Union Middle School Corridors

At first glance, it could be a museum, but it’s Union Middle School in Sandy, Utah. The recently constructed school features an entryway and corridors that exude smart design and truly engaging lighting. From its impressive front doors to its multi-story ceiling, students come and go under an array of skylights and “acoustic clouds” that cast everchanging shadows throughout the school day. 

Lighting designer Phil Borup described the ceiling lights: “Lights are mounted up high. They have a gobo (a stencil placed in a light fixture to project a specific shape) that mimics these clouds and at night, they shine down and throw a pattern along the floor. During the day it throws some fun shadows on the wall.” Phil specified Static White Strips, TORQ, WIDE, ESSENTIALS, RGBW-High Efficacy and other QTL products for this space and the accolades from students, parents, teachers and administrators stretch as high as the skylights.