Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Renovation
Tokyo, Japan Architects and other credits: MHS Planners, Architects & Engineers Ltd. KOHYAMA ATELIER Completion,:2012 |
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It’s a renovation work of a public theater with 4 halls built in 1990. The original atrium lighting was like a gymnasium. The entire facility faced problems: glare, somber atmosphere, confusing directions to the main hall, and energy loss by using incandescent lamps. As for renovation, the local government stipulated certified luminaires and strict illuminance targets. Our lighting achieved impressive facade, comfortable atmosphere, clear directions to the main hall, and energy-conservation. We used LEDs in the atrium. They were not allowed in the hall and hall foyers due to their noise; we saved energy by using fluorescents in the foyers. Façade after renovation impressively claims the theater’s presence. Very narrow spotlights (150W CDM-T, 3000k) illuminating the truss ceilings’ edge in an M shape emphasize the atrium’s structure. |