The New School is a private non-profit research university centered in
Manhattan, New York City, located mostly in Greenwich Village. To add
the modern design appeal that the architects and lighting designers
envisioned, FC Lighting and Solid State Luminaires were contracted to
develop and manufacture custom lighting to be used throughout the
facility. The designs consisted mostly of linear LEDs in aluminum
housings customized to fit climbing stairwells and larger open areas
like the main dining areas and library. Each housing is a custom fitted
piece, measured and manufactured to fit each section of space and
stairwell. The larger rooms with exterior windows utilize photo sensors
to control the LED lighting as needed. This is evident where the linear
runs approach the windows in daylight.