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Waterbury Awards
2003 IIDA Awards from the
Puget Sound Section of the IESNA
Sound Transit Commuter
Rail
Kent Station
Kent, WA
Lighting Designer(s)
Amee Quiriconi
Abacus Engineered Systems
Project Owner
Sound Transit
Photography
Nic Lehoux
Amee Quiriconi
From the IIDA
Award Submission Form:
(Fig 1)
The station's architectural approach compliments historic flour mill nearby.
Lighting reinforces architecture by highlighting structural elements.
Light levels established for well-being and safety of the commuters, energy
code requirements, and project budget are balanced together. Finally,
lighting provides way-finding for the many people using the facility.
(Fig 2)
Fixtures simulating Asian architecture emphasize visual connection to
pagoda located across from station.
(Fig 3)
Compact fluorescent jelly-jar bollard fixtures modified to mount on posts
help passengers find the shelters while adding interest to mast arms suspending
the canopy.
(Fig 4)
Narrow HID step lights solve restricted mounting opportunities in steel
stairway frame. Coordination between trades provides a clean transition.
(Fig 5)
Indirect lighting for pedestrian bridge emphasizes architecture of roof
while providing low contrasts for safe, glare-free passage. Metal halide
spots accenting decorative metal paneling on bridge are located safely
from edge of platform for easy maintenance. Underside of bridge is highlighted
by single metal halide flood at each end. Step lights found at stairs
and ramps provide safe movement to and from the platform and consistency
in design.
(Fig 6)
Design coordination allowed canopy uplights to be mounted on large structural
tube. Platform illuminated by curved floods with ribbed die-cast housing
and glare shields mounted to poles. Shape of fixture matches architectural
forms expressed in canopies and pedestrian bridge roof.
(Fig 7)
Indirect lighting under canopies reveal its construction while providing
low-glare lighting. Low-level step lights help identify structural elements
and reduce potential trip hazards. Overall, appropriate luminaire selection
and design helped project meet budget requirements.
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