Lighting in Design Q2 2021

Marrying technology and human scale

D esign Partnership recently completed the flagship experience store for DSTV in Polok- wane. Their brief was to design a space that centred around the customer experience journey while highlighting all of DSTV’s latest product offerings. Through the marriage of technology and hu- man scale design, they created a space that is ‘future-forward’ with its clean, uncomplicated lines and colour palate, yet homely and tactile with the designer’s choice of fabrics and natural materials. DSTV may sell digital products but the physical store sells a feeling; through tactile textures and comfortable nooks, Design Partnership were able to create a welcoming space. “This store turned out beautifully. It captivates the spirit of DSTV; every moment in the store is inspiring and felt, from when you enter the store with projected welcoming messages, to browsing the history wall, to experiencing your own personal cinema in the custom designed pods,” say the de- signers. “The interior and finishes perfectly marry high technology with comforting luxury. Every detail is considered and has a reason.” Regent Lighting Solutions (RLS) were asked by Design Partnership to assist with the design and manufacture of four round pendants for the DSTV How do you make a physical space that is predominantly concerned with technology and digital screens welcoming and warm?

Store in Polokwane. These round pendants were to resemble the four rings on a DSTV remote so it was very important that the light was downward facing to achieve the visual resemblance. The Stra- ta 50 was the ideal solution for this request with its ability to be rolled seamlessly to the required sizes. The proposed solution also needed to be DALI dimmable in order to be operated from the control system. The four rings measure 1200 mm; 1500 mm; 2400 mm and 4000 mm in diameter. With the pendants needing to be transported to

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