Residential Lighting - Illuminating Engineering Society

(left) Incandescent cove uplighting, decorative
wall sconces and table lamps, and fiber optics
illuminating the steps, combine to allow the client
superior flexibility within a fixed environment.
(below) The interior street scene was layered
with a combination of decorative lanterns,
downlights, and PAR36s that created the
layered lighting effects.
(opposite, left) The dramatic technique of grazing
the regal stone columns was achieved with
low voltage PAR36 fixtures set to enhance rather than
flatten the texture and nuances of the stones.
(opposite, left) Decorative lanterns, wall sconces
and recessed track blocked out in concrete.
The decorative elements have an incandescent
candle-like glow; however, the sources for the stairs,
interior street, and accent lighting are the
track fixtures, which can be placed where needed,
giving the clients great flexibility.
PEAKS OF LIGHT
Robert Singer sets a mood, expanding and defining
residential spaces with light
You walk into a home and what do you see Any home, be it a 500
sq ft studio apartment or a 40,000 sq ft mansion, will elicit comments
about the view, the furniture, and the comfort of the surroundings.
Ever wonder what the view or the furniture would be like
with no thought put into the lighting design The dilemma of enhancing
the appearance of a home is a challenge for a designer faced with the
scale and scope of a premiere residence. With clients who own exclusive
estates in the mountain enclaves of Aspen, the Roaring Fork Valley and
other prime locations throughout the world, Robert Singer and
Associates first seeks to create drama. The award-winning designer
works closely with all of the design team—architects, interior designers
and clients—to create layers of light for each aspect and room of a home.
As Singer states, “Our goal is to create a warm, glowing environment, as
welcoming to the visitor as it is to the owner.”
Perceived brightness is created by indirect sources that throw light onto
ceiling planes and wall surfaces. Finishing touches include augmenting
the lighting with accent and decorative elements.
Buttermilk Residence
Located on the slopes near Aspen, the Buttermilk house is a classic castle
with state-of-the-art features. Designed by A. Horacio Ravazzani y
Arquitectos Asociados, Uruguay, the interior and exterior of the house is
constructed of exposed board form concrete augmented with stone, wood
and plaster. Because of the nature of the construction, there was no room
for error in locating the light sources.
“The client required the lighting to be functional, flexible and have a
warm candle-like glow. In order to achieve the clients’ requirements, we
needed to create layers of light encompassing general, accent, task, and
decorative lighting. A state of the art control system was used to marry all
of these elements into preset portraits of lights or scenes for the client that
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