Broadway Plaza Schematic Lighting Design Diane Emert The Pennsylvania State University Architectural Engineering Lighting/Electrical Option January 2004 Faculty Advisor: Dr. Richard Mistrick

Name: Broadway Plaza Location: Rochester, Minnesota Setting: Downtown Owner: Royal Management & Development Inc. Building Size: 324,303 Sq. Ft. – 29 Stories Occupancy or Function Types: Primary Occupancy: Apartment Building Mixed Occupancy: Business/Retail (Floors 1-3) General Information

Patients visiting the nearby Mayo Clinic Business travelers working in Rochester Target Cliental: 1. Luxurious Living at an Affordable Price 2. Home Away From Home Broadway Plaza’s Goals

“Peace - that was the other name for home.” ~ Kathleen Norris  Highlight high-end finishes  Highlight architectural elements  Emphasize building stature  Cure common dilemma of cliental STRESS  Warm and inviting “home” appeal  A relaxing diversion 1. Luxurious Living at an Affordable Price 2. Home Away From Home Meeting Broadway Plaza’s Goals

 Exterior Façade  Apartment Lobby  Skyway  Function Room  Pool Evaluation Spaces

Exterior Facade Key Features:  Concrete and aqua glass  Curved metal roof  Skybridge to Mayo Clinic  Glass canopy entrance

Design Goals:  Prominent architectural beacon  Emphasize key marketing features  Eliminate light trespass and direct glare  Provide appropriate light levels  Entrances (Egress/Way-finding)~ 5 fc  Sidewalk (Security/Safety)~ 3 fc Exterior Facade Design

Emphasize verticality and strength of structure * Avoid spill light into residential windows Schematic Solution

Wash of curved façade creates a beacon * Predominant portion visible from the ground Highlight contouring curvature Wash louvers and pole structure Schematic Solution

Decorative and Vertical Emphasis Add additional canopy entrance illuminance with wash of ground Market “warmth” of skybridge Schematic Solution

 Enticing artistic beacon  Promotes strength  Emphasizes key marketing features  Warm home atmosphere  No light trespass or direct glare Benefits of Design Solution

Location: 1 st Floor Function:  Main entrance  Initial focal point  Casual waiting tasks Apartment Lobby

Key Features:Surface Materials: Walls: Brown/ Beige Wall covering Ceiling: Paint/ Cherry Wood Corridors Floor: Honed Stone/ Carpet  Revolving door  Lounge area  Reception area  Corridors to elevators  Curved depression in wall  Glass perimeter Apartment Lobby

Design Goals:  Warm, inviting, and attractive ambience  Create a focal point and subpoints  Emphasize way-finding  Avoid reflected glare  System control Lobby Design

Section Along Rear of Lobby Section Along Front of Lobby Schematic Solution

Wall wash for way-finding Subpoint of interest Focal Centerpiece: “Changing” Fireplace Indirect light Schematic Solution

Subpoint of interest Perimeter lighting & way-finding Home-like Soft relaxing glow Pendant denotes reception Schematic Solution

“Changing” Fireplace Light Wall Detail Example of Wall Appearance Schematic Solution

 Warmth of home  Intrigue through points of interest  Low ambient light = relaxing ambience  Way-finding to elevator  System control Benefits of Design Solution

Location: South Perimeter of 2 nd Floor Function:  Warm and safe passage  Storefront façade  Large circulation space Skyway

Key Features:Surface Materials: Walls: Beige/ Tan Wall covering Ceiling: Paint/ Acoustical Ceiling Tile Floor: Unpolished Stone  Skybridge from Mayo Clinic  Stair and elevator  Retail display cases  Future retailers  Glass perimeter Skyway

Design Goals:  Safe and welcoming passage  Market as a “home” for future retailers  Way-finding  Tie design to lobby below Skyway Design

Indirect cove with illuminated glass center Washed for way-finding Warm hues to match lobby below Schematic Solution

Series of indirect coves Washed for way-finding Point fixtures within display case Sconce for way-finding Schematic Solution

Retail Display Detail Cove Detail Schematic Solution

 Inviting to retailers and shoppers  Guides and relaxes  Tunneling effect avoided  Ties with lobby below  Sparkle and adjustment in display case Benefits of Design Solution

Location: South Perimeter of 3 rd Floor Function:  Social gatherings  Small public events Function Room

Key Features: Surface Materials: Walls/Ceiling: Paint Ceiling Depressions: Paint Floor: Carpet  Bar access  Two primary entrances  Decorative ceiling depressions  South-facing windows Function Room

Design Goals:  Comfortable and relaxed “family room” atmosphere  Lead visitors around space  Expand spatial perception  Stimulate  Incorporate control Function Room Design

Direct light from decorative downlights Low voltage decorative wall wash Prominent wall evenly washed Schematic Solution

“Picture frame” sconces Farthest walls left unlit Track fixtures highlight bar access Schematic Solution

 Warmth of home  Relaxed atmosphere created (Flynn Modes)  Increased spatial perception  Stimulation through patterns  Hierarchy of light Benefits of Design Solution

Location: Northeast Corner of 3 rd Floor Function:  Private Pool and Spa Area for Residents Pool

Key Features:  Lap Pool  Jacuzzi  Wading Pool  3 North Facing Splayed Skylights  3 Depressed Ceiling Sections Surface Materials: Walls: Porcelain Tiles Ceiling: Paint Ceiling Depressions: Paint Wall Accent: Porcelain Tiles Pool

Design Goals:  Relaxed and private atmosphere  User controlled moods  Simple maintenance  Eliminate safety hazards  Provide appropriate light levels and uniformity  Coefficient of Variation (CV, weighted average of relevant illuminance values) ~ 0.3 or less  Max. to Min. Illuminance (UG) ~ 4:1 or less for 3’ above pool Pool Design

Section In-Pool Lighting Example Schematic Solution

Fiber optic in pool General Uplighting Decorative Sconces General downlighting In-pool lighting by LED fixtures Examples of in-pool lighting on walls and ceiling Schematic Solution

 Privacy and serenity through reflections  Safety  Control for various moods  Accessible and easy maintenance Benefits of Design Solution

 Highlight high-end finishes  Highlight architectural elements  Emphasize building stature 1. Luxurious Living at an Affordable Price Does the Lighting Meet the Goals?

 Warm and inviting “home” atmosphere  Relaxing  Diversion through focal interest 2. Home Away From Home Does the Lighting Meet the Goals?

Thank You. Questions?