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ConneCting SpaceS

Way nding — the

manner in which people

orient themselves in a

physical space and then

navigate within it — is

a critical component

in design. One Sea le

lighting company has

developed a decorative

and seamless solution.

BY STEF SCHWALB

T

oday’s wide range of o ce layouts
presents numerous design challenges,

especially as it relates to way nding.

LightArt, a 3form company, is a custom
lighting fabrication and design studio

based in Sea le that is illuminating the art of way-
nding through its LA2 Connected Collection.

The company’s approach was developed in

response to current market demands. “We saw
an increasing need for connecting and organizing

more open air spaces,” says Ryan Smith, President
& Creative Director of LightArt. “Everyone al-

ways appreciates a bright arrow, and when you’re

following that path, it just makes things easy.” Con-
nected, he adds, is about being bold.

This new evolution in lighting design promotes
an innovative use of color, form, pa ern, and

brand features to visually connect spaces with

a simple solution for architects and designers to
employ.

The line’s xtures – available as a standardized
This LightArt kit of 12 Shapes – can be bought individually and
installation brings
assembled in a range of unique con gurations to
a dynamic look to
architectural rm suit any particular project’s needs. Connected
SmithGroupJJR’s provides designers with a chance to consolidate

conference room.
lighting, way nding, and branding together into
one custom solution.

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