Currently undergoing restoration, the entire lighting specification for this client-led project was selected from a suite of Philips lighting equipment including Philips outdoor projection units and LED modules. In this way the lighting has provided a cohesive, visually stunning solution and one which is energy efficient as well.
The building will be transformed into a hub for community life and become a key element in an ambitious £9m regeneration project for the area.
One of the main aspects of the lighting design makes reference to 20 stained glass panels designed by the studio of Stephen Adam. Adrian Stewart, Director of DO-Architecture, said: "The leaded panels illustrate various local trades from the turn of the century, including calico printers, glass blowers, canal boatmen and iron workers. We wanted the lighting to breathe new life into Burgh Halls.
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"By using animation and light projected onto the building each evening our intention was to help restore it to its rightful place at the heart of the community and bring a sense of pride to the area. Without doubt the mix of Philips PROflood and LED solutions has helped achieve our objective."
Integral to this, 6 Philips PROflood units were locaed in the library opposite to project large scale imagery of the leaded panels onto the building façade. To create further interest, the 6 projectors were situated in 3 different locations to allow the images to change during the evening.
To give additional depth to these projections, colour changing washes of light sweep across the vertical plane of the building. The colour palate selected makes a direct reference to the pigments used in the original glass to create a contemporary interpretation of the original panels.
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