Lighting in Design Q2 2022

Regent Lighting Solution’s (RLS ) Althea pendants are mounted above the islands in the apartments’ dream kitchens, adding an element of modern sophistication. “These fittings were custom-made,” explains Catherine Feher, RLS Sales Consultant. “The engineers, CKR, and the architects visited our showroom and saw a similar pendant fitting of ours that they wanted to adapt. They sent through drawings of what they were looking for and we made up samples for them, with which they were very happy.” 284 of the 4000 K pendants were supplied, and the modern, contemporary lines complement the high-tech kitchens. In the apartments, high ceilings and doorways are the norm, along with rooms that can comfortably accommodate a king-size bed, with space to spare. Sumptuousness and sophis tication come standard, thanks to Blu line kitchens with integrated Gaggenau kitchen appliances – in fact, the City Centre apartments are home to the largest Gaggenau installation in the world – and boast Kohler fittings throughout. Air conditioning and double glazing ensure comfort in all climates and back-up generators guarantee the lights never go out. Enhancing the outdoor spaces and comple menting the spectacular architecture, a variety of luminaires from RLS were utilised; entering the roadway to the piazzas you are guided by the Quattro 4-way Urban Light Elements. “The 27 Quattro luminaires were supplied with anti-glare baffles and cowls to minimise the glare factor,” explains Feher. “Typically they are mounted at 6 m, however the architects wanted them to be mounted at 4,5 m which was not ideal as the light becomes quite condensed, however, we were able

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LiD Q2 - 2022