Lighting in Design Q3 2021

Interior lighting On the ground floor, the building has two large auditoriums, two lecture halls, and a computer centre. Regent Lighting Solutions (RLS) was approached for a lighting solution, which included: • Linear lighting and Kibo 145: In conjunction with the Kibo 145 downlight, the Linear Pro 70 was employed to provide the best possible lighting output for the different lecture halls on all floors. These two products work well together to reach the required lux levels, not just visually but also functionally. The Linear Pro has a continuous design for the angled ceiling detail to give the auditorium beautiful light lines. These luminaires are the highlight of the interior of the building as they are the main lighting application throughout. • Shuttle Double : This was specified in the hallways for all floors. • Linear Micro 33: This was utilised for the ablution areas on all floors. The Linear Micro is suspended in the middle of the area; the goal was to create a more intimate atmosphere than a public restroom. • Nemo: This downlight was used to light up all entrances into the auditoriums from the 1 st to the 3 rd floor. • Canolux: Used in the stairwells between the

seating 350, 270 and 150 wi l l provide the flexibility for lecturers and students to adapt their environment to facilitate discussion and teamwork. Another huge advantage is that the Jan Mouton Centre was designed according to the principles of universal access, ensuring that people with disabilities can use the whole facility, its restrooms, auditorium and classrooms with ease. “The new centre sets the benchmark for future development of buildings on campus. The learning spaces were specifically designed to cater for the modern pedagogies developed around interactive and hybrid learning. “The Jan Mouton Centre will also expand our physical learning environment, which will in turn enhance our learning and teaching capacity. It will be providing a bigger and better space, where future learning will take place and make the University even more accessible to more visitors,” says Du Plessis. Unlike most academic buildings on SU’s campuses, no single faculty will be the building’s custodian. The centre will also be used for conferences, which will give access to people outside the University as well. The centre will have ample parking space in the basement and outside of the facility.

PROJECTTEAM Developer: Stellenbosch University Architect: TV3 Architects Electrical Engineers: CA Du Toit Electrical Contractor: Harris Electrical Main Contractor: Group 5 Electrical Contractor: Harris Electrical Products supplied: daliTECH Omega Photography: TV3 Architects

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