Lighting in Design August-September 2017

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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