AsaLightingDesignerrootedinInteriorArchitecture,mycareerisdrivenbyadeep appreciation for intricate details that shape our surroundings, and thus, I consistentlystrivetounifythelanguageofthesetwodisciplinesinspaces.
Acknowledging this symbiotic relationship and influence on users, I consider delivering the distinctive characteristics these disciplines can offer in spaces, merging with the client's vision and the emotional resonance that lighting can evoke. In the dynamic realm of design, I am excited to push boundaries, explore new technologies, and stay at the forefront of industry trends. Leveraging my understanding of how light interacts within architectural spaces, aim to seamlesslyintegratethesedisciplines,leavingastrong,lastingimpressiononusers whoexperiencethespaces.
'' we find ourselves in the labyrinth of lights, sometimes above, under, or in between. ''
Rendered lighting layouts and luminaire specifications
Area: 50,000+ sq ft
Type: Professional - Lighting design
Style: Classical Modern
Year: February 2023 (Ongoing)
Office: Litelab Consultants Pvt Ltd
Design team: Ar.Ifthikar Ilyas - Principal Designer (Supervision)
Hemanika - Senior Lighting Designer (Concept designing and Clie
Er.Rasool - Electrical Engineer (Vendor Coordination and Tender
Ar.Sudipti - Junior lighting designer (Working on lighting draw brainstorming)
Site: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Architect:IDPRO
Sea cliff residence, a two-storey home with an extravagant exterior and grand facade situated in the sea cliff enclave at Akkarai, ECR Chennai, directly across from the serene coast, offering a peaceful and nature-centric experience.
CONCEPT
The lighting design aimed to create a soothing atmosphere with subtle lighting that blends seamlessly with the interiors and textures. The concept highlights the classical façade and Victorian interiors with soft direct, indirect, and diffused lighting avoiding direct eye contact.
Comfortable dark light reflectors and discreet fixtures contribute to a warm, elegant ambiance. Warm color temperatures (2700K - 4000K) enhance the meditative feel. Large columns and intricate wall details are accentuated with indirect cove lighting and narrow beam uplights highlighting architectural elements.
PROPOSED LIGHITNG LAYOUT
|Anbarasan Residence
Tender documentation, driver calculations and working lighting drawings
GF DINING PASSAGE, LIFT, WAITING ROOM ,1F SPA PASSAGE, SF LIFT, HOME THEATRE
DINING,
APR =10mm, D IA= 102 mm, H= 133mm
DIA=105mm, H=126mm
PASSAGE, DINING, INFORMAL LIVING
SHOE ROOM, KITCHEN STORE ROOM, SERVICE KITCHEN,PASSAGE,UTILITY, ALL HELPER ROOMS, LOCKER ROOM & COMMON TOILETS, SERVICE CORRIDOR
The lighting design for Indigo Airlines' office headquarters is crafted to foster productivity, comfort, and a contemporary work environment. The design integrates natural light with energy-efficient LED fixtures to ensure optimal illumination throughout the workspace. Adjustable task lighting is provided for individual workstations, while ambient lighting creates a cohesive and inviting atmosphere. Accent lighting highlights architectural features and brand elements, reinforcing the Indigo identity. Additionally, smart lighting controls allow for customizable settings, enhancing flexibility and energy conservation.
Area: 3,00,000 sq ft
Type: Professional - Lighting design
Style: Elegant contemporary
Year: March 2024 (Started construction)
Office: Litelab Consultants Pvt Ltd
Design team: Ar.Ifthikar Ilyas - Principal Designer (Supervision)
Nuance Studio, a well-known producer of concrete panels for the architectural industry, partnered with Litelab to craft luminaires featuring their distinctive range of concrete finishes. Our primary focus was on creating a versatile outdoor luminaire that could function as an all-in-one fixture, with interchangeable parts allowing it to serve as both a bollard and a pole light.
Our objective was to devise a set of components that could be interconnected or affixed to the bollard/pole light, and also utilized as an exterior architectural facade light. In pursuit of this goal, we conducted a thorough examination of luminaires from Flos and Simes, drawing inspiration from their designs for our components.
Dynamic lighting incorporated with inspiration from ‘tidal wave’ will retain the excitement of the same ‘office-looking space’ throughout the year to keep the employees active. Lighting is predominantly also a tool for communicating the office hours of the day ( time for fika, time for lunch, time for work ).
''our office is our second home.''
It's important to use lighting as a tool to remind users of the space, indicating the time of day and when they should recharge.
| USER CIRCULATION ANALYSIS ( to brainstorm and incorporate lighting with office workflow )
Our design eliminates the conventional limitations of office cubicles, monotonous corridors, or rigid area layouts. We aimed to foster an atmosphere of openness and fluidity with dynamic lighting conditions to keep the office workspace engaging throughout the year.
TWO SCENARIOS
EXISITING ARCHITECTURAL PLAN
The challenge was to propose a new lighting design for two zones of the building: the new and old office wings. The lighting design was proposed after a thorough analysis of daylight, user circulation, and pattern to create dynamism and propose lighting considering the building's renovations in the near future and reusing some of the existing luminaires and fixtures.
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DAYLIGHT
AND
SUN PATH
( SUMMER AND WINTER
ANALYSIS
SOLSTICE
)
For the direct sun hours, the difference between summer and winter is huge ( x 0,3). The offices or rooms facing the courtyard have almost no direct sun. The offices facing the south are very exposed to direct sunlight and may be overheated.
PANTRY AND CORRIDOR
General downlights
For the corridor, we wanted to integrate both general downlights and DMX-controlled linears, creating the function of both wayfinding as we are as excited during the transition phases of the working hours. The CCT was from 3500 - 4500K, considering combining both relaxing and slightly energizing for the improvement of circadian rhythms.
| LIGHTING DETAILS AND CONTROLS
LOWTIDESCENARIO
TRANSITIONTIDESCENARIO
HIGHTIDESCENARIO
LOW
HIGH
| LIGHTING DETAILS
The pantry was the space where the employees met for lunch breaks and fika breaks. Sometimes, small meetings and discussions took place. To keep the functionality while discussions were on the table, table lamps were used to create indirect lighting alongside general downlights. The DMXcontrolled linears create a ripple effect when it’s time for the breaks and fade away into the offices, communicating that break time is over.
LOWTIDESCENARIO
TRANSITIONTIDESCENARIO
HIGHTIDESCENARIO
Perspective view of the transition tide scenario, where the DMX-controlled lights create a wave ripple effect from the pantry to the corridor and offices, reminding users of the time for break.
| PROPOSED OFFICE LIGHTING AND CONTROLS
In the office, we needed task lighting that could be personalized by employees based on the lux level they required during different work hours. We incorporated standalone table lamps with prismatic lenses and reflectors to prevent glare and maintain visual comfort during work. The fixtures are also tunable white, considering the dark winters in Sweden, needing blue light to energize during the evenings and nighttime.
