A collaborative effort by Windward Lighting Studio, luminaire manufacturer Lumetta, hoist manufacturer Dynapac Rotating Co., contractors CA South and E.C. Electric Inc. and structural engineers from Penta Engineering Group built the multistory chandelier inside the 100-ft tall atrium of the Windward Parkway office building in Alpharetta, GA.
1. Sixteen cylindrical luminaires, up to 9 ft tall, in vivid hues are hoisted from a ceiling mounting structure. Each luminaire is held with four support cables, some exceeding 60 ft.
2. Installation was completed at the floor level before it was raised into place; the entire chandelier can be lowered and fixtures can be individually removed for maintenance.
3. Operating on an astronomic timeclock, after-hours illumination allows the workplace to have a striking nighttime presence.
Photos: Adam Goldberg Photography