light Series 2

The photos taken are from the stone building/ art museum/ restaurant/ retail store. Retail store: There is track , fluorescent, cove and pendent lighting. Some of the track lighting causes a glare on the point of purchase advertisements as well as shadows. The overall lighting quality was good, but some glare was created which may loose the effectiveness of their advertisements. Museum: There was track and natural light as well as wall washing. Some of the track lighting created bubbles of light on the soffits within the space. The lighting allowed the artwork to encompass the focus of the room, but the contrast of the dark and lighted areas of the wall was somewhat distracting. Stone Building: There was pendent, recessed, and natural light within the space. The pendent lighting was directed towards the ceiling and creates an awkward spotlight on the ceiling. The natural light created a reflected glare on the polished floor and the recessed lights also created an awkward spotlight on the drawings. I would lower the pendent light so that it wouldn't create an spotlight on the ceiling, deepen the the display units so that the lighting was appropriate and possibly use some sort of shade system so that the natural light wouldn't create a glare on the polished floor. Restaurant: There was twinkle, pendent, fluorescent, and tv lighting. The bar had a granite counter top which reflected all of the lighting listed above. There was very little ambient light throughout the space and there is a glass facade that also created a discomfort glare. The overall lighting and fixtures was pleasing, but the reflection that the lighting created on the granite bar and glass facade caused discomfort in the restaurant.