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The Elementary Institute of Science houses an enrichment program
which nurtures the curiosity of San Diego’s youth by providing
a hands-on experience stimulating an appreciation of science and
technology. Syska’s lighting design studio devised a lighting
scheme that integrated energy efficient lighting with various architectural
elements to intrigue the senses and draw students into and through
the space. The exterior incorporates lighting into the long, narrow
sloping site that discretely accents the building. Low level illuminations
allow the interior lighting of the stairwell to shine through and
express itself into the night environment. Step lights and bollards
light the pathways for safety, enhancing the geometry of the area.
The lecture hall is illumined with layers of light that accentuate
the room. Stairwells are discretely lit with down-lights and up-lights
in the rotunda. All of this is controlled by daylight sensors that
ensure energy is conserved.
This project received the 2006 International
Illumination Design Award of Merit from the IESNA.
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