A vibrant healthcare, wellness, and community hub
As Esperanza Health Centers sought to build a visual beacon that would represent its mission in the Brighton Park neighborhood of Chicago, it partnered with architectural firm Juan Gabriel Moreno Architects (JGMA), which has a long association with projects designed to positively impact underserved communities.
JGMA designed a striking, angular building with a modern, orange facade, referencing Esperanza’s brand colors. The purpose-built facility, that combines healthcare, wellness activities, and a central oasis for the community, is as lively inside as it is outside.
Focal Point donated the luminaires, giving back to a community where several of its employees reside. The team partnered with JGMA to carefully pair each area and function of the new building with luminaires that would create a visually engaging, warm, and comforting environment.
Dan Spore, senior project manager, JGMA
In the lobby, Focus Wall Wash was used to turn a feature wall of natural wood into the central visual touchpoint of the space. Though ceiling surfaces would remain unfinished, the use of ID+ Cylinders shifted perception by adding an element of both design and lighting, “allowing the eye to focus on light rather than exposed dark elements in the space,” said JGMA senior project manager, Dan Spore. In adjacent ceiling spaces, ID+ Downlights with a matching aperture size were used to provide a seamlessly coordinated environment.
As in most modern spaces with unfinished ceilings, acoustics were also a concern. Focal Point’s Seem 1 Acoustic Unlit helped address noise abatement in waiting areas and corridors without requiring additional changes to the ceiling, while Seem 1 Direct provided striking illumination.
Special care was needed to illuminate therapy rooms, where Skydome luminaires were chosen for their ability to provide diffuse light and a calming environment.
Project Luminaires
Focus Wall Wash
Supports infinite runs or pattern configurations with 90° inside and outside corners. Create a glowing transition between ceiling and wall in corridors, elevator lobbies, reception areas, conference rooms and offices.
ID+ 4.5” Cylinder
Designed for a wide variety of applications including offices, conference rooms, lobbies and reception areas, and more. Provides a seamless appearance in mixing ceiling applications when used in combination with ID+ 4.5" downlights. Shallow, decorative shallow, power, and decorative power canopies support finished or open ceiling configurations.
ID+ 3.5" x 3.5" Downlight
A family of downlights, wall washers, and adjustable accents that provides superior light quality. Shallow housings make it ideal for restricted plenums. High lumen outputs, CRI 80, 90, and 97, Tunable White and Warm Dim technologies lend a comprehensive offering to enhance a variety of applications.
ID+ 4.5" Downlight Trimless
A true Trimless option for mud-in drywall installations. Clear diffuse reflector cone features superior brightness control. 50- and 75-degree cutoff to light source promotes visual comfort. Narrow flood, flood, wide flood, very wide, and super wide beam spreads.
Nera
A unique aesthetic inspired by the visual void design philosophy. Luminaire lengths available in 4', 5', 6' and 8' lengths, as well as continuous rows. Designed for a wide variety of applications including healthcare, open & private offices, conference rooms, and more.
Seem 1 Direct
A narrow, nominal 1.5" aperture LED luminaire that delivers design flexibility with a clean visual aesthetic. Supports diverse applications with modern finishes, individual lengths, and continuous runs. Several shielding, color temperature, and distribution options provide the perfect blend of high performance and visual comfort.
Seem 1 Acoustic Unlit
Supports diverse applications with 2' - 208' lengths in 1" increments with 8", 12" or 16" housing heights. Make an exceptional aesthetic statement and achieve desired reverberation levels in multi-purpose rooms, offices, reception areas, and other open spaces.
Seem 2 Recessed
Supports endless run length and ceiling & wall integration possibilities. Simple mounting options support easy integration into a variety of specialty ceilings. Trim flange may be installed after drywall provided mounting means have been prepared in advance.
Seem 2 Direct
A narrow 2.5" aperture luminaire designed to fit organically into architecture and provide a clean visual aesthetic. Allows for design flexibility with modern finishes, individual lengths, continuous runs, or patterns. Several shielding, color temperature, and distribution options provide the perfect blend of high performance and visual comfort.
Seem 4 Recessed
Supports endless run length and ceiling & wall integration possibilities. Simple mounting options support easy integration into a variety of specialty ceilings. Trim flange may be installed after drywall provided mounting means have been prepared in advance.