Museum campus and connecting park bridge showing facade illlumination and pedestrian lighting
Museum campus and connecting park bridge showing facade illlumination and pedestrian lighting

R/GA

New York, NY

"A dynamic, circadian-driven lighting system transforms the workspace into a responsive environment where technology, wellness, and creativity converge."

To embody the client’s vision of a workspace defined by revolutionary technology, an indirect, responsive lighting strategy was conceived—one that tracks the subtle rhythms of natural light throughout the day. Each coffer in the waffle-slab ceiling is uplit by advanced PAR38 LED lamps,producing an endless array of dynamic effects. These gentle shifts in color not only harmonize with the circadian cycle but also foster the wellbeing and productivity of employees. Over 10,000 lamps, organized in quartets, create a repeating architectural gesture across two levels, controlled seamlessly through a sophisticated wireless system. A DMX control network governs each zone, orchestrating a living, dynamic environment. Lamps transition naturally from a warm 2700K in the morning to 4000K at midday, then gradually return to softer hues in the evening. The system can be overridden to produce curated atmospheres or immersive color experiences for events, making the lighting both functional and expressive. Each shift in hue, each subtle modulation, is the product of rigorous computer analysis and careful observation, resulting in a workspace where light is both a tool and a living presence, shaping the rhythm of work, wellness, and imagination.

WHAT WE DID

Site Assessment
Concept Design
Photometric Calculations
Custom Fixture Design
Layouts + Specifications
On-site mockups
Construction Oversight
Fixture Focusing
Light Level Calibration
Dynamic Lighting Scenes

PROJECT STATS

Client
RG/A
Architect
Foster + Partners

Photographer
John Muggenborg
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