Lighting creates drama in MoMA’s flagship design store, with areas of high contrast and a suite of focal points to attract customers. In keeping with the institution’s aesthetic, cutting-edge lighting systems are seamlessly incorporated into the clean-lined surfaces and furnishings.
Marking the main circulation corridor, a line of luminous coves forms a striking graphic element in the ceiling. Adjacent, book and object displays are precisely lit by a uniform grid of square, recessed ceiling luminaires.
A custom shelving system integrates both display and area lighting. Shelving depths were coordinated to accommodate sub-miniature pencil fluorescent luminaires, while cabinet bases house remote ballasts. The luminaires cast a warm color-temperature light on objects within and on top of the shelves, eliminating the need for ceiling lights in this area.
Client: The Museum of Modern Art, New York
Architect: Gluckman Mayner
Photos: Thomas Loof
