CONCEPT
Omar Hason // M.Arch // University of Oregon // Professor Virginia Cartwright // 2014
Hotel conference rooms require a large amount of flexibility
in terms of space and light. Hotel conference rooms are multipurpose spaces that require multi-purpose lighting.
A high end hotel chain should foster good design. A
building’s tie to it’s local architectural vernacular and geographic
context creates a unique experience for every hotel in the
franchise. There is great value in the recognition of place.
GEOGRAPHIC FORM
Black Hills, South Dakota
STUDY MODEL
National Context
The Midwest
Regional Context
South Dakota
Local Context
The Black Hills
ABSTRACTED CURVES
Digitally Sectioned Lines
http://cdn.yellowstoneparknet.com/images/content/2841_555_Black_Hills_South_Dakota_md.jpg
Using digital fabrication techniques and a mix of
LED tape and OLED panels, the LIGHTSCAPE
Chandelier is a design solution with unique
contextual ties and flexible lighting abilities.
CHANDELIER COMPONENTS
Light Diffusing Plywood Fins
This small scale study model explores the undulating form,
earth to sky juxtaposition of the chandelier and illustrates
the desired ambient light quality.
APPLICATION
In the adjacent renderings, the
LIGHTSCAPE Chandelier is
represented in it’s three base settings
(A+B+C).
A
B
A. AMBIENT LIGHT
Using just the OLED panels,
the space is filled with diffused
light that washes down the
plywood fins. Patterns are cast
on adjacent walls without being
distracting.
B. PLAY OF BRILLIANCE
For lower light demands, the
LEDs in the tape that runs along
the profile of each fin can be
individually operated to create a
gentle sparkle.
C
C. THE FULL EFFECT
Combining the OLED panels
with the LED tape accentuates
the geographical form while
sufficiently lighting the space. In
this setting, the chandelier helps
to activate the space for more
lively ballroom room functions.
CONSTRUCTION
17’-0”
20’-0”
3’-0”
CHANDELIER/ROOM SECTION
support cables
wire housing
1’-3” 0.5”
OLED panel
welded steel structure
12’-0”
12’-0”
12’-0”
12’-0”
12’-0”
36’-0”
12’-0”
12’-0”
12’-0”
12’-0”
painted plywood
12’-0”
36’-0”
48’-0”
LED tape
120’-0”
10’-0”
MODULAR
SYSTEM
As an array of modules
allows it to be easily
customizable and allows
each module to be
individually lowered for
cleaning or maintenance.
10’-0”
30’-0”
10’-0”
CHANDELIER/ROOM PLAN
12’-0”
12’-0”
12’-0”
12’-0”
36’-0”
12’-0”
12’-0”
12’-0”
48’-0”
12’-0”
12’-0”
12’-0”
36’-0”
120’-0”
12’-0”
12’-0”
120’-0”
12’-0”
12’-0”
12’-0”
MOCK-UP
Digital Profile Drawing
Finished 1/2 Scale Chandelier Module Mock-up
Ballroom Division and Responsive Light Modification
CNC Profiling
Finished 1/2 Scale Chandelier Module Mock-up
Module Assembly