Medina County District Library, Medina, OH
Custom Shrouded Wall Sconces
Architect: David Milling Architects
Belfer Lighting – Government Projects
Belfer Lighting manufactures energy efficient LED reliable lighting For Government Projects and Spaces – from Grand Central Station to the Herbert Hoover Building and James A. Haley VA Hospital.
GSA Federal Building
GSA Federal Building, Minneapolis, MN
Custom Linear Lighting
Architect: Snow Kreilich Architects
NIH Porter Neuroscience Research Center Bethesda MD
NIH Porter Neuroscience Research Center, Bethesda MD
Project Overview
The Porter Neuroscience Research Center at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland is a cutting-edge facility designed to advance the study of brain science and foster cross-disciplinary collaboration. With a focus on transparency, openness, and modern design, the Center's high-ceiling architecture, expansive lobby, and connecting atrium spaces serve as both a welcoming hub and a symbolic core of innovation for medical facilities and educational spaces alike.
To meet the challenges of high-ceiling architecture and the need for visually comfortable, energy-efficient lighting, Belfer Lighting's Reflex RX1320LED indirect system was specified and installed throughout these key areas.
Lighting Solution
The RX1320LED indirect fixture by Belfer Lighting is engineered for architectural integration in spaces where light quality and visual comfort are paramount. At the NIH Porter Center, these fixtures were mounted in custom-designed columns to illuminate the expansive lobby and connecting atrium spaces that link medical facilities and educational spaces throughout the building.
The indirect distribution of the RX1320LED provides a soft, diffuse glow ideal for large, open environments — reducing harsh contrasts and complementing the facility's natural daylighting strategies across its high-ceiling architecture.
Lighting Objectives
- Deliver uniform ambient lighting across large open volumes
- Minimize glare and shadows in high-ceiling architecture
- Enhance architectural features with clean, modern lighting
- Support visual comfort for researchers, staff, and visitors across medical facilities and educational spaces
- Provide energy-efficient performance for a federally managed facility
Design Considerations
- High-ceiling performance: RX1320LED is engineered specifically for ceilings over 9 feet, matching the scale of the Center's architecture
- Glare reduction: Recessed design with deep shielding minimizes harsh contrasts in expansive lobby and atrium spaces
- Daylighting integration: Indirect distribution complements the facility's natural daylighting strategy
- Institutional durability: Commercial-grade, made-in-the-USA construction suited to a federally managed research facility
- Cross-space consistency: Uniform lighting connects medical facilities and educational spaces throughout the building
Architecture Firm: Perkins + Will
Lighting: Gilmore Lighting Design
Photography: Alain Jaramillo
Lighting: Gilmore Lighting Design
Photography: Alain Jaramillo
Product Highlight: RX1320LED Reflex Indirect Recessed Fixture
The RX1320LED Reflex™ Indirect Recessed Fixture is engineered for high-performance, indirect illumination in large architectural spaces like healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and expansive lobby and atrium environments.
- High-output indirect LED lighting for large, high-ceiling architectural volumes
- Recessed design with deep shielding to minimize glare across open lobby and atrium spaces
- Ideal for ceilings over 9 feet - suited to medical facilities and educational spaces
- Energy-efficient LED technology with long life and low maintenance
- Zero-to-10V dimming capability for flexible lighting control
- 90+ CRI with 2700K, 3000K, and 3500K color temperature options
- ADA compliant for ceiling, wall, or aisle installation
- Made in the USA with commercial-grade materials
- UL and CUL Listed Damp Location
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Haley VA Polytrauma Rehabilitation Center
Project Gallery: Haley VA Polytrauma Center, Tampa, FL
Project Overview
The Haley VA Polytrauma Center in Tampa, Florida, is a leading facility dedicated to rehabilitation and therapeutic care for veterans. As part of the center’s aquatic therapy pool area renovation, Belfer Lighting provided RX1320 recessed LED indirect lighting to create a soft, glare-free environment that enhances both patient comfort and architectural design.
Lighting Solution
Belfer’s RX1320 LED Recessed Indirect Lighting was selected for its precision-engineered optical design, providing uniform illumination with a decorative flair, while eliminating direct glare—an essential feature for reflective water surfaces in aquatic environments.
Fixture Specifications:
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Model: RX1320 LED Recessed Indirect Fixture
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Light Source: Energy-efficient linear LED
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Application: Pool area ambient and indirect lighting
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Construction: Durable, corrosion-resistant housing suitable for humid environments
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Design: Recessed placement for clean architectural integration
Design Intent
The design team sought a lighting solution that would enhance visibility and safety while maintaining a soothing atmosphere appropriate for rehabilitation therapy.
Installation Highlights
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RX1320 fixtures recessed along the therapy pool
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Designed to withstand humidity and moisture near aquatic spaces
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Integrated with energy-efficient LED technology for low maintenance
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Dimming capabilities for therapy sessions requiring varying light levels
Results
The RX1320 recessed lighting provides a comfortable, therapeutic environment in the aquatic pool area. The indirect glow reduces visual strain, improves safety, and enhances the overall architectural aesthetic of the space—helping patients focus on recovery and relaxation.
Architects and Engineers: HDR
Construction: Walsh/DeMaria Joint Venture Construction
