Lighting in Design Q1 2020

mable fittings of varying beams angles, accentuating the art on display.The versatility of track worked best for this space, taking into account the architecture and constantly changing display items. As a subtle backdrop to the exhibits, an LED strip was designed into floating display panels, backlighting these panels against the historic lime washed walls. To round-off the design, the exposed roof structure was softly highlighted by perimeter uplighting. “Because of its age, this project came with vast limitations and restrictions, which we had to overcome in terms of design and the actual installation,” she says. This led to the use of a track system and integrating lighting into the actual dis- play panels, which stood proud of the architecture. The integration of the lighting into the architecture provided a subtle yet effective acknowledgement and highlighting of the heritage of the building. Different approaches “It was amazing to have two projects running simultaneously, with the same initial brief, but so

radically different in all aspects,” states Dankworth. Even though the spaces are dramatically different both required flexibility in the lighting for changing, varying displays in all areas.The importance of light- ing to a gallery goes much further than just lighting the art – there are many elements to consider. Conserving art is the biggest priority, and LEDs are advantageous in this respect as the correct colour temperature, quality of light, CRI, and beam angle section is critical to ensure that the exhibit on display is correctly enhanced.

PROJECTTEAM Lighting designers: QDP Lighting & Electrical Design Photography:

The Marvol Gallery: Annelize Dankworth The Gallery – Val deVie: Christine Meintjies Products used: The Marvol Gallery: • Bellco (Larger track units) • Province Lighting (Smaller track units and all LED strip lighting) The Gallery – Val deVie: • Bellco (Perimeter downlighters) • Regent Lighting (Suspended custom fittings)

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LiD Q1 - 2020