LIGHTING ACADEMIC PROJECT-RESTAURANT (AFTERNOON TEA HOUSE)

Type of work : Lighting design (an individual project-sketch design)
Responsibility : Lighting design and concept, Visualization, Presentation, Lighting calculation, and Lighting specification
Main idea&concept :

Afternoon tea is a light meal which is typically eaten between 3-5 pm. The custom of drinking tea was originated in England in 1961. In order to bring the feeling of relaxation, "Tea under the tree" is introduced to create this feeling. I try to imitate the lighting situation which people can perceive when they sit under trees, the bright sky and the silhouette of tree branches, the bright background and silhouette foreground, the beam of light passing through the tree canopies, diagonal light and light beam.

Firstly, warm white light is used for this tea shop in order to create cozy atmosphere. Secondly, in order to create the situation when people look at the sky while sitting under tree canopy, I created two layers of ceiling, the lower ceiling is weaved and perforated to simplify the tree branches. The linear luminaire is mounted on the weaved ceiling in order to make the upper ceiling look brighter to create bright sky. Then, the silhouette of tree branches is appeared. Thirdly, in order to make the simple walls look more interesting, I create the pattern of the light beam to immitate the light which passes through the tree canopies. Fourthly, for table illumination, the luminaire position will be a bit further from the center of the table to create diagonal light.