Lighting Design for Interior Spaces

Lighting design for interior spaces

“We have reached the end of this course. I hope that all the examples inspire you and that everything learned helps you to begin to see the light in a different way. Now we will review everything that I taught you throughout the course. Know the light Before understanding space, architecture or how to design, I explained to you about light as an element. This is how we take into account the physical elements of light and objects as well as the biological, emotional and cultural characteristics of the subjects, users or clients, to make spaces successful in their use. Using the example of the dining room for a school, for an office, and for a retirement home, you learned that each of them has different users and therefore the visual needs are different, regardless of whether the activity is the same in the three scenarios. For this reason, the correct choice of materials is also important, remember that we do not see light, but the effect it has when it hits surfaces: light reacts differently to each material.

Work on the concept Using as an example the project of Madre Café , a restaurant located in Mexico City, I taught you basic concepts of composition with light. This project consists of a terrace, two dining rooms, kitchen, bar and services. The main challenge of this place is that it opens from breakfast and closes after dinner, so the lighting conditions vary greatly. One of the peculiarities of the place is that natural light does not fully penetrate the space. In the main dining room we have a giant door that during the day lets in all the natural light into the space and is balanced by the light of a light trap. However this creates very dark spaces with a lot of contrast. Therefore, the artificial light had to be adequate to eliminate these contrasts and make the place legible. In this design stage, we define the aesthetic objectives of the project, however, we have to remember that the visual needs also have to be met. In the concept, for example, we decide if there should be general lighting, if we are going to highlight a certain structure, surface or object or if we are going to have a great focal point. When conceptualizing a project, you have to know very well how to mix the general light, focal brightness and brightness play to achieve a comprehensive concept. Then comes the question, what is the most important visual information? And that is when you must define the hierarchies and layers in light. The technical part Finally you learned how to make an idea come true, first, learning what is a lamp, what is a lighting fixture and how to choose the right light for each part of the project. Another important point to consider is the technical sheet, which is a document that the supplier gives you in which you can read the characteristics of the lamp or lamps that you are specifying. Depending on the brand you buy, the technical sheets may have different information. Finally, I showed you how to represent and draw light to present your project to the client. It is very important to have references of light and not of luminaires. That is, you have to explain to the client what you are seeing in the photo and what you want to reproduce. You can have references of color temperature, environments, light direction, the effect on surfaces, contrasts, shadows. In addition to representing with color, the luminaires must also be represented in the architectural plan, however, we do not represent them with signs, but with their physical form. The angle and direction is commonly done in an architectural section. Suppose the fixture you are depicting has an opening angle of 10 degrees and that it is able to steer. Similarly, it must be located on the ceiling. So in the section you will have to draw on the ceiling. I hope you have enjoyed the course and that, from now on, you see the light with different eyes. Remember that architectural lighting is a very broad subject but only your curiosity, and being aware of the latest news, will ensure that you do not lose interest in the subject. I will be on the lookout in the forum for any questions or comments you have. ”

Partial transcription of the video

“Final project Before we say goodbye, I'd like to go through a little summary of the course we've done. I started with the fundamentals of this course: light. What it is, its physical characteristics, how it works and interacts with materials. You saw how to conceptualize and design the lighting of an architectural space. Don't forget that to light spaces it is important to understand who the users are and according to them, take the best lighting decisions without forgetting the architectural design. You then saw the basic concepts of light composition, with general lighting, focal glow and...”

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Course summary for: Lighting Design for Interior Spaces

• Level: Beginner
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• 4 units
• 14 lessons (2h 25m)
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  Architecture & Spaces

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  Architecture, Digital Architecture, Interior Architecture, Lighting Design