Project Brief:
This project was to develop a lighting design for a program of my choice. We were provided with a building in downtown Columbus with the option of using the first, second, or both floors for our chosen program. We were to explore the functional and emotional aspects of both, artificial and natural light, and analyze the lighting requirements for the specific building. Overall, the intent of this project was to increase our understanding of creating a lighting strategy.
Process:
Space Planning Ideation:
Final Design:
Concept Statement:
Complete Care will be a place users can come to for various wellness needs, an all-in-one self-care space. Housed within it include a nail salon, hair salon, massage therapy, facial treatments, and a makeup studio. This spa will be a relaxing space for guests to escape from their daily tasks and reconnect with themselves and natural aspects. This space will feel elegant, yet accessible to all. All of the elements within this design help contribute to the overall neutral and comforting theme. The curvilinear forms, natural materials, and abstract textures have a nurturing sense. The overall neutral color palette goes along with the comforting and natural design. As for the pops of color, the pink shades have a color psychology of femininity, caring, and calming, and the bits of navy blue associate the design with feelings of trust and serenity. All of the brass accents contribute to the elegant feel of the space, allowing all users to experience this luxurious sense and feel that they belong and deserve to be there.
Lighting Strategy:
The lighting solutions throughout the space accentuate the rest of the design. The warm-toned lights will add to the comforting feel of Complete Care. The unique designs of the chosen lights and their small details and brass finishes contribute to the elegance and thoughtfulness of the space. Each of the lights have been chosen specifically to add to the overall aesthetic of Complete Care, however, they fulfill the technical needs as well, such as the backlit mirrors in the hair salon, brighter lighting fixtures and natural light in the makeup studio, task lamps in the nail salon, and dim, relaxing fixtures in the massage and facial rooms. The custom neon sign for the self-care products adds another personalized detail within the space and an additional fun pop of pink.
1st Floor Floorplan:
2nd Floor Floorplan:
Floor 1 Reflected Ceiling Plan:
Floor 2 Reflected Ceiling Plan:
Switching Solutions:
Switching Solution Floor 1:
Switching Solution Floor 2:
Interior Elevations:
Elevation: Nail & Hair Salon
Elevation: Self-Care Shelf & Hallway
Renderings:
Nail Salon:
Hair Salon:
Upstairs Lounge:
Custom Self-Care Shelf:
Makeup Studio:
Lighting Specifications:
