ATLANTA – Atlanta’s Perimeter Center district houses two of the tallest buildings in the suburban U.S., the Concourse Corporate Center IV and V, affectionately known as Atlanta’s “King and Queen Buildings” due to the ornate steel “crowns” atop each structure. Situated on the intersection of two of Georgia’s busiest highways and measuring, respectively, 570 and 553 feet tall, the King and Queen structures each feature brightly lit upper floors, thanks in part to Iluminarc’s Ilumipanel 90 and Ilumipanel 180 fixtures.
More details from Iluminarc (www.iluminarc.com) and Chauvet Professional (www.chauvetlighting.com):
Designed by internationally recognized architectural firm Thompson, Ventulett, Stainback & Associates, the buildings and their illuminated structures create buzz, interest, and focus for the Atlanta business community, much of it centered on Perimeter Center. The Concourse Corporate Center drew a sales price of $311 million in 2012 due to its popularity among the business community and its central location, and the owners wanted to remain true to the building’s community stature.
The building’s owners reached out to Efficiency3 Lighting and Controls to achieve the lighting of the top of the towers, and E3LC chose the Ilumipanel 90 and Ilumipanel 180 units to achieve their desired look. “We needed two different intensities at separate distances for the King and Queens structures, and we chose ILUMINARC for its value and reliability,” said Rob Whaley of E3LC of the project.
In addition to providing a striking white light for the King and Queen buildings, Concourse Center owners also utilize the excellent color-changing capabilities of the Ilumipanel 90 and Ilumipanel 180,controlled via Nicolaudie’s control device, STICK DE3, to change the hue of the structures’ upper floor exterior to coincide with major calendar events. For example, in October for Breast Cancer month, the crowns were illuminated in pink light, while green from the fixtures was used in March 2014.
The addition of the color-mixing Ilumipanel units to the Concourse Center’s King and Queen structures gives an already powerful visual landmark on Atlanta’s horizon even more prominence to all who pass through the region. Thanks to Efficiency3 Lighting and Control, the King and Queen buildings will be a beacon of the city’s soul for years to come.
For more information on Efficiency3 Lighting and Control, visit (www.e3lc.com)
For more information on the Concourse Center, visit (www.concourseofficepark.com)
