LED Linear™ news December 2022
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,
With this newsletter, we would like to get you in the mood for the contemplative Christmas season - with warm light colors that create a cosy atmosphere in our indoor and outdoor projects worldwide. After all, color temperature and color rendering of lighting can contribute to a different perception of our environment and surroundings.
Only with the "right" color climate, which is determined by the light source and color design of a room, people feel comfortable. Therefore, a good lighting design should be tailored to the respective situation and fulfil the desired requirements. In addition to the goals of energy saving, creative and equally technically sophisticated solutions should be developed that optimally determine light quality, illuminance and light distribution for the lighting task.
Imposing
With its imposing light wall, the Marriott Hotel in Berlin represents a concentrated moment of architectural introspection in a highly dynamic environment.
The 30-metre-high and 10-metre-wide light wall is vertically structured by an architectural grid in front of it. The wall itself consists of 72 individual panels of expanded copper mesh that appear to glow from within thanks to LED luminaires mounted on the sides. Illuminated by grazing light, the panels suggest spatial depth across the entire wall. On closer inspection, the scene transforms into a diffuse image that defies precise interpretation. The visual impression varies depending on the position of the viewer in the room. Depending on the viewing angle, different image compositions emerge that are reminiscent of moving cloudscapes. Lighting control using components such as IN.finite DALI DT6 from LED Linear™ supports the installation with a variety of individual lighting scenarios.
This project shines with a task that is demanding in terms of lighting technology. The ULTIMA-S Nano luminaire with narrow beam characteristics served as the light source. A total of 152 luminaires with a color temperature of 2,200 K were installed in special lengths in the light wall. Since the entire installation depends heavily on the viewing angle, the luminaires had to be mounted in such a way that an absolutely uniform effect is created over the height of the wall. The lighting design was penned by Licht Kunst Licht and convinces with ULTIMA by a clear and homogeneous lighting atmosphere without disturbing effects.
Invigorating
Eataly is a vibrant Italian marketplace offering quality Italian food from many regions of Italy, as well as artisanal creations from local producers. The shop's unique concept invites guests to eat, shop and learn about Italian culture and cuisine by tasting authentic dishes in the restaurants, finding the appropriate ingredients in the market and then learning how to recreate the recipes during cooking demonstrations and classes.
Eataly Trieste covers 3 floors and 3,000 square metres and is located in the old wine warehouse, built in 1902 to store barrels originating from Istria and Dalmatia.
The glass façade reflects the contours of the walls of the warehouse and its openings, allowing a view of the activities taking place inside. The original structure of the building has been maintained and the glass structure, which makes it even more impressive and bright, allows one to admire the harbour and the beautiful landscape of the Gulf.
The building's atrium features a majestic double staircase made of COR-TEN steel, reminiscent of a theatre foyer. The staircase, which connects the three sales floors, has two spectacular water basins at its base. The luminaires of the VarioLED™ IP67 family were installed flush with the water in this circumferential channel. The lighting sets the scene for the water basin in a tasteful way. The atrium also features a large wall clad with backlit glass blocks, reminiscent in shape and material of the interior cladding of the historic tanks where wine used to be stored. At the back of the glass wall, the XOOLINE™ IP40 was installed with a linear lens. This provides the visitor with an atmospheric and impressive light backdrop that cannot be overlooked even from the outside through the large windows. The ADONIS IP67 was installed behind the surrounding fence of the building and is barely visible from the outside thanks to its miniaturised design.
Historical
This ancient Buddhist temple, where Buddha attained enlightenment under the sacred Bodhi tree in 623 BC, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has been an important pilgrimage destination for Hindus and Buddhists for over 2000 years. The first temple was built by Emperor Asoka in the 3rd century BC, and today's temple is 50 metres high and dates from the 5th or 6th century.
The VarioLED™ Flex VENUS Top View IP67 design light line in 2,200 Kelvin was used, which is ideal for setting the scene for the golden hand-carved statues due to its very warm color temperature.
Homely
Trusco Nakayama Kyoto Kaguraoka Rengetusou was built for the employees of the companies of Trusco Nakayama Corporation. Characteristic of this extraordinary building is the construction of the house, which is largely made of wood and stone walls. The XOOLUM™ IP67 luminaire is installed both in the outdoor area and in the pool area. It emphasises the structure of the mighty stone walls and also highlights the diversity of the different materials used. The narrow, flexible AMOR light line is recessed on the wooden deck on the second floor, where it provides an elegant and homogeneous accentuation of the long and impressive glass front.
Accentuated
The play of light and shadow on the screens of Fort Los Camellos helps to highlight the main landmarks of this 19th-century structure, which go unnoticed during the day but are highlighted when night falls, reinterpreting the space as if everything had been magically flooded. With a total power of only 350 W at maximum intensity, considerable energy savings are achieved and the control systems autonomously adjust consumption according to need and time of use, creating changing scenes for greater dynamism of the space.
The 1867 project to extend the fortifications of Melilla envisaged several watchtowers, including one on Cerro Camellos. It was finally completed in May 1885. The lighting system at the time consisted of metal halide floodlights of 400 watts each, which consumed a lot of electricity and made the building appear two-dimensional at night when artificially lit, so that it was not noticed.
The architectural firm Mnb Architecture, led by Mohamed Najim Bourich, took advantage of the upcoming renovation of Fort Los Camellos to include the replacement of the lighting system in the project, entrusting this task to a lighting design firm so that the new electrical infrastructure could be integrated into the architecture. Lighting designers DCI Lighting Design opted for a lighting concept that would highlight the main features of the monument through the play of light and shadow, offering visitors a more accentuated and dramatic sight than can be seen in daylight. The use of KALYPSO luminaires with a special 15 x 40° optic for grazing was planned to minimise light emission to the upper hemisphere while creating a play of light and dark between the defensive wall and the wall crest overlooking it. In addition, the fixtures are equipped with a CASAMBI Bluetooth control system that makes it possible to minimise the installation's total consumption of 350 W as needed and to create changing light scenes during the night that add dynamism to the fort.
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