Lighting in Design Q2 2019

the newmain entrance, leading off Harrington Street acknowledges the scatter of Cape Victorian archi- tecture and its scale in a contemporary aesthetic. Inside the main foyer, executives and young creatives are greeted by a display of contemporary art, while a green wall softens the raw honest framework of the existing structure. Interventions by local graffiti artists and colourful neon signage elicit nostalgic emotions, while the floor, which ramps up to impersonate the streetscape, draws passers-by into the building.

interior designers and architects are becoming more aware of the benefits of a professional lighting design.The better the lighting, the more productive the office will be, and good lighting also assists staff with their well-being,” notes Roberts. Lighting Innovations Africa used continuous LED luminaries down the passages and at various angles in office spaces. Black GOLA 50 suspended continuous luminaires with warm white 3 000 K LEDs were used to achieve between 300 to 400 lux in the passages, while for the office blocks, Black GOLA 50 Suspended linear luminaires with cool white 4 000 K LEDs were used to achieve 400 to 500 Lux. “The long linear runs had to be straight and with no dead spots,” says Roberts of the chal- lenges encountered during the project. “After the electricians were finished we had to go in with our service team and ‘tweak’ the installation to achieve this. It was a very difficult project in terms of the long runs and achieving the correct levels, however we would love to do more of these projects as the design adds great value to the building.” The architectural components of the refurbish- ment are respectfully reminiscent of the history of the area with the introduction of an architectural moulding relating to the art-deco movement char- acteristic of this part of Cape Town. The addition to

PROJECTTEAM DEVELOPER: Blend Property Group ARCHITECTS: Kube Architecture PA & QUANTITY SURVEYOR: SLA Consult STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING: LH Consulting Engineers FIRE & MECHANICAL ENGINEERING:

SPARQ Consulting Engineers ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING: B2A Consulting Engineers ELECTRICIANS: Goddards Electrical LIGHTING DESIGN: Lighting Innovations Africa

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LiD Q2 - 2019