Charette

Workshop, Dinner, Yoga

Project Overview This intensive two-week charrette served as a comprehensive exploration of professional lighting design methodologies, emphasizing technical proficiency in AGI 32 lighting calculation software alongside critical analysis of fixture specifications and photometric data. The program strategically integrated computational mastery with conceptual design development, challenging participants to synthesize technical precision with creative vision. Through rigorous engagement with industry-standard tools and theoretical frameworks, this charrette established essential competencies in professional lighting design practice and quantitative analysis.

Introduction The project encompasses the development of adaptive lighting solutions for three distinct programmatic functions within Starr Foundation Hall: collaborative workshops, communal dining experiences, and contemplative yoga practice.

Design Intent To craft interior lighting systems that accommodate diverse programmatic requirements while maintaining compliance with IES illumination standards and municipal energy conservation codes.

Conceptual Framework The design philosophy centers on cultivating a serene atmospheric foundation adaptable to varied programs, prioritizing the elimination of visible light sources through strategic concealment and indirect illumination strategies.

Constituency The design serves the broader public constituency without demographic constraints or accessibility limitations.

Design Objectives

• Develop integrated millwork and architectural molding systems to obscure luminaire visibility

• Establish spatial differentiation within a unified architectural envelope

• Generate distinct atmospheric experiences corresponding to programmatic transitions

• Investigate optical principles of light transmission and reflection through implementation of translucent glass partitions and specular ceiling treatments in computational lighting analysis