Residential Lighting - Illuminating Engineering Society

(left) The interior offers a warm, consistent incandescent glow.
(below, top) The client requested architectural museum quality lighting
with a minimum of decorative fixtures.
(below, bottom) The towering fireplace is highlighted with recessed
150-W quartz PAR38s washing the patinaed cooper, while
PAR 36s graze the stone columns.
MR16 lamps to meet the criteria for museum quality
illumination. Gallery walls were evenly washed with
recessed quartz PAR38s, providing maximum flexibility
for the placement of the art collection while
producing zero scalloping.
The technique of using layers of light showcases the
high tech kitchen. Utilizing incandescent downlights,
under cabinet lighting and pendants over the counter,
the design provides more than the illumination level
required for functionality, but also remained consistent
in texture and theme with the rest of the home.
Upon entering the dining room, attention is drawn to
the beautiful yet simple pendants suspended over the
table. Glowing bronze fused glass panels, backlit with
MR16s, provide an additional dramatic layer of light
enhancing the entertainment function of this architectural
showcase.
The interior of this Aspen estate emanates the
warm, incandescent glow desired by the client.
Whether viewed from the spectacular patio or from
the road leading up the ridge to the estate, the
roofline seems to float above the home. As Singer
says, “perceived lighting is much more alluring to
the curious eye.”
Pagosa Springs Ranch
Nestled in the San Juan Mountain Range, this
15,000 sq ft mountain lodge serves as a private spiritual
haven. The challenge of the lighting design for
the multi-use lodge was to find a balance between
showcasing the impressive Native American art collection
and valuable Ansel Adams prints, while still
providing the serenity required for a spiritual retreat.
Many of the decorative lighting fixtures were custom
designed by Robert Singer to stand out as additional
showcase pieces.
Upon entering, the visitor is immediately welcomed
by the glowing environment created with
recessed incandescent sources and adjustable low
voltage fixtures that accent an oil painting. The enormous
wine barrel door need not be complimented
with lighting. The extraordinary wine room utilizes
the balance of the material from the barrel for the
shelving, racks and tasting tables. The entire wine
room was illuminated by a remote fiber-optic light
source using an amber dicro filter. Everything from
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