The radical metamorphosis of the Stott Viking Pavilion was accomplished through the balance of daylighting and sophisticated electrical lighting control systems. The soft lighting and daylit circulation concourses, study spaces, and social areas evoke warmth and nature through the Viking-ship inspired soffit frames, and are paired with cooler, dynamic electric lighting systems that can be finely tuned depending on the activities, from glare-free NCAA basketball games to science fairs and graduation. The beautifully paired lighting design expresses the transparency, accessibility, and energy of student academics, fitness, and athletics all in one space.
