PORTFOLIO Dipl. Architect Engineer & Lighting Designer Panos Katramadakis
Apr. 2021
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“I am interested in the physicality of Light... I am interested in Light being the revelation itself...We drink Light as vitamin D through the skin... Light is part of our diet...so we have a strong physical relationship to it...Light has a great emotional quality...Also, there is a strong spiritual quality invlolved with Light”.
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James Turrell
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“The Great Beauty” _Paolo Sorrentino
Co-Curated a Light Event
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Panos Katramadakis, Katia Kolovea
Title_“Contrast in Light.” 1st Screening of the film “The Perfect Light” by Light Collective in Athens, Greece
When_ May 2018 Duration_ One-day Event What_Co-Curated a Light Event and was also responsible for the graphic design, from the logo to the banners and booklet of the event The Idea_ Due to the International Day of Light on May 16th, recognized by UNESCO, a young architect engineer - lighting designer and a young lighting designer, driven by their love and passion for light, organized a lighting event with talks, dancing performances and a screening. The event is targeted at the Greek Lighting designer community, Architects, and Photographers as well as everyone who is interested in light. The ultimate goal is to connect and inspire creative people from different disciplines, through an event concerning light and contrast and the different ways that it could be interpreted. People who work with and use light in completely different ways, uncover some of its countless aspects through their presentations. An Architectural Lighting Designer, an Architect, a Stage Lighting Designer and a Photographer are going to present how they are using light as a tool in their projects as well as how light plays a vital role in the creation process. In the end, the professionals who are working with light and the audience who will take part on the event, will acquire knowledge about light as a medium, will get inspired and will have the opportunity to discuss and share ideas with the speakers. Finally, everybody is going to celebrate the International Day of light in Athens. The event is sponsored by ELECTRON SA - Lighting, Audio, LEDs and supported by the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD).
Creative Domains
2 Dance Performances 1 Screening
from left to right (standing): Light Collective (Martin Lupton, Sharon Stammers), Alexandorpoulou Eliza, Ouggrinis Kostantinos, Yerolympos Yiorgis from left to right: Ijichi Atsuro (Citizen Electronics), Kolovea Katia (Co-Curator), Sbokou Anna, Katramadakis Panos (Co-Curator)
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URL_ https://www.facebook.com/antitheseisfwtos/
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Curators_ Panos Katramadakis, Katia Kolovea
Alexandropoulou Eliza_ Stage Lighting Designer
Oungrinis Kostantinos_Architect & Associate
Sbokou Anna_ Architectural Lighting Designer
Yerolymbos Yiorgis_ Photographer PhD & Architect
Light Collective_Martin Lupton & Sharon Stammer
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Dancing Performance_ “Sisyphus”
Break/Networking
Open Discussion_ Speakers & the Audience
Curators & the Speakers
Break/Networking
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Dancing Performance_ “3in the Morning”
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Panos Katramadakis, Mikkel Skov, Priscila Galamba
Title_“The three stages of Light : Focus, Interaction, Retreat.”
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When_ February 2019 Duration_ Four months What_
Lighting Design for the studio of the Lighting Design Masters, Aalborg University, Copenhagen Software_ DIALux, Autodesk Autocad, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Rhinoceros 3D, CInema 4D The Concept_ This Project aims to improve users performance within a multi-functional room in a learning environment by using dynamic, adjustable electrical light to complement daylight and support the tasks performed in the space. The Space_ The chosen space currently has a weak layout organization and insufficient electrical lighting solutions. As a result, the space doesn’t encourage people to be creative and productive, nor it promotes focus or concentration. The Light_ In order to find a lighting solution that could correspond to the users needs as well as to the activities performed in the room, research on the learning approach, circadian rhythm, color perception, along with qualitative and quantitative analysis and lighting evaluation tests were executed. The Findings_ As a result, this study has proved that multi-functional rooms need to be redesigned regarding its architectural context and lighting design solutions in order to support the tasks performed. In conclusion, it was certified that by applying dynamic and adjustable electrical light, users well-being can be boosted and learning development can be stimulated.
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“Light Oasis”
“Light Oasis”
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Common Area Working Area
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Light Scenarios
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North-East sun diagram
South-West sun diagram
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Plan view of the electrical light distribution after calcu-
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Common Area after calculation
Wall Washers after calculation
Panels/ White boards after calculation
“Light Oasis” after calculation
Wall Washers on the lockers after calculation
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Working Area after calculation
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Common Area looking North
Common Area looking South
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Semester Project II Portfolio 2021
Panos Katramadakis,Thanh Vy Quach, Anastasia Scavee
Title_ “Follow the Light.”
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When_ May 2019 Duration_ Four months What_ The
project addresses the anonymity problem observed in the residential area of Enghave Brygge Syd, Copenhagen, Denmark and proposes a lighting design which attempts to create a stronger identity. Software_ Processing (Java), Leap Motion, Autodesk Autocad, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Rhinoceros 3D, The Concept_ Residents are considered to be responsible in shaping and creating an identity of the area. Thus, the aim of the lighting proposal is to increase the quality time that residents spend outdoors in the neighbourhood, to enhance navigation and wayfinding by adding value to the existing landmarks of the site.The Process_ Before start working on the lighting proposal, research on bioluminescence and on certain design theories was conducted. Such doctrines as Gestalt theory, Non-Place and Place making are applied in the current project. The Light_ The phenomenon of bioluminescence is widely used on the present project. As part of the design process, a set of tests on bioluminescent colour hues are performed to discover how they could influence the colour rendering and the perception of other people in the context of street lighting. As part of the design stage, a working prototype concerning one of the interactive design elements was developed and programmed.The Findings_ We believe that the proposed design can enhance the identity of the area which will result in increasing the resident’s interaction with nature on the public realm.
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Deck reccessed fiber optics to miomick bioluminescence (Dinoflaggelates)
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The Tunel_ Transition_ Scene 1
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The Tunel_ Transition_ Scene 2
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URL_ https://vimeo.com/378654344 Mimicking Dinoflaggelates Movement_ Processing (Java) & Leap Motion Prototype _ No Diffuser
The Bridge_ Light Follows You_ Scene 2
URL_ https://vimeo.com/378652074 Mimicking Dinoflaggelates Movement_ Processing (Java) & Leap Motion Prototype _ With Diffuser
The Bridge_ Light Follows You_ Scene 3
URL_ https://vimeo.com/378649711 Mimicking Dinoflaggelates Movement_ Processing (Java) & Leap Motion Prototype _ Backstage
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The Bridge_ Light Follows You_ Scene 1
Light4Health_ Summer School Portfolio 2021
Panos Katramadakis, Anna-Lena Bast, Olga Rybkina, Dimitri Ingi, Felix Warren, Jonas Becker
Title_“Interior Lighting for Domestic Spaces with a focus on the elderly.”
When_ July 2019 Duration_ One-week trans-disciplinary teaching summer school What_ Health research-based
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innovative open educational resources and tools for lighting design students and professionals Software_ Autodesk Autocad, Adobe Photoshop Where_ University of Wolverhampton, UK The Concept_ The Summer School gave participants the opportunity to identify key factors to design health research-based lighting for elderly people or families with children, and discuss their projects with teachers at the result of the Summer School. The student projects offered technical requirements for illumination sources, lighting scenarios and lighting design schemes of real homes visited by the students on the third day of the Summer School.
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Inspiration
Lighting Proposal Morning
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Custom Designed SPD: daytime
Inspiration
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Custom Designed SPD: nighttime
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Inspiration
Lighting Proposal Nighttime
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Nighttime - Activated Sensors
Double Dynamic Lighting Portfolio 2021
Panos Katramadakis, Mikkel Skov, Priscila Galamba
Title_“Double Dynamic Lighting for Domestic Spaces.”
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When_ November 2018 Duration_ One month What_ Combining daylight and electrical lighting for a more comprehensive approach in Lighting Design Software_
AutodeskAutocad, Dialux,Adobe Photoshop,Adobe Premieure The Concept_ A bedroom is more than a place for sleeping and resting, but a place for introspection, relaxation and privacy. Analysis of the daylight on an overcast day were taken to examine whether the average illuminance of the room on the task level, height of 85cm, would allow activities such as reading, resting and dressing. Color Temperature will automatically change throughout the day in order to set the light to the optimal color temperature to wake up, concentrate and relax. This will be set up accordingly to the user preferences and needs. The Goal_• Better distribution of the electrical light to complement dynamic lighting scenarios and reduce dark spots. • Regulate the circadian clock through the usage of electrical light systems (intensity and wave length distribution). • Reduce contrast on the wall of the window due to high exitance of the window (identified from the analysis). • Avoid brightness on glossy surfaces. • Adaptation of electrical light to different activities in the room, considering its function.
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Timelapse - Matrix of Photos - Simulation
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Timelapse - Matrix of Photos - Real
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Panos Katramadakis, Mikkel Skov, Priscila Galamba
When_ September 2018 Duration_ Three days Workshop What_ Light Fixture Prototype Software_
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Autodesk Autocad, Adobe Photoshop, Rhinoceros 3D, Laser Cutter, CNC The Idea_ Starting with a cube which is then deconstructed with triangular shapes results in the final shape.The triangle located in the middle helps the reflection of the light and a small base is placed at the bottom of the luminaire to lift it up from the ground in order to make it look as if it is floating. Finally, a plastic sheet is set at the front of the luminaire to produce a more diffused and soft Light. The Materials_Two layers of wood are utilized, for the outer skin plywood was used which was painted with teak in order to enhance the feeling of the wood and for the inner skin ash wood was used which was then painted gold to enhance the reflection of the Light. In addition, a difused milky PVC sheet 4mm is placed at the front part of the fixture.
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Front View
Rare View
Side View
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Assembly Diagram
Testing light effects
Testing materials
Painting wood (gold and teak)
Testing light sources
Testing colors
Assembling final product
Diploma Thesis Project Portfolio 2021
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Title_“Composing Nocturnal Lightscapes. Lighting Installations at Saint Matthew forest in Chania, Crete, Greece.”
When_ September 2017 Duration_ Four months What_ A Short Film Software_ Adobe Premieure, CNC The Concept_ Lighting Installations were placed in the
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Saint Matthew Forest and then filmed. Producing space and creating a particular atmosphere through the use of light accompanied by sound. A narration, a story is unfolded via the Lighting Installations.
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SHORT FILM_ https://vimeo.com/334143248
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MAKING OF_ https://vimeo.com/334440876
The Location
The Saint Matthew forest is located in a suburban area, 10 minutes driving distance from the city center of Chania, which is called Akrotiri. It is a sparsely populated area where mainly residencies are situated.
1 The CampFire
The meaning of the campfire, as a meeting point, the gathering around the campfire. Since the Ancient years people were gathering around the campfire, in order to get warm, to protect themselves from the wild animals and from darkness, to cook and to socialize. The campfire is the first symbol of shelter. This Light Installation opens the short film and signals the beggining of the course in the Dense Forest.
2 The Burning Forest The trees are burning. The fire has already started burning down the DENSE FOREST. Fire constitutes the symbol of this path, while being one of nature’s basic elements.
3 The Magical Triangle The Magical Triangle is suspended, highlighting the almost triangular opening that is formed from the vegetation, located on the side of the basic path. This Lighting Installation has a specific dynamic due to its geometry and to its impulsive intervention in the DENSE FOREST.
4 The Fire Wreath
The Fire Wreath is located on the side of the main path, emphasizing the circular opening shaped by the tree trunks. It is pendulant over the naturally formulated opening. Its circular geometry indicates the continious flow of obstacles and barriers in the rest of the path.
5 The Imprint The Imprint of the fallen tree that used to stand right at this point. This Installation follows and highlights the geometry of the trunk of the fallen tree. As it is laying towards the ground, it has left its imprint to the DENSE FOREST of Saint Matthew.
6 Decomposition The Decomposition of a fallen tree. The tree has finally touched the ground and its Decomposition has already started. This Installation emphasizes the decay, the disintegration, the remaining pieces of the fallen tree, which is becoming part of the ground where it once came from.
7 The Monster - Sculpture The Monster - Sculpture is just the root of an uprooted tree along with soil, rocks and other petrifications. The Monster - Sculpture is one of the many dangers that are awaiting along the path of the DENSE FOREST. After the Imprint of the fallen tree and its Decomposition here comes the monsterous sculpture with its imposing presence in the forest .
8 The Bloody Valley The Bloody Valley constitutes of a rugged and rocky opening. This Installation lits with red color the rocky ground, indicating the difficulties that one is facing in the DENSE FOREST. The Bloody Valley consists one of the obstacles of the path in Saint Matthiew forest.
9 Laser - Landmark This Instalation comprises the Landmark of the path in the DENSE FOREST. It’s role is to indicate the way in the path where the walker seems to be disorientated and lost. The Laser - Landmark has a strong presence in the forest due to it’s simple and strict geometry.
10 The Bright Obstacle
This Installation makes the path in the DENSE FOREST even more inaccesible. As a barrier in between two tree trunks in the main path of the DENSE FOREST, it tries to intercept the walker’s course through the forest.
This Installation refers to the spider web. One more obstacle - dificulty is added to the path of the DENSE FOREST. This time, the obstacle is not bright and thus not visible from far away, where it could also be weaved anywhere in the forest.
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11 The Obstacle - Spider Web
12 Totem - Sculpture At the end of the path, the Monster - Sculpture is finally transformed to the Totem - Sculpture. It is not yet dangerous and agressive and it changes hue. Each different hue refers to another element of the nature (fire, water, air), implying the presence of three different paths in the forest (Dense forest, the Ascend, Bright forest). This installation closes the short film, implying it’s continuation with the upcoming two paths.
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The making of this short film. Taking the equipment into the forest. Setting and testing the lights, trying to produce the desirable atmosphere. Position the light sources, filter the light, and set the camera to start testing the framing and the shots before the final shooting of the film.
Master Thesis Project Portfolio 2021
Panos Katramadakis, Thanh Vy Quach
Title_“NEO SCULPTURE :
Investigating human perception through a lighting installation.”
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When_ June 2020 Duration_ Four months What_ A Short Film Software_ Autodesk Autocad, Autodesk 3ds Max, Unreal Engine 4.2, Adobe Premieure, Adobe Photoshop The Concept_ This project investigates the link between light and user’s engagement in kinetic lighting installations. In particular, it was questioned whether there is a method that the lighting designer can implement in the lighting design process so as to increase the level of engagement. The current project was developed based on the following research question: “How to increase the level of engagement of the user in lighting kinetic installations (Neo Sculptures)? Neo Sculpture_ An analysis in history of sculptures, perception of the space and the term of engagement was conducted. Based on the findings, the term “Neo Sculpture” was coined to identify new age sculptures that through light and motion create engaging experiences. It was found that light engagement occurs on three levels: emotional, intellectual and behavioural. The Method_ In an attempt to answer the research question, a Neo Sculpture was designed. Here, it was hypothesized that if a lighting design process is primarily based on human visual laws of perception, consequently the user’s experience will be more engaging. The Findinds_ The hypothesis was proved to be partially correct and led to further investigative questions regarding the creation of lighting kinetic installations.
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SHORT FILM_ https://vimeo.com/443196391
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Section - Light gradient for users adaptation
Plan - space and the lighting kinetic components
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Section - space and the lighting kinetic components attached to the light metallic truss
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From Waste to Green Energy Portfolio 2021
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When_ May 2019 Duration_ Two Weeks What_ A Short Film Software_ After Effects, Rhinoceros 3D, Adobe PhotoshopThe Concept_ The idea of this Project lies
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in designing a wind/ human activated interactive Lighting Installation that will be placed in public spaces and serve as a Landmark. Transparent blue plastic is used on the top of the luminaire to mimic the colors of the sky under daylight. According to the viewing angle due to its geometry and material, an interplay between reflection and refraction will occur. It is wind activated, using dynamo technology and by people who can turn it manually, which will cause the lights to turn on. The intensity of the Led strip is dependent on the wind speed and on the rotational energy produced by the users.
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SHORT FILM_ https://vimeo.com/339371069
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Stage Lighting Design- Internship Portfolio 2021
Stage Lighting Design Intern at Eliza Alexandropoulou
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When_ December 2019 Duration_ Four months What_ “Elenit” Performance Where_ Onassis Stegi Cultural Centre, Athens, Greece The Concept_ Eurip-
ides Laskaridis expands his scenic universe with a new piece made for many bodies. A space where the things we know we knew are now behind. Elenit is a tragic comedy, with characters who are touchingly real and painstakingly realised, yet unashamedly imaginary. Characters that exist in a machine interesed only in urgency of the moment. Co-Produced by_ Theatre de la Ville-Paris, (FR), Teatro della Pergola-Florence (IT), Pole Europeen de Creation- Ministere de la Culture/Maison de la Danse en Soutien a la Biennale de la Danse de Lyon 2020 (FR), Teatro Municipal do Porto (PT), Festival Trans-Ameririque-Montreal (CA), Les Halles de Schaerbeek-Brussels(BE),TeatreLliure-Barcelona(ES),Marlaux, Scene Nationale Chambery-Savoie (FR),Theatre de Liege (BE), Julidans-Amsterdam (NL), Bonlieu Scene NationaleAnnecy (FR) The Team_ Director_ Eyripidis Laskaridis Lighting Design_ Eliza Alexandropoulou Performers_ Amalia Kosma, Chara Kotsali, Manos Kotsaris, Thanos Lekkas, Dimitris Matsoukas, Efthimios Moschopoulos, Giorgos Poulios, Michalis Valasoglou ,Fay Xhuma Costume Design_ Angelos Mentis Music & Sound Design_ Giorgos Poulios Set Design_ Loukas Bakas Associate Movement Director_ Nikos Dragonas Assistant Director_ Geli Kalampaka Assistant of the Composer_ Jeph Vanger Assistant Costume Designer, Props & Special Constructions_ Ioanna Plessa Assistant to the Costume Designer_ Aella Tsilikopoulou e.t.c
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URL_ https://www.onassis.org/whats-on/elenit Photo by_ Andreas Simopoulos
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Photo by_ Andreas Simopoulos
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Snapshot from “Elenit” trailer
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Snapshot from “Elenit” trailer
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Snapshot from “Elenit” trailer
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Opera House Project Portfolio 2021
Panos Katramadakis,Themis Pantelidis
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When_ February 2015 Duration_ Four months What_
Design of an Opera House located on the remains of a rampart of the old city’s wall in Chania, Crete, Greece. Software_Autodesk Autocad, Adobe Photoshop, Rhinoceros 3D, Cinema 4D, Laser Cutter, CNC The Concept_ The idea lies in creating an experience of being in a cave. The multiple layers of the Opera House starting from the open public plaza on the ground floor, descending to the semi-pubic lobby with stores and exhibition spaces towards the private balconies (A, B) and finally to the orchestra which is situated 14 meters under the ground level. The continious discendence of the visitor in relation with the organic shapes design approach and the use of dark oak wood aims to create a feeling of exploring a cave with the element of surprise being present by the slow and constant discovery of the different levels of the opera. Moreover, the vertical opening located over the stage is used as a ligthwell (daylight and electrical light), a shaft and as a stage setting.
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Lighting Scenario 1A
Lighting Scenario 1B
Lighting Scenario 2A
Lighting Scenario 2B
plaza stage set/ lightwell
lobby A’ balcony
exhibition to parking
B’ balcony to orchestra
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