General and dedicated

Interior space with ERCO lighting and nature view through glass walls.

The juxtaposition of ambient lighting and dedicated lighting concepts shows the full extent of architectural lighting. In addition to providing the basic requirements for vision, this also encompasses highly individual lighting solutions, starting from functional to atmospheric considerations. While the number of possible variations for ambient lighting is relatively small, countless approaches are available to interpret the space using dedicated lighting designs.

Luminaires in the indoor and outdoor areas enable fine graduations to be made in perspective between foreground, middle ground and background. Directed accent light provides a basis to emphasise specific zones. Wallwashers and floodlights complement the ambient lighting allowing contrasts to be created between bright vertical and horizontal surfaces. Luminous objects on tables and projected light are used to create decorative and eye-catching features.

Interior with ERCO lighting accentuating the space and creating a pleasant atmosphere.

General

The wide-beam illumination of floor and walls using downlights and wallwashers produces a diffuse light indoors, creating an ambient luminescence that brings a unity to the room. Thoroughfares, tables and seating arrangements in the foreground all receive similar emphasis. The room gives a tranquil impression.

Interior with ERCO lighting and a view of nature through the window front.

Dedicated: Scene 1

Dedicated lighting concepts can come about in various ways. The different variations shown above demonstrate, for instance, how areas can be emphasised using uniform and accentuated lighting, brightness contrasts or the spatial distribution between foreground and background. At the same time, other areas are made to appear less important by being left in darkness.

The directed light of the spotlights produces a rhythm on the thoroughfare and allows the tables to become islands of communication. Projectors illuminating the trees outside create accents. The illumination outdoors reveals the depth. In the foreground, this effect is achieved by lighting the lawn, in the middle ground by accentuating individual trees, and in the background by floodlighting the row of trees. It is this balance of ambient luminescence, focal glow and play of brilliants that results in a dedicated lighting solution.

Interior with ERCO lighting creating a tranquil, unified atmosphere.

Dedicated: Scene 2

The directed light of the spotlights produces a rhythm on the thoroughfare and allows the tables to become islands of communication.

Interior with ERCO lighting: Downlights and wallwashers create a diffuse, inviting atmosphere in a modern space.

Dedicated: Scene 3

The directed light of the spotlights produces a rhythm on the thoroughfare and allows the tables to become islands of communication. Projectors illuminating the trees outside create accents.

Interior space with ERCO lighting and nature view through glass wall.

Dedicated: Scene 4

The directed light of the spotlights produces a rhythm on the thoroughfare and allows the tables to become islands of communication. Projectors illuminating the trees outside create accents. The illumination outdoors reveals the depth. In the foreground, this effect is achieved by lighting the lawn, in the middle ground by accentuating individual trees, and in the background by floodlighting the row of trees.

Interior with ERCO lighting and view of trees through glass wall, creating a tranquil atmosphere.

Dedicated: Scene 5

The illuminated objects on the tables form decorative highlights in the room. The illumination outdoors reveals the depth.

Interior with ERCO spotlights, offering a view through glass walls onto an illuminated garden landscape.

Dedicated: Scene 6

The directed light of the spotlights allows the tables to become islands of communication. Projectors illuminating the trees outside create accents. The illumination outdoors reveals the depth.