WILLARD HOTEL F STREET LOBBY: retrofitting

As the project designer for George Sexton Associates, I selected lamps for the sconces that matched the color temperature of the ceiling fixtures. This was done to create a complementary level of brightness that adhered to the high standards of the office. The selection process involved studying numerous samples to find an excellent lamp with the exact diameter needed to fit through the sconce's glass shade. In the heritage retrofitting of 20th-century designs, it is crucial to maintain the original appearance of objects while enhancing the quality of the lighting they produce. Photo Michael K. Wilkinson