Brightness hierarchy navigation

The reception desk, lift lobby, and other destinations are more brightly lit than corridors and transition spaces. This intuitive hierarchy guides visitors without explicit signage, following the natural tendency to move toward light.

Medium Budget
Approach Detail

Reception desk: 400-500 lux. Waiting area: 200-300 lux. Corridors leading away: 150 lux. Destination lobbies: 300-400 lux. Use accent lighting to highlight decision points. Avoid bright walls that confuse the hierarchy. Test wayfinding with unfamiliar visitors during commissioning.

Key Fixtures

Recessed downlights at varied intensity, accent fixtures at destinations, cove lighting at decision points, reduced corridor lighting

Designer Notes

Plan view showing brightness levels by zone. Render perspective from arrival point showing clear visual hierarchy. The light should 'pull' you forward. Include visitor journey mapping.

Best For
Complex floor plans, multi-tenant buildings, spaces where signage is minimized for aesthetics, intuitive navigation goals.