Designing for the Skyline

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PRESENTATION ABSTRACTUrban skylines grow bigger and brighter by the day. Successful projects must shine brilliantly, but must also be beautiful, welcome additions. This in-depth case study demonstrates how to effectively design for the biggest of audiences, examining the lighting design process for 1717 Broadway, a new 68-story Midtown Manhattan skyscraper and tallest hotel building in the Western Hemisphere. The owner of 1717 Broadway tasked the lighting designers with the challenge of placing his thumbprint on the skyline of Manhattan. To create an icon amidst Manhattans sea of bright lights, the lighting design transforms the skyscrapers crown to a gallery in the sky. Extensive mock-ups, equipment customization, and in-depth analysis of the primary views of the building create an energy efficient LED lighting solution that stands out against Manhattans skyline.

Topics covered include development of a central concept that guides the design decision-making effort; initial analysis of local context, primary views, and precedents; common technical challenges and possible solutions; and the use of controls, programming, and interactivity.

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5 LEARNING OBJECTIVESUnderstand the current trends and future directions of skyline building design seen in cities around the world.

Learn how to develop and maintain a strong central concept for the design and programming of a skyline building one that can act as a common thread through all design decisions.

Learn which factors to research or analyze when designing an LED illuminated skyline building, including primary views, viewing distances, surrounding buildings, relative brightness, and light intrusion.

Review lighting and control technologies currently being used in large skyline installations.

Understand the advantages of LED technology in skyline design and how it should be used over time to maintain the buildings significance on the complete skyline.

DESIGNING FOR THE SKYLINEBrett Andersen Principal, Focus Lighting

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DESIGNING FOR THE SKYLINE


54% of all people live in urban areas*(up from 34% in 1960)

*World Health Organization 2014


54% of all people live in urban areas*(up from 34% in 1960)

This will grow to 80% by 2030!

*World Health Organization 2014



Cities are growing bigger and taller

Burj Al ArabTivoli GardensWukesong ArenaBank of America Stadium

Atlantis Dubai

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TODAYS AGENDA

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Case Study: 1717 Broadway

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Case Study: 1717 BroadwayProcess

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Design & Mock-ups

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Design & Mock-upsInstallation & Programming

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Case Study: 1717 BroadwayProcessFoundational StepsDesign & Mock-upsInstallation & Programming

CASE STUDY: 1717 BROADWAY

Fast Facts

1717 Broadway Rendering

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Use: Hotel


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Map of Manhattan


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Use: Hotel Location: Midtown Manhattan

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Map of ManhattanCASE STUDY: 1717 BROADWAY

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Use: Hotel Location: Midtown Manhattan

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Fast Facts

Use: Hotel Location: Midtown Manhattan Height: 753 Feet Tall, 68 Floors


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Use: Hotel Location: Midtown Manhattan Height: 753 Feet Tall, 68 Floors Owner: Granite Broadway


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Use: Hotel Location: Midtown Manhattan Height: 753 Feet Tall, 68 Floors Owner: Granite BroadwayArchitect: Nobutaka Ashihara Architects


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Fast Facts

Use: Hotel Location: Midtown Manhattan Height: 753 Feet Tall, 68 Floors Owner: Granite BroadwayArchitect: Nobutaka Ashihara Architects Cost: $320 Million


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Fast Facts

Use: Hotel Location: Midtown Manhattan Height: 753 Feet Tall, 68 Floors Owner: Granite BroadwayArchitect: Nobutaka Ashihara Architects Cost: $320 MillionSchedule: Over 6 Years (2008-2014)


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Fast Facts

Use: Hotel Location: Midtown Manhattan Height: 753 Feet Tall, 68 Floors Owner: Granite BroadwayArchitect: Nobutaka Ashihara Architects Cost: $320 MillionSchedule: Over 6 Years (2008-2014) Records: Tallest Hotel in Western Hemisphere


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FOUNDATIONAL STEPS

Step #1:

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Step #1: Know the Goal

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Stir an Emotion

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Stir an EmotionBe Memorable

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Stir an EmotionBe MemorableCreate a Landmark

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Stir an EmotionBe MemorableCreate a LandmarkDisappear

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Stir an EmotionBe MemorableCreate a LandmarkDisappearBe Timeless

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Stir an EmotionBe MemorableCreate a LandmarkDisappearBe TimelessBe Green

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Stir an EmotionBe MemorableCreate a LandmarkDisappearBe TimelessBe GreenDont Screw up the View

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Stir an EmotionBe MemorableCreate a LandmarkDisappearBe TimelessBe GreenDont Screw up the ViewMake Money

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Goal for 1717 Broadway:

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Put my thumbprint on the skyline of Manhattan

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Put my thumbprint on the skyline of Manhattan

Make it Memorable

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Step #2:

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Step #2: Analysis

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What Did We Analyze?

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Primary Views

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Aureole

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Aureole

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Aureole

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Primary Views

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Primary Views

Visual Competition

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Primary Views

Visual Competition

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Primary Views

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What Will Make It Memorable?

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Unique Architectural FormThe Birds Nest, Beijing

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Repeating ElementsChrysler Building, New York

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Twin TowersPetronis Towers, Kuala Lumpur

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Geometric ShapesBank of China Tower, Hong Kong

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Amount of Lit Area30 Rockefeller Center, New York

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BrightnessChina World Trade Center Tower #3, Beijing

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Color ContrastAgbar Tower, Barcelona

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Dynamic LookPECO Building, Philadelphia

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What will make 1717 Memorable?

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Unique Architectural Form

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Unique Architectural FormRepeating Elements

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Unique Architectural FormRepeating ElementsTwin Towers

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Unique Architectural FormRepeating ElementsTwin TowersGeometric Shapes

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Unique Architectural FormRepeating ElementsTwin TowersGeometric ShapesAmount of Lit Area

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Unique Architectural FormRepeating ElementsTwin TowersGeometric ShapesAmount of Lit AreaBrightnessColor ContrastA Dynamic Look

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Step #3:

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Step #3: Develop a Central Concept

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What is a central concept?

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What is a central concept?

Something that conveys the essenceof an intended design

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Why develop a central concept?

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Collaborative artists must design toward a common goal

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Collaborative artists must design toward a common goal

Avoid the arbitrary

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Concept:

Owners Goal: Create a memorable, iconic addition to the NYC skyline

Analysis:#1 Primary view is of Crown (viewed from 2 miles away)Crown design needs to connect with the design at street level, and the rest of the buildingDesign should contrast commercialism of Times SquareView from Central Park shouldnt be overpoweringUtilize bright, dynamic lighting in a contrasting color87

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Concept:

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Timeless

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Concept:

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Ever-Changing

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Concept:

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Unique

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Concept:

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A Gift to the City

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Concept:

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Artistic

A Gift to the City

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Concept:

The Crown is a Canvas

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The Crown is a Canvas

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Concept: A Gallery In The Sky

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Concept: A Gallery In The Sky

Case Study: 1717 Broadway

1717 Broadway Day Rendering

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1717 Broadway Night Rendering

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1717 Broadway Completed

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Initial Testing

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2010-07-08 Super Pixel Mock-up from Rock Center (Place each image on a slide in order)105

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Crown Lighting

1717 Broadway Crown

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70ft (21m)

42ft (14m)

1717 Broadway Crown

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Outside

Inside

Glazing

Support Steel

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10(250mm)

Glazing

Support Steel

Outside

Inside

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#1#2#4#3

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1/2 Mile1 Mile1.5 Miles2 MilesMock-Up

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Crown Lighting


Crown Lighting Plan B

1717 Broadway Crown

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1717 Broadway CrownWindow Washing Tracks

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Light Lines

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2012-10-16 Balcony Rail Mock-up148

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Elevator

Early Renderings151

2013-08-08 Elevator Uplight Mock-up152

2013-04-04 Elevator Lighting Mock-up153

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A Curve Ball:

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A Curve Ball: Cost

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Total Savings:

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Total Savings: More than $300,000

(About half the price!)

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2013-04-25 Extrusion Exploration164

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Installation

2013-08-28 - AHL Arrives at North Shore170

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Mastering Content

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Piece #1: The Skies

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Northwest FaceSouthwest FaceSoutheast FaceNortheast Face

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2014-02-06 Power Supply Panel mock-up187

Foundational StepsKnow the GoalAnalysisDevelop a Central ConceptDesign & Mock-upsInstallation & Programming188

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Thank you!

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This concludes The American Institute of ArchitectsContinuing Education Systems Course

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Designing for the Skyline