maryland. Schematic Lighting Proposal. Ben Mitten. Pennsylvania State University. Architectural Engineering. Location. Towson University Center for the Arts 7815 Osler Drive Towson, MD 21252. Towson University Map. Project Data. General Information
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Center for the ArtsTowson, Maryland Schematic Lighting Proposal Ben Mitten Pennsylvania State University Architectural Engineering
Location Towson University Center for the Arts 7815 Osler Drive Towson, MD 21252 Towson University Map
Project Data General Information • Overall size of the project – 288, 000square feet • Total project budget - $ 42million • Occupants: • Dance Program • Art Program • Music Program • Theater Program
Conceptual Design Spaces • Large Work Space • Paint Studio • Special Purpose Space • Dance Studio • Circulation Space • Main Lobby • Outdoor Space • North Façade
Paint Studio Building Layout
Paint Studio Location • 4th floor of the north-east section of the building Space 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” Tasks • Painting- Figures, Human Models, objects • Presentations/Pin-ups • Sketching
Paint Studio Design Criteria • Provide light for correct color appearance and contrast • Lighting for facial modeling and objects • Distribution of light on easels • Manual lighting system and daylight controls • Illuminance of 50 fc on the horizontal and 30 fc on the vertical • Flinn Mode to achieve- clear • Minimize direct glare Power Density Requirements • Power density of no more than 1.6 Watts per square foot
Paint Studio Paint Studio
Paint Studio Pictures During Construction Phase
Paint Studio Design Solution • Daylight integration • Indirect fixtures • Track Spots • Automated curtain system for maximum system control by occupants
Paint Studio Luminaire Type to meet Design Solution • Fluorescent Indirect fixture with track lighting on the bottom for system flexibility.
Dance Studio Building Layout
Dance Studio Location • 1st floor of the north-east section of the building Space Characteristics • Size- 3000 square feet • Major space properties - Special spring floor - Acoustical drapes - Batten system for theater/task lighting located 21’ above the floor Tasks • Choreograph dance routines • Small dance shows • Set-up/Tear down for shows • Paper tasks
Dance Studio Pictures During Construction Phase
Dance Studio Design Criteria • Provide a minimum illuminance of 40 fc on the floor • Provide a visibly pleasing space • Allow for a flexible system in order to program different routines • Flinn mode to achieve- clear Power Density Requirements • Power density of no more than 1.8 Watts per square foot
Dance Studio Design Solution • Down lights for the seating area • Luminaire to light up back wall Lighting Before and After a Show
Dance Studio Theatrical Lighting Provided by the University
Dance Studio Luminaire Types to meet Design Solution • HID Luminaire to light up back wall • CF Luminaire for seating area
Lobby Building Layout
Main Lobby Location • 3rd floor in the center of the building Space Characteristics • Size- Approximately 4000 square feet • Major space properties - Finish stone floor in lobby - Cantilevered awning over the entrances of the concert hall and theater - Wood wall finish
Main Lobby Pictures During Construction Phase
Main Lobby Lobby Plan View Main Theater Entrance Main Concert Hall
Main Lobby Tasks • Circulation- access to the main concert hall and main theater • Social Gathering • Reading • Special events (art exhibits) Design Criteria • Most important space in the building • Provide a visibly pleasing atmosphere • Facial modeling is very important in the space with the interaction people in this space • Flinn modes to achieve- relaxed, spacious, and public Power Density Requirements • Power density of no more than 1.8 Watts per square foot
Main Lobby Design Solution • Down lights through out the main corridor • Down lights in the slanted ceilings • Up lights illuminating the slanted ceilings • Cove light in above the main corridor and the two slanted ceilings • Down lights to illuminate important doors in the space
Main Lobby Lighting During Non-Show Times Lighting During Show Times Main Lobby Down Light Cove Lighting Down Light Up Light
Main Lobby Luminaire Types to meet Design Solution • Cove Lighting – Fluorescent Strips • Down Lighting – CF Down Lights • Up Light - HID Spots for light on slanted ceiling - HID In-floor Uplight - Industrial Fluorescent strips on canopies.
North Facade Building Layout
North Facade Location • North side of the building Space Characteristics • Major space properties - Round and jagged façade - Walls consist of glazing systems, masonry and different types of siding - This side of the building faces one of the main roads on campus, Osler road Tasks • Visibly pleasant • A sense of soaring
North Facade Pictures During Construction Phase
North Facade Design Criteria • Provide 5 fc in the horizontal and 3 fc in the vertical of illuminance • A sense of soaring • Make the building a landmark of excellence • Sharp horizontal lines at the round façade and vertical lines at the jagged façade Power Density Requirements • Power density of no more than 0.25 Watts per square foot
North Facade Design Solution
North Facade Luminaire Types to meet Design Goal • HID flood light to light upper area of building • HID lighting for under canopy
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