Formed in 2002, The Sky Factory is a unique company based in Fairfield, Iowa that create luminous sky ceilings or virtual skylights with photographic illusions of real sky views suspended from the ceiling. These sky ceilings are translucent, high-resolution, photographic reproductions on acrylic panels that convey the color, scale and perspective of the actual sky. Their aim is to create effective illusions of nature and control the perspective of the images so that the when placed on a ceiling the images are accurate and properly scaled for the observers.
However these skylights are not just innovative or stylish design element they are an artistic technology. Research over the last several decades indicates that nature promotes healing in healthcare settings, improves productivity and satisfaction in the workplace, and increases well-being and reduces stress in all environments. No matter who we are or where we live, we all see and love the sky. Everyone, in every culture, has experienced lying on their back looking up into clouds floating across a blue canopy. So sit back and enjoy these relaxing rooftops.
At Home Store
RoseAnn Witherspoon’s ‘At Home Store’ is an upscale household goods store in Fairfield Iowa. On entering customers are immediately drawn by the expanse of blue sky and soft clouds, creating a light-filled environment that insulates customers from the vicissitudes of cold Iowa winters and steamy Iowa summers.
Cahn Residence
Installation at Cahn Residence in Beverly Hills, California
Clini-Spa Reims
The owner of the Clini-Spa Reims, Cormontreuil, France, incorporated four sky ceilings into the dramatic and stylish renovation of his facility. According to Dr. Donatini, “I think the space is more welcoming, is much warmer feeling, than with other lighting. The daylight relaxes and rejuvenates patients at the same time.”
Community North Hospital
Installation at Community North Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Café Farger
Sky Factory’s Hungarian partners collaborated with the owners of Budapest’s upscale Café Farger to install the large, 180 x 240 cm, EcoSlim luminous sky ceiling in the popular gathering spot. The installation of the sky ceiling, still unique to the Hungarian market, has garnered much appreciative attention from patrons and the local media. The installation is serving a dual purpose as an architectural feature for the café and as a showpiece for the Sky Factory in Hungary.
A Hungarian Shop
A luminous sky ceiling provides a fresh summer sky for the interior of this upscale shoe and leather accessories shop in Szeged, Hungary.
Kirby Residence
The Kirby residence is a 22,000 sq. ft. home in Houston, Texas
Chicago Male Salon
At Scott Neasham’s high-end salon ‘Chicago Male’ a sky ceiling has been strategically placed above the shampoo bowls so that when clients recline they get a great view of a deep blue sky and a canopy of brightly colored fall foliage. Scott notes that it has become a unique feature of his salon and that “literally everyone comments on the realism and how much they like it.”
Ray Paul Residence
The indoor pool at the Ray Paul residence in West Vancouver, British Columbia.
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Great post! I am the Public Relations contact for the Sky Factory, and I thank you for appreciating our products.