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Architectural Lighting

University of California, Berkeley - Berkeley Way West

Berkeley Way West is a hybrid academic-speculative office building located in downtown Berkeley. The eight-story building houses the University’s Psychology, Global Health, and Education departments on the first five floors, leaving the upper three floors available for leasable office space.

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University of California, Berkeley – Berkeley Way West

Integration of daylight, electric light and lighting controls, balance the light level in the central atrium. University of California, Berkeley - Berkeley Way West. Berkeley, California. © Jasper Sanidad

LEED

Silver

University of California, Berkeley - Berkeley Way West. Berkeley, California. © Jasper Sanidad

25,000

Square Feet

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Description

Luminous cylindrical pendants fill the high volume of central circulation with light, as well as provide downlight for the lounge below.

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The seating area under the central skylight is primarily illuminated by daylight during the day; light columns and corridor lighting are controlled by daylight sensors which decrease and increase light level accordingly.

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Description

Conference room.

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Decorative pendants and uplights concealed behind the benches create a comfortable ambiance in the booths.

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Large luminous downlights integrated into the slatted wood ceiling provide ambient lighting in the reception area; linear wall washers light the graphics wall.

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Large circular pendants differentiate the collaborative work area from individual work stations.

Project Details

Location

Berkeley, California

Discipline

Architectural Lighting

Size

25,000 SF

Certifications

LEED Silver

Partners

WRNS (Architect) / ACLA (Landscape Architect)

Photo Credit

© Jasper Sanidad

Services

Interior & Site Lighting