Overview

The environment of a bank needs to give a sense of grandeur and high-end quality. Therefore, banks should generally be equipped with high-quality, aesthetically pleasing lighting fixtures for illumination. Since people spend almost one-third of their time in the office every day, staff will be busy with various activities such as reading materials, writing, making phone calls, and operating computers, all of which have their own visual requirements. Therefore, lighting design must cater to different visual task requirements. A good office lighting design can not only effectively improve work efficiency but also enhance the enthusiasm and motivation of the staff. The lighting environment in a bank office should be bright, comfortable, and maintain a sense of grandeur and luxury.

I. Factors to Consider in Bank Lighting Design

Several factors that must be considered:

· Make full use of natural light.

· Appropriate brightness contrast.

· Control of glare.

· Avoid the harmful effects of flickering light on the eyes.

· Scientific application of efficient lighting fixtures and light sources (color temperature, color rendering).

Reference table for lighting coefficients in related areas:

II. Key Functional Area Lighting Design

Entrance hall

The entrance hall is an important area that reflects the bank's first impression on customers. In lighting design, attention should be paid to coordinating with the architectural style while considering reducing the brightness variation between indoors and outdoors. The transition between external natural light and indoor lighting should also be smooth, creating a naturally comfortable atmosphere.

Business hall

Generally, the bank's service area is divided into: consultation service desk, form-filling area, ticket number area, waiting area (rest chairs + water dispenser), LED electronic screen, promotional material rack, and other subdivided functional areas.

In lighting design, attention should be paid to the distinction between primary and secondary areas. For example, the lighting for the consultation service desk, form-filling area, and promotional material area should have higher illuminance and color rendering requirements to facilitate customers in clearly seeing materials and filling out forms. In contrast, the waiting area, ticket number area, and LED electronic screen can adopt lower illuminance and warmer color temperature lighting design. Additionally, special attention should be paid to glare control in the design.

Counter (tending towards reception desk)

The counter is where professionals handle cash, non-cash, and transfer services for customers or units. In lighting design, bright yet soft light is required, with slightly lower illuminance and neutral color temperature, focusing on creating a warm and gentle lighting environment.

VIP service area

The VIP service area generally integrates counter services and financial management functions, focusing on dedicated service for major clients or units. In lighting design, it should consider high specifications and star-rated service requirements, emphasizing the true high-star VIP service function of this area. Therefore, in addition to considering illuminance and color temperature, the design of some lighting details becomes particularly important.

Reception room

The reception room is a functional area specifically for handling loans, provident funds, and other consultation services. The lighting design in this area should create a warm and comfortable atmosphere similar to a family living room. The design should follow the principle of moderate illuminance and lower color temperature.

Self-service bank area

Self-service banks, also known as "unmanned banks" or "electronic banks," are part of the electronic and automated processing of banking services, generally consisting of ATMs, access control, and self-service online banking (trends). Due to the lack of supervision, safety requirements are high, and to assist cameras in accurately capturing the scene, lighting requirements are very high.

In lighting design, it can be divided into three parts: first, the top lighting of the self-service bank; second, the fixed-point lighting above the ATM; third, the panel lighting inside the ATM. The requirements are for clarity, to assist cameras in capturing clear images.