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

Section Award

Northwest Regional Award of Merit

Bellevue Transit Center
Bellevue, Washington

Lighting Designer(s)
Marilee Klimek, Elcon Associates
Frank Silkwood, Arai Jackson Ellison Murakami
Doug McLachlan, Arai Jackson Ellison Murakami

Project Owner
Sound Transit

Photography
Jeffrey Taylor (Figures 1, 2, & 5)
Benjamin Benschneider (Figures 3, 4, & 6)

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Section and Region Waterbury Award - Puget Sound Section of the IESNA
Figure 1
Transit Center
This bus transit center is at the center of a hilly downtown core. The branched columns bring to mind a forested grove in an urban landscape, while the roofline imitates the rolling regional terrain.

Section and Region Waterbury Award - Puget Sound Section of the IESNA
Figure 2
From Above
Varying levels of "glow" from the frosted skylights add interest for high-rise neighbors. Glove pedestrian pole lights comply with city-mandated design criteria.

Section and Region Waterbury Award - Puget Sound Section of the IESNA
Figure 3
Uplights
Uplighting emphasizes the texture and coloration of local woods used in the exposed structure, creating a soothing, regionally appropriate "lodge" atmosphere. After commuter hours, the floodlights are turned 'off' to conserve energy and indicate the station is 'closed'.

Section and Region Waterbury Award - Puget Sound Section of the IESNA
Figure 4
Downlights
Downlighting provides high uniform illumination levels for security, color recognition and fine print reading. Security lighting during non-commuter hours utilizes only the curbside downlights to conserve energy.

Section and Region Waterbury Award - Puget Sound Section of the IESNA
Figure 5
Fixture Mounting Details
Ceramic Metal Halide uplight floods are concealed in the column capitals. Wire guards deter vandalism and wildlife while providing easy access for maintenance.

Pendant mounted ceramic Metal Halide downlight cylinders partially concealed between the beams protect the fixtures while ensuring proper alignment, Inconspicuous power conduits attached externally to several "branches", then distribute throughout the ceiling in rectangular wireways disguised as skylight mullions. Custom removable panels between the double beams conceal wiring runs to the fixtures.

Section and Region Waterbury Award - Puget Sound Section of the IESNA
Figure 6
Mid-block Pedestrian Crossings
Elevated light levels at mid-block crossings promote pedestrian safety. Higher wattage floodlights emphasizing the arched roofline are mounted at "knuckles" to minimize branch shadowing.