Sunday, February 23, 2014

Lighting Design Intentions

·        Logical path choreographed with lighting
o   Lobby/entry:
§  Disperse in fan-like pattern that leads user to various features of the space. (i.e. elevator, reception desk, seating, etc.)
o   Restaurant:
§  Long, vertical rows of lighting to follow flow of movement through the space
o   Guest room:
§  Surrounding perimeter lighting because there is not direct passageway in bedroom area
§  Lighting leading down hallway to bathroom
o   Corridor:
§  Lighting vertically through the space to help guide user down corridor
·        Lighting creates hierarchy of attracting attention
o   Lobby/entry:
§  Lighting element above reception desk is the brightest in order to help user navigate easily
§  Accent lighting above elevator to guide user through space
§  More lighting in the entry of restaurant from the lobby to help promote interest in dining in the restaurant instead of rushing up to their rooms
o   Restaurant:
§  Lighting placed above kitchen prep area to focus user’s attention on cooking activities
§  Vertical fire element in wall focuses user’s attention towards back of space (kitchen area—to entertain guests)
o   Guest room:
§  Task lighting above bed helps user interactively use and manipulate the space
§  Dimmable lighting around perimeter of room can create a hierarchy of interaction within the bedroom space
§  Bathroom:
·        Dimmable lighting in shower can create a hierarchy of interaction within the bathroom space
·        Task lighting surrounding mirror
o   Corridor:

§  Brighter lights above each guest room door to help navigate people throughout the space

Friday, February 21, 2014

Sketches



Inspiration Lighting Images


The following images are lighting levels and looks that I would like to achieve throughout the space. They focus on lobby/entry, bar/restaurant and guest room areas. 








Concept Statement

The concept for the boutique hotel in Rogers, AR is “where IMpossible lives”.

Rogers slogan is “where possible lives”. The town is in a transition between old and new and quickly developing. The city of Rogers has come a long way since the railroad and Civil War days. It seems like they have made the impossible (economy, historical challenges, etc.), possible.

The concept’s significance is embodied in the form and shape of the spaces. The spaces will alter the user’s perception and the way they see a space. The mix of curved and straight lines will help develop these spaces, shapes and form. Bold and saturated colors will help differentiate between public and private spaces and serve as visual pathways to help guide the user through the space and focus attention on important areas.  The contrast of color, value and light will also serve as visual pathways, transition spaces and contribute to the feel of “impossible”. Spaces will be small and intimate in size yet adequate to fit the user’s needs. Balance will be barely present to achieve an “absurd” yet comfortable feel.


A mix of principles and elements will help the user visualize the space as absurd, quirky and impossible but comfortable and achievable at the same time. 

My concept is: 
  • bold
  • comfortable
  • perspective
  • rhythmical
  • quirky
  • paradoxical
  • illusionist
  • visionary 
  •  rare
My concept is not: 
  • bland
  • intimidating
  • flat
  • uniform
  • boring
  • normal
  • realistic
  • uninspirational
  • usual