Project
Independence National Historic Park
Client
National Park Service
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Architect
Olin Partnership
Lighting Designer
H. M. Brandston & Partners
Product
Ritorno RS and Ritorno RA
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Independence National Historical Park (INHP) located in the heart of Philadelphia, PA, is often thought of as the birthplace of the United States. The Liberty Bell is located here, as well as Independence Hall where both the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence were drafted. A $314 million reconstruction project is underway that is dramatically transforming the look and feel of this great historical park complex.
“The landscaping follows the master plan developed by the Olin Partnership of Philadelphia for the National Park Service,” explained Phil Sheridan public affairs officer for INHP. “Key to the plan was the development of buildings where none previously existed, as well as creating an open feel for the area that included new walkways, sculpture elements and lighting.”
Selux RITORNO fixtures met the exacting specifications and criteria in terms of aesthetics, lighting appropriateness, maintenance, and estimated cost efficiencies for the life of the product. To date, more than 70 Ritorno indirect lighting systems have been deployed throughout the Independence National Historical Park/ Liberty Mall area. The contemporary systems lend an elegant, post-modern look that enhance, compliment and adapt to a wide array of old and new architectural styles and landscapes.
Bryan Hanes, an Olin Partnership associate and project manager for the Independence Mall project, stated that, “The Selux Ritorno fixture was selected for its contemporary aesthetic, which also provided a reference to the historic nature of the park. The lighting on the Mall is subtle and appropriate for a public space. The indirect reflectors offer excellent photometrics for lighting the pathways without glare or 'hot spots.'” Barry Citrin, an associate principal of Fisher Marantz Stone involved with the lighting design of the National Constitution Center added this, “The Selux RITORNO systems worked out very nicely for the area…They provide the right ambience for eating and conversation, and work equally well as pathway lighting.”
“The landscaping follows the master plan developed by the Olin Partnership of Philadelphia for the National Park Service,” explained Phil Sheridan public affairs officer for INHP. “Key to the plan was the development of buildings where none previously existed, as well as creating an open feel for the area that included new walkways, sculpture elements and lighting.”
Selux RITORNO fixtures met the exacting specifications and criteria in terms of aesthetics, lighting appropriateness, maintenance, and estimated cost efficiencies for the life of the product. To date, more than 70 Ritorno indirect lighting systems have been deployed throughout the Independence National Historical Park/ Liberty Mall area. The contemporary systems lend an elegant, post-modern look that enhance, compliment and adapt to a wide array of old and new architectural styles and landscapes.
Bryan Hanes, an Olin Partnership associate and project manager for the Independence Mall project, stated that, “The Selux Ritorno fixture was selected for its contemporary aesthetic, which also provided a reference to the historic nature of the park. The lighting on the Mall is subtle and appropriate for a public space. The indirect reflectors offer excellent photometrics for lighting the pathways without glare or 'hot spots.'” Barry Citrin, an associate principal of Fisher Marantz Stone involved with the lighting design of the National Constitution Center added this, “The Selux RITORNO systems worked out very nicely for the area…They provide the right ambience for eating and conversation, and work equally well as pathway lighting.”
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