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Oct 2018 | Jan 2019

In this Project, we had 2 main Concepts based on the site of the project which was a heritage building and the personality of the client. It was group work and we offered light solutions for more than 8 different areas such as lobby and reception, corridors and staircases,offices, meeting rooms and, event areas. Here you can see the summery of the project.

History & Concept

The building was constructed in 1883 by Martin Gropius and Heino Schmieden and was the main building of the women’s hospital. The building was altered in 19271933 bWalter Wolff. In 2014, the over all complex was refurbished and an extension was completed by David Chipperfi eld. The building is a protected monument.

Google is known for using the “Third Space” within the Offices. These spaces are essentially alternative workplaces that aren’t your desk.

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Respecting the history of the building

Considering the character of Google

The building was constructed in 1883 by Martin Gropius and Heino Schmieden and was the main building of the women’s hospital. The building was altered in 19271933 bWalter Wolff. In 2014, the overall complex was refurbished and an extension was completed by David Chipperfi eld. The building is a protected monument.

Respecting the history of the building

Considering the character of Google

Facade

For general illumination of facade we were inspired by the nature. Light coming from above and presents a smooth gradient through the ground refers to act of sun beams. Light pollution was tried to be reduced to minimum level by masking the unused light going in to space. While the whole facade is illuminated by a visibly adequate illumination level, important facade elements are highlighted; like window frames, columns and floor lines. Finally, at the entrance people are welcomed with the Google colors and peacful indirect lighting.

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Oct 2018 | Jan 2019

Lobby and Reception 1

In this case, we have decided to use some different and elegant luminairesto create a special atmosphere in entrance. Also this linear luminaire guide people to the main desk. We have chosen glass bricks as the material of the main desk and we put defuse lights based on the Google colours behind of some of the bricks.

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Lobby and Reception 2

Our initial intention was to emphasize the linear construction by using metal panels and placing luminaires between them to supply general lighting in horizontal and vertical directions. The position of horizontal luminaires is irregular in order to create an interesting architectural composition.

Main Corridor

For Corridors, indirect lighting was used to create a calm atmosphere but, we also added some cross linesto make it more active. Morever, there are some wall-mountedluminaires to make additional light mood.

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Oct 2018 | Jan 2019

The Forum

Two barrisols were planned to ensure a general lighting situation. On the other hand for different type of events track lighting was added to increase light levels of certain areas. Finally, using linear luminaires at the top point of the sitting area, corridor lighting wasprovided indirectly.

Track spots ON

Track spots OFF

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Office

We have designed the ceiling by wooden panels and we have put linear luminaires between these panels to provide the required illuminance level as in the standards also, glare condition was checked to ensure a healthy working environment.In addition to general lighting, desk luminaires were added to allow workerscontrol their light level individually.

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