COMMERCIALARCHITECTUREMAGAZINE.COM APRIL 2019 27intended experience of the space, meet precise light levels in certain areas, perform
as advertised, and contribute to building-code compliance. All the products select-
ed are brands of Hubbell Lighting Inc., Greenville, SC. The collective product
suite complements the architects’ desired aesthetic with a selection of luminaires
that contribute to the visual comfort of each area and minimize distraction from
the design.
The end result is a building that stands as a tribute to the great musician Edward
Kennedy “Duke” Ellington, and combines an historic past with a celebration of
what is to come. CA
PROJECT| lighting
- Cox, Graae + Spack Architects, cgsarchitects.com
- MCLA Architectural Lighting Design, mcla-inc.com
- One Source Associates, onesa.com
- Design Lights Consortium, designlights.org
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1904hubbell.Above. The 6-in. LightFrame (LC6) downlight from Prescolite illuminates the entire Ellington Gallery. The
glare-free optical control of the luminaire supports the preference for a sleek, minimalist aesthetic that
doesn’t bring unwanted attention to the light source. The Ellington Gallery serves as the main gathering
area for receptions, book signings, and art exhibitions.
Below. In the 300-seat performance hall, the Megalum MC10LED cylinder from Prescolite was selected
to strategically space the fi xtures while ensuring proper footcandles were achieved. The Megalum fea-
tures a 2DM Lutron 2-wire, 1% dimming option, which is suited for this performance area where the goal
is for the lighting to dim when needed and contribute to the drama for recitals and readings.
Above. LCAT from Columbia Lighting adds quiet elegance to the 2D and 3D Art Studios with simplicity and
modularity in a popular form. The visual comfort of students and faculty was a driving factor in the selection
of the luminaire for these studios. The acrylic center lens features linear prisms for performance without LED
pixelation, contributing to the visual comfort of the room without sacrifi ce to quality of light.Below. In the vocal studio, theatre/drama studio, media center, and math classrooms the 65L-P Stance from
Litecontrol provides a crisp visual texture where a strategic mix of uplight and downlight is needed. The Design
Lights Consortium (DLC), Medford, MA, qualifi ed product contributed to energy- code compliance.