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Outdoor Living Illustrations – Hinkley Lighting

This series of architectural illustrations was created for Hinkley Lighting’s, Lighting Made Simple publication.

The first rendering (Outdoor Living) was used as a two-page spread to demonstrate Hinkley Lighting’s products and show how to use them to illuminate outdoor surfaces. Based on input from Hinkley’s Art Director, Triplet 3D designed the architecture, laid-out the composition and decided on a final view that would clearly illustrate the manufacturer’s products.

Elements that were to be included were Cape/Dutch Modern/Mediterranean style, outdoor kitchen (with pizza oven), partially covered and outdoor living space, pool, seating area and dining space.

The techniques renderings below are used to demonstrate specific lighting treatments on outdoor surfaces.

Printed Catalog Archive

Rough Design Sketch

Detail 01

Detail 02

Landscape Lighting Techniques

2-Page Spread

Step and Deck Lighting

Step and brick lights can be used in masonry and wood constructions. These fixtures are specifically designed to provide safety and accent lighting. For the effect shown here, a surface mounted deck sconce is placed on the wall above each step to illuminate a safe entryway to the deck. A soft glow is created under the bench to create a warm atmosphere for seating in this outdoor area.

Step and Deck Lighting

Uplighting

Uplighting refers to illuminating an object, area, or surface from below. For the effect shown here, a spotlight is aimed at the tree in the foreground while the front of the home remains relatively dark. This method creates a focal point in the landscape.

Uplighting

Wall Washing

Wall washing is a technique that refers to the general illumination of a wall or surface. For the effect shown here, spotlights are placed along the front of the home to create a soft wash of light. This technique softens shadows.

Wall Washing

Grazing

Grazing emphasizes a textured surface (such as a tree trunk, a stone wall, climbing ivy, etc.) by placing a light source within one foot of that surface and aiming the light beam parallel to that surface. For the effect shown here, spotlights are placed beneath each stone pillar to create shadows and dimension, complimenting the homes entryway.