Sheldon Museum of Art, University of Nebraska Lincoln
Lincoln, Nebraska, USA
Installation Description
Designed by world renowned American architect Philip Johnson, the Sheldon Museum of Art is a classic structure with sculptural pillars topped by 30 flattened arches. At night this structure turns into a gleaming showpiece for the University of Nebraska Lincoln employees, students and visitors.
Designed by world renowned American architect Philip Johnson, the Sheldon Museum of Art is a classic structure with sculptural pillars topped by 30 flattened arches. At night this structure turns into a gleaming showpiece for the University of Nebraska Lincoln employees, students and visitors.
Design Objective
The university wanted to re-light the museum fa�ade, while maintaining the integrity of the storied architect original design and eliminating the heat damage and maintenance issues caused by the former incandescent lighting system. In addition, they primarily wanted to use white light but have the ability to project colored light on occasion.
The university wanted to re-light the museum fa�ade, while maintaining the integrity of the storied architect original design and eliminating the heat damage and maintenance issues caused by the former incandescent lighting system. In addition, they primarily wanted to use white light but have the ability to project colored light on occasion.
How Did They Do It?
The fa�ade measures 155 (length) x 104 (width) x 38 (height) feet and is illuminated by 60 C-Splash 2 fixtures. C-Splash 2 is a rugged and durable fixture that is suitable for wet locations and can be submersed if required. A total of 30 columns, spaced 13 feet apart, line the museum fa�ade. The C-Splash 2 fixtures were installed at the base of each side of every column, spaced 3 � feet apart and project light up the fa�ade.
The fa�ade measures 155 (length) x 104 (width) x 38 (height) feet and is illuminated by 60 C-Splash 2 fixtures. C-Splash 2 is a rugged and durable fixture that is suitable for wet locations and can be submersed if required. A total of 30 columns, spaced 13 feet apart, line the museum fa�ade. The C-Splash 2 fixtures were installed at the base of each side of every column, spaced 3 � feet apart and project light up the fa�ade.
The Result?
The university can now benefit from the many inherent advantages of LED fixtures, including a longer lifetime (now 80,000 hours vs. the previous sources 1,000 hours) and cutting down in energy consumption (now 18 watts per fixture vs. the 300 watt incandescent bulbs); saving the university time and money. In addition, the LED sources are protecting the stone by eliminating the damage that freeze-thaw cycle that the previous sources created, allowing the fa�ade to remain intact for years to come.
The university can now benefit from the many inherent advantages of LED fixtures, including a longer lifetime (now 80,000 hours vs. the previous sources 1,000 hours) and cutting down in energy consumption (now 18 watts per fixture vs. the 300 watt incandescent bulbs); saving the university time and money. In addition, the LED sources are protecting the stone by eliminating the damage that freeze-thaw cycle that the previous sources created, allowing the fa�ade to remain intact for years to come.
