Guth Awards
2004 IIDA Awards from the
Puget Sound Section of the IESNA

Section Award

Bayview Thriftway
Olympia, Washington

Lighting Designer
Christopher Thompson, Studio Lux
James L Sultan, Studio Lux

Project Owner
Kevin Stormans

Photography
Stephen McGehee

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Section Guth Award - Puget Sound Section of the IESNA
Figure 1
The Bayview Thriftway grocery store remodel included a new entry tower and upgraded the block-long storefront to increase visibility and boost customer volume.

Section Guth Award - Puget Sound Section of the IESNA
Figure 2
The challenge was to transform the tower into a beacon, visible for a half-mile, without contributing to sky-glow or over-lighting the entry interior - all within the Washington Energy Code allowance of 1.20 Watts per square foot.

Section Guth Award - Puget Sound Section of the IESNA
Figure 3
The cylindrical entry soffit is sixty feet in diameter, capped with a ceiling treatment floating on a cloud of light created by the clerestory windows.

Low voltage flexible track rings the lower quarter of the cylinder, with MR16 narrow floods aimed at the floor for ambient illumination. Light scallops guide the eye towards the ceiling, accentuating the height of the space.

Section Guth Award - Puget Sound Section of the IESNA
Figure 4
75PAR30 floods concealed within the espresso stand canopy provide task illumination for baristas. Pendants, lamped with 35W halogen bi-pins, provide reading light for patrons and add sparkle when viewed from the exterior.

Section Guth Award - Puget Sound Section of the IESNA
Figure 5
Eight LED floodlights mounted on the top of the cylinder wash the ceiling with color that change to reflect the seasons

Section Guth Award - Puget Sound Section of the IESNA
Figure 6
Concealed T8 fluorescent fixtures encircle the tower behind the floating wall, casting accent light on the structure and highlighting the truss work.

Custom shepherd-hooks carry MR16 landscape spots over the tops of the double support columns. MR16 landscape floodlights are concealed in the bull nose of the walkways, illuminating the sidewalk.

Section Guth Award - Puget Sound Section of the IESNA
Figure 7
The result is a striking landmark in downtown Olympia with a documented increase in customers. Total connected load: less than 0.70 Watts per square foot.