Kimberly Morton The Pennsylvania State University Architectural Engineering Program Lighting/Electrical Faculty Advisor: Dr. Martin Moeck
Building Location COSI (Center Of Science and Industry) is located on the west bank of the Scioto River at 333 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215.
Primary Project Team Owner: COSI Columbus Architect: Arata Isozaki NBBJ Architects General Contractors: Ruscilli Construction Engineers: Civil: Moody/Nolan LTD. Structural: Korda/Nemeth Electrical/Mechanical: H.A. Williams & Associates
Building Overview Size: 320,000 square foot Cost: $125,000,000 Construction Dates: Began in 1997 and ended in November 1999. Features: Exhibition areas Extreme Screen Theater Big Science Park High wire unicycle Restaurant
COSI houses interactive, discovery-based and themed exhibit areas for adults and children. Building Function
Building Statement The fun of discovery, the thrill of accomplishment -- that feeling of I did it! -Kathryn D. Sullivan, CEO of COSI
Concept Development COSI s Mission is to provide an exciting and informative atmosphere for those of all ages to discover more about our environment, our accomplishments, our heritage, and ourselves.
Concept Development According to architect Arata Isozaki, the east side of COSI, the section constructed of the former high school, "speaks about tradition, memory, the past," and the new west side "speaks about innovation, hope, the future."
Inspiration Non-Uniform Dynamic Concept Development Intriguing Thrill Fun High Variance Excitement The Kaleidoscope Dramatic
Concept Development The new lighting scheme for the west side of the building will represent: Innovation and Excitement
Spaces for Redesign Gadgets Big Science Park Extreme Screen Theater Lobby
Schematic Design: The Lobby
Space Layout: Lobby
Space Function: Lobby Circulation Gathering place Viewing of items
Glass Skylights Space Characteristics: Lobby Exhibit Display
Design Goals: Lobby Smooth transition from exterior to interior Create open, inviting environment Provide appropriate light levels according to time of day Provide a visual link between the lobby and spaces that deviate from it Highlight exhibit area Incorporate Daylight more efficiently and effectively by introducing a louver system
Design Development: Lobby Surface mounted fluorescent strips used for ambient light Track light to highlight logo Daylight heavily used to provide for ambient light Track lighting used to highlight display
Schematic Design: Gadgets
Space Layout: Gadgets
Space Function: Gadgets Interactive exhibit areas Workstations Viewing of gadgets Viewing of display items
Space Characteristics: Gadgets Built in exhibit areas (wood, plastic, and metal) Acoustic Metal Ceiling System Acoustic Panel Walls Concrete Floors Built in wood work stations
Design Goals: Gadgets Create an environment that resembles that of a laboratory High variance throughout space Non-uniform lighting pattern Highlight display items hanging from ceiling Provide sufficient illuminance levels over work stations
Highlight display objects with track lighting Wash walls with blue light Cold cathode ring around workstation numbers Blue cold cathode ring over workstations to provide for task lighting Design Development: Gadgets Use track lighting to provide for task lighting in reading displays
Schematic Design: Extreme Screen Theater
Space Layout: Extreme Screen Theater
Space Function: Extreme Screen Theater Viewing of 3d movies
Space Characteristics: Extreme Screen Theater Acoustic Metal Ceiling System Acoustic Wall Panels Carpet Floors Display Cases for Food
Design Goals: Extreme Screen Theater Create a pleasing, distinctive environment Create adequate visibility for circulation at all times Provide comfortable viewing conditions
Design Development: Extreme Screen Theater Fluorescent downlights to provide for circulation and ambient light Stair mounted blue and white LED strips to provide for safe circulation
Schematic Design: Big Science Park
Space Layout: Big Science Park
Space Function: Big Science Park Interactive outdoor exhibit areas Display items
Space Characteristics: Big Science Park Concrete/Pavement Exhibit Displays Metal/Aluminum Siding
Design Goals: Big Science Park Create a safe, but distinctive environment Provide a smooth transition from the interior to exterior Highlight exhibit areas with hidden sources Provide general lighting using area sources Highlight sculptures to make them sparkle Avoid Light Trespass to Adjacent Street
Design Development: Big Science Park Provide area sources using metal halide lamps Uplights used to graze sculpture Organic light admitting diodes used to illuminate exhibit
Schematic Design: Summary Allow for a lighting scheme that is innovated and exciting Allow for non-uniform lighting in each space Highlighting and accentuation Allow for high variance in each space Incorporate daylight
Schematic Design: Critique Thank You for your time and any Questions & Comments that you have!