Architectural Record 06.2022

149 The Mastheads Five writing studios each represent an author who worked in Pittsfield in the mid-19th century. The individual studios are on wheels, and can be situated in different relationships to the surrounding environment, urban or natural, on a seasonal basis (above). Round Library Group AU inserted this library into a historic carriage house in Old Lyme, Connecticut, carving out modules of space within curved shelving to create seating and display areas. The pink concrete floor and cherry wood create a womb-like space at the heart of the building (left). PHOTOGRAPHY: © JUSTIN ALLEN (TOP AND MIDDLE, LEFT); IWAN BAAN (TOP, RIGHT); DEAN KAUFMANN (BOTTOM) Alphabet Park Group AU developed the literary park program and design in collaboration with Morningside Community School as a place for residents of all ages to explore and relax. The design of the letters is based on a 60-inch-square mold, within which a radius curve can be repositioned within four corner quadrants to create each letter (top, left and above).

150 ARCHITECTURAL RECORD JUNE 2022 DESIGN VANGUARD Freehaus LONDON City of London School A major redevelopment program at the City of London boys school, Freehaus’s design for the extension references details from the original school, though reinterpreted with modern construction techniques. Strategic interventions will allow the existing buildings and circulation to open internally and frame the inspirational views out. FOUNDED: 2012 DESIGN STAFF: 9–10 PRINCIPALS: Thomas Bell, Jonathan Hagos EDUCATION: Bell: University of Westminster, 2006; Bartlett University College London (UCL), DipArch, 2003; University of Newcastle upon Tyne, BA, 2000; Macintosh School of Art Glasgow, 1997 Hagos: University of Westminster, PgdipArc, 2011; Bartlett UCL, DipArch, 2008; Bartlett UCL, BSc, 2004 WORK HISTORY: Bell: Consarc Architects, 2006–10; WilkinsonEyre, 2000–06 Hagos: Consarc Architects, 2009; Calderon Folch Arquitectes, 2008; Scabal, 2005; CJ Lim/Studio 8, and Squire and Partners, 2004 KEY COMPLETED PROJECTS: Future Cube, 2021; Corner View House, 2021; Bahlsen Stammhaus, Berlin, 2018; Imperial College coworking space, 2018; The Ink Works, 2018; Hermann’s, Berlin, 2017 (all in the UK, except as noted) KEY CURRENT PROJECTS: Africa Centre, Trampery 639 Tottenham High Road, ClementJames Centre, Acton Vision & Framework master plan, Wood Green youth hub, City of London School for boys (all in the UK) freehausdesign.com In May, the 11 staff members of Freehaus all happily gathered at the office to work together in the same space for the first time. Before the pandemic, the practice, led by Tom Bell and Jonathan Hagos, were just five in number, but, thanks to competition wins during lockdown— most notably for the City of London School boys school revamp in 2021, in collaboration with Morris+Company—they have expanded and are now back, with an office in the heart of the creative district of Shoreditch. “I always remember how fun it used to be, working in this area,” says Bell, who began his career at WilkinsonEyre, in offices on nearby Old Street. “When you are starting out in your career, it’s just good to be connected,” he says. “Working from home has definitely taken its emotional toll on people,” adds Hagos. For a practice that engages with the complexity and dynamism of a city, it is a good moment. Their conversation is peppered with the word “civic,” a slightly old-fashioned phrase that has been supplanted by the more modest “community” or “neighborhood” in contemporary discourse. However, for the two men, who first met at the Bartlett School of Architecture, it conveys a shared humanity. They began working together with four projects, two of which were more overtly “civic”: The ClementJames Centre in London, which will finally complete this year; and St. Michael’s Community Centre, which remains unbuilt. The other two were the Blue Nile, Hagos’s mother’s award-winning Eritrean restaurant, and a pie shop commissioned by a good friend. Those commercial projects gave them entrée to the food and beverage industries. Working with other design professionals for exacting clients, they made headway. Around 2016, they realized that jobs in the sector were allowing them to do something else. The high-end café chain Ottolenghi gave them projects in challenging heritage conditions with complex, extended client groups, like the Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A). “We were able to corral a multifaceted stakeholder, or bring together two or three brands which might otherwise be in conflict and find a path to a common vision,” says Bell. (They eventually created a series of concierge stations at the V&A.) Bell and Hagos work well in an existing condition, as architects in the UK are increasingly expected to do, and clearly love to bring different textures and material effects to their buildings. Chipperfield is a favorite architect, and one can see his influence in the sensitive, thoughtful refurbishment of the Bahlsen Stammhaus in Berlin, completed in 2019. Slightly livelier than Chipperfield, they laid the floors of this historic Art Nouveau headquarters of a German biscuit manufacturer with terrazzo, to give it the quality of confectionery. From 2019, they began winning work from the Greater London Authority, a client with a range of projects. The Africa Centre in Southwark, which opens this month, is for a charity that celebrates the African diaspora in the UK. The new building includes workspaces, a gallery, a performance area, and restaurants. Far from rationalizing or eradicating the complexity of these building programs, Freehaus’s work is a celebration of the many disparate functions of a London that was slowly—but is now quickly—returning to life. Tim Abrahams IMAGES: © IVAN JONES (TOP); COURTESY FREEHAUS (BOTTOM)

151 Wilton Way The refurbishment of an early Victorian terraced house in Hackney, London, looked to celebrate the characteristics of its context and, in particular, the rhythmic rooflines of the streetscape (left). Future Cube This retrofitted space enables access to innovative technologies such as VR and additive manufacturing processes, and provides areas for meetings, workshops, and events. Everyday materials like PVC strip curtains and felt panels were used in resourceful ways to create flexible areas and to soften the existing industrial shell (below, left). Hermann’s Freehaus designed and led the delivery of Hermann’s, a new multifunctional coworking space centered around food innovation in Berlin. Through a combination of niche spaces, reconfigurable furniture, and opportunities for display and demonstration, the space functions as an environment for discussion, collaboration, and innovation (below). The ClementJames Centre A dedicated two-story learning annex will allow the charity to offer more education opportunities for children and employment support for adults. The broken form of the annex softens the scale of the building and allows more daylight to reach the courtyard beyond. A winter garden will occupy a previously underutilized area of the site. The design purposely has a light touch, to respect the significant heritage features of the adjacent St. Clements Church. IMAGES: © AGNESE SANVITO (MIDDLE); ADAM LUSZNIAK (BOTTOM, RIGHT); IVAN JONES (BOTTOM, LEFT); COURTESY FREEHAUS (TOP)

152 ARCHITECTURAL RECORD JUNE 2022 DESIGN VANGUARD Kwong Von Glinow CHICAGO Give Me a Minute, Please! This proposed temporary pavilion on the Chicago River, designed with UB Studio, won first prize in Designing a Better Chicago’s 2019 competition. It consists of a pyramidal canopy attached to the structure of an existing artwork. FOUNDED: 2017 DESIGN STAFF: 4 PRINCIPALS: Lap Chi Kwong, Alison Von Glinow EDUCATION: Kwong: Harvard University Graduate School of Design, M.Arch. I AP, 2013; University of Washington, B.A., 2005 Von Glinow: Harvard University Graduate School of Design, M.Arch. I, 2013; Barnard College, B.A., 2009 WORK HISTORY: Kwong: Herzog de Meuron, 2008–10 and 2013–16; Amateur Architecture Studio, 2012; Schacht Aslani Architects, 2005–07 Von Glinow: Herzog de Meuron, 2014–16; Skidmore Owings & Merrill, 2010, 2013–14; Toshiko Mori Architect, 2011; Svendborg Architects, 2008 KEY COMPLETED PROJECTS: Ardmore House, 2020; Swiss Consulate Chicago, 2020 (both in Chicago) KEY CURRENT PROJECTS: Renovation and addition to Howard Van Doren Shaw House, Highland Park, IL; Washington Boulevard Art Outpost (addition to a greystone); Logan Boulevard house renovation; Chicago three flat; pavilion and community center in North Lawndale (all in Chicago, except as noted) kwongvonglinow.com For Lap Chi Kwong, 38, and Alison Von Glinow, 35, the married partners of Chicago’s Kwong Von Glinow, the value of architecture needs rethinking. “It’s often seen in ‘developer terms,’ ” Von Glinow says, and measured in square footage rather than as the composition of spaces. When the pair launched their practice in 2017, they began with a series of competition entries that argue forcefully for the latter approach—for the power of clever formal solutions to improve the quality of life for building occupants. One such entry, a proposed tower typology for Kwong’s hometown of Hong Kong, consists of dozens of stacked, set back multilevel units separated by gaps that become open-air shared spaces. The result is a provocation that shows how a spatial gesture might generate new forms of community. At Ardmore House in Chicago (record, January 2021), the pair make a similar proposition in more concrete terms, albeit at a far smaller scale. Taking a narrow site bordered on two sides by alleyways, Kwong and Von Glinow ingeniously inverted the typical order of the single-family home by placing shared spaces on the second floor, where light is more abundant and a gable roof offers additional ceiling height, and the three bedrooms below. The site’s constraints made it inexpensive—it had been left untouched for years—but a deft and deceptively simple architectural move formed the basis for a house that is as comfortable as it is distinctive. (The couple currently live there with their two children.) “We’re interested in those spaces that have been removed from, or are not currently of interest to, the discipline,” says Von Glinow, “and in finding ways of bringing in new life.” Kwong and Von Glinow met at the Harvard Graduate School of Design, and later both worked at Herzog & de Meuron in Switzerland. They ended up in Von Glinow’s hometown of Chicago, at first on a temporary basis, but found it an excellent place to launch a practice. “It’s a city that appreciates architecture,” Kwong says. “That’s the most important thing.” The first year wasn’t easy, the pair admit, but the early competition entries enabled them to build a portfolio of ideas and develop the future themes of their practice. Through a networking event, Von Glinow was able to secure the firm’s first commission—a laundry room for a private homeowner. Soon the project grew to encompass a number of other rooms in the house and prompted Kwong and Von Glinow to develop the notion of “smuggling architecture”—or quietly bringing design ideas—into arenas where they aren’t typically found, like American suburban dwellings. What’s next for the practice? Kwong and Von Glinow are at work on several residential projects in Chicago, including a small multifamily building. And they hope to take on projects of other types for clients whose ideas resonate with their approach to challenging convention. “The younger generation isn’t looking for something that just looks pretty,” Kwong says. “The question is rather, ‘How do I really want to live?’ ” Izzy Kornblatt IMAGES: (FROM TOP) COURTESY MATT HAAS, KWONG VON GLINOW

153 Ardmore House Faced with a difficult site in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood, Kwong Von Glinow inverted a typical house design by placing shared programs on the spacious upper level and bedrooms below. The house was completed in 2020, and the pair now live in it with their children (above, left). Swiss Consulate Chicago Designed in collaboration with the Swiss firm and 2010 Design Vanguard HHF Architects, the Swiss Consulate Chicago brings fluid interiors of a domestic scale to 875 North Michigan Avenue, formerly known as the Hancock Tower (above, right). Towers Within a Tower Open-air gaps between apartments in this 2017 concept for a new tower typology become shared spaces, encouraging communal interaction while bringing light and air into the heart of the building (right). Table Top Apartments The firm’s competitionwinning proposal for affordable housing in New York, the Table Top Apartments (2017) consists of a set of stackable modules that can be deployed in different configurations to create housing on infill sites. IMAGES: COURTESY KWONG VON GLINOW (TOP AND BOTTOM); JAMES FLORIO (MIDDLE, LEFT AND RIGHT)

154 ARCHITECTURAL RECORD JUNE 2022 DESIGN VANGUARD Worrell Yeung BROOKLYN, NEW YORK Ancram Barn As they do with many of their projects, Worrell and Yeung cut large openings in the simple form’s black-stained wood envelope to create a covered outdoor room that frames dramatic views of the Berkshire Mountains. FOUNDED: 2014 DESIGN STAFF: 4 PRINCIPALS: Max Worrell, Jejon Yeung EDUCATION: Worrell: Yale University, M.Arch., 2006; Oklahoma State University, B.Arch., 2001 Yeung: Yale University, M.Arch., 2007; Carleton University, B.A., Architecture, 2004 WORK HISTORY: Worrell: Bernheimer Architects, 2009–14; APLUSI, 2008; Della Valle Bernheimer, 2008; Allied Works Architecture, 2006–08; Pickard Chilton, 2001–04 Yeung: Architecture Research Office, 2008–17; Joel Sanders Architects, 2007 KEY COMPLETED PROJECTS: North Salem Farm; 77 Washington; Four Corners Loft; Union Square Loft; Chelsea Loft (all in New York) KEY CURRENT PROJECTS: Frame House, East Hampton, NY; Gallatin Grange, Gallatin, NY; Studio for Two Artists, Westerly, RI; Canal Projects, New York; Pike County House, Hawley, PA; Flatiron Loft, New York worrellyeung.com There’s nothing harder than making something look simple. That’s the challenge driving the work of Max Worrell, 45, and Jejon Yeung, 40, who met while earning their master’s degrees at Yale and set up their own practice in 2014. “We try to remove everything extraneous to find what’s essential and timeless,” says Worrell. The goal is to develop a “poetic pragmatism” that solves problems and delivers a stripped-down beauty, says Yeung. “We’re not interested in design for design’s sake,” he adds. The architects, who are partners in life as well as business, first worked for different firms in New York—Worrell at Bernheimer Architecture and Yeung at Architecture Research Office. After the financial meltdown of 2008, both firms downsized and gave their remaining staff more responsibility, which proved helpful to Worrell and Yeung, who kept their jobs. When they set up their own practice in 2014, Yeung stayed at ARO for a couple of years to provide a steady income. “It was a slow trajectory,” says Worrell. While they had hoped to land a big commission to kick-start the practice, they ended up getting a series of small projects, which allowed them to grow organically in scale and budget. Admirers of materials-based architecture like Louis Kahn’s British Art Museum at Yale and Luis Barragán’s house for himself in Mexico City, Worrell and Yeung enjoy the give-and-take of collaborating with masons and craftspeople. Their mixed-use complex 77 Washington, in Brooklyn, offered the chance to prove their skill with materials old and new. The 38,000-square-foot adaptive-reuse project involved renovating five adjacent buildings, creating contemporary interiors for start-up businesses and studios for an artist and a photographer, and carving out outdoor spaces from the old industrial fabric. And by preserving the extant yellow wood gates in front of a new garden and the mottled brick wall on one side of the long, outdoor space, the architects created a subtle dialogue between what’s retained and what’s revamped. They worked with landscape architect Michael van Valkenburg on the outdoor areas and a carpenter on salvaging timber for use in new furniture. “People walk by and say, ‘What did they do?’” says Worrell with a chuckle. The firm’s work often refers to formal archetypes such as agrarian buildings and rural houses. For example, Ancram Barn, a 1,500-square-foot structure on a 30-acre property in upstate New York, combines a rectangular footprint and a gable roof to acknowledge vernacular architecture in the area and establish a quiet presence in the landscape. The architects have several projects nearing completion, including a steel-frame house in East Hampton and a gallery in SoHo. They came in second place last fall in an international competition for the Museum of April and Universal Values in Portugal and hope to work at a range of scales, from furniture to institutional buildings. Although eager to do bigger projects, they understand that incremental growth may be more organic and sustainable in the long run. Clifford A. Pearson PHOTOGRAPHY: © DANIEL SEUNG LEE (TOP); MAGDA BIERNAT (BOTTOM)

155 77 Washington To provide diffuse daylight inside, new 12-by-12-foot openings were cut into the brick envelope of this six-story 1920s factory building near the Brooklyn Navy Yard, which anchors a complex of five adjacent structures. While detailed simply, the large openings “required a fair bit of structural ingenuity,” says Yeung (left). PHOTOGRAPHY: © NAHO KUBOTA (BOTTOM 2); COURTESY WORRELL YEUNG (TOP 2 AND MIDDLE) North Salem Farm Just completed, this residential complex incorporates existing, but reconstituted, structures. Three gabled volumes are oriented side by side to create an ensemble that engages the landscape in different ways. Zinc roofing and dark green–stained cedar siding with a varied batten pattern echo the typical agrarian vernacular, but with contemporary detailing (above). Frame House Situated on a bluff edge overlooking Gardiners Bay in East Hampton, NY, Frame House is a study on a grid structure two bays wide by two bays tall by seven bays long, expressed through a steel frame that establishes the rhythm of the interior and exterior. Working from the desire for a transparent glass house, the modularity of the frame allows for considered placement of opaque walls that respond to the immediate site, solar orientations, and interior functions (right).

156 ARCHITECTURAL RECORD JUNE 2022 DESIGN VANGUARD Leckie Studio VANCOUVER FOUNDED: 2015 DESIGN STAFF: 18 PRINCIPAL: Michael Leckie EDUCATION: University of British Columbia (UBC) School of Architecture + Landscape Architecture, M.Arch., 2003; Western University, B.Sc., 1996 WORK HISTORY: Campos Leckie Studio, 2009–15; Patkau Architects, 2005–09; Acton Ostry Architects, 2003–05 KEY COMPLETED PROJECTS: UBC Arts Student Centre, 2021; Courtyard House, Full House, and Vancouver House Penthouse, 2020; Ridge House, Portland, OR, 2017 (all in Vancouver, except as noted) KEY CURRENT PROJECTS: Broadway + Alma Multifamily Rental Tower, Vancouver; Lantern House, Vancouver; Camera House; Hornby Island House (all in BC) leckiestudio.com Before becoming an architect, Michael Leckie earned a degree in genetics, ran Canadian treeplanting crews, and lived the life of an itinerant surfer. From test-tube accuracy to remote-location team logistics to an “essentialist approach of van life before Instagram,” Leckie has synthesized his experiences into an architectural practice. Leckie Studio Architecture + Design’s deepest vein is in housing, both high-end custom affairs and also modular prefab, all with a sharp interest in typology, vernacular, landscape, and what he describes as the “Canadian social democratic tradition.” Full House, for instance, Leckie describes as a “100-year” home, a response to Vancouver’s affordability crisis but inspired by the contradictory impulses of Case Study houses and the socalled Vancouver Specials (McMansion-scaled homes built primarily by emigrating Hong Kong families in the 1990s). Built like the Specials—nearly to the lot lines—Full House is designed for a family as it cycles through generations. The five bedrooms can be configured as one house or into varying-size duplexes with the clever use of a version of Marcel Duchamp’s 1927 Door: 11, rue Larrey, which can swing between two frames. The houses’ two main volumes, framed in mass timber, are divided by “middle yard,” an open-air courtyard common to many of Leckie’s homes. With similar rigor, Leckie’s Backcountry Huts nod to the rich tradition of Canadian regional modernist homes in rugged settings, but tooled for the challenges of remoteness, affordability, and the logistics of building on such sites. Through a separate company that Leckie cofounded, Backcountry Huts has built 20 units and has 20 more in development. Leckie spent five years at Patkau Architects, whose practice inspired the structuring of his firm. Leckie’s is rigorously research-driven, with 15 architects (plus an industrial designer), and capped at around 20—large enough for teams, small enough to keep the “studio culture of open discourse,” but easily scaled, through partnerships, for larger projects. “Michael’s studio has impressively balanced innovation and excellence with the pragmatics of practice,” says John Patkau. “The projects demonstrate both youthful energy and mature sensibility. What more can you ask for?” Indeed, the firm continues to scale its work upward and, one might say, “outward bound.” Under way is Broadway & Alma, a mixed-use housing project built under Vancouver’s Moderate Income Rental House Pilot Program. Meanwhile, the buyer of Leckie’s earliest Backcountry Hut prototype commissioned him to design a new hospitality product, branded “Arcana,” for “fully immersive natural experiences” in the Ontario outback. These 275-square-foot, off-grid huts are constructed from shipping containers, clad inside in birch and maple, and outside with mirrorfinished aluminum. With their locations only revealed upon booking, these huts are barely visible, since their reflections mingle with the surrounding deciduous forest. Leckie is readying 30 more for a new site. “All architectural work is a form of speculation about possible futures,” Leckie says. “There’s an incredible responsibility that comes with that. You need a naive optimism and hopefulness and to find a kind of honor in trying to manifest change.” Randy Gragg IMAGES: © LUIS VALDIZON (TOP); COURTESY LECKIE STUDIO (BOTTOM) Hringurrin A competition asked participants to design a greenhouse concept restaurant in Iceland, developing an eatery in which guests could see how the food is grown and have views of the milky blue mineral water of Mývatn Nature Baths and Hverfjall Volcano. Leckie Studio’s plan, with a cloistered courtyard for crops, references the circular shape of volcanic formations.

157 UBC Arts Student Centre The building was conceived as a compact stand-alone structure, intended to be an efficient multipurpose facility. Within the urban context, the cylindrical form clearly identifies it as a community hub and unique pavilion for gathering (above). Broadway + Alma Through what Leckie describes as “absolute, uncompromising standardization,” the studio met the city’s goals for three-bedroom family units, and the developer’s pro forma, with concrete high-rise construction for this 153-unit affordable-housing project. The hefty 15 stories are broken down into three-story volumes cantilevered with transfer slabs that will also provide garden terraces (below). Full House Conceived as a multigenerational-housing typology, this five-bedroom residence with a detached one-bedroom laneway dwelling is reconfigurable to operate across a variety of traditional program scenarios through the orientation of a pivot door (above). IMAGES: © EMA PETER (TOP AND MIDDLE);COURTESY LECKIE STUDIO (BOTTOM)

158 ARCHITECTURAL RECORD JUNE 2022 DESIGN VANGUARD Great Lakes Cabin Backcountry Huts are designed as a flat-packed kit of parts in sizes ranging from a 107-square-foot lofted A-frame to a 1,800-square-foot “lodge” comprising an engineered timber frame to be clad with prefabricated insulated wall, roof, and floor panels (below). This 540-square-foot version, built on Morlock Island (above), was launched at a trade show in 2019 and purchased by an attendee. Courtyard House A study in scale and proportion, the 2,400-square-foot house uses a central three-sided courtyard to introduce light and air into a relatively long and narrow floor plan. The roofline slopes downward to the courtyard from the front, rear, and east side, expressing itself on the west elevation and resulting in dramatically vaulted ceilings on the upper floor (above and right). PHOTOGRAPHY: © EMA PETER (BOTTOM 2); KYLE CHAPPELL (TOP)

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Below the Surface 162 Rotes Rathaus Subway Station BERLIN 164 AHMM Studio at White Collar Factory LONDON 166 FENIX Scenario MILAN 167 Products LIGHTING A trio of illuminating schemes creates well-lit, occupant-friendly environments in challenging underground spaces. PHOTOGRAPHY: © FRIEDER BLICKLE THE ROTES RATHAUS SUBWAY STATION IN BERLIN 161

PHOTOGRAPHY: © FRIEDER BLICKLE Rotes Rathaus Subway Station Collignon Architektur und Design Licht Kunst Licht BY MAIRI BEAUTYMAN IN AN underground station, bad lighting isn’t just an aesthetic failure, it’s a security risk. At Rotes Rathaus, in Berlin’s Mitte district, a carefully executed plan by local architect Oliver Collignon, with lighting design by Licht Kunst Licht (LKL), avoids shadow and dark zones with radiant results. Unveiled in 2020, the new 86,000-squarefoot Rotes Rathaus (Red Town Hall) is a stop named for the adjacent 1869 Neo-Renaissance seat of Berlin’s state government—a distinctive redbrick building and 243-foot-tall clock tower. The new station is part of an extension of the U5 line, which now provides a direct connection between the city center and its eastern edge. When excavation began in 2010, the discovery of the foundations of a 13th-century Medieval city hall and 14 houses brought the project to a six-year standstill. “While the city didn’t have the cash for restoration, the site needed to be protected for future work,” explains Edwin Smida, LKL design lead. In order to celebrate the historic find, Collignon rethought his scheme, inspired by mushroom-shaped columns holding up the vaulted ceiling of the Gothic city hall. The architect sketched out a plan, punctuated by seven such columns sprouting between the two tracks. LKL’s initial scheme using light coves was quickly discarded. “We realized that a fixture wrapping each column would be too graphic, and rob the architecture of its authentic character,” says Smida. Instead, a single row of downlights, integrated into the concrete ceiling on either side of the mushroom columns ensures that the 460-foot-long platforms are kept uniformly bright. Each luminaire imparts a warm-white 3000-Kelvin glow via symmetrical medium-beam light distribution. “They might not appear special,” says Smidaj. “But you’ll rarely find downlights in a metro station.” The LKL team also specified the reflective quality of the platform’s pale gray terrazzo floor, aiming the recessed fixtures so their light bounces off its surface. Polished concrete walls with a slight sparkle and nonslip inground luminaires at the ends of each platform add to the overall glow of the place. Two entrance galleries overlook the platforms, each with glass walls that offer views of the trains—and architecture. LKL balanced the lighting in these corridors with the same recessed fixtures and optics. The 3000- Kelvin color temperature continues as well, extending to the anthracite-hued vertical passage ways, where additional downlights and LED tubes illuminate the escalators and stairs. The recessed metal housing for the downlights was designed and installed into the concrete at an early phase—a strategy that prompted the use of LEDs instead of the then-government-issued metal halide lamps. While LEDs promised energy savings and longevity, the lighting designers also knew from experience that investing in state-ofthe-art technology would minimize maintenance over time. “The housings designed in 2010 were ready for the lighting delivered 10 years later,” Smida notes. Standing on the Rotes Rathaus platform within its pleasing glow, one might not notice the subtlety of its clean, crisp design. But there is a sense of serenity here— one that’s maintained as you board the next train—and that’s a rare feeling for a busy transit system. n Design writer Mairi Beautyman is based in Berlin. 162 ARCHITECTURAL RECORD JUNE 2022 LIGHTING

Downlights add visual comfort and elegance to the train platforms (opposite) and entrance gallery (above). The lighting scheme continues the downlights, adding LED tubes in the vertical passage (top), and includes decorative nonskid in-ground luminaires at the platform ends (right). Credits ARCHITECT: Collignon Architektur und Design LIGHTING DESIGNER: Licht Kunst Licht ENGINEER: PORR (Civil) CLIENT: Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) SIZE: 86,000 square feet COMPLETION DATE: December 2020 Sources LIGHTING: WE-EF 163

AHMM Studio at White Collar Factory Allford Hall Monaghan Morris BY CHRIS FOGES WHEN THE architecture firm Allford Hall Monaghan Morris (AHMM) was looking for a second studio near its London base, it found an irresistible opportunity at White Collar Factory, a 16-story office tower designed by the practice. Its cavernous basement, which extends under an adjacent courtyard, was never intended as a workspace but had a powerful, robust character, room for a staff of 110, and lots of potential. There was only one catch: “It had everything we like in a building,” says practice partner Simon All ford, “except windows.” The lack of daylight and views has been addressed by a sophisticated lighting scheme that also supports AHMM’s vision of the studio as its “skunkworks”—a flexible setting for creative experiment—and chimes with the building’s industrial aesthetic. Leaving the raw concrete shell exposed, the architects inserted steel mezzanines on two sides of the 26-foot-high space, linked by a bridge over the reception area, where a glazed elevator shaft provides a modicum of borrowed daylight. Under one mezzanine, painted concrete-block walls separate openfronted bays. Below the other mezzanine, meeting rooms are constructed from a modular demountable plywood wall system, originally designed by AHMM for Google’s London headquarters. In the middle, where the floor-level drops and four small skylights puncture the vaulted concrete ceiling, a generous doubleheight studio hums with activity. Overhead, a regular array of can-shaped pendants hangs between castellated steel beams, distinct in pistachio green. Designed for use in areas with high ceilings, the matte-black cylinders have a high lumen output from both ends. With strong light bouncing off the pale ceiling and a cornflower yellow carpet, the whole studio glows. The skylights above the central space create an important connection to the outside world and some daylight—“even a tiny bit is vital,” says Allford—but not enough to regulate its occupants’ circadian rhythms, the 24-hour internal clock essential to healthy sleep and general well-being. To compensate, the quality of electric light Human-centric lighting, such as tunable-white pendants in the main hall (above), augments existing skylights to transform White Collar Factory’s deep basement into a vibrant hub for its architect. 164 ARCHITECTURAL RECORD JUNE 2022 LIGHTING

PHOTOGRAPHY: © ERCO GMBH/MARTINA FERRERA adjusts to create natural-seeming variations: cool white in the early morning, brightening toward the middle of the day, and warming in the afternoon. The evolution is imperceptible, but, when the cycle is sped up, the change in ambience is striking. That demonstration is one of dozens of scenes available at the touch of a button. The whole installation is controlled via Bluetooth from an app on a phone and tablet, so it can be managed from anywhere in the building and beyond. The behavior of individual fixtures can be altered to support alternative desk configurations, or to suit the preferences of someone seated below. “London offices provide a standard 200 lux at desk level,” says Allford— “a kind of uniformity nobody actually wants.” There’s potential for dramatic effects too. Allford had in mind Eero Saarinen’s trick of taking clients into a darkened room and turning on a single light over a model. “There is theater in the presentation of architecture,” he says, “and lighting adds to the story.” Adaptability was most important in the peripheral zones, where the intention was to make something akin to MIT’s demolished Building 20, a temporary structure built during World War II that inhabitants felt free to modify, liberating their creative work. One mezzanine is currently an incubator, allowing in a few fledgling architecture practices. Another might become a model shop. Track lighting was chosen to permit change of use in the time it takes to relocate a fixture or to plug in a new one. “It’s an expensive option,” says Allford, “but you can reinvent the character of spaces without replacing finishes.” For these low-ceilinged areas, AHMM selected downlights with a shallow housing and wide beams. Anti-dazzle louvers disguise the source of light so that attention is focused on its effect. Track-mounted wall-washers enhance the apparent brightness of the room, since we register the illumination of vertical surfaces more strongly than light on a horizontal plane. The sunny sheen on blockwork partitions below the mezzanine is particularly effective, seeming to imply a source of daylight somewhere out of sight. Real windows might have been ideal, but, walking around the atmospheric basement brought to life by light, I didn’t miss them at all. n Credits ARCHITECT: Allford Hall Monaghan Morris — Simon Allford, Stephen Taylor, Adam Burgess, Bryn Williams, Stephen Harker, design team ENGINEER: Akera Engineers (structural) GENERAL CONTRACTOR: Contrakt Limited CONSULTANTS: Sandy Brown (acoustics); BRCS (building inspection/fire); Erco (lighting) CLIENT: Allford Hall Monaghan Morris OWNER: Derwent London SIZE: 16,000 square feet COST: $2.5 million COMPLETION DATE: September 2020 Sources LIGHTING: ERCO Lighting (downlights, ambient and task lighting, and controls) Tiers of flexible work areas (right and bottom) flanking the central space are illuminated by modular track lighting that creates pleasing, effective environments for numerous activities. 165

PHOTOGRAPHY: © MARCO CAPPELLETTI FENIX Scenario Gio Tirotto Design Studio BY LINDA C. LENTZ DESIGNED with dramatic restraint by Italian product and interior designer Gio Tirotto, the luminous FENIX Scenario in Milan’s Brera district is more than a showcase for the matte-laminate material developed by Arpa Industriale it’s named for—it is also a hub for parent company Broadview Holding’s other brands, which include Formica and Trespa. According to Tirotto, the client wanted a flexible venue that could shift from commercial showroom to meeting center to exhibition gallery. The project occupies the two lower floors of a corner building built in the 19th century. While a generously glazed ground-floor space, containing displays and a materials library, is filled with daylight—so much so that Tirotto (using Fenix as a primary surface) created a loft, niches, and tall pivot doors that can mitigate it—the offices in the windowless basement are devoid of sun. To provide a comfortable, congenial environment there, The lighting of a company’s design hub in Milan includes skylight-mimicking luminaires in the basement to create a pleasing space for its occupants. Credits INTERIOR DESIGNER: Gio Tirotto Design Studio — Gio Tirotto, principal; Laura Pavesi, architect; Giovanna De Vita, design assistant ENGINEER: C-SPIN Engineering Studio CLIENT: Arpa Industriale COMPLETION DATE: October 2020 SIZE: 3,800 square feet Sources LIGHTING: CoeLux; Artemide SURFACES: Fenix; Arpa; Homapal; Formica; Getacore; Trespa; Getalit FURNISHINGS: Lapalma; UniFor; FBS Profilati the designer painted the existing vaulted brick ceiling in the main work area white and suspended a pair of linear bidirectional LED fixtures along its length for ambient and task light. Then he inserted, into custom monitor-like housing (with discreet side doors for access), four luminaires that mimic the aura of daylight. These are installed along the room’s outer wall above planters—their wires snaking behind a plasterboard wall, to the electrical supply beneath the raised porcelain-tile floor. Tirotto maintains this effect in an adjacent “brainstorming” room, where he tucked a modular array of similar luminaires into a dropped ceiling that conceals HVAC. Framed to appear like a row of skylights, this linear arrangement casts angled rays of light onto a nearby wall as if through an actual roof window. (A parallel recessed-track system provides functional illumination.) Fixed at 4,000 Kelvin, the multifaceted network of lamps can be dimmed and controlled to provide the appropriate atmosphere for any activity, says Tirotto. “The effect is perfect,” he adds. “When entering, everyone believes that these are real skylights.” n 166 ARCHITECTURAL RECORD JUNE 2022 LIGHTING

167 The Bright Stuff The newest luminaires showcase updated technologies that provide more flexibility. BY SHEILA KIM The newest luminaires showcase updated Pilule Pendant Paris-based JMW Studio designed this beautifully crafted pendant as part of a larger collection for Holly Hunt. Pilule fuses two pieces of free-blown glass— the top in opal white and the bottom in a choice of five colors—while still in their molten states, ensuring that no two are exactly alike. hollyhunt.com Opticolor A proprietary technology by Lumenpulse, Opticolor utilizes a multi-chip LED cluster and tight binning to blend color within the optic. This precise process renders the desired color within inches of the fixture’s surface, making it well suited for wall-grazing applications. Opticolor is currently available on select Lumenbeam and Lumenquad projectors. lumenpulse.com Vaya Tube G2 This direct-view LED luminaire from Signify provides low-resolution graphic lighting for building exteriors, whether for bathing facades in precise colors, presenting media graphics, or creating animated effects. The tubes come in 1' and 4' lengths that combine via simple snap-lock connectors for longer runs. colorkinetics.com TruCirque PureEdge Lighting has added this full-circle luminaire to its plaster-in recessed offerings. Ranging from 2' to 18' in diameter, it comprises RGB- and tunable-white LED strips controlled by a single switch and recessed into 5∕8"-thick drywall. The strips, extrusions, and lenses are field-cuttable. pureedgelighting.com Y Static Link LightArt’s newest acoustic-lighting series consists of four letter-shaped modules—X, Y, T, and L—constructed from linear fixtures sandwiched within PET acoustic felt in a choice of 15 colorways. Each can stand alone or be linked in multiples to create a geometric grid. (The Y, for instance, can be multiplied to form a honeycomb.) lightart.com PRODUCTS Lighting

168 ARCHITECTURAL RECORD JUNE 2022 PRODUCTS Lighting ROD Diesel Living, in collaboration with Lodes, modeled this portable LED table lamp after construction rods used to hold concrete blocks— with the shade and base alluding to the blocks, and the steel stem the rod. Ideal for creating intimate dining environments, the 14"-high fixtures come in Ivory, Soft Pink, Moss Gray, and Dark Asphalt. lodes.com StencilFlex A modular framework system by Axis Lighting, StencilFlex can be configured to meet specific space requirements and aesthetics, thanks to its plug-and-play functionality. Its prewired segment extrusions accommodate special inserts that include linear lighting, downlights, wall-washers, track lights, and pendants—all of which can be individually controlled to create layers of light in specific zones, as desired. axislighting.com Noni Developed to give architects more flexibility and creative freedom, this Kurt Versen collection of recessed and cylinder downlights is notable for its small apertures and shallow 2" housing: they can be installed in some of the tightest of spaces. Fixture options range from textured round or square black cylinders with hot-pink interiors to tiny recessed squares sporting a graphite reflector insert. hubbell.com Radiant Wave Switch This touchless light switch from Legrand comes at a time when germs and contagion are still fresh on our minds. All it takes is a simple waving motion— between 1" and 6" away from the wall plate—to power it on and off. The plate, available in a choice of nine colors, features a sleek, screwless design that helps it blend into any style environment. legrand.us Lightbar Slim This Ketra modular lightbar from Lutron lives up to its name with dimensions as small as 0.65" high and wide, making it suitable for areas that require discreet lighting effects, such as under shelves, in coves and archways, or even inside toe kicks. Module length is customizable from 10" to 96" in 1" increments. lutron.com

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174 ARCHITECTURAL RECORD JUNE 2022 CONTINUING EDUCATION Appealing and LongLasting Hospitality and Retail Design C ompanies that offer hospitality and retail services are seeking the attention and loyalty of their customers, particularly since there are usually many choices available to those customers. As such, hospitality and retail facilities are intended to appeal to a lot of different people, offering both a design challenge and attention to the day-to-day stress placed on those facilities. Therefore, it is incumbent on architects and designers to first create retail and hospitality buildings that help attract Photo courtesy of CRL Design doesn’t need to suffer in order to achieve performance Sponsored by ASI Group, Bison Innovative Products, Bradley Corporation, Cascade Architectural, CornellCookson, CRL, Geberit, Inpro, and Louis Poulsen By Peter J. Arsenault, FAIA, NCARB, LEED AP CONTINUING EDUCATION 1.25 AIA LU/HSW Learning Objectives After reading this article, you should be able to: 1. Identify and recognize the significance of exterior building designs that promote light, views, and outdoor spaces that improve safety and welfare. 2. Assess the health and safety performance aspects of interior systems in retail and hospitality settings as they relate to durability and sustainability. 3. Explain the importance of enhanced restroom design for health, hygiene, and general welfare as part of a welldesigned total building. 4. Determine ways to incorporate the design principles presented into buildings as shown in project examples. To receive AIA credit, you are required to read the entire article and pass the quiz. Visit ce.architecturalrecord.com for the complete text and to take the quiz for free. AIA COURSE #K2206E customers and secondly to provide an enduring experience that will hold up over time. That means building materials, products, and systems become important tools in providing the needed high levels of design and long-term durability. In this course, we look at a variety of products, systems, and materials that can be considered by design professionals to help meet all these project requirements. The course is broken down into three sections – building exteriors, building interiors, and restroom design. Retail and hospitality spaces use up-to-date materials and systems to create spaces designed to draw people in for a positive experience. EDUCATIONAL-ADVERTISEMENT

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176 ARCHITECTURAL RECORD JUNE 2022 APPEALING AND LONG-LASTING HOSPITALITY AND RETAIL DESIGN EDUCATIONAL-ADVERTISEMENT CONTINUING EDUCATION 1. BUILDING EXTERIORS GLAZING FOR CONNECTIVITY Design professionals and business owners have long recognized that glass and glazing designs can have a profound impact on the customer experience in hospitality and retail environments. Transparency, daylighting, and open floorplans have become key factors in attracting customers, improving their interactions, and increasing their loyalty. These factors have also been shown to strengthen occupant morale and doing so often leads to repeat visits. Recognizing these capabilities, designers have used contemporary glazing systems to raise the appeal of many different types of hospitality and retail establishments. With a wide array of glazing systems at their disposal, architects can design unique and engaging hospitality and retail environments that enhance aesthetics and offer long-term durability. Some examples are summarized as follows: • Restaurants When it comes to fine dining establishments, an effective way to attract customers and create positive experiences is by designing open spaces, including seamless transitions from indoors to outdoors. This produces engaging, social environments with visual stimulation and bustling energy. One way of doing this is by specifying expansive movable walls. These typically take the form of large-scale sliding and bi-folding doors, which can be easily opened at any time of the day. Newer systems feature minimal frames so there’s less visual obstruction thus enhancing the indoor/ outdoor connection. When closed, door hinges can be completely concealed to deliver an elegant and streamlined look. Available technology allows larger format doors to be used in heights of up to 13 feet. • Stores In retail spaces, first impressions are everything. That’s why designing striking entrance systems that quickly catch the eye is key. This sets an enticing tone for what’s to come in the retail shopping experience. Monolithic style glass doors are the way to go here. The taller the doors, the grander the entrance, which is why frameless glass doors that are 12 feet tall are becoming more common. New technologies and fabrication methods allow smooth operation of these heavy glass doors, while new tubular panic devices have been developed that can accommodate these heights. • Hotels Modern hotels often feature balconies and rooftop pools that prioritize views. Glass railing and windscreen systems are ideal in these situations because they give occupants uninterrupted views of often captivating surroundings, thus enhancing their experience. At the same time, they’re designed to satisfy code requirements for safety and load performance. Such products combine sophisticated design and definitive safety to deliver a functional and high-performance guardrail that enhances views with minimal visual interruptions. Glass panels can be adjusted to produce precise sightlines The well-designed use of glazing in retail and hospitality buildings can create uninterrupted indoor/outdoor connections or maintain views that provide windscreen and railing protection. Photo courtesy of Here and Now Agency GLAZING PROJECT EXAMPLE Project: Pendry Hotel & Residences Location: West Hollywood, California Architect: EYRC Architects The Project: The new 300,000-square-foot Pendry Hotel & Residences in West Hollywood encompasses a full city block on the famed Sunset Strip. It comprises 149 luxurious guest rooms and 40 expansive private residences. The Glazing Design: EYRC Architects sought to maximize the sweeping views of Los Angeles in all upper-level exterior spaces. To accomplish this, they specified over 3,000 linear feet of glass railings. The system was installed around all balconies and rooftop lounge areas. Using minimal hardware, the glass railing system produces uninterrupted glass spans that let the view take center stage. It was specified with cap rails and laminated glass to further ensure safety and structural performance. Overall, the glass railing systems help to heighten the occupant experience, both visually and functionally. Photo courtesy of Here and Now Agency Photo courtesy of CRL

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178 ARCHITECTURAL RECORD JUNE 2022 APPEALING AND LONG-LASTING HOSPITALITY AND RETAIL DESIGN EDUCATIONAL-ADVERTISEMENT CONTINUING EDUCATION with a complete selection of handrails and cap rails available. Similarly, glazed windscreen systems are designed to enhance outdoor experiences by combining sought after performance and aesthetic features. Slim front trim and post depths deliver optimized structural performance while producing virtually unobstructed views. No horizontal extrusions are required for support, resulting in striking post-to-post glass spans of up to 5 feet that are capable of handling up to 80 PSF of wind loads. Systems can be specified using 6-, 7-, or 8-foot standard post heights glazed with 9/16” laminated tempered glass. Recognizing the different glazing options for any of these retail and hospitality settings allows designers to create inviting, durable, and business-enhancing spaces. CREATING OUTDOOR SPACES Accessing outdoor spaces is desirable in retail and hospitality settings because it is appealing to guests, potentially profitable, and sustainable. Outdoor spaces allow owners to bring more guests to their venue, whether for events or day-to-day activities, meaning more potential business. The key is to have a usable, durable, deck or outdoor floor surface that can be fit into the available space, look good, and provide a safe and secure surface. The answer to these design challenges is often found in modular deck systems that are supported by adjustable pedestals. Such systems give architects the design flexibility to create unique and beautiful outdoor spaces, either on a rooftop, on the ground, or in unclaimed space to create a “Pop-up Park.” Adjustable deck systems that incorporate three types of components are commonly available. • Deck Supports High-density polypropylene plastic that is 100 percent recyclable is a common material to make the adjustable deck supports from. This makes them impervious to water, mold, and freeze-thaw cycles. Their adjustability offers tremendous design flexibility compared to traditional deck building materials and methods and provides one of the most labor- and cost-efficient methods of creating a flat, level deck over a sloped surface. As a gravity system, the supports do not penetrate but rather protect roofing and waterproofing membranes, thus causing no damage or harm to the surface below. Adjustable pedestal systems can support decks over occupied space, allowing space for electrical systems, duct work, and irrigation. Pedestal systems are available in a range of heights and weight bearing capacities to suit a variety of applications. • Deck Surfaces Deck supports are designed to elevate a variety of surfaces, including granite or concrete pavers, wood tiles, composite materials, or fiberglass grating. Any modular deck surface material can be removed for routine maintenance, for repairs to the roof, or to gain access to other systems. Wood tiles are particularly popular for their light weight, ease of workability, and attractive appearance. Wood tiles can be laid in a parquet or linear pattern, or mixed with pavers, river rock, stone, plank decking, or other options to create unique aesthetics. If maintaining the wood color is desired, wood tiles can be periodically cleaned and sealed. Left to weather naturally, the wood tiles will Creative, appealing, outdoor spaces can be created on rooftops or as “Pop-up Parks” using adjustable height pedestals and modular deck products. Photos courtesy of Bison Innovative Products OUTDOOR SPACE PROJECT EXAMPLE Project: Loews Chicago Downtown Hotel Location: Chicago, Illinois Architect: Solomon Cordwell Buenz Developer: DRW Holdings The Project: Located in the heart of Chicago, the luxurious Loews Chicago Downtown Hotel is situated steps from Navy Pier, offers guests spectacular city skyline and lake views, and is ideally located near Magnificent Mile. The unbeatable downtown city location is the perfect option for business, leisure, and family travel. The Outdoor Space: This distinctive and sophisticated hotel offers guests a rooftop lounge ideal for dining, relaxing, business meetings, and special events such as weddings. The expansive rooftop deck was constructed using adjustable height pedestals supporting concrete pavers. The rooftop is complete with a green roof and areas dedicated to lounging, relaxing, and dining. Photos courtesy of Bison Innovative Products

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180 ARCHITECTURAL RECORD JUNE 2022 APPEALING AND LONG-LASTING HOSPITALITY AND RETAIL DESIGN EDUCATIONAL-ADVERTISEMENT CONTINUING EDUCATION In hospitality and retail settings, coiled wire fabric is used as an interior visual design element, an energy-saving sunscreen on windows, or a security gate that does not obstruct visibility into the retail space. Photo courtesy of Cascade Architectural COILED WIRE FABRIC IN PROJECTS When selecting a coiled wire fabric system for a hospitality or retail project, there are a lot of different choices in the details of how it can be specifi ed, as follows. • Material Makeup The base metal wire can be steel, aluminum, brass, copper, or stainless steel. The choice of the wire material and its gauge impact the weight, functionality, and aesthetics of the fi nal fabric. The base metal, wire gauge, weave pattern, and fi nish can be altered to suit the needed strength, rigidity, and appearance of the coiled wire fabric. • Light Transparency Coiled wire fabric will allow light to pass through, but how much and how visually transparent it appears will be based directly on the specifi ed make-up of a particular fabric. Those with thicker wires and tighter weaves will obviously allow less light than those with thinner wires and more open weaves. • Formability Coiled wire fabric is free fl owing and fl exible, meaning it can be formed and shaped to create undulating or curved surfaces, fl at taut surfaces, or a combination of any of these. That allows for a high degree of creativity in how spaces are defi ned and articulated, both for walls and ceilings. • Color Coiled wire fabric is available in either a natural, uncoated state or with resilient powder-coating fi nishes for a sharp, long-lasting aesthetic. The color choices are broad, allowing it to be a successful part of virtually any design scheme. Further, the fi nishes can be specifi ed to match any RAL color code or specifi ed to comply with Declare labels from the International Living Future Institute to protect human health when used on interiors. • Performance Traits It can be used for light diffusion or shading to enhance or control the ambient lighting of a space. It also serves very nicely as a surface to receive nighttime lighting. In appropriate strengths, it can provide partitioning for safety, fall protection, blast mitigation, and security. • Cost Effectiveness Compared to the full construction of rigid partitions or other separation elements, coiled wire fabric is a very affordable option. It is also more economical than commercial woven wire mesh that is typically designed for other purposes. Designers who recognize the innovative uses of this product and its green building traits can achieve successful outcomes in hospitality and retail settings. Photo courtesy of Cascade Architectural develop a silvery-gray patina. • Site Furnishings Manufacturers of pedestal deck systems also offer coordinated, modular elements that are designed to integrate with their deck systems while giving the architect complete design flexibility. Modular cubes for example, made from high-strength aluminum or ipê in an array of colors and finishes, can serve as planters or can include a top for seating and/or storage. Cubes commonly have drain holes and irrigation sleeves that make caring for plants or vegetables convenient and hassle free. Storage can be used for seasonal items like cushions or throw pillows. Similarly, aluminum rock trays that are lightweight and durable add dimension and texture to deck areas. Deck designs can even include recessed lighting to enhance the ambiance of the environment while improving visibility and safety during nighttime or other dark conditions. Overall, pedestal deck systems create valuable, usable outdoor space for both owners and their clients, customers, and visitors. Rooftop decks are a way for hospitality or retail spaces to differentiate themselves from the competition. 2. BUILDING INTERIORS SPACE SEPARATION AND CONNECTIONS In hospitality and retail settings there may be a need to provide a degree of separation between different spaces without the use of a solid wall or partition. In fact, it may even be desirable to provide some controlled connectivity between spaces for visibility, airflow, sound, or other reasons. Several different products have been used to achieve this effect, particularly in interiors, but an emerging, innovative choice is the use of a coiled wire fabric. Such products are different from traditional metal mesh materials in that they are designed as architectural products for use in a variety of ways. Coiled wire fabric is a durable, thin material that is lighter in weight than traditional wire mesh and offers more design flexibility. For interiors, architects and designers can use coiled wire fabric for curtains, ceiling treatments, wall coverings, security gates, and even as complete partitions, all adding elegance and purpose to the spaces where they are used. On hospitality and retail exteriors, it can be used for sun shading, security protection, resilience enhancements, or aesthetic facade treatments. It is available

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182 ARCHITECTURAL RECORD JUNE 2022 APPEALING AND LONG-LASTING HOSPITALITY AND RETAIL DESIGN EDUCATIONAL-ADVERTISEMENT CONTINUING EDUCATION with a range of attachment systems allowing for different building conditions and finish treatments. The material can be left to hang (i.e., flowing freely) or it can be secured at both the top and bottom and pulled taut to create a semi-rigid condition. Because of its fabric nature, curved and undulating shapes are easily achieved providing interiors with more character and vitality than rectilinear shapes alone. From a performance standpoint, coiled wire fabric can be used for light diffusion to further enhance the interior ambient lighting of a space. In appropriate strengths, it can provide partitioning for safety, fall protection, blast mitigation, and security. Further, if there is an interest in extending its use to the exterior, the material is durable enough to withstand those rigors as well. Coiled wire fabric can contribute to green building design in several ways. It has been tested and shown to be an easy and attractive way to save on air conditioning costs by limiting the amount of sunlight that enters the building. Uniquely, the metal fabric does not block views to the outside like typical window curtains do. For retrofit applications where advanced high-performance glazing has not been installed, coiled wire fabric systems can be especially effective. As a material made from metal, coiled wire fabric is a durable product with a long service life. It can contain recycled content and is 100 percent recyclable when it is removed from service. When used on building interiors, it is worth noting that no toxic chemicals are used in the material’s manufacturing process. Some even carry Declare labels from the International Living Future Institute indicating the degree to which human health and the environment are protected by the products. ROLL-UP SECURITY GRILLES While retail and hospitality venues want to welcome in customers when they are open, they also have a need for security outside of scheduled hours. However, integrating a closure into a design to provide that security doesn’t mean that aesthetics needs to take a back seat to function. Rather, there are plenty of options available that are quite effective at meeting stringent security needs while still allowing architects the freedom to create excellent designs or even introduce focal points. Some available options include the following: • Security Grilles This style of product can be used for full-height or counterheight openings and is particularly well suited for large openings, such as a mall storefront or even the exterior covering of a display window. They can also be used Aesthetic, well-designed roll-up security grilles can be used in a variety of locations to protect interior spaces from each other or from unauthorized exterior entry. Photo courtesy of CornellCookson SECURITY GRILLE PROJECT EXAMPLE Project: Marriott Hotel Location: West Des Moines, Iowa The Project: The Marriott in West Des Moines, Iowa, seeks to elevate visitors’ travels with a seamless blend of high-tech and high-touch service. This includes elevating the visitor experience through renovations and building updates along with enhanced services such as complimentary shuttles and spacious guest rooms with pillowtop mattresses. Always looking to modernize and renew their spaces, the Marriott decided to renovate the main lobby, entrance areas, and common areas in 2018, including the very visible lobby bar. The Security Grille: A custom wood ‘cloud’ drape (baffles) is situated over the bar and created the preferred aesthetic. The goal was to match that look with a polished, high-end look while providing the necessary security to make it a showpiece bar area. The selected roll-up grille complements the custom millwork above and behind the bar. It was coordinated closely with the carpentry to make sure the grille’s guides synced up to the millwork and accounted for the grille’s electrical components. The grille was also customized to fit the size of the cabinet fabricated by a custom carpentry shop. The metal mesh grille provided the Marriott with an extremely customizable option: the woven pattern offers superior strength while still allowing airflow and visibility. Photo courtesy of CornellCookson

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184 ARCHITECTURAL RECORD JUNE 2022 APPEALING AND LONG-LASTING HOSPITALITY AND RETAIL DESIGN EDUCATIONAL-ADVERTISEMENT CONTINUING EDUCATION to secure a service or food counter from the counter height up to the top of the opening. Either way, the grille patterns provide superior strength while allowing airflow and visibility. Security grilles and counter doors are typically custom fabricated to meet project-specific designs and specifications. Materials include stainless steel, aluminum, or powder-coated steel, offering a full range of finished looks and colors. Their installation in new construction or an existing business is straightforward, usually without requiring any structural modifications. • High-Security Doors Retail businesses have become sensitive to the need to protect against riot activity and even crowd pressure, whether on the exterior or interior of a building. As such, new product offerings are available that are a step above a standard 18-gauge heavyduty rolling door but does not quite reach the level of security and cost of the heaviest-duty industrial doors. Such rollup doors are extremely versatile, making them ideal for any storefront or back of house application. They are available in standard finishes in addition to numerous powder-coat colors to provide a suitable aesthetic. As an added aesthetic option, security doors can use visual art such as logos, graphics, and other images, printed directly onto the door to showcase vibrant full-color designs. Further, if transparency is desired, then perforated slat doors are an option, which allows for visibility but also enhances security. In this case, there are at least three options including: • Aesthetic Conceal This model features durable aluminum guides set into the wall for a hidden look. There will be a visible stainless-steel bar running across the bottom of the grille. • Aesthetic Reveal This model features visible, stainless-steel guides along the sides and a stainless-steel bottom bar for a polished look, adding decorative appeal to an entryway. • Service Mesh This model fits in purely practical application areas (e.g., loading docks, storage rooms, etc.) delivering a cost-effective security solution while keeping all the advantages of the design. Looking at the different visual options combined with the appropriate security level allows design professionals great freedom to create attractive, secure, spaces. PRINTED WALL PROTECTION In the interest of making retail spaces more engaging and appealing, whole-wall imagery or large-scale graphics are being used to create inspiring designs. But that imagery needs to hold up over time, particularly in high-use retail applications. That is now possible using printed wall protection products that combine high-resolution images with durable wall protection. Along with truly endless design capabilities, this approach also provides high-impact durability to wall surfaces. Since the graphic is back printed on a clear protective sheet, there is no worry about the image being scratched over time. That means high-resolution photographs, artwork, or any other graphic can be printed and incorporated onto as large a wall space as a design may call for. ELEVATOR INTERIOR RENOVATION Among the most used interior spaces in a hospitality setting are the elevator cabs which can become a daily ambassador of the message or branding of the building. However, these cabs are subject to deterioration and damage precisely because of their heavy use. Therefore, the elevator cabs need to be upgraded regularly either to overcome a worn and unsightly appearance or to simply upgrade the look to be consistent with the organization or other parts of the building. The most cost-effective and innovative way to carry out such an elevator cab upgrade is to use preconfigured elevator cab renovation systems from a manufacturer that has a specialty line of products to address Printed wall protection can be incorporated into retail spaces buildings using large-scale graphics back printed on clear wall-protection sheets. Photo courtesy of Inpro An elevator renovation at the Best Western Hotel in Portage, Wisconsin, completes the interior design of the building and offers opportunities to make a positive first impression. Photo courtesy of Inpro

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186 ARCHITECTURAL RECORD JUNE 2022 APPEALING AND LONG-LASTING HOSPITALITY AND RETAIL DESIGN EDUCATIONAL-ADVERTISEMENT CONTINUING EDUCATION these needs. This system can include any or all the following elements. • New Panels: The elevator panels that line the walls are what primarily make up the appearance of the cab. These panels also typically take quite a beating - from luggage carts, suitcases, service work, etc. Replacement panels can be made of durable and rugged materials, with the appearance of wood, metal, stone, or custom choices. • New ceilings and lighting: Elevator ceilings come in many different styles and can be selected to suit an overall design concept. Lighting in elevator cabs can be chosen from among common lamping options such as halogen, incandescent, fluorescent, or energy-efficient LED. Keep in mind that people tend to be more comfortable in a well-lit interior, so combining a brighter ceiling with increased lighting output can help people feel more relaxed inside not to mention creating a newer and cleaner look. • New Handrails: Handrails in elevators get attention for ADA or accessibility code requirements but they also provide stability for users (i.e., something to grasp) while the elevator stops and starts. This is particularly true for elderly, disabled, or injured people who need help to reduce the risk of a fall. Beyond the people aspect of handrails, they provide a means for a complete look to the cab and can act as a wall guard, too. Paying attention to both the appearance and durability of elevator cabs can clearly pay off in terms of creating successful, innovative interiors. APPEALING ELECTRICAL LIGHTING The attraction of interior spaces is directly influenced by the lighting within those spaces. When natural daylighting isn’t available, either because of time of day or the location of a space within the building, then electrical lighting design becomes paramount not only for the utility of being able to see, but to create the total experience of the space. There are, of course, many different approaches that have been used in retail and hospitality settings, but we will focus here on a Scandinavian concept that is based on creating an “island of light” that can be indirect, soft, and inviting. One way to achieve this type of lighting is to use pendant style fixtures. This approach is quite versatile with different types, sizes, colors, and shapes of pendant fixtures that can hang down in a variety of ways. It can also be very versatile in the way that light is either diffused or directed onto adjacent walls, floors, tables, counters, etc. The net effect can be artistic unto itself in terms of the light fixture but also in terms of the lighting effects that Pendant style lighting can be arranged in clusters or along a linear system, with varied lamps and globes to create different lighting conditions. Photo courtesy of Louis Poulsen LIGHTING DESIGN IN PROJECTS When designing with electrical lighting, it can be useful to hear directly from the companies that manufacture and create the fixtures being used. For example, designers may choose to use pendant lighting systems in a particular hospitality or retail project. They may be seeking to direct most of the light downward onto tables underneath the installation, where it’s needed. At the same time, an opening on the top of each pendant can give out some light to illuminate the ceiling, thus creating a warm ambiance and highlighting the architecture of the space. Lighting designer Lars Larsen of Kilo Design reflects on the creation of a pendant style lighting fixture system that is intended to provide this dual lighting capability. “The design was inspired by the iconic pendants that are suspended within the system. The system’s structures and transitions take cues from the design language of the manufacturer. It was very important for us to create a system that would complement and feel familiar when used together with the pendants.” The other aspect of the lighting fixture design is the ability for architects or others to arrange and customize the final installation. “Flexibility has been crucial in the design to enable users to create their own clusters or settings. It’s all about the lamps and we’ve tried to create a framework for the pendants that’s basically an enabler for customization and creativity.” Photo courtesy of Louis Poulsen The design of pendant style lighting requires attention to the light distribution and the elements of the fixture.

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188 ARCHITECTURAL RECORD JUNE 2022 APPEALING AND LONG-LASTING HOSPITALITY AND RETAIL DESIGN EDUCATIONAL-ADVERTISEMENT CONTINUING EDUCATION are possible. This technique can also save on the amount of energy used by directing light to where it’s needed instead of adopting a lighting solution of high ceiling lights, illuminating the whole space with one layer of lighting. There are two common approaches when this type of pendant lighting is used in hospitality and retail projects. • Cluster Pendants The arrangement of pendant fixtures into a pattern or a cluster provides the opportunity to focus light where it’s needed while the fixture can make its own statement. For example, clustering sphere-shaped glass fixtures that diffuse light can create a desired ambiance in the immediate surrounding areas. This can help accent a particular space and draw people in to gather or for some other experience. Fixtures of this type can provide uniform, general, and diffuse illumination, with the quality of the glass ensuring that the fixture is evenly lit. In some cases, an opening at the bottom of the glass sphere can produce downward directed light which can create multiple pools of light on a surface below. • Linear Pendants When people gather around a table for eating, drinking, or just socializing, pendant light fixtures can be used to create some very deliberate lighting effects. For example, a linear arrangement of conical-shaped fixtures with a matte, white-painted inside helps assure even distribution of a soft, comfortable downlight across a table. If there is an opening at the top of the fixture, that can provide decorative illumination of the pendant support above or general ambient lighting. The linear pendant support itself ensures that the fixture retains the full expression of its visual shape, both when illuminated and when switched off. Overall, as evening approaches, the diverse, task-focused lights work together to illuminate their designated spaces. Combining the artistic aspects of pendant lighting fixtures with their diverse lighting capabilities offers designers a vibrant tool for restaurants, hotels, and other spaces. 3. RESTROOM DESIGN DESIGNING FOR HYGIENE Providing attentive restroom design in hospitality and retail environments provides several benefits to facility stakeholders, including guests, staff, and businesses. Those benefits range from infection control/hygiene, restroom functionality, long-term durability, improved maintenance, elevated aesthetics, consumer satisfaction, greater user privacy, and business return on investment. Restrooms and plumbing systems in retail and hospitality businesses have rarely been under as much scrutiny as they are right now. Management might expect more inquiries from patrons leery of infection prevention measures in restrooms. With that in mind, there are several things that designers should be aware of including the following. Consumer Concerns Ongoing industry surveys about customer/ guest germ concerns, public restroom usage, and handwashing habits indicate that the recent pandemic has greatly impacted the perceptions – and reputations – of hospitality venues and retailers. The most recent survey, conducted in January 2022, revealed that almost 80 percent of Americans continue to be in an elevated state of germ consciousness, triggered by the coronavirus. Also, certain types of facilities cause more trepidation about coming into contact with germs. In fact, Americans are most concerned about germs in retail/stores (50 percent), medical facilities (39 percent), restaurants (34 percent), and gas stations (28 percent). Surveys also indicate that Americans are willing to put their money behind restroom cleanliness. Almost 60 percent say they are likely to spend more cash at a business with clean, well-maintained restrooms. Another 58 percent say when out running errands, they’ll take restroom breaks at a business they know has “good” restrooms. Men are especially likely to show preferential treatment based on restroom appearances, as are Millennials and Gen Xers. Conversely, there is a business blowback from retail and hospitality restrooms that are unclean or in disarray. Surveys indicate that 51 percent of Americans say an unpleasant public restroom at a business shows poor management, up from 39 percent in 2021. Close to 60 percent of respondents will leave the business immediately or unlikely to return after encountering an unpleasant restroom. High Demand for Touchless Technology One recognized means to help address some of the consumer concerns related to hygiene and convenience is the use touchless bathroom fixtures – fixtures that use sensors to turn water, soap, or hand drying on instead of using our hands to do it. Touchless benefits like minimizing germs, cleanliness, user convenience, and ease of maintenance have always resonated with people. But the coronavirus pandemic accelerated demand for touchless technology fixtures, making them the new gold standard in restrooms. Not only do they eliminate a possible point of germ transfer, but they are also easier to keep clean, maintain, and service than manually activated fixtures. Photo courtesy of Bradley Corporation Consumer surveys in 2022 show that Americans are concerned about germs and hygiene, particularly in retail and hospitality settings.

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190 ARCHITECTURAL RECORD JUNE 2022 APPEALING AND LONG-LASTING HOSPITALITY AND RETAIL DESIGN EDUCATIONAL-ADVERTISEMENT CONTINUING EDUCATION Survey results from 2022 showed that Americans view touch-free technology as the number one feature that makes them feel safer from germs in restrooms. A whopping 84 percent of American adults think it’s important that commercial restrooms be equipped with touchless fixtures. Further, 63 percent say they are more likely to return to a business that offers no-touch capabilities in its restrooms. The top most important touchless restroom features are faucets, soap dispensers, flushers, and restroom entrance doors. Good restroom design has clearly evolved to include the use of touchless technology in restaurants, hotels, stores, and similar facilities with many architects and designers expecting to see an increase in demands from clients for touchless fixtures. IMPROVED TOILET INSTALLATIONS It is clear that sanitation, safety, and sustainability have become and will remain important considerations for guests and clients alike for hospitality and retail design, especially regarding the facilities' restrooms. Meeting those objectives includes maintaining control over the amount of water used in public restrooms and hotel rooms. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 15 percent of the water used in commercial buildings comes from hotels and other lodging facilities. They further point out that the highest percentage (30 percent) of that use comes from domestic and restroom use. The use of in-wall toilet systems improves the overall aesthetic of retail and hospitality restrooms and also brings notable performance benefits. Photo courtesy of Geberit Based on these data, one common design goal in restrooms is to control the amount of water used. This is particularly true for flushable toilets where the design of the flow mechanism and the controls that actuate it are critical. Traditionally, floor-mounted toilets with a manual flush have been the norm in many retail establishments and hospitality facilities. However, wall-hung toilets and touchless flush pates are becoming the new standards since they offer superior features in both performance and design. In particular, those that use in-wall tanks concealed from view and user access provide improved water flow control with cleaner looks, quieter operation, and the potential for cleaner restrooms in general. Some of the notable attributes of this approach are as follows: • In-Wall Design While some may think that a high-performance toilet solution needs to look clinical or austere, the reality is that there are contemporary design alternatives. To accommodate a range of different project types, there are multiple options to bring a design vision to life. Beyond these aesthetic benefits, there are also clear space savings achieved by recessing the toilet tank system into the wall, allowing for more usable space in restrooms in many cases. By hiding the tank and plumbing components in the wall, designers can lift the toilet off the floor to increase accessibility. This design also frees up more space within the bathroom by moving the toilet tank and flush and fill valves inside the wall. • In-Wall Performance In addition to better water control that is available from dual flush actuators, in-wall systems are a reliable and high-quality solution for designing contemporary bathrooms that meet the demands of all involved. Overall, sanitation and safety are achieved by having less of the toilet system exposed TOUCH-FREE FIXTURES IN PROJECTS The design of restrooms that use touchless technology requires an understanding of the available products and options. It is worth noting first that, as the demand for touchless fixtures has increased, the mechanical components used in sensored systems has been greatly improved. While some older touchless models include sensors that deliver spotty soap and water activations, current designs incorporate advanced sensing technology ensuring continuous and reliable washing. As for washroom cleanliness and safety, new all-in-one hand-washing fixtures are available that incorporate water faucet, soap dispenser, and hand dryer all in one fixture directly at the wash basin. Such all-in-one fixtures are designed to better contain water inside the handwashing basin to keep water from dripping from hands of the user onto walls and floors, which can breed bacteria and cause slips and falls. In response to health protocols, new washbasin designs with increased space between the handwashing areas allow for social distancing while washing hands. Complement touchless fixtures in restrooms with resilient, smooth, and nonporous materials with seamless construction like solid surface and natural quartz, which help prevent bacteria or mold accumulation and growth. Photo courtesy of Bradley Corporation Touchless fixtures in restrooms are available in different styles and types that help with user satisfaction and operational cleanliness.

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192 ARCHITECTURAL RECORD JUNE 2022 APPEALING AND LONG-LASTING HOSPITALITY AND RETAIL DESIGN EDUCATIONAL-ADVERTISEMENT CONTINUING EDUCATION and the bowl raised up from the floor. This adds to the comfort and convenience for users as well as ease of cleaning for janitorial crews. In terms of maintenance, all working parts remain easily accessible, although the high reliability of this type of unit reduces the need for maintenance crews to access it in the first place. The support frame is based on solid steel construction with a seamless, one-piece tank made of durable, leak-free, highdensity polyethylene. Units are typically tested and proven to support up to 880 lbs. (400 kg) without deforming the frame or the wall. • Flushing Options Installing special flush plate and button designs facilitate hands-free or light-touch flushing. These options make the toilet easy to operate and help keep the bathroom space cleaner and more sanitary than is possible with a standard toilet with a flush lever. Designers striving to better serve hospitality and retail guests with accessible bathroom design now have many options to do just that. By taking advantage of in-wall toilet design, touch-free technology, and adjustable fixtures, designers can deliver beautiful, functional, and accessible bathrooms to those clients. ELEGANT SPECIALTIES While the square footage used by restrooms in hospitality and retail settings are not thought of as “revenue generating,” they go a long way in aiding or detracting from the intended experience of the establishment, building loyalty, aiding in customer retention, improving word-of-mouth marketing, and attracting new customers. At the big picture level, all of these factors do in fact generate revenue and even margins. Leon Shakeshaft, architect and partner, Arthur Gibney & Partners, Dublin, Ireland, has reinforced this, observing, “Last year, I had the pleasure of having a private tour of one of New York’s landmark office buildings. As I appreciated the architecture and the thought that went into the details of the building, I found a lack of harmony between the design choices in the bathrooms when compared to the rest of the building. At our firm, we recognize that all things being equal, the quality of bathrooms can be the differentiating factor when our clients seek to attract tenants. Good bathroom design does not have to cost more, but it pays great dividends.” Inherent in the total design of a restroom, is attention to all the details of the materials used, the type and location of accessories, and the overall interior design scheme. In order to create a complete, coordinated effect, it is important for an architect to have different material product choices from the same building product manufacturer so that they can have a full palette of products to create their design. Such an integrated design of products means they more easily work in concert with the architect’s overall design intent by either blending in our standing out. The resulting look created in restrooms can thus exude a sense of high-end luxury, without a luxury price. More importantly, The coordinated selection of materials and finishes in restrooms, including the toilet stalls, can add a level of design excellence and elegance. Photo courtesy of ASI Group a coordinated, elegant design speaks to how much the establishment cares about its customers beyond the revenue they bring in. One place this difference can be seen is in the products used for toilet stall partitions. Taller partitions with increased privacy and removal of sight lines offers a more appealing situation for many users. Similarly, a variety of materials can be used, such as phenolic partitions, which offer a variety of colors and patterns creating an enhanced, more elegant look, or metal partitions with integrated privacy systems built into them. Cyrus Boatwalla of ASI Group has observed the trends in design and notes that, “A disconnect exists, at times, between how well a bathroom is designed when juxtaposed against the amazing structural designs, building envelopes, and curated appointments that are synonymous with modern buildings. The more beautifully a building is designed, if there is a lack of connection between the quality of materials and design elements in the washroom, it stands out even more. This can and will take away from the impact that the designers of the building intended to create. With a little more thought and assistance from manufacturers of washroom products, building owners can have access to a variety of choices that can connect those spaces and help them complete the intended impact.” CONCLUSION Retail and hospitality buildings are perceived by customers, business owners, and the public based on how well they are designed. Architects who pay attention to the details of the key areas of the exterior, interior, and restrooms can create the most well-received designs that will have building owners seeking them out for repeat work. Peter J. Arsenault, FAIA, NCARB, LEED AP is a nationally known architect, consultant, continuing education presenter, and a prolific author advancing building performance through better design. www.pjaarch.com www.linkedin.com/in/pjaarch

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195 CONTINUING EDUCATION The Advantages of Drywall Grid T his course will compare traditional drywall framing methods to preengineered methods and discuss why pre-engineered systems will have a greater impact on your overall project or design. Next, you’ll learn how to find savings in a design that allows you to keep your intent and vision without getting value-engineered out of a project. Emphasis will be placed on benefits and capabilities of drywall grid systems and how to solve for common conditions faced on projects such as MEP, ceiling height, integrated fixtures, ceiling transitions, and complex or curved framing. We will discuss sustainability, seismic, and fire features and explore some case studies. We will review design, sustainability, and construction benefits of pre-engineered drywall grid versus traditional ceiling design Photo courtesy of Armstrong Ceiling and Wall Solutions Why Care About Drywall Grid on Your Project? Sponsored by Armstrong Ceiling and Wall Solutions | By Erika Fredrickson CONTINUING EDUCATION 1 AIA LU/HSW Learning Objectives After reading this article, you should be able to: 1. Explain the design, sustainability, and construction benefi ts of preengineered drywall grid versus traditional ceiling design and construction practices. 2. Describe the integration opportunities for pre-engineered drywall grid with other design elements that lead to more sustainable and affordable projects. 3. Discuss how collaborating early with partners better ensures best practices that lead to sustainable and affordable projects. 4. List the benefi ts a hotel experienced in the case study involving preengineered drywall grid. To receive AIA credit, you are required to read the entire article and pass the quiz. Visit ce.architecturalrecord.com for the complete text and to take the quiz for free. AIA COURSE #K2206T and construction practices. You will learn to identify where new drywall details can be used to enhance your design. You will learn to apply new construction practice knowledge to make informed specifications to design ceilings that can be easily constructed, as well as learn to recognize the value of collaborating early with your ceiling product partner to ensure best practices are followed to meet your project’s objectives. EDUCATIONAL-ADVERTISEMENT Armstrong World Industries is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative commercial ceiling and wall systems. At home, at work, in health-care facilities, classrooms, stores, and restaurants, Armstrong Ceiling & Wall Solutions offer interior options that help create healthy, sustainable spaces that protect people and cultivate well-being and comfort so they can be at their best. Armstrong continues to grow and prosper for the benefit of all its stakeholders. armstrongceilings.com/commercial Erika Fredrickson is an independent writer and editor focusing on technology, the environment, and history. She is a frequent contributor for continuing education courses and publications through Confluence Communications. http://www.confluencec.com A new terminal at PortMiami that can accommodate ships of up to 5,000 passengers features a passenger waiting area composed of three large, floor-to-ceiling drywall structures nicknamed the “pearls.” Inspired by the shape of a nautilus shell, the drywall grid system meets all load requirements and offered a faster, easier installation process than other systems, despite its complex design.

196 ARCHITECTURAL RECORD JUNE 2022 CONTINUING EDUCATION The Science of Light and Its Impact on Paint Color, Specification, and IEQ B oth natural and artificial lighting have a profound impact on how we perceive color. This course will provide the reader with a foundational understanding of how we perceive light and color and of the three characteristics—correlated color temperature, color rendering index, and spectral power distribution—which describe the quality and color of light. This course will also include a brief overview on the composition of paint and colorants, and explain how qualities such as sheen impact how the selected color is perceived in the space. Finally, this course will explore how light creates more than just visual effects; it also has biological and psychological effects that can impact the health and wellbeing of Photo courtesy of Benjamin Moore & Co. Using artificial and natural lighting to help specify paint for healthy spaces Sponsored by Benjamin Moore | By Andrew A. Hunt CONTINUING EDUCATION 1 AIA LU/HSW Learning Objectives After reading this article, you should be able to: 1. Describe how color affects the symbolic, emotional or associative perceptions of occupants, and in turn, their health, safety and well-being. 2. Explain how correlated color temperature (CCT), color rendering index (CRI), and spectral power distribution (SPD) impact the quality and color of light. 3. Distinguish the CCT and CRI of different artificial light sources, and describe their effects on color. 4. Provide examples of how design professionals can use their knowledge of light to create designs that support the health and well-being of the occupant. To receive AIA credit, you are required to read the entire article and pass the quiz. Visit ce.architecturalrecord.com for the complete text and to take the quiz for free. AIA COURSE #K2206Q occupants. Included in this content will be research on design psychology as a basis for making informed color choices for clients, in addition to writing paint specifications that help avoid color discrepancies and confusion. THE SCIENCE OF LIGHT It might seem an obvious statement, but without light, there would be no color. Less obvious, perhaps, is the impact that certain types of light have on the colors we perceive. Think about how a human face appears when illuminated by early morning light. No matter what the color of skin, it will appear warm and soft. That same face in the midday sun will be marked with harsh, contrasting shadows, and the skin tones will appear The type of light that illuminates a room or surface greatly impacts how we perceive the color. EDUCATIONAL-ADVERTISEMENT

197 EDUCATIONAL-ADVERTISEMENT THE SCIENCE OF LIGHT AND ITS IMPACT ON PAINT COLOR, SPECIFICATION, AND IEQ CONTINUING EDUCATION “cooler.” Now imagine how that same face appears when bathed in candlelight versus a conventional fluorescent fixture. While candlelight is kind to most of us, under the fluorescent fixture, human skin often takes on a sallow, greenish cast. The colors we perceive are determined in part by the quality and quantity of the light that illuminates them, whether natural, artificial, or a combination of both. For millennia, humans relied solely on the sun or firelight. Today, of course, artificial lighting illuminates our world, day and night. We lived with the incandescent, or Edison bulb, for over 100 years. Today, several types of artificial lighting systems, each with its unique characteristics and impacts on color, illuminate our buildings. Light-emitting diodes, or LEDs, are quickly replacing other types of lighting in both new and existing buildings. Because light has such a profound impact on color perception, design professionals should have a foundational understanding of how lighting choices will impact paint color and finish selections. To do so, we must first look at the nature of light itself. THE ELECTROMAGNETIC SPECTRUM Light is composed of many wavelengths of energy. The full range of these frequencies is called the electromagnetic spectrum. Only a small portion of these wavelengths are visible to the eye. This narrow band is known as the visible light spectrum, and it includes all the colors of the rainbow. The visible light spectrum includes wavelengths ranging from 780 nanometers down to 390 nanometers (nm). For comparison, UV light ranges from 10 to 400 nm, and X-rays are shorter still. Specific wavelengths correspond to specific colors. Reds have the longest wavelength and range from 650 to 700 nm. “Cooler” colors have shorter wavelengths. The violets have the shortest wavelengths of all and range from 390 to 430 nm. Warmer, longer wavelengths are easier to see in dim light, while cooler colors tend to disappear. This concept is important to remember when we discuss the impact of light on paint color. TWO WAYS OF MAKING COLORS WITH LIGHT When a beam of light is projected onto an object, the object will absorb some wavelengths while reflecting others. For instance, a red object absorbs all but the red wavelengths. However, it’s not always that simple. For example, an object may appear yellow if the object absorbs blue light but reflects green and red light, because when these wavelengths mix, they create yellow. You can create different colors by mixing light in what are called the “primary wavelengths” of red, green, and blue. This is called additive color mixing. Mixing red and green produces yellow, while mixing red and blue yields magenta, and mixing green and blue yields cyan. Mixing all three primaries creates white. Color televisions, computers, and other displays rely on additive color mixing to create the full range of colors. Another way to create colors is through subtractive mixing. You likely recall the thrill of using tempera paints to make new colors— for instance, mixing blue and yellow to create green. This is subtractive color mixing. Most materials, including dyes, paints, colorants, and inks, rely on this process. Most design professionals are familiar with the color wheel. Based on the primaries of red, yellow, and blue, this tool uses subtractive color mixing to create a plethora of secondary and tertiary colors. White and black can be added to create a nearly limitless number of tints and hues. The printing process, which relies on inks, uses slightly different primaries of cyan, magenta, and yellow, but this is still a subtractive process which relies on the mixing of substances, not on the mixing of light. HOW THE EYE (AND BRAIN) SEE Whether color is created through additive or subtractive color mixing, the way we see and process color is the same. To better understand the relationship between color and light, let us first recall the basic biology of the human eye and how the brain interprets information received by it. The eye works very much like a camera. A transparent cornea allows light to enter the eye, and the iris controls the amount of light entering through the pupil. The cornea and lens work together to focus the image on the retina, which is located at the back of the eye. Additive mixing (left) involves the mixing of light where the resulting color will become lighter and eventually white. Subtractive mixing (right) involves the mixing of substances and results in a darkening of colors. Photo courtesy of Benjamin Moore & Co. Andrew A. Hunt is a multi-functional project manager, writer, and musician with over 15 years of experience in multi-media production, instructional design, and content development. Andrew heads the content development team at Confluence Communications (www.confluencec.com), producing and delivering multi-media material to clients in both the residential and commercial sector. Benjamin Moore & Co., a Berkshire Hathaway company, was founded in 1883. One of North America's leading manufacturers of premium-quality residential, commercial, and industrial maintenance coatings, it maintains a relentless commitment to innovation and sustainable manufacturing practices. The Benjamin Moore premium portfolio spans the brand’s flagship paint lines, including Aura®, Regal® Select, CENTURY®, Ultra Spec®, Natura®, and ben®. The Benjamin Moore Diversified Brands include specialty and architectural paints from Coronado®, Lenmar® and Insl-x®. 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198 ARCHITECTURAL RECORD JUNE 2022 CONTINUING EDUCATION Architectural Linear Drains for Indoor and Outdoor Use M any commercial and residential building design projects incorporate very desirable connections between indoor and outdoor spaces. A key aspect to this design approach is keeping rainwater or snow melt from seeping or migrating to places where it is not wanted. Commonly, some utilitarian drains have been installed to collect and divert such water away from the building. However, many architects are paying closer attention to the quality of the drainage products and moving from commodity to architectural solutions. This is particularly true where Photo courtesy of Infinity Drain Different product offerings suit many situations beyond bathrooms Sponsored by Infinity Drain | By Peter J. Arsenault, FAIA, NCARB, LEED AP CONTINUING EDUCATION 1 AIA LU/HSW Learning Objectives After reading this article, you should be able to: 1. Identify and recognize the need and options for proper water drainage to provide safety and accessibility in buildings and sites. 2. Investigate the design opportunities to create attractive, safe, and welldrained outdoor paths of travel. 3. Assess the means to provide different types of outdoor spaces with effective and safe drainage systems. 4. Specify architectural linear drainage systems in buildings in spaces beyond just showers. To receive AIA credit, you are required to read the entire article and pass the quiz. Visit ce.architecturalrecord.com for the complete text and to take the quiz for free. AIA COURSE #K2206N higher amenities are concerned such as outdoor spaces, wellness spaces, wet rooms, balconies, etc., where good appearance is required but so is compliance with performance requirements such as accessibility. In this course, architectural or decorative drainage solutions are reviewed as a very viable solution for creating wet spaces that are safer, more accessible, more hygienic, easier to clean, and cost effective. While such architectural drains have been commonly used in the bathroom shower, they also offer great design and functional benefits in many other building and site areas, too. They can help Architectural drains help make a visual design statement while also providing the water drainage, safety, and hygiene needed in different building locations. EDUCATIONAL-ADVERTISEMENT