Lighting in Design Q2 2021

architect is one with a happy client,” says Craig Billson, director, Studio D’Arc Architects. • “We are stoked. It was a first for the electrician who had to hang these lights, but the system worked so wel l that the level l ing went effortlessly and the installation went without any damage, breakage or injury. Everything from Province’s side slotted in exactly where it needed to be,” says Johann Staats, director, Studio D’Arc Architects. • “The lights are a massive wow factor in our building, they are really stunning! The staff were absolutely awe-struck,” notes Chris Wright, technical manager, Algoa FM.

on the carpets and the architects regard them as the champagne bubbles, or ‘celebration’ of the building. The 25 fixtures were once again made from alumin- ium profiles of 600 mm, 1 m and 1,5 m in diameter, with LED lights embedded in them. Province had to manipulate the lumen output of each Polaris to ensure that the light intensity coming from each fixture was consistent with the next. Alternating Polaris: As one walks into Algoa FM’s entertainment area you’re drawn in by a long, wave- like light. This suspended LED was designed to look like a sound wave that amplifies or ‘increases in volume’ the further one goes into the room. This was the most complicated light that Province had to provide for Algoa FM. The LED lights come in curved strips of varying radii. Province had to link strips of different radii together to create a con- tinuous, curved light which increases in size as it goes along. This unusual fitting was then given to installers to hang and plug in. The total length of the fitting came to 7,5 m. Province used 3500 Kelvin lights to create a warm, welcome feeling in the entertainment area. Client feedback The lighting lived up to the excitement and expec- tations of everyone involved in the project: • “We absolutely love it and we’ve received positive feedback from the client. A happy

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