Rice University’s library will showcase a modern design featuring interior elements that resemble the atom structure.

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The lighting design will create an ambiance where students can  navigate from one area to the other absorbing information and feeling excited-ultimately leading them to release the acquired knowledge (like energized electrons leaving the atom) by personally manifesting that energy in their academic assignments.

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The layout has a central information desk in the lobby (representing the nucleus) and sits below the arched ceiling which allows natural daylight to enter the space. This communal central area leads to the reading rooms and flex space to accommodate different learning styles.

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Interior lighting will also enhance material finishes and will be utilized for way-finding;  imitating natural light (bright white light ~3500K) with a high color rendering index (80+) to help determine colors and textures. Indirect perimeter and cove lighting will be used as ambient lighting complemented by direct pendants and indirect/direct wall mounted sconces, serving as task and accent lighting. This approach will create a high quality layered lighting design system

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CREDIT:

Team Collaboration with Emma Holland, TCU Interior Design & Architectural Lighting Design Student