Trish Odenthal Lighting Design Philosophy

"Balance the layers of light - within the constraints lies the solution."
Trish Odenthal

Reflected sun creates glare blocking view into water.

Reflection - Learning from Nature

"The angle of incidence equals the angle of reflection", lighting is like billiards, bouncing light at predictable angles.

Avoid glare - as illustrated with this image of sun on water - lighting angles, proper fixture placement, and glare control strategies - should be applied to illuminating your art and views.

Side angle of sunlight allow viewing below the surface of the water.

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Four Layers of Light

Indirect lighting features the barrel vault while illuminating the art.

1. Ambient - General Illumination
2. Feature - Architecture & Art
3. Decorative - Human Scale
4. Task - Work Areas

Ambient wall sconces define the central corridor of this Palm Desert residence.

Decorative lighting references human scale at Lake Louise, Canada.

Dimmable LED task lighting for desktop.

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Elements of  Design + Composition + Nature

​Elements of Design
Line
Shape
Forms
Space
Color
Texture
Value

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​Elements of Composition
Opposition
Transition
Subordination
Variation
Repetition
Alternation

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​Elements of Nature
Wood
Fire
Earth
Metal
Water

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Aiming angles, fixture selection and placement, code compliance - do you need my expertise?  What would you like to light together?

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