Monday, March 17, 2008

Sketch Series 4_Restaurant



Cafe, Hillsborough, NC, Feb. 23, 5:00 p.m.

Serves Coffee, pastries, and sandwiches. Encourages customers to sit for long periods of time, talking, eating, working with laptops, etc.

Ambient light, task lighting behind counter

Light Sources: natural light, incandescent, fluorescent

Natural light enters the space through large, plate-glass windows and glass door. Above tables are pendant down lights. Fluorescent lamps light the space in front of the glass display cases and behind the counters in the workspace. Pendant down lights illuminate the counter and above the food cases.

Reflective materials: table tops and chrome band around table tops, glass food cases, flooring, light fixtures, wall art frames and glass, metal on chairs.

The space is bright and cheerful but has a relaxed atmosphere. Colors are bright - - not washed out. Show off the reds, yellow and oranges well.

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