Lighting in Design Q3 2018

PROJECTTEAM CLIENT: Superspar Blackheath LIGHTING SUPPLIER: Flolite: www.flolite.co.za INSTALLERS: Myloflash ENERGY AUDITORS: Infobase Energy INTERIOR DESIGNER: Jackie Bronkhorst

seen turnover increase quite dramati- cally at the store, but it also comes with numerous challenges,” he says. As is often the case, the renovation had to be done while the store remained open for trading. “As such, our noise levels had to be kept to a minimum and there is always an element of danger when working with live power and in close proximity to the general public.” In this situation, light- ing suppliers are often asked to provide temporary lighting for other construction services; “Where possible we try and install the final product for this scenario and deal with the aftermath of replacing and cleaning the fittings once everything else is done,” says Dewet. “I would hazard a guess that around 70-80% of retail stores in South Africa are under lit,” he says, adding that many retailers from the SPAR group have al- ready visited the Blackheath store to see the difference lighting can make. “It is amazing how, when a retail store is under lit, it will gradually start losing custom- ers. People gravitate subconsciously to a better illuminated store where they feel more comfortable. “Retailers should keep the lighting fresh and alive, and let the CRI do the work as it tends to sell the products. Many retailers cut corners when it comes to lighting, and when they don’t get the results, have to redo it properly at further expense,” concludes Dewet.

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LiD Q3 - 2018