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ROCKWOOD SPECIALTIES VOLUME I / ISSUE 1

PRINCETON DESIGN [email protected]

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1VOLUME I / ISSUE 1: ROCKWOOD SPECIALTIES

This corporate headquarters is situated in a Class-A speculative office building along the route one corridor in Princeton New Jersey. Shortly after committing to stay at their current location for another decade, Rockwood decided it was time to make some improvements and solve a few technical prob-lems within their space—a major issue for employees was glare problems on computer monitors cause by poor task lighting without dimming capabilities.

Employees started to disconnect bulbs within ceiling fixtures to alleviate the problem. Other concerns were some offices were too hot, lack of privacy with a few key open workstations at the executive area and a desire to update the general appearance of the space.

ROCKWOOD SPECIALTIES INC. LOCATION: PRINCETON, NJ USASIZE: 14,300 SF | 1,328 M2SCOPE: INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE UPGRADESFACILITY: CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS

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PDC collaborated with several consultants and venders to deliver a solution that went beyond client expectations. New millwork office fronts where created for a few of the open workstations, and were integrated within existing millwork of executive offices. The Lobby was furnished with updated furniture and wall finishes that enhanced the corporate image. The offices were given a fresh coat of no VOC paint with accent walls to add color and give the space needed interest.

CLIENT

ARCHITECTURE/INTERIOR DESIGN

CONSTRUCTION MANAGMENT

FF&E VENDORLIGHTING VENDOR

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After

Before

Updated finishes to emphasize branding of company by adding a stone accent wall and wood-appointed furniture, in a clean, contemporary asthetic.


MILLWORK SECTION AT DOORMILLWORK PLAN DETAILS AT DOOR

Window jam at partition

Sliding door at millwork partition 1

Sliding door at millwork partition 2

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New executive office front blends seam-lessly with existing millwork (right) giving necessary privacy to executive assistant. Semitransparent acid-etched laminated glass used to allow for privacy and natural light into adjacent interior pasageway.


New LED fixtures spread light effectively at ceiling plane to give an overall brighter ap-pearance to the entire space.

New light fixtures use less than half the wattage of pre-vious flourescent fixtures.

After

The existing fluorescent lighting was replaced with LED fixtures that fit into existing grid locations with ability to dim, and also an added feature of daylight harvesting. These changes not only solved the glare issue, but distributed light across the ceiling to create a brighter, friendlier atmosphere; saving an averaged of twenty-five percent on their electric bill. The new fixtures are fully warranted for the life of their lease. Window film was added to the south facing offices solved the problem of overheating without increasing cooling loads on the HVAC equipment.

Before

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All 2’x4’ & 2’x2’ fluorescent light fixtures were replaced with LED fixtures and added daylight sensors for perim-eter offices, full-dimming ca-pability for individual offices, creating maximum energy efficiency.

BENEFITS:

• Reduce screen glare

• Fully dimmable in closed offices

• Daylight harvesting sensors for further energy savings.

Reduces light load by 60%, decreases electric by minimum of 30%

• Never change a light bulb for 10 years

• 5 year or less on return investment compared to standard fluorescent upgrade

http://www.finelite.com/products/ serieshprled-2x4-overview.html


In the end PDC exceeded in meeting the client’s goals, was below budget, with a minimal disruption to employees, and giving Rockwood less than a five year payback on lighting over a more conventional approach.

Stone feature wall and wood-appointed furniture empasizes Rockwood’s branding.

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PRINCETON DESIGN [email protected]

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Booklet design by Princeton Design Collaborative.Photography by Jeffrey Edward Tryon/Princeton Design Collaborative.©2014 Princeton Design Collaborative. All rights reserved.

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