Kevin Hsia
Lighting/Electrical Option
Advisor: Dr. Richard Mistrick
December 11, 2008
General Building Information / Location
Concept
Space One: Gould Plaza
Space Two: Tisch Hall
Space Three: Classroom
Space Four: Student Lounge
The New York University Concourse Project
Schematic Design
Kevin Hsia
Lighting/Electrical
General Building Information
Building Name:
Building Occupant :
Size:
Owner:
Architect:
MEP Engineer:
Structural:
Construction dates:
Cost :
New York University Concourse Project
44 West 4th Street, New York, NY 10012
Education/University
70,000 sq.ft
New York University Stern School of Business
Perkins + Will
BR+A
Severud
Fall 07 – Fall 09
$35 million
The New York University Concourse Project
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Kevin Hsia
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General Building Information
New York University Stern School of Business
• Established in 1900
• One of the top business schools in the US
• About 5,000 students for both undergraduate and graduate
The New York University Concourse Project
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Kevin Hsia
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Location
Tisch
Hall
Weaver
Hall
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KMC
Gould Plaza
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Location
Propose Spaces for Design
Gould Plaza
– Ground Level
Tisch Lobby
– Ground Level
Classroom
– Upper Concourse
Student Lounge – Upper Concourse
Ground Level
Upper Concourse
Lower Concourse
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Concept – Design Concerns
Pride
Enforce school identity, NYU buildings spread throughout the city
Cognitive Health
Stress due to the competitive nature of the business school and New York City
Way-finding/Orientation
Congested traffic throughout the building
Physical Health
Lack connection to nature and daylight
The New York University Concourse Project
Schematic Design
Kevin Hsia
Lighting/Electrical
Concept – Theme
Like a musical symphony,
rhythm, hierarchy and intensity
dictate
atmosphere and pace of environment
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Lighting/Electrical
Space One – Gould Plaza
Considerations and Criteria
• Safety to see where to walk
• Modeling points of interest: Door to Tisch Hall and KMC
Design Solution
• Address school identity by lighting a NYU logo
• Light perimeter of Plaza to define the boundary
The New York University Concourse Project
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Kevin Hsia
Lighting/Electrical
Space One – Gould Plaza
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Kevin Hsia
Lighting/Electrical
Space One – Gould Plaza
The New York University Concourse Project
Schematic Design
Kevin Hsia
Lighting/Electrical
Space One – Gould Plaza
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Schematic Design
Kevin Hsia
Lighting/Electrical
Space Two – Tisch Lobby
Considerations and Criteria
• Create spacious and pleasant environment
• Appreciate the architecture and various materials in the space
• Facial recognition and safety
Design Solution
• Using light to create a hierarchy to direct people
• Use of modern looking luminaires
The New York University Concourse Project
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Kevin Hsia
Lighting/Electrical
Space Two – Tisch Lobby
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Kevin Hsia
Lighting/Electrical
Space Two – Tisch Lobby
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Schematic Design
Kevin Hsia
Lighting/Electrical
Space Two – Tisch Lobby
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Lighting/Electrical
Space Three – Classroom
Considerations and Criteria
• Provide comfortable learning environment
• Sufficient lighting levels on writing plane and white board
Design Solution
• Improve visual clarity
• Enhance clean and efficient feel of space
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Kevin Hsia
Lighting/Electrical
Space Three – Classroom
Dimming
Controls
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30%
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50%
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Kevin Hsia
Lighting/Electrical
Space Three – Classroom
The New York University Concourse Project
Schematic Design
Kevin Hsia
Lighting/Electrical
Space Three – Classroom
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Space Four – MBA Student Lounge
Considerations and Criteria
• Attract students down to basement to do work and relax
Design Solution
• Create relaxing atmosphere
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Kevin Hsia
Lighting/Electrical
Space Four – MBA Student Lounge
Design 1: Coffee House
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Lighting/Electrical
Space Four – MBA Student Lounge
Design 1: Coffee House
Accent wall
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Uniform Lighting
Low ambient
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Space Four – MBA Student Lounge
Design 1: Coffee House
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Space Four – MBA Student Lounge
Design 2: Space
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Lighting/Electrical
Space Four – MBA Student Lounge
Design 2: Space
Low Ambient
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Uniform Lighting
Relaxation
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Space Four – MBA Student Lounge
Design 2: Space
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Space Four – MBA Student Lounge
Design 3: Nature
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Lighting/Electrical
Space Four – MBA Student Lounge
Design 3: Nature
Uniform Lighting
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Low ambient
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Space Four – MBA Student Lounge
Section Through Leaf
Clear glass
Frosted Glass
Light
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Lighting/Electrical
Space Four – MBA Student Lounge
Design 3: Nature
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Concept Checklist
Gould Plaza
Pride
Lack of school identity, NYU buildings spread throughout the city
Cognitive Health Lounge
Stress due to the competitive nature of the business school and New York City
Way-finding/Orientation Tisch Hall
Congested traffic throughout the building
Physical Health Lounge
Lack connection to nature and daylight
The New York University Concourse Project
Schematic Design
Kevin Hsia
Lighting/Electrical
Questions?
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Kevin Hsia
Lighting/Electrical