Lighting in Design August-September 2017

www.crown.co.za 08-09/17

Illumination for employee wellbeing

Accents create pockets of interest

Statement lighting for Glenelly Estate

Ed Space

I n spite of reports we have read in recent years about the possible demise of the traditional office and the move towards the virtual work- place, office development continues to thrive. In addition, employee wellbeing has become an increasingly important and welcome focus in office design. New office developments make it possible for employees not to be restricted to a single desk or office, standing desks are ‘in’, spaces are designed with the intention of encouraging collaboration and teamwork among personnel, and lighting is pivotal. Lighting briefs are increasingly centred on staff comfort: the lighting brief for the new Sasol headquarters in Sandton was for an efficient lighting system, designed with staff comfort in mind. Vigilant Global, a research, development and IT company redesigned its offices – interest- ingly, used only by employees – and they were required to be impressive and appealing to new recruits and support the health and productivity of the company’s staff contingent. One tends to think of office spaces being built to impress clients more than employees so it is refreshing to see that the focus is changing, especially as we spend so much of our day at work. It is also interesting that workspaces are often multi-functional and designed using move- able walls, moveable furniture, and sit-stand workstations, allowing reconfiguration for various open and closed spaces. The lighting design for these projects becomes more complex and a uniform distribution of consistent light levels does not support the diversity of tasks that the spaces allow for. Careful fixture selection is required and lighting control systems come into their own. Using a full light management system, each fixture can be controlled individually and the light levels can be tailored to support the function in each zone. Also in this issue of Lighting in Design , Gregg Cocking, in his article Light: the defining element , illustrates – by looking at three very different projects – the expertise that architects and lighting designers brought to the projects, each of which displays deftness in its design and an awareness of light and its ability to be the element that rounds off the development. This skill is evident too in the recently opened Springs Mall. The retail centre is designed by MDS Architecture, who used its location – alongside a wetland – as a catalyst for its design, which includes contemporary interpretations of tactile timber, stone and other natural materials. Natural lighting features prominently, but throughout the building there is a warm, inviting ambience, and accent lighting is used creatively to emphasise pockets of interest.

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Springs Mall: a warm and inviting ambience The location of the Springs Mall – which is situated alongside a wetland – became a catalyst for the design, which includes contemporary interpreta- tions of tactile timber, stone and other natural materials. Lighting a museum in theTimbavati The Graeme Naylor Museum, devoted entirely to the display of mammals, reptiles and birds found on the reserve, was recently extended and upgraded. As part of the upgrade, new lighting was installed throughout. Sasol headquarters: a sense of lightness The lighting brief for Sasol’s new headquarters on Katherine Street in Sandton was to provide an innovative, energy efficient lighting solution with maximum use of natural light and a full light management system. Light: the defining element that completes a project Gregg Cocking discusses three completely different projects that display artistic inventiveness and deliver lighting that not only suits the spaces, but enhances them. Lighting up 180Wellington Lightemotion employed a theatrical approach with detailed control systems to bring the subtlety of the grand architecture of this building to light, and has set the tone for the luminous environment in night time Ottawa. Refined and modern offices for Vigilant The lighting design for this project was complex and was achieved through careful fixture selection to support the function and concept in each zone.

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Sansevero Chapel museum iGuzzini worked closely with the museum's staff of experts to create a spectacular and dynamic lighting scenario for this fascinating place.

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Springs Mall: a warm and inviting ambience

Springs, the last town in the east of the Witwatersrand before entering Gauteng’s platteland, now boasts a new 50 000 m 2 shopping centre, Springs Mall, which opened its doors in March 2017.

T he retail centre was developed by Flanagan & Gerard and designed by MDS Architecture. It is a two-level structure, which is split to allow access to the building on both the upper ground and lower ground levels. Despite its size, the building blends into the landscape from a distance. “We broke the scale of the building down by designing landscaped inspired patterns onto the plaster work

and by using tactile materials such as glass, timber and off-shutter concrete,” explains Pierre Lahaye, a partner at MDS Architecture. Entrances The four prominent entrances at the two-level Springs Mall are areas of focus, with covered walkways leading up to porte cocheres – dog leg

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entrances were designed to create a wind break and remove the need for expensive revolving doors. The design of each entrance relates to what is happening just inside the shopping centre so the experience starts as visitors arrive at the building entrance. “I love the fact that the entrances are different yet speak the same design language,” says Lahaye. “In the past we have tended to be purist and keep all entrances uniform, but now the entrances have become different spaces relating to the different spaces within the building.” There are two retail entrances, an entertainment entrance and a food court entrance.While the retail entrances are tactile and feature timber and steel, the entertainment entrance has a more glamorous feel with animated lighting, natural stones and quartz.The entrance near the food court is open and permeable, featuring a glass curtain wall animated by geometric lighting lines, to create the perception of tree trunks tying the two levels together. “The upper level houses a gym with different lighting requirements from the ambient light of the restau- rants below.These geometric lights bring the focus forward and serve to unify the façade that would normally have been split by the different tenant types,” says Lahaye. Interiors As with most MDS Architecture designs, natural light features prominently through clerestory windows and skylights in the mall and court areas. The abundance of natural light greatly impacts people’s moods, making them happier and keen to spend more time inside the building. The changing sunlight also changes the way the building is perceived at different times of day, creating interest, helping orientation, and giving an indication of time. The main east west axis of the building allowed all roof lights to face south, which is the best source of natural lighting with which to view objects, as there is no glare. The main court’s skylights are dy- namic and sculptural pyramid shapes, with triangu- lar vertical glazing, that scoop natural light into the double volume interiors. They form part of Springs Mall’s striking roofscape and are visible from all angles when approaching the mall from surround- ing areas. This is especially evident at night when the interior lighting of the courts accentuates the form of the shapes on the main roof. In addition, the roof is designed to accommodate photovoltaic cells with a view to making the shopping centre

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looking for individual experiences. We are trying to bring elements of the high street back into the shopping centre,” explains Lahaye. The retail and restaurant area is sophisticated and elegant, with playful lighting creating tactile theatre. Lahaye says while it took some convincing for retail- ers to buy into the concept of individuality within the overall design ethos of the shopping centre environ- ment, ultimately many pushed the boundaries and have created interesting and individualised stores without compromising their overall brands. Creating a platform for local artists At the onset of the project, Lahaye perceived that quality spaces and lighting would not only serve to enhance the display of the retail goods on offer but could also act as a gallery to display local artwork. The developers and architects, together with local curator Mariapaola McGurk of The Coloured Cube, created a much needed platform for local artists to exhibit their works. Not only was original local artwork sourced for the mall, but local artists were also commissioned to produce original art to be displayed. Lahaye hopes that future similar projects could empower local communities in more than just visual arts, and create a way forward to develop this essential part of our society.

more self-sustainable and as energy efficient as possible in the near future. Interior spaces are permeable and encourage discovery along the malls. The colour palette is a combination of cool and warm greys with earthy timbers. In keeping with the ecological basis of the development, tactile materials such as glass, tim- ber, steel and off-shutter concrete were selected. Textured limestone tiles with timber inserts cre- ate shadows and suggest blades of grass. In all the areas of transition, flooring patterns have been used to create interest and highlight changes in direction. The concealed lighting throughout the building mini- mises glare and creates a warm and inviting ambi- ence, with accent lighting emphasising pockets of interest and used creatively to mimic the trunk of a tree.The lighting design has been mirrored in some of the flooring detail for greater emphasis, while layered sandstone cladding in different striations on the walls represents the earth. LED lights have been used throughout for greater energy efficiency. In a further break from the norm of standard shopfronts for the line shops, various options have been introduced to allow individual expres- sion, with many opening up completely to create a permeable, welcoming feeling. “In this age of mass production we believe people are increasingly

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Lighting a museum in the Timbavati

S ituated on the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, the Graeme Naylor Museum is devoted entirely to the display of mammals, reptiles and birds found on the reserve. Created to enable visitors to see the fauna of the region up close, the dedicated facility is also used to great success as part of Timbavati’s outreach teaching programme, and dozens of school children in the vicinity are given the opportunity to learn about wild life and conservation in the area. The museum, which has been operational for some time, was recently enlarged and upgraded and Bergstrom Lighting along with Advanced Lighting Systems, as part of their own outreach programme, donated the lighting for the new facility. Lindsay van den Berg of Bergstrom explains that museums in general are becoming community- oriented destinations. “Although the Graeme Naylor Museum is relatively small, it is geared for visitors

to the reserve and plays an important role in the community at large. My family has been coming to Timbavati for years,” she says, “so, given the nature of our business, it was a pleasure for us to contribute in some way to the reserve”. The museum consists of three sections: the main room, which is also used for functions, and two smaller adjacent rooms, one of which houses the butterfly collection while the other is devoted to the display of birds and eggs. The preserved animals and birds (all of which died of natural causes) are housed in units built into the walls, or in free-standing wood and glass display cabinets. A number of the animals are mounted on the walls too. Says Van den Berg, “We used LEDs throughout the installation in order to reduce maintenance and operational costs, provide maxi- mum flexibility, preserve the displays and keep the colour true”.

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to the venue and enhance its suitability for private functions. Although there was no requirement for control of the lighting, DALI ballasts were installed for future management of the light should that be required at a later stage. The lighting installation is simple and effective. It brings out the detail and colour of the animals on display in the museum and offers visitors the chance to see clearly what they would not neces- sarily see on a game drive. “It is a privilege to spend time at the Timbavati Museum, and to see how much work and passion has been put into the project by Graeme and his team,” Van den Berg concludes.

Helvar LED strips, with a colour temperature of 4000 K and a CRI of 80, are used in all the cabinets. The fittings, designed and locally manufactured by Bergstrom, tilt 180 degrees in order to minimise shadow onto the animal displays and the fittings in the wooden cabinets are bronze anodised so they do not conflict with their surrounds. Because the site is remote and far from day-to-day supplies, the LED drivers are remote. General illumination from the rafters is achieved using 42 W surface mounted spots with decora- tive up/downlighters accenting the main room and lighting up the pillars between the built-in displays. Five chrome chandeliers add a graceful element

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Sasol headquarters: a sense of lightness P etrochemical giant Sasol has taken occu- pancy of its new headquarters on Katherine Street in Sandton, in the heart of the busi-

that the cantilevering of the top floors over the lower ones gives the building a sense of lightness and integration with its surroundings. The building comprises seven parking levels, a ground floor and ten office floors. The workspace includes a restaurant, coffee shop, wellness centre, art gallery and a sculpture garden. Atriums, two skylights and glass façades provide an abundance of natural light and create a healthy and comfortable work environment. The Sasol head office has been awarded a 5 Star Green Star Design V1 rating from the GBCSA and incorporates a range of sustainable practices, including water recycling, LED lighting and indig- enous biomes in the grounds and on the top of the roof. The glass façade, comprised of high-perfor- mance glass made in Germany, was engineered to reduce energy consumption and maximise user comfort levels. Lighting Innovations Africa (LIA) was awarded the contract for the illumination of the new head office. The brief was to provide an innovative, energy efficient lighting solution – designed with staff comfort in mind – with maximum use of natural light and including a full light management

ness hub of South Africa. Created to replace 17 of its former buildings in the Johannesburg area, the new building is able to accommodate up to 7500 employees, though at this stage there are about 3500 members of staff in a largely open plan envi- ronment. Described as a floating glass structure, its design creates a powerful image and, as the sun sets against the backdrop of the illuminated offices, a lasting impression. Representing the linked particles of the Sasol logo, the 70 000 m 2 head office is in the shape of an S. To encourage collaboration and teamwork, the internal structure of the building is designed as a central core of circulation and services, inter- linked by a series of bridges. The bridge links also provide structural support, enabling the weight and counterweight of the various components of the building to be held together without the use of straight columns. Main contractor Aveng Grinaker-LTA, explains

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system. Further requirements included run- ning cost efficiency, low maintenance and control of luminaires. All office lighting and outdoor lighting, and the lighting manage- ment system were supplied by Lighting Innovations Africa. The offices, meeting rooms and common areas are illuminated by 5800 Pallure LED light fittings, locally manufactured at LIA’s Port Elizabeth factory.The Pallure is a stylish, perforated recessed fitting designed specifi- cally for office illumination. To meet the strict control criteria request- ed by the client, the ENCELIUM light man- agement system was selected. It is a DALI based system that enables comprehensive control of the whole lighting system from anywhere via remote access and makes use of daylight harvesting, occupancy control, personal control and smart time scheduling, the combination of which can deliver energy savings of up to 75%. ENCELIUM is a flexible and powerful way to manage a lighting space. It is the only lighting control system that can gather data from a range of lighting component suppli- ers to tailor lighting usage with changing requirements – making any building fit for the future. The system consists of a central service unit that enables users to control the lighting by floor, zone or by individual fixtures. The sensors, switches and fixtures are all wired back to an energy control unit (ECU) via the DALI bus.The ECU controls the lighting using a combination of six strategies to save between 50 to 75%.The Polaris 3D is the graphical interface that views the build- ing in 3D, providing various thermographic views to show status, energy consumption and all system information. Each ECU is equipped with four DALI channels that en- able it to control up to 256 fixtures and 256 sensors or switches. For the outdoor installation including pathway lightings, tree uplighting, garden lights and façade lighting, LED was used throughout.e in the area.”

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Light: by Gregg Cocking

the defining element that completes a project

T he importance of lighting in architecture and the expertise that architects and lighting designers bring to projects has never been more evident than in current projects being con- structed on the African continent. The quality of lighting in a space defines its char- acter. The human eye perceives its form through the incidence and reflection of light and in that way acquires information about the ambience in a given place. Visual impressions are interpreted in our brains and put in context to create emotions

that move us to take particular actions. In public spaces for example, light provides a safe environ- ment where people can meet and undertake a range of activities. The projects highlighted below display a particu- lar agility and deftness in their design responses, each showcasing technical skill coupled with artistic inventiveness and an awareness of light and its ability to be the defining element that completes a project.

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Alex Mall, Johannesburg, SA MDS Architecture has designed a new shopping centre on a prominent site adjacent to the N3 in Alexandra, which opened to the public at the end of March 2017. Located just six kilometres from the Sandton CBD, Alex Mall was developed by McCormick Property Development in association with Valumax. The multi-level modern design includes three attractive, colourful entrances on the upper level and another two on the lower level of the long, cascading building. The top floor of Alex Mall features two soccer pitches in an Action Soccer facility, which is expected to be a significant at- traction. A food court is situated around the main entrance, including a covered outdoor section, while a large taxi rank is located on the lower level under the slab, helping to ensure that the development meets the growing needs of the surrounding community. Louis Pretorius, partner at MDS Architecture explains that the mall design included a number of bulkheads and required indirect and cove light- ing. “At MDS Architecture, we always incorporate natural light in our designs,” he says. “While the final result is radiant lighting, one of the challenges of indirect lighting is that one is only able to work with light reflections, and therefore we could only achieve a 50% output on the ground level. High ceilings of up to 8 m also contributed to the light loss factor.” Barend van den Berg, project design engineer at ING Plan, a multi-disciplinary consulting com- pany, says that they worked closely with MDS Architecture, who took them through the draw- ings early on. “Based on the brief and the draw- ings we received, we undertook simulations and also provided comparisons between indirect and direct lighting solutions. The simulation process involved building the ceiling bulkheads for the mall in Relux so the team could see exactly how the lighting would look and the light levels that would be obtained. We collaborated extensively

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lighting solutions; owing to the collaborative ap- proach on Alex Mall, they were able to get the right outcome within the budget available. “By choosing an indirect lighting scheme, the budget for the mall lighting was significantly lower,” says van den Berg. “We worked with the Quantity surveyors from Quanticost, architects from MDS and the client project manager to come up with a design that was more aligned with the budget. To avoid dark patches, MDS Architecture did a great job of intro- ducing natural light in an attractive way to areas of the mall where the light levels were low. The QS also did a good job of adjusting costs to make the required changes in the budget possible. The main contractor, Mike Buyskes Construction andWalter Staal, contributed with the design, installation and successful implementation of the skylights installed in the mall area.” The final result illustrates that by working as a co- hesive team from the start, it is possible to produce a successful result – on time and within budget.

to ensure that none of the light sources could be seen and to introduce natural light in dark spots. The combination of natural and accent lighting gave us a great final result.” The lighting inside Alex Mall was such that the architects did not need to create special lighting for the Living Museum housed within the mall, notes Pretorius. “We installed security lighting (up to 50 lux) around the perimeter of the mall and uniform lighting in the parking areas. The soccer fields on the roof required a uniform spread of light and we needed to ensure that there were no dark spots on the field. Genlux undertook simulations and we used 400W high pressure stadium lights on masts to achieve uniform illumination.” Although lighting at the lift and escalators landings has to comply with Occupational Health & Safety Standards, the supplier Schindler has its own standards for easier maintenance; for this reason, these areas required additional lighting. Pretorius explains that although budget con- straints are often a pressure point in terms of

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Glenelly Estate, Stellenbosch, SA Glenelly Estate, situated in South Africa’s idyllic Cape Winelands, has recently launched The Vine Bistro and reimagined its tasting room and glass museum.The new interiors display a sophisticated aesthetic inspired by Glenelly’s French heritage and charm. Created in 2003 by May de Lencquesaing, former owner of the iconic Bordeaux Château Pi- chon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, the project was initiated with her two grandchildren, Arthur de Lencquesaing and Nicolas Bureau, continuing the family involvement in wine since 1783. For the redesign, the owners appointed award- winning interior design studio, Inhouse. The In- house team, guided by director Phillip Wyatt and senior designer Brenda Hart, was tasked with de- signing the new ground level eatery and renovating the first floor tasting room. The brief from Glenelly was clear from the start; bring in the new, while preserving the timeless appeal that guests have come to know and love. The lighting used throughout The Vino Bistro and first-floor tasting room responded to the brief from the client, which was to create a warm and inviting space that was slightly unconventional, with a modern French twist. “Lighting for the areas needed to be warm, homely and atmospheric – this was especially important for the restaurant in order to create a leisurely ambience,” explains Hart. Lighting for the separate and private tasting area within the tast- ing room needed to be brighter and lighter as this space is more task-focused than the other areas. “For the choice of statement lighting, we were inspired by the unique collection of 340 pieces of antique and contemporary glassware and artwork that is housed in the estate’s museum. We chose to feature various glass pendants throughout the interiors, most of them being hand-blown glass. Not only does this reflect the charm of the estate, but guests can enjoy the lovely warm glow that typically radiates from glass lights, both day and night,” she says.

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The building sports sizable windows and glass foldaway doors which bring the outside in, offering spectacular views of the estate’s grounds. Natural light is plentiful and takes over the interiors in a beautiful way, therefore lighting does not play an essential role during the day – making it more of a decorative feature. “We utilised statement lights throughout the interiors, which extend on the con- temporary, French design scheme and serve as an integral element of the overall design,” notes Hart. At night, lighting plays a more functional role. In the restaurant, warm and inviting lighting comes from the selection of statement lights, including hand-blown glass pendants and brass pendant lights. The designers concealed LEDs under coun- ters and other areas to highlight joinery and also used downlights to highlight artwork displayed throughout the interior, such as the eye-catching replica of a twenty-year-old vine, which hangs sus- pended in the air in the building’s reception area. A multi-level glass pendant highlights the stairs leading to the first-floor tasting room. “Here, we used downlights, along with beautiful hand-blown glass pendants which suspend over the bar, accen- tuating this feature (the tasting bar is made from an amalgamation of polished concrete and granite from the terroir and is a striking feature element in this space),” she explains Outside, the terrace and garden needed softer lights to create an intimate, candlelight atmo- sphere. For this area, Inhouse chose subtle and less obvious lighting, such as the glass jar pendants which hang suspended from the terrace ceiling. The glass jar pendants create a more laid-back atmosphere than the other areas. They also used soft lights to subtly accentuate plants. “Lighting used in the design contributed enor- mously to the overall success of the project. Not only did it serve a functional role to create specific moods, primarily at night, but it was a key decora- tive feature throughout the interiors. The lighting we used ties in with the contemporary, French aesthetic of the restaurant and tasting room, lending a sophisticated air to the space that truly reflects Glenelly’s French heritage and charm,” Hart concludes.

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Lansdowne Centre, Nairobi, Kenya This shopping centre, located in the heart of Karen, one of the more culturally steeped locations in Nairobi, was designed by Aleem Manji of Aleem Manji Architects, a local practice founded in 2010, which undertakes full-scope services in architec- tural design as well as interiors. The project, which consists of small shopping units on three levels with two basement parking structures and a rooftop restaurant/lounge area, all accommodated on a quarter acre parcel in the old Karen Provisional Store neighbourhood, is a modern take on the neo-colonial style of design. This was achieved through a careful selection of the mate- rial palette, including blue-gumpole walkways with exposed soffits, coupled with mazeras stone tiling as opposed to porcelain tiling. Manji notes that the client's preference in light- ing was to maximise natural lighting during the day, especially with regard to the centre’s central atrium. “While there was anticipated footfall in the evenings, they expected most of their footfall to come during normal business hours and wanted to move as far away as possible from the standard shopping centre solution of heavy artificial lighting in common areas during the day,” he explains. Natural light is brought into the central atrium from the rooftop level, which was deliberately left open on the side. The high roof allowed for a flow of indirect light that filtered into all areas of the shopping centre’s walkways and circulation spaces. “We were then left with the option of using specific ambient and task lighting on the soffits, purely for task lighting above walkways,” says Manji. Externally, lighting played an important role as the architects wanted to accentuate the various materials they had used on the façade (natural slit

stone cladding, timber boarding and rough textured render). When asked how the lighting contributes to the overall success of the project, Manji says “Enormously, especially the natural lighting. It gives the entire design a feel of airiness and light- ness, almost an uplifting feeling within the central spaces. Additionally, owing to the rustic nature of the material palette, the natural light helps highlight the various colours and textures and enhances the stark contrast with the brilliant white walls.” The lighting design, along with the chosen materials, have combined to create a charming, small shop- ping precinct which blends in with its environment but, at the same time, gives it a touch of modernity. Although the three featured projects are vastly different, with disparate requirements for the dif- ferent users, each project took the lighting needs of the building on its own merits, and delivered a solution that was project and site appropriate, but also took into account budget restraints, available natural lighting and the end user’s prerequisites, to deliver lighting that not only suited the spaces, but enhanced them. Further information: Inhouse: www.inhouse.ws MDS Architecture: www.mdsarch.co.za Aleem Manji Architects: www.ama-kenya.com

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Lighting up 180 Wellington

L ightemotion has completed the lighting design for 180 Wellington, one of the first illumination projects to be executed within the Master Plan for the Parliamentary Precinct in Ottawa, Canada. 180 Wellington represents an expression of Beaux-Arts design, enhanced by a lighting design plan that brings the subtlety of its grand architecture to light, and sets a tone for the luminous environment in the capital region at night. Francois Roupinian, Founder of Lightemotion, says, “180 Wellington is an important lighting de- sign project as it reflects the prescription we have created in the master plan and demonstrates the possibility of what the capital aspires to portray, while respecting the historical character of this classic building. “We employed a theatrical approach to lighting with very detailed control systems to avoid flooding the building with light. Delicate, beautiful accents on key architectural features preserve the historic

integrity of its architecture while maintaining a cohesive luminous environment with the neigh- bouring buildings.” At the heart of the design, is an elaborate DALI lighting control system that allows each fixture to be controlled individually. Lighting levels can be specifi- cally tailored to each area of the building depending on the nature of the architectural features and re- flectivity of the surfaces. “This allowed us to create stunning illumination that can be programmed to include different nuances and contrasts across the various façades of the building.” Lightemotion employed state-of-the-art LED technology and 3000 K colour temperature for all fixtures, giving a beautiful glow on the façade without altering the tonality of the natural stone. The lighting features become a paintbrush, bring- ing the historic landmark to prominence, without denaturing the building, to create a timeless, last- ing design.

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The approach was design-driven – far and beyond simple photometrics. Mock-ups allowed lighting fixtures to be positioned to achieve the best lighting direction, ensuring that the different elements of the building were properly featured. They were also critical in identifying colour tem- peratures to achieve desired effects. In addition, the designers elected to work with grazers and carefully positioned the lighting fixtures in relation to the stone façade. The finishing touch Lightemotion established seamless integration of the lighting fixtures on the façade by creating light caches; fixtures are not visible and no glare effects are present to the public from any angle of the building.

Lightemotion: www.lightemotion.ca/ Photographs: Gordon King Photography

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Decorative lighting, Absolux – Orsay.

Refined and modern offices for Vigilant

V igilant Global, a research, development and information technology company, mandated Provencher Roy to redesign its offices in Montreal. LumiGroup, a key collaborator in light- ing for the project assisted the interior designers to enhance each room with lighting adapted for a refined, modern and dynamic environment. Well-being and comfort Vigilant required a new office space that was mod- ern, ‘cool’ and refined. The company wanted to ensure it felt like a tech office but was also warm and inviting. To achieve these goals, the concept included strong black lines, careful use of pattern- ing, wood features throughout, and a refined palette of accent colours. The result includes elements of fun but they are carefully introduced so the final effect remains mature. “As designers, we were fortunate to work with a client that put a lot of focus on employee wellbeing

and the quality of the finished space. Design was a priority alongside significant electromechanical, IT and AV requirements and the result is a space that we and the client are proud of,” says AnnaWestlund, partner and interior designer at Provencher Roy. The office is used only by employees, so the interior needed to be impressive and appealing to potential new recruits and support the health and productivity of staff. Flexibility and a balance between areas for focused work, collaboration and break times were a priority. The new layout promotes all these aspects with elegance and modernity. Wood, warmth and refinement Coming out of the elevator, the natural colour of the wood juxtaposed with black steel sets the tone. On the floor, walls and ceilings, smooth or rough, pale or dark, the wood intrudes continually adding comfort to the space. A set of thin slats

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Linear general lighting by a.light.

elegantly dresses the ceilings of the conference rooms and office spaces, and lighting from a.light, integrated with the same linearity, contrasts and energises the whole space. Warm decorative lighting from Luceplan, Anglepoise and Absolux permeates the offices and the common areas, including the kitchen, bar area, lounge, cafeteria, and game room. Design and corporate culture: collaborative spaces The spaces reflect the company’s culture. En- couraging communication between employees, the workspaces are multifunctional and stimulate creativity. Rest areas, collaborative spaces and en- tertainment venues are set up in several locations, allowing for different ways of working. Modular rooms host one-off or recurring events. The open and closed spaces were designed using moveable walls, moveable furniture, and sit-stand workstations, allowing reconfiguration for various open and closed spaces. Every floor includes spaces that support these different modes of being in the office.With employee health a prior- ity for Vigilant, access to natural light was ensured for all workers by using demountable glass parti- tions. Acoustic treatments were carefully applied in open areas to limit the intrusion of noise. Dynamic, ambient and functional lighting The lighting design for the project was complex. With so many dissimilar spaces that support diverse tasks the goal was to create different moods with different lighting schemes, rather than a uniform distribution with the same lighting levels throughout.The design was achieved through careful fixture selection to support the function and concept in each zone and adjustments based on a detailed lighting model. The lighting reads as dynamic and purposeful, with a mixture of decorative fixtures for café and lounge spaces and streamlined ambient and task lighting for offices and laboratories. Lighting was also carefully considered to complement audio- visual requirements in meeting rooms, videoconfer- ence rooms and multi-purpose spaces. LumiGroup was able to offer a variety of modern and special- ised lighting systems, in Vigilant Global’s style.

Linear general lighting by a.light; recessed ceiling, MP lighting.

Decorative lighting Ab- solux – Orsay; recessed ceiling, MP lighting.

All photographs by Alexi Hobbs

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M uch of mysterious and fascinating atmosphere of the Sansevero Chapel Museum is owed to its founder, Raimondo di Sangro, Prince of Sansevero (1710-1771), who commissioned the masterpieces that are collected there. The most famous of these is Giuseppe Sanmartino's Cristo Velato (Veiled Christ). Sculpted in 1753, the work is famous the world over and its solid marble veil is so inexplicably light and airy it has given rise to numerous legends regarding Raimondo di Sangro's notoriety as an alchemist. In addition to the Veiled Christ located in the centre of the chapel, there are over 20 other sculptures that represent the quintessence of Neapolitan Baroque and are by major artists, such as Francesco Queirolo, Antonio Corradini and Francesco Celebrano. In 2016, the museum decided to replace its obsolete and energy-intensive lighting with a new LED system. The old sys- tem consisted of 32 profilers and spotlights fitted with 150 and 70 W metal halide lamps, and the aim of the new project was to reduce energy consumption, improve museum organisation (by avoiding frequent maintenance operations to change light bulbs) and protect the artworks from the kind of damage that light radiation can have on sensitive materials. The museum, in fact, made extremely specific requests and insisted on compact devices that would be more efficient in terms of energy with higher levels of performance (high colour rendering, visual com- fort and long lamp life), low heat dissipation and the option of a single control system for all the luminaires in order to design different lighting configurations for the chapel's splendid collec- tion of marbles. To create a spectacular and dynamic lighting scenario, iGuzzini worked closely with the museum's staff of experts. The result is a series of light ‘frames’ created by a Master Pro Evo control system that can operate with a range of different luminaires. Palco spotlights with elliptical refractors were primarily used to light the frescoed ceiling, with profilers accent-lighting theVeiled Christ and other marbles. iPro spotlights were inserted in the original oil-fired lanterns to accent-light the plaster decorations. Once the new luminaires were installed, the chapel inside reg- istered a considerable drop in average temperature (about 3 °C), Sansevero Chapel museum

Photographs by Luca Petrucci

as well as a drastic reduction in electricity consump- tion. First and foremost, though, the new lighting system succeeded in enhancing the mysterious atmosphere of this magical and fascinating place. iGuzzini, a top leader architectural lighting manu- facturer with an international network of over 26 subsidiary companies and local distributors across Europe, Asia and USA, has been operating in South Africa for some time and is now in the country in an office based in Sandton’s Nelson Mandela Square.

iGuzzini Johannesburg: +27 (0)60 506 8572/scott@iguzzini.ae

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Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition)

zone attracted over 1000 exhibitors and was the biggest in scale at the fair. In response to themarket’s blazing demand for LED lighting, the LED Essentials zone has been newly set up to display different LED lighting accessories. Smart lighting for a brighter future In response to the rising concepts of smart city and smart home, the industry has been proactive in developing cut- ting-edge smart lighting systems for residential, industrial and commercial uses to keep up with the technological trend. At the Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition), the Smart Lighting & Solutions zone showcases latest lighting de- signs, software, management systems and control panels. Other highlighted zones include Commercial Lighting, Household Lighting and more. Related product zones are grouped together in the fairground to allow buyers to find their preferred products and exhibitors efficiently. Multiple events to promote industry exchange A series of seminars and forums will be held during the fair for industry players to keep abreast of the latest tech- nological trends, market developments, and testing and certification information, as well as to exchange profes- sional insights for strategic business planning. Network- ing receptions will take place to facilitate bond-building within the industry.

The 19 th HKTDC Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition) will be staged from 27 to 30 October 2017 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The HKTDC Hong Kong International Outdoor andTech Light Expo will see its second edition from 26 to 29 October 2017 at the AsiaWorld-Expo. Last year, the two lighting events featured more than 3000 exhibitors from 37 countries and regions, and over 50 000 global buyers, forming the world’s largest lighting marketplace with enor- mous business opportunities, and an ideal platform to tap into the international market. Worldwide lighting brands shine At the Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition), the Hall of Aurora comes to the fore with top-notch brands around the globe presenting sophisticated collections of lighting accesso- ries and applications. Buyers can browse a wide array of worldwide lighting brands, including BJB, BLAUPUNKT, PHILIPS, LEDUS, MEGAMAN and VIRIBRIGHT. High demand for green lighting Consumers are starting to prefer energy-efficient, envi- ronmentally friendly and longer lasting products. Australia, the United States, the Chinese mainland and the Euro- pean Union have phased out the sale of incandescent lamps that cannot meet the minimum energy efficiency requirements.The demand for energy-efficient LED light- ing products therefore remains keen. The LED & Green Lighting zone at the Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition) displays a wide array of energy-efficient lighting for commercial and residential uses. Last year, this

Fair website: www.hktdc.com/hklightingfairae

Magnet to distribute Trilux lighting solutions Magnet has been appointed the exclusive distributor of the Ger- man range of Trilux lighting solu- tions in South Africa. The com- pany will also support the range. “Trilux indoor and outdoor lighting products – manufactured in Europe to stringent quality and safety specifications – are designed for use in offices, health- care, educational facilities and industrial installations,” says Dean Lotter, divisional head, Magnet En- ergy. “Intelligent lighting solutions are adaptable to create suitable illumination for specific applica- tion areas, and custom designed Trilux solutions enable Magnet engineers to create energy effi- cient lighting concepts that meet individual requirements. For exam- ple, luminaires and accessories, designed especially for business locations, ensure suitable lighting for reception areas, offices and corridors, meeting rooms, rest- rooms and parking areas. important in the industrial sec- tor. Modern lighting reduces operating costs, improves visual conditions and enhances concen- tration.These factors significantly improve productivity and operat- ing safety, as well as protecting the environment by integration into control networks.” TheTrilux range encompasses indoor luminaires, downlights and spotlights, trunking and diffusers, as well as outdoor luminaires, spotlights and floodlights. Light- ing control systems include intel- ligent light management, energy saving and colour control sys- tems, as well as manual controls. The intelligent LiveLink light management system utilises advanced sensor technology for simple and reliable control of all light points – even for complex lighting systems. LiveLink, which is optionally integrated to opti- mise energy savings and enable individualised lighting, facilitates effortless planning, installation and modifications.

Magnet’s Trilux lighting solu- tions – which are enhanced by advanced LED innovations – meet the requirements of every project, to ensure suitable illumination, energy efficiency, enhanced aes- thetics and optimum safety.

Magnet Energy: +27 (0)11 397 7936

Trilux sustainable lighting solutions are adaptable for business locations to ensure suitable lighting for reception areas, offices, corridors, meeting rooms, restrooms and parking areas.

“Sustainable lighting solutions are adaptable for healthcare estab- lishments, where correct lighting levels create a sense of well-being for patients and enable doctors and care personnel to work ef- ficiently. Modern lighting is also critical in academic institutions, contributing to improved teaching and learning conditions. “Energy-efficient lighting tech- nology is becoming increasingly

The lighting control system intuitively guides planners and installers through pre-configured rooms with typical applications, to provide individually adapted light, with minimum effort. Com- missioning and operation is imple- mented using a graphical user interface on mobile iOS or Android end devices.

Trilux luminaires and accessories ensure suitable lighting for indoor and outdoor areas, including foyers and corridors.

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Alice Lane Auditorium Because auditoriums and lecture halls are multi-purpose spaces, the lighting within needs to satisfy a range of requirements if it is to accomplish each task successfully. This demands the utmost scrutiny and effort from lighting designers. The Alice Lane Auditorium is remark- able for its faceted ceiling and acoustic panels and Regent Lighting was responsi- ble for matching the lighting to the venue. To do this, the company used a custom designed DALI addressable Linear Mini 24W p/m. Slender lines of light set in an architectural environment are the essence of the Linear Mini, and its simple elegance and adaptability accommodate the audi- torium perfectly.The fittings are recessed into the ceiling at various lengths and con- nected continuously at carefully identified angles to meet the design requirements of the intricate modern ceiling. To provide sufficient lighting onto the stage area, Regent used the recessed ceiling mounted Kibo 2001 29.5 W, 4000 K. The Kibo, which is 45° adjustable around the horizontal plane and 355° ad- justable on the vertical plane is supplied with an external power supply and is DALI dimmable. The end result is impressive and the auditorium, like the building in which it is housed, is iconic.

Regent Lighting: +27 (0)11 474 0171

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Inarchi: uncluttered design Light design firm Inarchi is known for creating elaborate chandelier light installations for projects around the world. More recently, however, the founders Janos Héder and Judi Zoltai have been crafting uncluttered lighting elements of aesthetic value that give spaces an atmospheric glow. In July 2016, Héder was awarded a Red Dot Award for the Ray wall lamp, a three- pointed sculptural steel wall lamp with LED lamps on the backside. The fitting is highly versatile and can be combined to create an architecturally beautiful matrix. Frame is a simple yet impressive light fitting. In the range is a glass version that does not give off any light itself, instead, it refracts other light to enhance the endlessly variable effect and create an infinite number of dimensions. Light Beam is a graceful light that becomes a focal point in any interior. Each beam is made from a single piece of marble cut by water jets. The fitting shines direct and indirect lighting through the body of the lamp, accentuating the colour of each piece. The award-winning Rutil has attracted the attention of design enthusiasts around the globe. The various finishes and the outlines, ranging from an ultra-thin 8 to 28 mm in width, offer a cutting-edge new look. Geo is a spherically shaped, sculptural pendant. Its distinct form reflects the natural grace of stone. The bronze version of Hexan is a cast, chiselled and polished hexagon with high performance LED lamps. A glass version of the fitting refracts light from surrounding pendants to enhance the effect. The graceful Sasso family demonstrates the beauty of illusions. Made from a selec- tion of marble, Sasso lights are elegant and distinctive. The Inarchi range of lights is available from Euro Nouveau.

Sasso

Sasso

Euro Nouveau: +27 (0)21 528 8400/www.euronouveau.co.za/

Light Beam: Circle

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