Norton Rose Fulbright

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Norton Rose Fulbright, a global law firm, established its Dubai office within the iconic ICD Brookfield building. The vision was to create a workspace that exuded sophistication while maintaining functionality and sustainability. To realise this vision, Norton Rose collaborated with Allen Architecture Interiors Design (AAID) as the lead design consultants. Acoulite as the lighting supplier, and worked closely with Studio N, who did the lighting design, and Al Tayer Stocks (ATS), who were the fit-out contractors.

Challenges:

1. Balancing Sophistication with Functionality: Striking the delicate balance between sophistication and functionality posed a challenge, requiring meticulous planning to ensure that lighting solutions not only enhance aesthetics but also fulfill practical needs.

2. Meeting Sustainability Goals: Acoulite had to meet sustainability goals for LEED certification, requiring all the lighting fixtures to be energy-efficient without compromising design excellence.

3. Maintaining Exact Specifications and Fittings within Budget: Acoulite had to face the task of maintaining exact specifications and fittings within the client's budget.

4. Integrating Lighting into Wooden Ceiling: There were lighting fixtures that needed installation into a wooden ceiling. This demanded precise coordination with the ceiling contractor to ensure seamless integration.

Project Details

Fit-out Contractor Al Tayer Stocks

Interior Designer AAID

Lighting Designer Studio N

Completion 2023

Scope Lighting, Automation and Controls, Acoustics

Lighting brands TBC

Country UAE

Sector Corporate

The Solution:

In response to the challenges, meticulous planning ensured that lighting solutions not only enhanced aesthetics but also fulfilled practical needs. Dimmable lights and task-oriented fixtures were utilised to create a functional yet sophisticated environment. Integrating lighting solutions into the architectural design involved careful selection of fixtures that complemented the space's overall aesthetics while meeting specific functional requirements. Incorporating energy-efficient lighting technologies addressed sustainability goals for LEED certification.

Leveraging Acoulite's relationships with manufacturers enabled the procurement of necessary components that met the exact specifications and fittings, all within the client’s budget. Effective communication and coordination among multiple disciplines facilitated smooth integration of lighting solutions with the project's overall objectives, ensuring that project goals were met without compromising on quality or design integrity.

Key Lighting Features: Designed by Studio N and Supplied by Acoulite

1. Reception Area Illumination: A gently illuminated cove above reception, combined with integrated linear lights beneath the desk, created a crisp and bright aesthetic. Vertical illumination washes the back wall, highlighting the company name.

2. Wayfinding and Perimeter Lighting: Punctuating downlights along glazed dividers and workspace portals facilitate wayfinding and emphasise access points. Clean perimeters of glass walkways are illuminated, fostering an atmosphere of concentration and productivity.

3. Work Booth Lighting: Subtle linear lights and task-oriented fixtures provide comfortable light levels within glass work booths, ensuring a practical working environment conducive to productivity.

4. Meeting Room Lighting: Warm materiality in meeting rooms is echoed in the lighting scheme. Linear lights immersed within dark wooden frames hover above conference tables, creating a collaborative atmosphere.

5. Sustainability: The lighting design contributes to achieving LEED certification by incorporating energy-efficient technologies and best practices in lighting solutions, aligning with the U.N.'s Sustainable Development Goals.

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