LIGHTING The sculptural dropped ceiling inside the raw historic interior combines elegance with edginess. Once inside, visitors enjoy a catwalk experience. Rather than hide the old bones of the historical interior, the mounted backlit, white-lacquered pleating units serve as display and shelving units. These display elements provide a continuous flow of materials, which nip the corridor’s waistline and gently push the visitor into the space. The wash of constant warm lighting highlights the form of the buildings interior while forcing the viewers eye to complete the pleated structural lines of the drop ceiling.
The ribbon structure allows for both texture and form to be created at the same time in a manner that is reflective of draped fabric. There is a harmonious synchronicity of light and form. It is provides the interior with a liberated expression that mimics that concept behind the designers approach to pleating body contours and accentuating the beauty of movement.
The reflective qualities of the lacquered, glass, and cast resin materials bounces the light around the space while creating wonderful moments of depth. The surfaces begin to take on qualities of wrapping, dynamic movement, and richness. Pleating and ribboning creates a sense of softness, body, and breath.
The natural lighting is contained within the entrance and exit of the rectilinear shaped interior providing very minimal qualities. The recessed display window allows for a highlighted wash of light to illuminate the entrance. The west facing entrance prohibits any overwhelming flow of natural sunlight but provides an advantage for constant washing of natural light over the front display. The natural light is seen as more of a greeting to the viewers.
