Week 2 started with testing the suns path using the sundial method, this process began by tracking how the sun moved throughout the day at different times of the year. This task was useful first step for developing a clearer understanding of the suns position in the sky and how this might affect an interior space throughout the day as the sun moves.

Sun Direction: 0700 August/April 2021 (Image: Josie Lancaster)

Observation: 0700 hours in April/August. First test to understand how the sun affects houses during the months of April and August (spring/summer). During this time of year the sun is higher creating less shadow behind the houses.

Sun Direction: 1100 February/October 2021 (Image: Josie Lancaster)

Observation: 1100 hours in February/October. Second test to determine the contrast of the sun during the months of February and October (winter/autumn). The sun during these seasons is much lower in the sky creating greater shadow. Houses were grouped to understand how this would impact neighbouring properties, the green house  received minimal sunlight at this time.

Sun Direction: 1500 March/September 2021 (Image: Josie Lancaster)

Observation: 1500 hours in March and September. Houses were arranged in a horizontal line to determine if this provided an equal share of sunlight to the houses. This formation of housing provided mostly equal sunlight throughout the day. The green house was slightly overshadowed by the yellow house during the early morning sunlight but at 1500 hours the houses had equal sunlight/shade and approximately 75% of the houses had light at this time.

Sun Direction: 1200 January/November 2021 (Image: Josie Lancaster)

Observation: 1200 hours during January and November when the sun is extremely low in the sky. The houses in this formation received approximately 50% light at midday during these months. This task lead me to think more about the patterns houses and buildings are laid out in the cities we inhabit and how they might be effected by the sunlight. Was the suns path considered during the construction and planning of the buildings we see on a daily basis?

Sun Direction: (Image: Josie Lancaster)

During this lighting test I observed the effects of the sunlight on the interior space during March and September 1600, Azimuth 245, 20 degrees North. The sun light shone through the slit and reflected onto the wall adjacent to the opening creating a pattern as pictured above.

Coloured Light: (Image Josie Lancaster)

Observation: December 1400 hours, 208 Azimuth, 11 degrees North.  The colour transformed the interior space providing a soft hue to the space. The sun was very low in the sky at this time and most of the interior space still remained quiet dark but the effects of the colour were still extremely prominent.

I really enjoyed this task, it took some time to understand in the beginning but it was a useful way to develop my knowledge of how light can impact the internal design of a space.

Jan 26, 2025

Welcome to week 1 of my lighting design blog, this is week one of the course and I am really looking forward to learning more about the way light can create atmosphere within a space, enhancing desired aesthetics by creating depth that alters the mood or feeling of a space transforming an interior from daytime to night.

(Image Credit: Pintrest – Station Steps)

The above image I found interesting as it appears to be a standard concrete structure but the light really changes the colour of the concrete within the image. The blue/green colour appears to be affected by the natural light coming in from above. But I am curious as to what is causing the red/pink colours. I was wondering if it was a red bulb or a warmer light, but after further discussion in class I was informed that the effects in this image are down to the way it was photographed. This is interesting the way the light can change the colours through the lens though.

(Image Credit: Josie Lancaster – Thermal Baths)

The main words that came to mind when I saw this image of the baths were atmospheric, depth, shadow, translucent, heavenly, natural, mysterious, rippled. The multiple shades of light or darkness (depending on which way you look at it) within the image add shades of depth and atmosphere to the space creating interest and mystery, this combine with the steam creates a natural calmness and tranquility to the design of the space. The natural light combined with the natural materials of stone create a certain serenity.

(Image Credit: Josie Lancaster – Negative Sketch Of Baths)

Using the negative space I tried sketching the space with the intention of conveying the multiple shades of light within the interior using chalk on black paper. I feel that I achieved the light within the space but it was difficult to convey the depths of the shadows within the space, so I attempted the task in the reverse using grey scale markers on white paper. This was a much more successful way of conveying the multiple depths of shadow and light within the design. I found this task difficult at first but after progressing I found it a useful way to convey the light within the space and understand how this changes different parts of an interior.

(Image Credit Josie Lancaster – Sketch of Baths)

Jan 17, 2025