Lutron Thesis ProposalCorron Cultural CenterSara Lappano Sara Lappano, EIT, LC-Intern Lighting/Electrical Option

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Corron Cultural CenterSara Lappano Presentation Outline Existing Building Information Lighting Design Concept Façade Lighting Lobby/Reception Lighting –Architectural Redesign Theater Lighting –Acoustical Redesign –Architectural Redesign Conclusion

Lutron Thesis ProposalCorron Cultural CenterSara Lappano Project Information Cost (Design + Construction): Approx. $11 million Square Footage: 53,000 ft 2 Theater: 1000 seats Project Status: Nearing end of Design Development Construction Dates: March 2003-November 2004 Building Stats

Lutron Thesis ProposalCorron Cultural CenterSara Lappano Project Information Function of Building Provide performance space for groups from the college, local community, and traveling troupes. Lobby/Reception area and second floor classroom can be rented out for receptions and seminars. Create a landmark building for the small, expanding college

Lutron Thesis ProposalCorron Cultural CenterSara Lappano Project Information West Elevation North Elevation

Lutron Thesis ProposalCorron Cultural CenterSara Lappano Project Information East Elevation South Elevation

Lutron Thesis ProposalCorron Cultural CenterSara Lappano Project Information Architect/MEP Engineer: SmithGroup Inc. Structural Consultants: McMullen & Associates Theatrical Planning: Sachs Morgan Studio Acoustical Consultants: Marshall/KMK Civil/Landscape Services: Anderson & Associates Construction Management: Ricketts Construction Co. Project Team

Lutron Thesis ProposalCorron Cultural CenterSara Lappano Design Metaphor: Building Blocks Strategy: Add definition to the building shapes through the use of color Emphasize edges through the use of linear sources Create “glowing” glass curtain wall through washing interior walls with light

Lutron Thesis ProposalCorron Cultural CenterSara Lappano Façade Design Goals: –Highlight the architectural shapes –Use warm and cool colored lighting to emphasize the different materials used on façade –Integrate interior illuminated rooms with the exterior façade lighting to create glowing walls –Vertical Illuminance = 3 fc

Lutron Thesis ProposalCorron Cultural CenterSara Lappano Façade Design Concept

Lutron Thesis ProposalCorron Cultural CenterSara Lappano Façade Design Goal: Using amber light, graze brick facade Luminaire: Exterior Washlight w/Amber color filter Location: Wall mounted on brick façade Lamp Selection: 150W Ceramic MH, T6/T7 dbl. ended, CRI=85, CCT=3000K Goal: Floodlight metal façade with two shades of blue Luminaire: Exterior Floodlight with Sky Blue and Night Blue color filters Location: Mounted on lower roof surfaces, Sky Blue filter on outer metal shell, Night Blue on inner metal shell Lamp Selection: 150W Ceramic MH, T6/T7 dbl. ended, CRI=85, CCT=3000K

Lutron Thesis ProposalCorron Cultural CenterSara Lappano Façade Design RENDERING

Lutron Thesis ProposalCorron Cultural CenterSara Lappano Functions of Space: –Host Pre- and Post- Performance Receptions –Rent out for Receptions and Meetings Design Goals: –Draw attention to two-story glass vestibule area –Create elegant reception area that will be functional and will contribute to the appearance of the façade at night –Horizontal Illuminance = 10 fc Two story vestibule Lobby/Reception Lobby/Vestibule Area

Lutron Thesis ProposalCorron Cultural CenterSara Lappano Vestibule Design Goal: Highlight main entrance to visitors Luminaire: Decorative Pendant Location: Two-story glass-enclosed vestibule Lamp Selection: Ceramic MH, 150W, T-6 G12 base, CRI=95, CCT=4000 Goal: Provide an even wash on the walls Luminaire: Asymmetric Linear Wallwasher Location: Two-story walls in vestibule area Lamp Selection: 110W T8 HO, CRI=89, CCT=4100K

Lutron Thesis ProposalCorron Cultural CenterSara Lappano Lobby Design Goal: Low profile fixture to provide general lighting Luminaire: 4 ½” x 4 ½” Square CFL Recessed Downlight Location: Lobby and Circulation Areas Lamp Selection: 26W Triple Tube CFL, 4-pin, CRI=82, CCT=4100K Goal: Wash wall surfaces Luminaire: Asymmetric Linear Wallwasher Location: Lobby and Circulation Areas Lamp Selection: 32W T8, CRI=86, CCT=4100K

Lutron Thesis ProposalCorron Cultural CenterSara Lappano Lobby/Vestibule Design Rendering

Lutron Thesis ProposalCorron Cultural CenterSara Lappano Theater Functions of Space: –Host student performances –Host performances from community and travelling groups Design Goals: –Create an elegant feeling in a relatively simple space –Accentuate the linear geometry of the space –Create an energy efficient system

Lutron Thesis ProposalCorron Cultural CenterSara Lappano Theater Design Concept

Lutron Thesis ProposalCorron Cultural CenterSara Lappano Theater Design Goal: Provide general illumination before and after performances Luminaire: Direct Pendant with Baffles Location: Surface mounted on the bottoms of the catwalks (finished with drywall) Lamping: 2-T5 lamps per 8’ section (modular) Lamp Selection: 54W T5 HO, CRI=89, CCT=4100K Mounting underneath catwalks

Lutron Thesis ProposalCorron Cultural CenterSara Lappano Theater Design Goal: Illuminate theater steps (kept on during performances) Luminaire: Recessed Steplight Location: Recessed in steps in the audience chamber Lamp Selection: 6W 6S6 Incandescent Goal: Wash columns in box seating area Luminaire: CFL Open Wall Washer Location: Washing curtains behind balcony seating Lamp Selection: 25W Triple Tube CFL, 4- pin, CRI=82, CCT=4100K

Lutron Thesis ProposalCorron Cultural CenterSara Lappano Theater Design Luminaire: Cove wallwasher Location: Front panels of balcony seating Lamp Selection: 28W T5, CRI=85, CCT=4100K, Sky Blue gel filter on lamp

Lutron Thesis ProposalCorron Cultural CenterSara Lappano Theater Design Rendering

Lutron Thesis ProposalCorron Cultural CenterSara Lappano Walkthrough(s) of Space(s)

Lutron Thesis ProposalCorron Cultural CenterSara Lappano Conclusion