(USA) – The Stonewall National Monument Visitor Centre (SNMVC) officially opened its doors on 28 June in 2024, serving as an educational resource and community hub. The centre was designed to honour the Stonewall Riots in 1969, a legendary and pivotal moment in history for modern LGBTQ+ rights movement in the United States.
Lutron, lighting and electronic manufacturer, has collaborated with EDG and Synthesis designs using 3D printing technology to create bespoke lighting for the centre to enhance its historical and aesthetic significance.
The project objectives were to develop fixtures that complement the historical narrative and architectural design of the SNMVC, including integrating state-of-the-art technology that ensures both the aesthetic and functional adaptability while ensuring sustainability and future-proof lighting system.
Synthesis designs employed its proprietary parametric design process, allowing designers to generate thousands of digital iterations before selecting the optimal configurations for the space. This approach developed two unique fixtures ‘Thrice-Upon-A-Time’ and ‘Resonance in Revolt’. The former is inspired by graffiti artist Keith Haring’s vibrant 1989 mural, Once Upon A Time, which is located nearby the centre, capturing the spirit of artistic activism and celebrating LGBTQ+ history. ‘Resonance of Revolt’ is designed as a dome luminaire featuring a pattern derived from an original tin ceiling tile discovered during the centre’s renovation, paying homage to the original architectural heritage of the Stonewall Inn and its surroundings. Both fixtures feature concealed LEDs mounted with knife-edge design ensuring the seamless integration with the ceiling and overall ambience.
To Support the evolving nature of an educational centre, Lutron’s wireless Athena control system was implemented to provide precision for consistent and dynamic illumination for a minimal aesthetic. This also allows flexibility for when the centre want to introduce new exhibitions or host events without physical rewiring or adjustments.
The use of integrated 3D-printed fixtures and advanced control system exemplifies the approach to museum lighting design. By blending historical relevance with historical innovation, EDG, Synthesis Designs and Lutron have successfully created an immersive and adaptable environment resulting in a space that not only educates about the past but provides a space for future generations to engage with.(USA) – The Stonewall National Monument Visitor Centre (SNMVC) officially opened its doors on 28 June in 2024, serving as an educational resource and community hub. The centre was designed to honour the Stonewall Riots in 1969, a legendary and pivotal moment in history for modern LGBTQ+ rights movement in the United States.
Lutron, lighting and electronic manufacturer, has collaborated with EDG and Synthesis designs using 3D printing technology to create bespoke lighting for the centre to enhance its historical and aesthetic significance.
The project objectives were to develop fixtures that complement the historical narrative and architectural design of the SNMVC, including integrating state-of-the-art technology that ensures both the aesthetic and functional adaptability while ensuring sustainability and future-proof lighting system.
Synthesis designs employed its proprietary parametric design process, allowing designers to generate thousands of digital iterations before selecting the optimal configurations for the space. This approach developed two unique fixtures ‘Thrice-Upon-A-Time’ and ‘Resonance in Revolt’. The former is inspired by graffiti artist Keith Haring’s vibrant 1989 mural, Once Upon A Time, which is located nearby the centre, capturing the spirit of artistic activism and celebrating LGBTQ+ history. ‘Resonance of Revolt’ is designed as a dome luminaire featuring a pattern derived from an original tin ceiling tile discovered during the centre’s renovation, paying homage to the original architectural heritage of the Stonewall Inn and its surroundings. Both fixtures feature concealed LEDs mounted with knife-edge design ensuring the seamless integration with the ceiling and overall ambience.
To Support the evolving nature of an educational centre, Lutron’s wireless Athena control system was implemented to provide precision for consistent and dynamic illumination for a minimal aesthetic. This also allows flexibility for when the centre want to introduce new exhibitions or host events without physical rewiring or adjustments.
The use of integrated 3D-printed fixtures and advanced control system exemplifies the approach to museum lighting design. By blending historical relevance with historical innovation, EDG, Synthesis Designs and Lutron have successfully created an immersive and adaptable environment resulting in a space that not only educates about the past but provides a space for future generations to engage with.
