Center for the Arts Towson, Maryland

1. Center for the ArtsTowson, Maryland Schematic Lighting Proposal Ben Mitten Pennsylvania State University Architectural Engineering

2. Location Towson University Center for the Arts 7815 Osler Drive Towson, MD 21252 Towson University Map

3. Project Data General Information • Overall size of the project – 288, 000square feet • Total project budget - $ 42million • Occupants: • Dance Program • Art Program • Music Program • Theater Program

4. Building Layout

5. Conceptual Design Spaces • Large Work Space • Paint Studio • Special Purpose Space • Dance Studio • Circulation Space • Main Lobby • Outdoor Space • North Façade

6. Paint Studio Building Layout

7. Paint Studio Location • 4th floor of the north-east section of the building Space Characteristics • Size- 1668 square feet • Major space properties - Projection screen surface mounted - Entire north wall is glazing - Floor easels - Exposed ceiling with height of 14’ – 6” Tasks • Painting- Figures, Human Models, objects • Presentations/Pin-ups • Sketching

8. Paint Studio Design Criteria • Provide light for correct color appearance and contrast • Lighting for facial modeling and objects • Distribution of light on easels • Manual lighting system and daylight controls • Illuminance of 50 fc on the horizontal and 30 fc on the vertical • Flinn Mode to achieve- clear • Minimize direct glare Power Density Requirements • Power density of no more than 1.6 Watts per square foot

9. Paint Studio Paint Studio

10. Paint Studio Pictures During Construction Phase

11. Paint Studio Design Solution • Daylight integration • Indirect fixtures • Track Spots • Automated curtain system for maximum system control by occupants

12. Paint Studio Luminaire Type to meet Design Solution • Fluorescent Indirect fixture with track lighting on the bottom for system flexibility.

13. Paint Studio

14. Dance Studio Building Layout

15. Dance Studio Location • 1st floor of the north-east section of the building Space Characteristics • Size- 3000 square feet • Major space properties - Special spring floor - Acoustical drapes - Batten system for theater/task lighting located 21’ above the floor Tasks • Choreograph dance routines • Small dance shows • Set-up/Tear down for shows • Paper tasks

16. Dance Studio Pictures During Construction Phase

17. Dance Studio

18. Dance Studio

19. Dance Studio Design Criteria • Provide a minimum illuminance of 40 fc on the floor • Provide a visibly pleasing space • Allow for a flexible system in order to program different routines • Flinn mode to achieve- clear Power Density Requirements • Power density of no more than 1.8 Watts per square foot

20. Dance Studio Design Solution • Down lights for the seating area • Luminaire to light up back wall Lighting Before and After a Show

21. Dance Studio Theatrical Lighting Provided by the University

22. Dance Studio Luminaire Types to meet Design Solution • HID Luminaire to light up back wall • CF Luminaire for seating area

23. Lobby Building Layout

24. Main Lobby Location • 3rd floor in the center of the building Space Characteristics • Size- Approximately 4000 square feet • Major space properties - Finish stone floor in lobby - Cantilevered awning over the entrances of the concert hall and theater - Wood wall finish

25. Main Lobby Pictures During Construction Phase

26. Main Lobby Lobby Plan View Main Theater Entrance Main Concert Hall

27. Lobby

28. Lobby

29. Main Lobby Tasks • Circulation- access to the main concert hall and main theater • Social Gathering • Reading • Special events (art exhibits) Design Criteria • Most important space in the building • Provide a visibly pleasing atmosphere • Facial modeling is very important in the space with the interaction people in this space • Flinn modes to achieve- relaxed, spacious, and public Power Density Requirements • Power density of no more than 1.8 Watts per square foot

30. Main Lobby Design Solution • Down lights through out the main corridor • Down lights in the slanted ceilings • Up lights illuminating the slanted ceilings • Cove light in above the main corridor and the two slanted ceilings • Down lights to illuminate important doors in the space

31. Main Lobby Lighting During Non-Show Times Lighting During Show Times Main Lobby Down Light Cove Lighting Down Light Up Light

32. Main Lobby Luminaire Types to meet Design Solution • Cove Lighting – Fluorescent Strips • Down Lighting – CF Down Lights • Up Light - HID Spots for light on slanted ceiling - HID In-floor Uplight - Industrial Fluorescent strips on canopies.

33. North Facade Building Layout

34. North Facade Location • North side of the building Space Characteristics • Major space properties - Round and jagged façade - Walls consist of glazing systems, masonry and different types of siding - This side of the building faces one of the main roads on campus, Osler road Tasks • Visibly pleasant • A sense of soaring

35. North Facade Pictures During Construction Phase

36. North Facade Design Criteria • Provide 5 fc in the horizontal and 3 fc in the vertical of illuminance • A sense of soaring • Make the building a landmark of excellence • Sharp horizontal lines at the round façade and vertical lines at the jagged façade Power Density Requirements • Power density of no more than 0.25 Watts per square foot

37. North Facade Design Solution

38. North Facade Luminaire Types to meet Design Goal • HID flood light to light upper area of building • HID lighting for under canopy

39. Questions Any Questions ?