Thoughtful lighting puts artwork and architecture in the spotlight at Gallagher LLP’s Baltimore office.
Who says law offices need to be boring? At Gallagher LLP’s Baltimore office, architectural detail, eye-popping artwork and a one-of-a-kind lighting strategy make this law office anything but ordinary. To build out the lighting plan, Lumenwerx worked with the design team at Gensler to select a suite of luminaires to help realize the vision and create comfortable spaces for work and connection.
The strategy kicks off with a bang right at the elevator bay, where Shalo 3 recessed luminaires follow the perimeter of the arrival corridor, drawing attention to the stunning ceiling mural painted by Baltimore art duo Jessie and Kaetey. Moving into the office, the eye is drawn to a series of Aera 4 Downlight recessed downlights that provide focused illumination leading into a shared reception, client waiting area, coffee bar and café.
In this shared area, Aera 4 Cylinder pendants drop subtly below a geometric wood installation, bringing illumination to the space while allowing the sculptural form to take centre stage. Extending from the shared space, matching cylinder fixtures continue along a hallway in a straight line, emphasizing its length and connecting adjoining areas. Above open workstations, Via 1.5 surface-mounted and recessed luminaires provide comfortable ambient lighting with effective glare control at desk level. Their clean profiles integrate seamlessly with the ceiling, complementing rather than overpowering the office’s broader architectural composition.
Rounding out the strategy, Evoq fixtures add an extra layer of interest nestled within cove areas along perimeter walls. Together, these layers of light each serve a distinct purpose while making this law firm a true sight to behold.
