LIGHT THE ICE

“Light the Ice” presentation with Brad Nelson of tk1sc Member of WSP.

Great Park Ice and FivePoint Arena in Irvine, California combines the largest community ice complex in the region with a training facility for the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League (NHL). In addition to serving as a center for hockey and skating, community amenities include a pub, amphitheater, classrooms and an array of outdoor public spaces. Three of the ice sheets are designed to NHL regulations; the fourth meets Olympic standards and will serve as the training facility for the U.S. Figure Skating team.

The lighting design strives to integrate seamlessly into the architecture while supporting the design concepts and functionality of each individual space. There were numerous challenges to overcome including the large volumes, varying uses in the different spaces, and overcoming the light trapping surfaces found in an indoor ice facility. We’ll look at the concept of the facility and discuss many of the difficulties the team encountered in design and construction to deliver the client’s expectations.

About the Speaker :

Brad Nelson is the regional lighting team leader at WSP, formerly Studiok1 and tk1sc. With 15 years of experience, Brad has been involved with a wide variety of projects with extensive focus on site and recreation, corporate masterplans, high-rise, healthcare, and higher education. He has been involved in the design of all of the sports facilities at the Orange County Great Park which includes Great Park Ice.

EVENING TIMELINE:

5:30pm-6:30pm Dinner / drinks  at the Between the Rinks (BTR) Restaurant & Bar

6:30pm – 7:30pm Presentation in upstairs classroom – Selanne Room

7:30pm – 8:00pm walking tour of rink

Location :

Great Park Ice

888 Ridge Valley
Irvine, CA 92618

Rink 1 upstairs Classroom – Selanne Room