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Entry is illuminated by shielded lights in the courtyard trees and under the eaves for controlled focal and moonlighting effects. Compact fluorescents uplight the oak tree. Miniature recessed lights offer safety lighting on adjacent steps. A high-end residence in a sensitive environment demands careful attention to the interrelationship of architectural materials, colors, textures, and lighting “UNDER STARRY SKIES ABOVE...” All lighting is circuited by zone, and pre-set scenes are controlled on a “whole-house” dimming system. 28 LD+A/February 2003 www.iesna.org
The water feature is accented with a concealed spot, highlighting texture and giving the water sparkle. The primary challenge for this 8,550 sq ft residence evolved around its location in an environmentally sensitive and serene valley site in Northern California. Neighbors were concerned that the structure, new landscaping and lighting might be too visible from adjacent hilltop homes and potentially disturb the harmony and natural beauty of the valley. Legal challenges related to various environmental issues, including the potential effects on a native salamander habitat and the general impact on the valley topography. As a result, a comprehensive environmental impact study and report was undertaken. As a compromise, some restrictions were applied to the architectural design, landscape design and the private access road. Also, a local “dark sky” ordinance restricted the landscape lighting design. This ordinance required that no lighting be directed upwards and that any source over 20 watts be shielded from view. With the direction and cooperation of the client, the design team worked closely with the regulating agencies and the concerned community members to successfully address their concerns. To help everyone visualize the impact of the design, a geographically accurate scaled site model was developed, complete with proposed landscaping. To help understand the exterior lighting, a nighttime mockup/presentation of the various landscape lighting fixture types and lamps was also presented for review, complete with proper lamping and shielding. Eventually, after nearly two years of design collaboration, www.iesna.org review and refinement, a building permit was finally approved. Once construction was finally started, the project demanded constant attention to the interrelationship of architectural materials, colors, textures, plant life, lighting equipment, and lighting effects, with the natural surroundings. Optimizing the indoor/outdoor relationship was paramount to the design’s success. The five-year planning/design/construction process continued to require meticulous coordination among the architect, interior designer, contractor, city review board, client and lighting designer to keep things on track. Successful planning resulted in a harmonious integration of environment, architecture, and award winning lighting design. Exterior <strong>Lighting</strong> <strong>Lighting</strong> at the front gate had to be subtle but still clearly identify the entrance for visitors and emergency vehicles. An adjacent oak tree provided a convenient mounting position for a small shielded downlight directed towards the gate and call box for the surveillance camera. The address is clearly illuminated on the stone gate column with a concealed graze light, which also enhances the stone details in light and shadow. As you continue up the winding and secluded private drive, a series of small recessed 90-degree hooded luminaires with 20- W MR16 lamps delineate the way. They are mounted in a 12- inch-high curb detail facing away from any off site viewing angles on 40-ft centers and are activated by drive-over pressure switches. The lights automatically turn off after you pass to LD+A/February 2003 29
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