ALINGSAS, Sweden – More than 50 participants from 17 countries took part in PLDA workshops dedicated to new ways to light public spaces. Martin Professional sponsored two of the six workshops. Details of the two architectural lighting projects sponsored by Martin follow. The Pedestrian Underpass, lit by Karen van Creveld / PLDA / UK
(using Martin Extube fixtures)
Most underpasses look frightening and unpleasant, and users seldom feel safe when moving through them, especially at night. Karen van Creveld's group chose a concept that represents feelings of warmth and home.
The group used UV-paint to create wavy lines on the underpass walls then projected UV-light to bring the lines to life as ripples of water. They projected blue light, representing water, on the ground, and yellow light on the walls for visual warmth. The result was an inviting place where people no longer rushed through but slowed their pace and stayed for a moment.
The group credited the Extube for its easy-to-use, click-together system and the integrated driver which kept the installation neat, compact and straightforward. The optics were described as "excellent" with a good wide beam and even spread with swift and smooth color mixing.
The Canal and Bridges, lit by Deike Canzler / Sweden
(Using Martin Exterior 400 Range fixtures)
Väveribron, an old bridge in the center of Alingsås, is located next to a former clothes factor. Years ago, dye-waste from the clothes factory was drained off into the river and dyed the river different colors.
Deike and her team based their concept on reflections of the past, with colors flowing into the river at regular intervals. The trees next to Väveribron were illuminated in subtle colors with lighting triggered by the movements of pedestrians and cars passing by. Deike's team credited the Exterior 400 for its range of colors and smooth programming.
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Photos by Patrik Gunnar Helin – www.ketchup.se
