https://www.architecturalrecord.com/rss/2746-l-observatoire-international en-us Steven Holl works with lighting design firm L'Observatoire International to create a comfortable space for cancer patients in London.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13376 Mon, 07 May 2018 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13376-maggies-centre-barts-by-steven-holl-architects-and-lobservatoire-international 1805-Lighting-Steven-Holl-Architects-London-Lobservatoire-International-01.jpg Graphic panels in the insulated glass are arranged on glazing bars intended to resemble musical staves Photo © Iwan Baan Graphic panels in the insulated glass are arranged on glazing bars intended to resemble musical staves. These wrap the building’s curved corners and follow the spiraling stair. Photo © Iwan Baan Electric lighting is integrated into the bamboo surfaces. Photo © Iwan Baan 1805-Lighting-Steven-Holl-Architects-London-Lobservatoire-International-04.jpg Bowl-like bamboo fixtures, made on CNC machines at Holl’s studio, are set into the bamboo walls, LEDs concealed behind metal plates at the base of each. Photo © Iwan Baan Clear glass is used at the entrances and for views of the roof terrace from the activity room. Photo © Iwan Baan Clear glass is used at the entrances and for views of the roof terrace from the activity room. Photo © Iwan Baan Image courtesy Steven Holl Architects Image courtesy Steven Holl Architects