The original building of Meguro Gajoen was famous with its collection of art. People called it Ryugujo, a submarine utopia. On this occasion of rebuilding, total restoration of Japanese traditional banquet halls was carried out.
Before arrangement, lighting was simply dark, so it needed complete re-design. The designer paid best attention to (a) showing the artwork effectively in an attractive atmosphere of traditional Japan, while (b) protecting the artwork. On painted wooden relieves in the ceiling and walls, glass-fiber wall washers are used contrasting them in shadows, while protecting those sculptures from heat and ultra violet (UV). On paintings, halogen downlights with UV-proof frosted filters and glass-covered dichroic-mirrored halogen spotlights are used.
Some rooms have ceiling covered with artwork, hindering from installing fixtures within. Instead, the designer created a custom pendant fixture with three functions combined; light from the fixture shines on the ceiling upward and tables downward, while spotlighting on the walls.
Splendid artwork revived in bright atmosphere. Through careful lighting arrangement, Meguro Gajoen was restored as an extraordinary sight-to-see in Tokyo.
