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    Illuminating a dramatic cantilever in Texas

    Aug. 11, 2023
    The underside of the 50-foot-long structural feat at Collin College Technical Campus becomes an expansive canvas for light.
    © Ruehle Photographix | © Collin College | courtesy of Targetti
    Building A, Collin College Technical Campus in Allen, Texas
    Building A, Collin College Technical Campus in Allen, Texas

    At Collin College Technical Campus in Allen, Texas, a dramatic cantilever catches the eye along the horizon. Situated at the main entrance of the four-building campus, the 50-foot cantilever of Building A hosts academic spaces and the library for the campus, which offers courses in automotive, construction, electronics, HVAC, health care, and welding for students seeking career opportunities in the technical and skilled trades. Global architecture firm Perkins&Will designed the project, which was built by general contractor McCarthy and completed in 2020.

    Nick Young | © Collin College | courtesy of Targetti
    Collin College Technical Campus
    Collin College Technical Campus
    © Ruehle Photographix | © Collin College | courtesy of Targetti
    Collin College Technical Campus
    Collin College Technical Campus
    © Ruehle Photographix | © Collin College | courtesy of Targetti
    Targetti’s Jedi Recessed linear in-grade luminaires end where the cantilever meets the building columns.
    Targetti’s Jedi Recessed linear in-grade luminaires end where the cantilever meets the building columns.
    To showcase the expansive cantilever at night, the design team specified Targetti’s Jedi Recessed linear in-grade luminaires, which are capable of illuminating large architectural spaces. The upward-facing, luminaires are recessed into the terrace deck and spaced in a linear configuration that traces the perimeter of the cantilever above. The fixtures project light onto the surface above, forming a gentle gradient from the surface edges inward and creating the ethereal glow seen from afar.

    Jedi comes in three lengths—24, 36, and 48 inches—and in four color temperatures: 2700K, 3000K, 3500K, 4000K. It is IP68, IP9K, and IK10 rated and available in both a projector and recessed version.

    © Ruehle Photographix | © Collin College | courtesy of Targetti
    Collin College Technical Campus
    Collin College Technical Campus

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    About the Author

    Wanda Lau

    Wanda Lau was the editorial director of Architectural SSL, LEDs Magazine, and Smart Buildings Technology. She was formerly the executive editor of Architect magazine.