How does light communicate a positive impression at the reception stage?
Say welcome with light
Light offers a pleasant welcome to the visitors of public buildings. In this way a positive, identity-supporting atmosphere is created.
Say welcome with light
Designing the first impression with light
Light delineates points of contact such as reception desks and information desks in a space to guide flows of visitors. A brightness level higher than the surroundings automatically catches the eye. Luminaires with good glare control ensure high visual comfort for visitors and receptionists. The aim of illumination in such reception areas within public buildings consists of communicating a sense of welcome and also radiating a prestigious character.
Creating a uniform background with light
Rear walls illuminated with wallwashers generate a bright, friendly backdrop for reception areas. In the architectural example, lens wallwashers are used as recessed luminaires that also uniformly and efficiently illuminate high walls. Walls flooded with light can also become information carriers via logos, banners and signage. The vertical lighting emphasises the impression of room height. Used in the rear room areas, is also delineates route guidance in the building.
Accenting objects with light
Within perception-orientated lighting design, accent lighting serves to create hierarchies in the room and guide the view. This facilitates orientation in the room for users and visitors. Discreet light sources such as recessed spotlights positioned here at the edge of the field of view emphasise the effect of this lighting method. The directed light accents individual eye-catchers such as the wall object as well as complete areas such as the information counters and meeting table.
Creating zonal general illumination with light
In high rooms, double focus downlights are ideal for glare-free, horizontal general lighting. Islands of light can be created in the room via higher lumen-output or more closely positioned recessed luminaires – an effect that can also be achieved with supplementary pendant luminaires or suitably aligned spotlights. The appropriate direct lighting lends an attractive appearance to circulation zones.
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