Medina County District Library, Medina, OH
Custom Shrouded Wall Sconces
Architect: David Milling Architects
Medina County District Library
Government Projects Lighting
GSA Federal Building
GSA Federal Building, Minneapolis, MN
Custom Linear Lighting
Architect: Snow Kreilich Architects
Cedar Rapids Public Library
Cedar Rapids Public Library, Cedar Rapids, IA
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 (NIH) 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 expansive lobby and open-plan public spaces serve as both a welcoming hub and a symbolic core of innovation.
To meet the challenges of high-ceiling architecture and the need for visually comfortable, energy-efficient lighting, Belfer Lighting’s Reflex RX1320 indirect LED system was specified and installed throughout these key areas.
The RX1320 indirect LED 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.
The indirect distribution of the RX1320 provides a soft, diffuse glow ideal for large, open environments—reducing harsh contrasts and complementing the facility’s natural daylighting strategies.
Lighting Objectives
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Deliver uniform ambient lighting across large open volumes
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Minimize glare and shadows in high-ceiling spaces
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Enhance architectural features with clean, modern lighting
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Support visual comfort for researchers, staff, and visitors
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Provide energy-efficient performance for a federally managed facility
Architecture Firm: Perkins + Will
Lighting: Gilmore Lighting Design
Photography: Alain Jaramillo
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
