The Stone building has such a great presence on UNCG campus. After analysing the lobby outside the main office it was somewhat anti-climatic. It was very dark and uninviting. The one hanging luminaire is not nearly sufficient for people entering. In addition there is such a strong contrast from the outside brightness to the inside darkness that it take a bit for you eyes to acclimate to the light. It can almost be disorienting. As you turn back around and look outside the daylight is so strong that it creates an uncomfortable glare on the glossy floor. A recommendation for this problem could be a change in floor material. Perhaps the glossiness enhances the glare. Also I would recommend more lights in the entrance so that the contrast from outside to inside isnt so stong. Or maybe the luminaire could be a omni-present light the fills the space instead of a direct spotlight like there is now. Here are a few more pictures of the proceeding hallways which seem to be a bit more successful! The overhead lighting are stronger and even provide a directionality aspect to the space. Also it creates a nice rhythm throught the repetition. I think the use of cove lighting is successful too. 
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