Bryn Mawr design firm honored for lighting projects

By 521 Atelier, for Main Line Media News

A lavish Caribbean beach compound was recognized by the Illuminating Engineering Society with a Philadelphia Certificate of Merit & National Award of Merit at a June awards ceremony at the Ben Franklin Hotel in Philadelphia.

Surpassing green building standards without sacrificing aesthetics, the lighting for the 40,000sf island retreat is nearly all LED and specified in marine-grade stainless. Several of the seventy different fixture types were custom-designed because the site is on a cliff and vulnerable to earthquakes and hurricanes. Lighting was designed for four, multi-story buildings, including two pools, indoor and outdoor kitchens, game room with bar and large roof deck, screening room, bedroom pavilion, guest and staff quarters, several garages, boat dock and a 100ft catamaran.

Im grateful to the IES for recognizing the work that went into this project, said Claudia Librett, design principal for 521 Atelier. Its a pleasure to bring stunning architecture to light.

The Union League of Philadelphia was the site of the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphias 2014 Preservation Achievement Awards, where the Rittenhouse Square Centennial Restoration project was honored with a Grand Jury Award. Commissioned for the 100th anniversary of Paul Crets redesign of Rittenhouse Square, 521 Atelier specified new linear spread LED post lighting to illuminate areas of the balustrade that are particularly susceptible to graffiti, the guardhouse will become a beacon after dark, and the gardeners cottage will be surrounded by a green screen fence that is brightly lit at night. Soon to be installed is new sustainable lighting for the ceramic fountain and pool inspired by the Villa Borghese in Rome.

Working with the Friends of Rittenhouse Square, Materials Conservation, Knapp Masonry, Bolender Architects and other professionals to preserve and restore Philadelphias favorite park was an honor and a privilege, said Librett.

The Illuminating Engineering Society is a not-for-profit technical society whose purpose is to advance lighting knowledge and disseminate information for the improvement of the lighted environment to benefit society.

The Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia is a nonprofit, membership organization whose mission is to promote the appreciation, protection, and revitalization of the Philadelphia regions historic buildings, communities and landscapes.

A lavish Caribbean beach compound was recognized by the Illuminating Engineering Society with a Philadelphia Certificate of Merit & National Award of Merit at a June awards ceremony at the Ben Franklin Hotel in Philadelphia.

Surpassing green building standards without sacrificing aesthetics, the lighting for the 40,000sf island retreat is nearly all LED and specified in marine-grade stainless. Several of the seventy different fixture types were custom-designed because the site is on a cliff and vulnerable to earthquakes and hurricanes. Lighting was designed for four, multi-story buildings, including two pools, indoor and outdoor kitchens, game room with bar and large roof deck, screening room, bedroom pavilion, guest and staff quarters, several garages, boat dock and a 100ft catamaran.

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