Royal Bank of Scotland World Headquarters, Executive Suite
Edinburgh, Scotland, 2005
In the executive wing KSLD specified a combination of fluorescent cove lighting and low voltage downlighting to provide a soft open feel. This balances and replaces the daylight from the extensive glazing punctuated with the low voltage down lights to accent seating groups and work areas. The same approach is used in the meeting rooms, dining rooms and the boardrooms with scenes set specifically for video conferencing and screen-based presentations.
Careful consideration has been given to selection of light source and colour temperature throughout the scheme. The client indicated a desire for a warm colour appearance throughout the building however this had to be balanced with the natural light and the colour imparted by the solar control glazing. After site trials all the fluorescent lamps were chosen to be 3,500°K to provide a degree of warmth and the cold cathode as 4000°K to provide a crispness to the edge detailing. All tungsten halogen lamps, including infrared-coated lamps, are high efficiency types. All are operated between 80% and 95% to optimize lamp life and minimize maintenance. The scheme has been delivered to programme within a tight budget.
Careful consideration has been given to selection of light source and colour temperature throughout the scheme. The client indicated a desire for a warm colour appearance throughout the building however this had to be balanced with the natural light and the colour imparted by the solar control glazing. After site trials all the fluorescent lamps were chosen to be 3,500°K to provide a degree of warmth and the cold cathode as 4000°K to provide a crispness to the edge detailing. All tungsten halogen lamps, including infrared-coated lamps, are high efficiency types. All are operated between 80% and 95% to optimize lamp life and minimize maintenance. The scheme has been delivered to programme within a tight budget.