Apartment of Perfect Brightness
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Location
Beijing, China
Project Size
2,900 sq. ft.
Year Completed
2015
Awards

IES Illumination, International Award of Merit (2016)


IES Illumination, Toronto Section Award (2016)


American Institute of Architects, New York State Chapter Design Awards, Interiors (2016)


American Institute of Architects, Buffalo/Western New York Chapter Design Award for Residential (2015)
 

That’s right…perfect.

Located in Beijing, China, the Apartment of Perfect Brightness was a renovation that combined two units within a former office tower and transformed them into a contemporary living space. The feeling of an “art gallery” is conveyed throughout, and the owner’s preferences were paramount when planning the lighting design.

To eliminate the visual and psychological effects of heavy smog, all perimeter glazing areas were treated to simulate daylight. An LED intelligent white system hidden inside the perimeter cove was developed to simulate ambient lighting that could change from warm (2700K) to cool white (6500K), depending on the season, time of day, and outdoor lighting conditions. A semi-translucent curtain is used to redirect the lighting in the cove toward the interior area. Decorative LED pendants and downlights (3500K) provide task lighting. 

The design of this space received international accolades, including the International Award of Merit from the IES Illumination Awards, and recognition from the American Institute of Architects. 

That’s right…perfect.

Located in Beijing, China, the Apartment of Perfect Brightness was a renovation that combined two units within a former office tower and transformed them into a contemporary living space. The feeling of an “art gallery” is conveyed throughout, and the owner’s preferences were paramount when planning the lighting design.

To eliminate the visual and psychological effects of heavy smog, all perimeter glazing areas were treated to simulate daylight. An LED intelligent white system hidden inside the perimeter cove was developed to simulate ambient lighting that could change from warm (2700K) to cool white (6500K), depending on the season, time of day, and outdoor lighting conditions. A semi-translucent curtain is used to redirect the lighting in the cove toward the interior area. Decorative LED pendants and downlights (3500K) provide task lighting. 

The design of this space received international accolades, including the International Award of Merit from the IES Illumination Awards, and recognition from the American Institute of Architects. 

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All perimeter glazing areas are treated with lighting that will simulate daylight.
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A semi-translucent curtain redirects the lighting in the cove towards the interior area.
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