Photo credit: Lindsey Fairorth
Field’s lighting was maintaining consistency across different spaces while accommodating their unique design languages. Standardizing color temperatures at 2700K across all environments helped unify the lighting experience, even as different finishes altered the perception of warmth. Collaboration with electrical contractors played a crucial role in executing the design seamlessly, with on-site adjustments ensuring a precise installation.
Overcoming Challenges with Precision and Adaptability Working within the strict timeframe of baseball's offseason presented A carefully selected 2700K color temperature ensures the Mets’ signature blue and orange remain bold and true to life. a unique set of challenges. Construction schedules required quick decision-making, especially balancing well with the suite’s interior finishes. “The when unexpected structural elements, such as goal here was to make guests feel at home, even in a hidden beams, were discovered during installation. high-end stadium environment,” Allin remarked. Last-minute adjustments were necessary to ensure that fixtures fit seamlessly into the architectural framework. The ability to pivot rapidly, combined A Bright Retail Experience with the close collaboration between design and As Citi Field’s primary retail destination, the Team procurement teams, allowed the project to meet its Store underwent a complete transformation, deadlines without compromising quality. doubling in size and enhancing the shopping experience for fans. The lighting design focused on brightness, flexibility, and color accuracy, ensuring that Mets merchandise is displayed in its best light. ALW linear fixtures provide consistent illumination, while Solais track heads offer adjustable, high-output lighting for retail displays. Notably, the decision to use a 2700K color temperature was deliberate, as it allows the team’s signature orange and blue to remain vibrant without appearing washed out.
Balancing Aesthetics, Functionality, and Maintenance One of the key challenges in designing Citi
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A Lighting Design Worthy of Citi Field
From the exclusivity of the Cadillac Club to the spectacle of the Delta Sky 360 Club, every illuminated space at Citi Field tells a story. The thoughtful integration of lighting enhances each environment, creating experiences that extend beyond the game itself. By blending cutting-edge technology with meticulous attention to detail, Reveal Design Group has elevated Citi Field’s atmosphere and set a new benchmark for stadium lighting design. As Citi Field continues to evolve, its lighting will remain an essential part of its identity—a beacon for fans, players, and visitors alike. ■
Photo credit: Lindsey Fairorth
Photo credit: Lindsey Fairorth
Flexible lighting solutions allow for easy adjustments, keeping the Team Store vibrant and inviting throughout the season.
ALW linear fixtures and Solais track lighting provide optimal brightness and color accuracy for Mets fans browsing the latest gear.
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