Sketch Series 1 - Daylight Study

Sketch Series 2 - Interior Lighting Analysis

Inspirational Images

Sketch Series 3 - Light & Color

Daylight Model

Sketch Series 4 - Lamp Assessment

Sketch Series 5 - Color Study

Lighting Evaluation

Team Members:

Jami Southern
Tina DiGiampietro
Lynnet Sprague
Kim Middlebrooks


Space Description Summary:

The space’s intended function is a student lounge, but is mostly used as a cut through to the vending machines. There are several lighting options, but typically indirect light from overhead fixtures create a dimly lit space. The room is adequate in size for its intended use and can be perceived as intimate or public depending on its current use. The lounge feels neglected and is often unused.


The Analysis:

Primary Use:
Study and breakroom (eating and socializing)

Lighting:
1. No lights-Emergency Lighting only
-very dim
-some filtering of natural light through door and electric light from locker and vending room
-floods of low light/feels very enclosed or small/glare floor more noticeable
-simply for relaxation-sleepy time
-low shadow

2. Indirect Overhead Lighting
-makes room tall and skinny
-makes you sleepy-brings eye up-majority of light on ceiling and top 4ft. of wall
-filtering of outside lights less apparent
-minimal glare on floor
-more inviting than spot light for relaxation purposes-sleepy time
-low shadow

3. Spot Light
-room looks wider and shorter
-edges are highlighted and center is dim
-spot lights also highlight product/furniture projects
-high shadows
-Very glaring white spots-due to lack of artwork
-accentuates wall blemishes and makes room look dirty
-uninviting-little more stimulating

4. Both-Spot and Indirect
-high Shadows
-indirect levels cancel out intensity of spot lights
-room is brightest with these lights
-feels more focused and awake
-more conducive to socializing and learning
-eye less drawn to ceiling
-less aware of room details-more on the purpose of the room
-hotter with all lights on

Intimate or Public Scale:
-Public:
-used as a cut through to bending and lockers
-Intimate public mix:
-enclosed space w/intimate seating options
-Public View area:
-tv and artwork

Overall Impression:
-uninviting-forgotten space-makes you feel like an intruder or as if
you are interrupting something private if people are using the space
-not good for large group meetings

Other Info:
-Title: Student Lounge
-Location: 2nd Floor-btwn 204 and vending
-Stuff In Room:
-2 furniture projects
-trash and recycling bins
-table for flyers
-Big tv
-Clock with wrong time

Electric Light Model

Portrait in Contrast

I love the stark contrast of light and dark in this image. The light that reflects from the makeup applied to the eyes and lips is different than that that reflects from the skin. The earring sparkles brightest as the metal catches the light, as if to exemplify adornment. I love the lack of light reflection from the corner of the eyes or the soft curve of the chin. This narrates the strong definition of her features. The composition is bold, confident, yet her down cast gaze seems unsure. To me, this portrait superbly depicts a struggle between beauty and power. Whether it is power over oneself, one's emotions or a group, the strong contrast in light reflects the power of the individual while highlighting her humanity.

Image by Dmitry Osipov http://www.photoforum.ru/photo/455769/