Benfield Farms Senior Living

Wall Sconces in social room of assisted living facility

Project Gallery: Benfield Farms Senior Living, Carlisle MA

Project Overview

Benfield Farms Senior Living provides a warm and welcoming environment for residents, combining modern amenities with a serene, garden-focused design. In the lobby area, which features expansive windows and views of the gardens, Belfer Lighting’s WS7230 Double WedgeLens Wall Sconces were chosen to create soft, inviting illumination. These fixtures enhance the space where residents relax, socialize, and enjoy the natural light from the surrounding landscape.


Lighting Solution

The WS7230 Double Wedge Lens LED Wall Sconce was specified in a white powder coat finish to complement the neutral palette of the reception area. Its energy-efficient, high-performance design delivers consistent, reliable illumination, adding depth and visual interest to the walls while contributing to a bright and comfortable atmosphere.

Fixture Specifications:

  • Model: WS7230 Double WedgeLens Wall Sconce

  • Light Source: LED, 2700K warm white

  • Dimming: ELV dimmable for adjustable ambiance

  • Finish: Durable white powder coat

  • Mounting: ADA-compliant for corridor and reception spaces

  • Distribution: Up light for balanced wall and ceiling illumination


Design Intent

The design team aimed to create a calm, hospitality-inspired reception area where residents could relax and enjoy the garden views. The WS7230 fixtures were selected for their clean geometry and soft, indirect lighting, which enhance the architectural details while maintaining a soothing environment.


Installation Highlights

  • Mounted along reception area walls to complement natural daylight

  • Fixtures positioned for even coverage and minimal glare

  • White powder coat finish blends seamlessly with light-toned walls

  • Integrated with dimmable controls for day-to-night transitions


Results

The WS7230 Double WedgeLens wall sconces bring warmth, elegance, and visual comfort to the reception area of Benfield Farms. Residents enjoy a bright yet relaxing ambiance, with lighting that highlights the connection between the indoor lounge and the gardens beyond.

Design: DiMella Shaffer Associates Inc
Photography: ©Robert Benson Photography

NIH Porter Neuroscience Research Center Bethesda MD

Wall Wash Lighting in government research center lobby

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

  • Deliver uniform ambient lighting across large open volumes

  • Minimize glare and shadows in high-ceiling spaces

  • Enhance architectural features with clean, modern lighting

  • Support visual comfort for researchers, staff, and visitors

  • 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

Wall Wash Lighting in rehabilitation pool area

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:

  • Model: RX1320 LED Recessed Indirect Fixture

  • Light Source: Energy-efficient linear LED

  • Application: Pool area ambient and indirect lighting

  • Construction: Durable, corrosion-resistant housing suitable for humid environments

  • 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

  • RX1320 fixtures recessed along the therapy pool

  • Designed to withstand humidity and moisture near aquatic spaces

  • Integrated with energy-efficient LED technology for low maintenance

  • 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