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E Lichtbericht 95

Published in November 2012

Sustainable lighting with LEDNot only does the technologicalrevolution of the LED mark a majorstep towards energy efficiency,it also drives an intelligent imple-mentation of new products andlighting concepts that, in turn,deliver new standards of quality for sustainable architectural light-ing based on human perception such as here at Bosch Siemens

Hausgerte in Hoofddorp, whereERCOs LED light was used to createthe first Cradle to Cradle officebuilding in the Netherlands.

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100% LED has now become common practicein many projects. This Lichtbericht is entirelyfocused on LEDs and provides an overview of the diversity of applications for this new tech-nology. It shows, without a doubt, that the LEDhas now advanced well beyond its initial appli-cations and has replaced conventional sourcesin many projects.

ERCO embraces this change in technology,and, as in the past year, our 2013 innovationsare 100% LED. Pages 14 to 17 offer an introduc-tion to these new products they have followedthe same path of deploying LEDs whenever

possible, thereby satisfying our clients interestin using superb, ground-breaking LED technol-ogy in a wide range of performance levels and amultitude of applications.

The projects described in this Lichtberichtare designed to give you an impression of themany different uses of LED lighting. It starts off with the headquarters of Bosch Siemens Haus-gerte (BSH) in the Netherlands from page 6 an office and showroom project based entirelyon the Cradle to Cradle concept; from themoment of architectural planning and design,its whole object is to promote both ecology andsustainability. The outcome is a building thatcombines modern aspects with ecology into adynamic symbiosis of modern relevance.

A first-hand report on lighting at the townhall in Schorndorf, using LED lighting tools,is provided from page 10 onwards. ArchitectGunter Fleitz from Studio Ippolito Fleitz inStuttgart and lighting designer Stefan Hof-mann from Lichtwerke in Cologne recall, ingreat detail, their experiences of planning andimplementing LED lighting for the renovationof the town hall a project they sum up as onethat will pave the wa y for 100% LED solutionsin architecture.

Duvetica still a young fashion conceptfor down jackets has now opened its fourthshowroom in Milan based on designs by Japa-nese architect Tadao Ando. Light as a f eather,the down jackets are displayed in trendy coloursin a space of 220m2 and stand in delightfulcontrast to the minimalist severity of the con-crete architecture devised by Tadao Ando. The

ERCO LichtberichtImprintPublisher: Tim H. MaackEditor in Chief: Martin KrautterDesign/Layout: Simone Heinze, Christoph SteinkePrinting: Mohn Media Mohndruck GmbH, Gtersloh

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Photographs (Page): Justin Alexander (3), FriederBlickle (19), Howard Brundrett (4-5, 19), JuliaCawley (1, 2), Aksel Gro/electricgobo (14, 20, 21),David Kuntzsch (19), Thomas Mayer (U1, 2, 3, 6-9,22-29), Rudi Meisel (2, 3), Thomas Pflaum (3),Alexander Ring (14-17, 18, 19, 20), Dirk Vogel (2,10-13, 18, 19, 30-31), Edgar Zippel (2).

Translation: Lanzillotta Translations, Dsseldorf

Background

Planning practice with LED:100% LED is a realistic visionRenovations at the town hall in Schorn-dorf near Stuttgart, a project involvingLED lighting supplied by ERCO, are near-ing completion. In September 2012, wetalked to architect Gunter Fleitz (IppolitoFleitz Group) and lighting designer Prof.Stefan Hofmann (Lichtwerke) about theirexperiences and deductions regardingthe use of LED lighting in a real-life situ-ation.

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store is illuminated entirely with Logotec LEDspotlights and Quintessence LED recessed lumi-naires. All in all, a showroom concept in whichthe sophistication lies in its clear simplicity.

In a ranking of the 100 top hospitals in theNetherlands, the Ikazia hospital in Rotterdamtook second place. This high medical standardis equally evident in the hospitals architecture.The new main entrance suggests the ambi-ence of the foyer of a elegant, modern hotel.The pleasant atmosphere is underscored by anLED lighting concept that helps visitors findtheir bearings, as warm white light a dds to the

friendly reception in the building.LED light in the historic rooms of the Palazzo

Anguissola in Milan was used with impressiveeffects in an application that pays respect tothe buildings fabric. Here, the light is designedprimarily to serve and so should harmonisediscreetly with architecture this was a prom-inent aspect for this project. The Optec LEDspotlights accentuate the works of art incon-spicuously, but are equally effective in illumi-nating the architecture, thereby forging anelegant link that extends from the past to thefuture of light.

New products 2013ERCO Innovations a preview

ERCO services worldwideAdvice and logistics for perfect light

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Duvetica showroom, MilanLED light for fashion

Ikazia hospital, RotterdamLED light for health

Gallerie d'Italia Piazza Scala, MilanLED light for historic rooms

Forsblom Gallery, HelsinkiLED light for art

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LED light in gastronomy

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HoofddorpCradle to Cradle, a concept for sus-tainable and ecological architecture.As a company, BSH Bosch SiemensHausgerte has consistently imple-mented this concept in its new salesoffice building in the Netherlands right down to the aspect of efficientand comfortable lighting using ERCOsLED technology.

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BerlinNEO is the new label of adidas forYoung Fashion. The NEO stores area stage both for customers andproducts, dynamically bathed inthe contrast-building light of Optecspotlights with colourful accentsadded by ERCOs varychrome LEDlighting tools. The stores underscorethe possibilities afforded by LEDtechnology in terms of brillianceand variability.

adidas Neo Store Tauentzienstrae,BerlinArchitect: adidas Visual MerchandisingTeam, Herzogenaurachwww.adidas.com/neo

GothenburgThe city on the Kattegat is hometo the Gteborg Konstmuseum(Gothenburg Museum of Art).Financed entirely by donations, itcollects works of art from the 15th century through to the presentday. The freshly renovated museumpresents the works of Scandinavian,but also of Dutch and French, art-ists in the LED light of ERCOs LightBoard, Logotec and Optec spot-lights and wallwashers.

Gteborg Konstmuseum, GothenburgLighting design: Daniel Landahl,Gteborg Konstmuseum, Gothenburgwww.konstmuseum.goteborg.se

WorthingEngland is known for its seasideresorts and interest in its own his-tory. Worthing offers both a long,bustling pier, opened well over a100 years ago, and the WorthingMuseum & Art Gallery. The muse-um describes itself as the jewel inWorthings crown history, artand oddities are introduced to visi-tors under the light of Opton LEDspotlights admission free!

Worthing Museum & Art Gallery,Worthingwww.worthingmuseum.co.uk

LondonFrench fashion boutique Dior wasestablished in 1946 and has sincestood for creativity and exceptionalhaute couture. More than 40 per-fumes for ladies and gents nowcomplement the label. The newDior perfume and cosmetics shopaccommodated in the venerabledepartment store Selfridges onOxford Street shines in the brilliantlight of Optec LED spotlights.

Dior c/o Selfridges, LondonLighting design: Speirs + Major, Londonwww.dior.comwww.selfridges.com

Salsomaggiore TermeThis spa in the Emilia-Romagnaregion has welcomed its guestssince 1847. The high mineral con-tent of the water here also attractsstars such as Sophia Loren. Whilethe patron saint of San Vitale holdshis hand over the town, ERCOsoutdoor spotlights and recessedluminaires illuminate the PiazzaLorenzo Berzieri and the faade of the historic spa building.

Piazza Lorenzo Berzieri, SalsomaggioreTermeArchitect: Emilio Faroldi, Parmawww.termedisalsomaggiore.it

ParisThe trendy Marais district is con-sidered the home of fashion. Atthe boutique of a Parisian fashiondesigner, the spirit of the 1920smeets modern LED technology foran inspiring presentation of spaceand products. ERCOs Logotec LEDspotlights blend materials and inte-rior in perfect harmony.

Architect: Nicholas Andr, Saint-Ouen

NijmegenA common lighting concept forthe main shopping street in theoldest town in the Netherlands the Lange Hezelstraat. With morethan 40 individually styled shops,the street lends itself to a leisurely

shopping tour, illuminated in theevenings by the energy-efficientlight of 120 Focalflood LED faadeluminaires.

Lange Hezelstraat faade lighting,NijmegenLighting design: LICHTvormgevers B.V.,Dongen

PaddingtonThree things attract Sydneysresidents to the Paddington suburb excellent restaurants, Victoriantown houses, and fashion. Oneof the most eminent Australianfashion designers is Rachel Gilbert.

Since 2002 she has stood for suc-cessful collections sold in 90 bou-tiques and e-shops worldwide.Logotec LED spotlights illuminateher new flagship boutique storein Paddington.

Rachel Gilbert flagship boutique,PaddingtonArchitect: Tobias Partners, Sydneywww.rachelgilbert.com

KochiThe first biennale for modern artin India is held in the historic Kochiassembly hall in Kerala province. Inthe tropical climate of SouthwestIndia, this new avenue of exchangecreates a buzz: modern art by

Indian and international artistspresented in the atmosphere of thehistoric building illuminated byLogotec LED spotlights.

Durbar Hall Biennale, Kochi (Kerala)Architect: Vikas Dilawari (Head of Con-servation Department at KRVIA Mumbai),Design Bureau Consultant, MumbaiLighting design: Satish Rana, LVI, Punewww.kochimuzirisbiennale.org

New YorkThe focus at this Poggenpohlshowroom in New York is firmlyon design. Its location, on ParkAvenue, enables the Germankitchen manufacturer to posi-tion itself prominently in the US

American market. High-qualitykitchen furniture is complementedin style by high-quality lightingtools Cantax LED spotlights onERCO track.

Poggenpohl kitchen studio, New YorkArchitecture and lighting design:Poggenpohl Interior Design Team,Herfordwww.poggenpohl.com

ViennaThe Museum of Natural History,in the heart of the metropolis onthe Danube river, stands for mod-ern exhibition concepts in historicpremises. Built in 1889 by GottfriedSemper and Karl von Hasenauer,

the building today houses morethan 30 million objects. The dra-matic exhibits in the Dinosaur Hallare illuminated, to great effect, byLogotec LED spotlights.

Dinosaur Hall in the Museum of NaturalHistory, Viennawww.nhm-wien.ac.at

StuttgartThe architects at Labor Weltenbauhave developed a shop concept foroptical products company ZeissOptik that will be implementedworldwide. In their hometown of Stuttgart, Kstner Optik was fittedout in equal manner bright andreflective surfaces illuminatedby Quintessence downlights andwallwashers, Compact 100 recessedluminaires, and Parscan and Optecspotlights.

Zeiss Optik Kstner, StuttgartArchitecture and lighting design:Labor Weltenbau, Stuttgartwww.kaestner-stuttgart.de

StuttgartThe new city library, Bibliothek 21,is a literature temple. Light definesthe heart, an empty contempla-tion room, as well as the galleryhall above it, with its vertical illu-minance for the book shelves. For aperfect result, the designers optedfor Quintessence wallwashers formetal halide lamps.

Bibliothek 21, city library at MailnderPlatz, StuttgartArchitect: Prof. Eun Young Yi,Yi Architects, Cologne/SeoulLighting design: Conplaning, Ulmwww1.stuttgart.de/stadtbibliothek

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right prospects Photographers Marco Grob, David Hiepler and FritzBrunier (hiepler, brunier) documented staff and sitesof Swiss building materials group Holcim AG world-wide. The exhibition was illuminated using Light BoardLED spotlights.

Berne Museum of Fine Arts, IndustriousExhibition2 March 6 May 2012Photographer: Howard Brundrett, Basel

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can be said that every nation has certainracteristics, these are no doubt shaped byr respective environments. The Netherlandslarge parts of the Dutch territory today to

ge-old wrestle with the North Sea. Manyple in this small, yet densely populated andhly productive country maintain a pragmaticude to nature, a clear commitment to envi-mental and climate protection and as manys of the land are, after all, below sea levelappreciation of good design as a means of ularising technical and social innovations foreptance.

should therefore come as no surprise thatman chemist and environmental visionaryhael Baumgart successfully set up a Cradleradle (C2C)* chair at the Erasmus Univer-in Rotterdam, where he conducts furtherarch into this approach to ecological pro-tion, which he developed in partnershiph American architect William McDonough.Donough has now put the C2C concept intotice at the first office park of its kind in the

herlands in Hoofddorp, a town foundedhe 19th century in the Polderlands, south of sterdam. An anchor point of the site dubbedrk 20/20 is an office building designed byDonough, which serves as the Dutch salesce of German home appliance group Boschmens (BSH), but also as a showroom and anrpretive experience of the companys Bosch,mens, Neff and Gaggenau brands.ustainability has long since been a corporatective of BSH, yet the new building takes itp further still with C2C. Here, the aim is to

ycle all used materials or return them to theural environment. With features such ash efficiency, long life and easy recyclability,COs LED lighting tools qualify for illumina-of this project but equally because of

r superior light quality. This, in turn, helps toe greater acceptance of ecologically soundtions among the building users.he interior design was devised by D/Dockmsterdam. Its design concept combines the

mate experience of the BSH brand with aque work environment, themed around the

SH headquarters Netherlands, Hoofddorpdle to Cradle, a concept for sustainableecological architecture. As a company,

H Bosch Siemens Hausgerte has consist-y implemented this concept in its news office building in the Netherlands

ght down to the aspect of efficient andmfortable lighting using ERCOs LED

nology.

aspects of ecology. This aesthetic union resultsin a welcoming place f or visitors that radiatesa sense of calm and openness. Optimal lighting,tactile materials, soft colours and flexible designelements throughout underline this approach clarity on the whole, with attention to detail.The cooking school in the building shows justhow flexible this concept really is. Here, the dif-ferent brand appliances can be swapped witheach other in next to no time, so that the facil-ity can be shared by all brands. Flexible lightingtool, such as spotlight and track systems, areintegrated effortlessly into this environment.

At the centre of the office is a four-storeyatrium with an in door/outdoor Living GreenWall and a building-integrated photovoltaicglass roof which satisfies the goal of renewableenergy.

In the public areas and showrooms of BSHbrands Bosch, Siemens, Gaggenau and Neff,the effective lighting concept used by BSH inHoofddorp is oriented around accent lighting.Here, the designers opted for Logotec LED spot-lights for track mounting. They can be flexiblypositioned and aligned, while their Spherolitlenses which are easily replaced without tools provide beam characteristics ranging fromspot and wide flood to oval fl ood or wallwash.

Other efficient lighting tools, used alongsidedifferent types of LED spotlights, include LEDrecessed luminaires from the Quintessencerange, but also luminaires from the Compact100 range with compact flu orescent lamps.Their purpose is to provide situation andperception-oriented lighting. Efficient visualcomfort as a leading principle maintained atERCO fits ideally in this project with the cradle-to-cradle concept of the building, helpingto present the BSH brands and products in anattractive and future-oriented light.

* Cradle to Cradle and C2C are registered trade-marks of McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry(MBDC). Further info at: www.mbdc.com

LogotecA universal system of spotlights, floodlightsand wallwashers withLED for track mounting.At BSH, the brilliant lightaccentuates exhibits,specific zones in the roomand wall surfaces. TheLED optical system withSpherolit lenses ensuresuperior efficiency andlight quality.

Master plan and design:William McDonough + PartnersExecutive architects: KOW, The HagueInterior design: D/Dock, AmsterdamLandscape architecture: Nelson Byrd Woltz,Charlottesville / New York

Photographer: Thomas Mayer, Neuss

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presentation areae high-quality Stu-ne range of Siemensances is also illumi-

d using Logotec LEDights mounted on aended track system.light lens systems inrolit technology are

sted to the formateir target surfacesout spill light to pro-striking contrastsoptimum efficiency.

Oval floodERCOs LED lens systemswith Spherolit technol-ogy produce an oval floodbeam as one option,which is suitable for theefficient illumination of long objects or surfaces,but also produce lightstrips for wide luminairespacing.

The auditorium is usedboth for internal purposesand for public events from marketing trainingthrough to jazz concerts.In this area, Logotec LEDspotlights with oval floodcharacteristic help tomodel the physical make-up of the wall panellingwithout causing glare.

Exhibits, materials of thefurniture elements anddecorative objects areshown off, as the roughceiling retreats into thedark.

A Living Green Wall acrossthe four storeys of theatrium is a symbol of theecological nature of thearchitecture. Commonareas such as conferencerooms or staff cafeteriasare positioned aroundthis sector. Mounted ontrack systems freely sus-pended in the room, thenarrow-beam LogotecLED spotlights bridge even

The brand experience of Bosch, Siemens, Gagge-nau and Neff extendsover the lower two levelsof the building. Lines of sight throughout theatrium contribute to theopen, inviting characterof the building.

large distances betweenluminaire and target sur-face.

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Martin Krautter: Mr Fleitz, why dont you start by telling us a bit about Schorndorfs town hall?

Gunter Fleitz:The town hall dominates the historic market-place in the heart of the old town and is thetowns landmark, built around 1730, andis now a listed building. The semi-basement

with its distinctive arcade windows used to be an open hall where the market took place.The arcades were later closed to produce afoyer that is now used for many purposesincluding tourist information and events.There are also two multifunctional rooms the large Council Chamber is used for events

such as technical committee meetings andseminars. Above it lies the built-in WeddingChamber, which also serves as the sessionroom for the Lord Mayor and his team.

Martin Krautter: What state was the town hall in when youfirst saw it?

Gunter Fleitz: When we started the project in 2007, the building was in desperate need of renovationdue to significant shortcomings in terms of fire protection and building infrastructure.The young Lord Mayor was also keen forthe town hall to get a makeover that wouldgive it, and so the town itself, a new image.

When the economic crisis hit in 2008, theproject was put on hold until funds came in

anning practice with LED:100% LED is a realistic vision

Renovations at the town hall in Schorn-dorf near Stuttgart, a project involving

LED lighting supplied by ERCO, are near-ing completion. In September 2012, wetalked to architect Gunter Fleitz ( Ippolito

Fleitz Group) and lighting designer Prof.Stefan Hofmann (Lichtwerke) about theirexperiences and deductions regarding theuse of LED lighting in a real-life situation.

again for its energy-efficient refurbishment.The last restoration in the 1980s had left it

with many features in dark wood as well asterracotta-coloured flooring. We wantedto get rid of these an d have a more openfaade again to create transparency from themarketplace into the building. The WeddingChamber now sits, as it were, as a glass struc-ture inside the building. Separated by glass

walls, the foyer and chamber converge into asingle room differentiated by filters such ascurtains and point grids printed on the glass.The acoustic ceiling throughout is curved

around the perimeter and has continuousholes to maintain this space continuum.

Martin Krautter: How did the contract come about, was therea competition?

Gunter Fleitz: No, we were directly contracted for theproject. We had a number of projects inSchorndorf, the most recent ones a radiol-ogy practice and a care home. At the open-ing, we were introduced to the Lord Mayor.

He wanted to renovate the town hall withexternal experience and a new, uninhibitedattitude. The good thing was that the Lord

Mayor, the Town Councillor for Building andConstruction and the head of the Building

Department all knew what to expect and were all on the same page.

Martin Krautter: What specifically were your clients lookingfor?

Gunter Fleitz:The functional requirements did not change

substantially. We have a variety of complexuses, but we did not want to design a mul-tifunctional room as a sort of jack of alltrades and master of n one. Special focus

was given to creating a stately entrance andtransparency, also to the Chamber. Closedsessions required the option of appropriatediscretion. Relatively early on, we presenteda visual concept that would considerablychange the character of the room. Our clients

were highly enthusiastic about it, and itallowed us to show them what the con ceptcould offer.

Martin Krautter: Which brings us right to the point trans-parency always has a lot to do with lighting.

How did you come to cooperate with Stefan Hofmann as a lighting designer?

Gunter Fleitz: We had already worked on a restaurant project together. We had urged our clients tohire a lighting designer. Our basic interiordesign concept included initial ideas onlighting, which we expanded together. Weoften use 3D software for our designs, so

very early on we had visual simulations of the room to hand. At the same time, when

we got to the detailed lighting design withStefan Hofmann, all options were still openin terms of exact definition.

Martin Krautter: Mr Hofmann, what was your first impression?

Stefan Hofmann:I knew from our previous project how thearchitects worked, what was important tothem, and how they approached things.The lighting is always only as good as thearchitecture and in the best-case scenarioit reduces itself to enhancing superb archi-

lighting move in the same forward-lookingdirection? At the end of the day, we con-ducted an analysis calculating the energyand maintenance costs for two lighting con-cepts one for conventional light sourcesusing metal halide lamps or dimmable halo-gen lamps and the other for LED.

Martin Krautter: You actually calculated these costs?

Stefan Hofmann: Yes, and compared them to the acquisitioncosts. In 2010, LED lighting systems costaround a third more than conventional light-ing. We presented these figures with thearchitect to the Lord Mayor. We were quitefrank and said it may take a few years to payoff these additional costs, but he would havea building that demonstrates responsibilityand progressiveness. It didnt take long forhim to decide on LED lighting for the wholeproject.

Martin Krautter:

Did you ever, at any point during the plan-ning, feel that LEDs would compromise onquality?

Gunter Fleitz: No, but I must admit I have never really seenthe light at night. What really impressed me

was the colour rendering and the very agree-able light colour everywhere.

Stefan Hofmann:Similar to low-voltage halogen lamps, LEDsare point light sources. Their superb integra-tion into optical systems produces intenseand brilliant light exactly where it is needed.

You can see under the Wedding Chamber, forinstance, that it works really well now with

LED lighting.

Martin Krautter: What is the light quality of the LED like interms of visual comfort or glare?

Stefan Hofmann:A single, finger-sized lamp previouslyproduced a very high lumen package. Toachieve the same luminous flux you would

need a grid of several light-emitting diodes.Only in conjunction with a sophisticatedlens technology, such as ERCOs, would youget the result you are looking for. We ques-tioned various scenarios with LED spotlightsin this project. For instance, is it possible,from a height of 10m, to illuminate t he

ite inspection of thevated town hall inrndorf near Stuttgartll the LED lightingd up to critical scru-

The designers agree:based on experienceed in the project,tectural lighting with

% LED is a realisticn. From right to left:

desktop of a single workplace precisely? Theresult shows that yes, it is possible. Glarecontrol is ensured using a completely differ-ent technology, but it is available. There areareas, however, where we could not install

LED technology because the right lumi-naires here simply dont exist yet ceiling

washlights, for example, or recessed flooruplights.

tecture. As lighting designers, it helps us, of course, when the architect communicates hisphilosophy, what room is to have which func-tion, and how you move through the rooms.

Gunter Fleitz: We had a strong design vision that we wereable to work on together.

Martin Krautter: When was the first time that you entertained LEDs during the discussions?

Stefan Hofmann:It was when we designed the sculpture-likering pendant luminaires in the foyer, which

were only feasible with LED lamps.

Gunter Fleitz: We knew here that it would boil down tousing LEDs, yet not initially for the roomsoverall lighting concept. The issue then arosein meetings with the client, who was opento the idea, so Stefan Hofmann explored it inmore detail.

Stefan Hofmann:It was obvious, for some areas, that we

would use LEDs for vertical illuminance,for instance, specifically for effective illu-mination of the curtains. The next question

was how we would handle the lighting ingeneral. Should we use conventional lampsor opt for modern LED technology? We haveopen, transparent architecture would the

Martin Krautter: But how do you ultimately decide onone specific supplier, a specific brand like

ERCO?

Gunter Fleitz: We were completely open when we started, but Stefan Hofmann recommended yourproducts for many situations, as they aresimply ideal here. But with so many specificlighting situations, you cant get it all fromone source.

Stefan Hofmann:It was relatively simple. Apart from the odddecorative and functional exception, most

of the lighting comes as point light sourcesfrom the ceiling. As a lighting designer, Iprefer to use a manufacturer that offers arange, a complete portfolio. ERCO provides

LED downlights, wallwashers and directionalluminaires all with an exact and consistentdesign, and these are the very luminaires weneeded: with the same diameters and a uni-fied appearance.

Martin Krautter:So there are design aspects and technicalaspects. Was it also a question of service?

Stefan Hofmann:Initially it was a question of portfolio. Forthe Chamber we needed LED directionalluminaires with a narrow beam an gle of 10.The market, in this segment, is relatively

Gunter Fleitz (IppolitoFleitz Group), MartinKrautter (Editor-in-Chief,ERCO Lichtbericht),Stefan Hofmann (Licht-werke, Cologne), HendrikSchumacher (ERCOLeuchten GmbH). Photos:Dirk Vogel, Dortmund.

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Ippolito Fleitz Group, StuttgartThe multidisciplinary, internationallyactive design studio sees its role as"identity architects together with itsclients, the team develops a rchitecture,products and communication always aspart of the whole and yet as somethingentirely unique. Its two managing part-ners, Peter Ippolito and Gunter Fleitz,set up the studio in 2002, after they hadalready been working together at zipher-spaceworks since 1999. Their work hasearned them many design awards out-

standing projects include the new canteenfor the German magazine DER SPIEGEL,the exhibition stand for Burkhardt Leitnerconstructiv and the Palace of Interna-tional Forums in Uzbekistan.

www.ifgroup.org

underdeveloped. ERCO was the pioneer, andthat ultimately tipped the scale for us. Fortu-nately ERCO also quite recently changed thelight colour from warm white to really warm

white.

Martin Krautter:That means we use LEDs with a colour tem-perature of 3000K in the project?

w image for Schorn-s landmark: Locatede heart of the town,istoric town hall withultifunctional roomse ground floor playscial role in public

this is where visitorswelcomed, medals are

ded, election victorieselebrated, marriagemonies are conducted.

Stefan Hofmann: Yes, and you get ideas what the next stepcould be. We already have custom-builtlumi naires in the project that are fitted witha mix of LEDs in 3000K and 4000K. We cantherefore either produce warm light or com-plement daylight with neutral white light asneeded. We want to see the same for down-lights and wallwashers, that they can easily

be switched between these light colours. Finally, a directional luminaire with a lightcolour of 3000K that gets warmer still whendimmed that would be perfect for restau-rants, for instance.

Gunter Fleitz:I think its only nuances that are currentlystill missing. When we had a recent tour of the project with the Lord Mayor and theTown Councillor for Building and Construc-tion, we could still sense some nervousnessabout the generally half-finished work, butthey did say, The light is superb, sensational,lets hope the rest is the same...

Martin Krautter:Thats what one likes to hear!

Gunter Fleitz:Its true, there were still things not quitefinished yet, but you could sense the ceremo-nious atmosphere already.

lito Fleitz workssively with 3D soft-from the design. The strong visualepts produced as at are designed to winthe clients (top). It

ks to the quality of rchitects that theepts lose none of thenation after imple-ation.

Martin Krautter:

The Spherolit lenses actually do make LEDsmore flexible than conventional lamps does that make it easier for the designer?

Stefan Hofmann:That was an interesting experience I phoned ERCO on Wednesday, the lensesarrived by 10 a.m. on Thursday, and on

Friday, I was in Schorndorf to replace them.Thats what I call stellar service.

Martin Krautter: Mr Hofmann, is there anything else you would like to see in terms of product infor-mation, product documentation for LEDproducts?

Stefan Hofmann:Clear standards for technical data and meas-urements would be helpful for designersand manufacturers. With ERCO, I know thatsuch data as luminous flux or luminance onthe target surface are realistic. At the sametime, I guess it will take a few years yet for astandardisation of data. Another issue, if Imay, is the enormous price pressure becauseof a changed market situation with alto-

gether new providers. Not all clients are pre-pared to spend a third more initially on LEDsolutions.

Hendrik Schumacher: We all know what its like new technolo-gies cost more at the start before the pricecomes down. The expectations for LEDtechnology are the same, and, as suppliers,

we need to deal with that.

Stefan Hofmann: Well, conventional lighting systems will likelysoon be replaced by LED systems, but themarket setup here is completely different.That makes the question of price and prod-uct portfolio a legitimate one. Of course, it

would be nice to get a simple LED downlightat a reasonable price with ERCOs quality.

Stefan Hofmann, Lichtwerke, CologneFascinated by the subject of light, StefanHofmann has spent his time since his stud-ies of scenography and exhibition design

working with this medium in the contextof theatre and a rchitecture. Alongsidewell-known lighting designers, he gainedexperience as a project manager in suchundertakings as the Jahrhunderthalle inBochum or the Uniqa Tower in Vienna.Many of his projects have won interna-tional awards. In 2008, after various uni-versity teaching positions, he accepted achair of lighting design at the Universityof Applied Sciences in Kaiserslautern. In2009 he set up his own office Licht-werke to design light projects individ-ually from start to finish.

www.lichtwerke.com

Gunter Fleitz:

Yes, this significantly increases acceptance.I dont believe our architectural style is plainand sober, we use coloured, albeit quite dark,textiles, complemented by natural stone.

Nonetheless, the unusual stylistic features,the modernity of the glass architecture the

warm light makes it easier, it simply feelsnice.

Hendrik Schumacher:The colour rendering properties are alsoexcellent. The colour scale with its beige and

brown tones is well-served with this colourtemperature.

Martin Krautter:The town hall has not been officially opened

yet, what phase are we currently in?

Gunter Fleitz:The offices on the upper floors are nowmoving back in. Official business in the townhall will resume on Monday, but not onthe ground floor yet. The grand opening isscheduled for 8 October.

Martin Krautter:

Mr Hofmann, you have already seen thelighting at night what is your opinion?

Stefan Hofmann:It is exactly as we had hoped it would be.The light of the downlights illumi natingthe various areas is intense and brilliant, butalso highly uniform. The same goes for thedirected light. The change from conventionallighting to LED sources was a success it

works. It was a rewarding project and helpedus gain further experience. We will know infuture projects what wattages, what charac-teristics, what systems to use.

Hendrik Schumacher: You are starting to get a feel for LEDs?

Stefan Hofmann:It only works when you have good architec-ture. When you trust each other, listen toone another then you can work in fruitful

partnership.

Gunter Fleitz:It also helped that we werent too short of time. The dry construction work on the float-ing ceiling panels was time critical. The lumi-naires and the mounting rings needed to beavailable on time here. It all worked out finethough. Or, when we were talking beam c har-acteristics, you said, I had actually imaginedit a little softer...

Stefan Hofmann:The 10 option was simply too narrow in afew places, where the ceiling was much lower

because of ceiling joists. There were, how-ever, other lens options, from spot and floodthrough to wide flood. We tried these andended up changing them.

Martin Krautter: We are definitely taking a close look atall these issues. The sector at the momentis indeed undergoing enormous changes.

Would you say that the LED has becomea focal point in lighting design, and also

believe LEDs to be the way into the future,as other lamps will cease to be available or

be banned?

Gunter Fleitz: What I have seen in Schorndorf, so far, hasreally encouraged me and shows me that wecan choose LED for future projects withouthesitation. The project will reach a newstandard of quality.

Stefan Hofmann:Same from my side this experience makesme optimistic. If the beam of the LED direc-tional luminaire is too narrow, you simplyexchange the lens and dont need to installnew luminaires. This flexibility gives youcertainty. I have a good feeling about this.

Martin Krautter:So you believe architecture with 100% LEDis a positive, realistic vision?

Stefan Hofmann:Absolutely, yes.

Gunter Fleitz:This project has certainly paved the wayhere.

Martin Krautter:Thank you both for the interview and forthe nice closing comment!

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CO uses all its experience as aght Factory to shape advancedD technology into lighting toolsh simplicity, logic and intuition,bling all users to implementcient visual comfort. 100% LEDs approach not only applies tonew products in 2013, whichwill introduce on the followinges. 100% LED also describes there potential that ERCO wantspen up to any designer andof light in architecture for

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RCO services worldwide:dvice and logistics for perfect light

yone who starts a project will usually be aim-to find the best solutions. The material hase just right, the design must be optimal, theting perfect. The end result should be uniquedistinctive, bearing the hallmarks of thetive mind behind it, the one who f ought soionately for his or her ideal. Achieving this

l for architects and lighting designers oftenns involving ERCO and its products in the

nning.he most obvious place to start today

essible anywhere and that 24/7 is the Lightut at www.erco.com. ERCOs website providesverview of products, projects, specifica-s and also gives quick access to the contactof the many competent regional experts

RCOs worldwide lighting network. Trainedloyees in 35 cities are at hand to answeronally and competently all question clients

y have right from the point of planning. Theyhere to provide advice during the planninge, assist with lighting aspects throughoutstruction, and ensure the familiar high qual-tandards as an after-sales service.or clients, the major advantage of this sal es

work is to be able to see products in action onto experience light in the showroom or inting architecture. Designers no longer needust catalogue data blindly; rather, the light-effect can be observed and compared firstd. ERCO will even stand up to a comparisonh competing products in mixed samplingections these, after all, illustrate most viv-the superior performance of ERCOs own

ducts.

Once the decision has been made in favour of ERCO, there are many other services available tothe client including advice in the constructionphase or the provision of facilities for planningand other project meetings. This allows archi-tects to concentrate on the core aspects of theirwork, while availing themselves of the expertiseand in-depth know-how of our highly trainedteam.

As well as giving technical support, ERCOalso lends a helping hand in the lighting design.Our lighting advisers in the offices and show-rooms see their role as being consultants tothe consultant providing professional adviceto designers in all matters relating to lightingtechnology and in each individual project phase.

If challenges are encountered, there are alsomany experts available at ERCOs head offi cewho can be consulted to work out a quick solu-tion always with a view to ensuring the suc-cess of the whole project.

Visualisations and simulations are increas-ingly instrumental in the plann ing process.

Reliability of the manufacturers data is crucialto the designer. To this end, ERCO attaches greatimportance to exact and reliable values fromits laboratories for all photometric data madeavailable for use in DIALux and other softwarewith specific formats such as IES.

ERCOs mission is to provide solutions in theproject process. This includes helping clientswith luminaire focussing, commission a lightingcontrol system, or with maintenance aspects.This service to the client ensures that the prom-ised performance of the luminaires and thecontrol system, and with it, the effect in theroom, is guaranteed at all times in every respect.A further important aspect in the building pro-cess is the logistics. Nothing is worse in projectplanning than when planned materials are notavailable at the agreed time or when they areconstantly in the way because they have beendelivered too early. ERCO can help plan deliverydates to the day. Planning and delivery as aresult mesh seamlessly minimising logisticalproblems.

Irrespective of the specific project, ourregional teams see it as their role to embedthe issue of architectural lighting in the mindsof architects and lighting designers, but alsocontractors and owners, through seminarsand other events. Many ERCO showrooms andoffices around the globe have, as a result,become meeting places for local lighting andarchitectural specialists.

Events and seminarsThese turn ERCO show-rooms into meetingplaces for the local lightand architecture scene.The showroom is designedto make it possible toexplain the concept of tune the light: to designthe qualities of light interms of time and space.

ContactThe global ERCO teamlooks forward to gettingto know you. You willfind the addresses of ouroffices and showroomsat:

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Project management

The offices provideideal facilities for projectmeetings. Your ERCOcontact is trained to sup-port clients through allthe stages of a project.

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The effect of light inspace is difficult toexpress in words itmust be experienced.The ERCO showroomsprovide ideal, flexiblefacilities for such dem-onstrations.

Light qualities

A wide variety of readymounted, operableluminaires individuallyaddressable throughconnection to a lightingcontrol system allowsdemonstration of evensubtle light qualities inthe showroom.

On-site supportERCO employees onsite lend a helping handwhen it comes to focus-sing the luminaires cor-

rectly and commissioningthe lighting control sys-tem. This ensures that allcomponents are perfectlycoordinated.

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cient LED lens systems forwnlights: Technologyeveloping the new LED lensem for general lighting, ERCO

used specifically on factorsh as compact functional style,low depth, simple systemgn, efficiency and visual com-To provide optimum glare

trol in downlights for conven-al lamps, the lamp is recessed

m the mounting surface in anost concealed position with a

esponding height of the lumi-e. The much smaller dimen-s of LED packaging are alreadyantageous, and combined withnew lens system and glare con-this makes for exceptionally

mpact, yet highly efficient lumi-es with good visual comfort. Iner to minimise loss due to theefractive index for reflectionsell as the transitions between

eral lenses and air, the lensem combines two componentse collimator to focus the LEDt and the lens for the requiredt intensity distribution. The

y principle of the one-piece lensem enhances the efficiencyn in contrast to other LED

wnlights with light mixer andklight reflector or a two-pieceem with collimators. Whileflexibility of interchangeableerolit lenses is a crucial advan-in spotlights, it is less signifi-in downlights meaning that

ciency can become the primary

l. Glare control is ensuredugh a flat cross baffle. It reduc-he view of the LED with its highinance and improves the visual

mfort.

Efficient LED lens systems fordownlights: ApplicationThe size of a luminaire factors ashighly in its efficiency as does itsprice and operating costs, sincecompact luminaires save spaceand ease the planning process.Earlier luminaires with a very flatdesign had occasional issues withglare control due to their depth.The cross baffle of the CompactLED has a cut-off angle of 30resulting in good visual comfortdespite the reduced depth. Directglare is minimised and the atten-tion of the observer is directedonto the illuminated surface.

The two different light distri-butions of Compact LED solvedifferent lighting tasks. The wide,round beam is used for the effi-cient general lighting of surfacesand spatial zones, particularly forproduct presentations. The ovalbeam, on the other hand, is suit-able for the illumination of rowsof tables, counters or pathwayswith wide luminaire spacings. Thesystem design of the compactLED recessed luminaires presentsa variety of options from mediumto high lumen packages thanks todifferent luminaire sizes and tech-nical adaptation to suit the archi-tecture. Round luminaire aperturesfeature in Compact LED and squareones mark Quadra. Compact LEDis also available with an increasedIP rating for outdoor or dampenvironments.

Thomas Schielke

Lens system oval floodThe upper parallel ribsof the lens system bendthe rays of light to pro-duce an axially symmet-rical light distribution.The oval beam is alignedas required by turningthe luminaire insert inthe mounting ring.

Efficiency with compactlighting technologyA light output ratio (LOR)of up to 87% illustratesthe efficiency of the newLED lens system comparedto conventional recessedluminaire designs. AtERCO, the entire opticalsystem from the calcula-tion and design to the diesand tools in production is produced in-house.

Lens system wide floodThe collimator functionsby aligning the light intoa parallel beam. The uppercircular lens then creates

a rotationally symmetricallight distribution.

Precise lightingtechnologyThe one-piece lens systemmade of optical polymeris notable for its high effi-ciency and striation-freebeam for general lighting.It lends a distinct andattractive appearance toproducts fitted with it.

Good visual comfortfor workplacesThe cut-off angle of 30in recessed luminairesensures good visualcomfort when used forgeneral lighting of trafficzones and workplaces.

ocus Double focus

Wide floodThe wide, rotationallysymmetrical distributionis suitable for the generallighting of outdoor areassuch as arcades, passagesand traffic zones.

Oval floodThe axially symmetricallight distribution is idealfor efficient and uniformillumination of pathways.

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business idea to focus a fashion label solely

own jackets took a detour via Japan to bringh it architecture designed by Tadao Ando sos the story of Duvetica in a nutshell. In 2005mpiero Vagliano and Stefano Rovoletto,experienced fashion designers, lauched thel and started sales in Asia with great success.recipe: superior European quality of mate-and workmanship, ethically correct origin of aw down material from the Prigord anddy, unusually f igure-hugging cuts that have

olutionised the conventional image of volu-ous down. Duvetica now operates four shopsokyo, Kitzbhel, Courmayeur and Milan, eachgned by Tadao Ando, the Japanese masterchitectural minimalism. Special feature of atest store in Milans Via Santo Spirito, a sideet of the Via Montenapoleone fashion milee premises are illuminated throughout usingD technology supplied by ERCO as a sustain-

investment with optimum light quality.he premises spread across two levels, eaching around 220m2 of space, placing thee on the ground floor and a showroom forllers in the basement. No design would be

mplete without Tadao Andos trademark maculate exposed concrete in Tatami gride. Two side walls made of this material divide

oom and together with light plastered ceil-and dark grey cement flooring provide atral background for the brightly colouredets, which are displayed effectively in backlitved niches. The grazing light added by Nadirssed floor luminaires brings the otherwiseical concrete surfaces to life, as brilliant lightents produced by the Logotec LED spotlights prominence to the shiny material of the

wn jackets. Technical details such as the largescreen monitors, track and recessed ceilinginaires integrate seamlessly with the archi-ure. In this way, the interior masters a deli-balancing act expertly the atmosphere

n in summer is cool enough to create theod for down jackets; it is, on the other hand,ascinating in terms of clarity and precisionthe brand image is firmly implanted in thed of shoppers.

ED light for fashion:uvetica showroom, Milan

Immaculate exposedconcrete in the grid of Japanese Tatami mats,structured with the pointpattern of the form ties

the trademark of architectTadao Ando, who receivedthe Pritzker ArchitecturePrize in 1995. His philoso-phy and reduced style arenot suitable for all fashionlabels at Duvetica,however, the chemistry is just right.

Versions of vertical illumi-nance: The Duvetica shophighlights the impor-tance of using illuminatedwalls to define archi-tectural space. Uniformwallwashing emphasisesthe exposed concretewalls, wallwashing withfocal emphasis effec-tively sets off the rowsof jackets. Horizontalilluminance produced byLED downlights directed

Light as a feather, shiny,figure-hugging andunconventional theDuvetica jacket haslittle in common withlast centurys down jacket. The label h elpsfashion-conscious peoplethroughout the worldprotect in style againstthe cold and the elements.

downwards is used spar-ingly, for instance in thearea of the ramps andstairs between the levels.

Quintessence LEDdownlights/wallwashersQuintessence is a compre-hensive system of tools forceiling-integrated lighting.For Duvetica, the designersopted for square versionswith flush mountingdetail and LED as energy-efficient, long-life lightsource.

Logotec LED spotlightsThe focused light of theLogotec LED spotlights isbrilliant with very littlespill light thanks to theSpherolit lens technol-ogy developed by ERCO.This allows the storedesigner to present the jackets attractively in alltheir shine and coloursin sharp contrast to thesurroundings.

Logotec LED recessedspotlightsAs a ceiling-integratedsolution for accentlighting, the light headsof the Logotec LEDspotlights are combinedwith the mountingrings and frames of theQuintessence system.At Duvetica, floodlightswith oval flood charac-teristic accentuate the jackets.

Architect: Tadao Ando, OsakaPhotos: Thomas Mayer, Neuss

www.duvetica.com

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well soon: In a ranking of the 100 top hospi-released by the Dutch daily newspaper AD,kazia hospital in Rotterdam took seconde in 2011. The rating reflects purely the

pitals medical merits, yet it scores equallyhly on patient satisfaction. This may welle something to do with the fa ct that greatortance is placed here on architecture andrior design. As early as the 80s the hospitalan to cooperate closely with the architec-l firm EGM based in Dordrecht, one of theest Dutch firms with special focus on health-facilities. In the 90s, EGM planned renova-s and extensions including new wa rds,uditorium and a chapel. The most recentding project involved the urbanistic calling

d of the hospital the main entrance withaccident and emergency department, bothhich were opened on 31 October 2011.is clear how the image of hospital archi-

ure has changed over the last few years:new entrance suggests more of a modernl lobby than the dark portals of old hospi-with their linoleum flooring and distinctll of disinfectant. Even from afar, the glassde grants insight into the foyer; wall sur-s inside are illuminated by wallwashers forttractive effect in the dark, creating theression of a transparent cube shining from

hin. Bright room surfaces not only make foreasant appearance; their high reflectancecontributes as much to energy efficiency as

s the use throughout of ERCOs LED recessedinaires from the Quintessence system.

ED light for health:kazia hospital, Rotterdam

The entrance sectionguides the stream of visi-tors to the various hos-pital wings. Technologyand appearance remindmore of a modern hotelor airport than of thehospital architecture of times gone by.

Friendly reception withhuman scale: For patientsand their visitors in partic-ular, the positive attitudeof the service staff is asimportant as a pleasantlydesigned environment.

The light in the comfort-ably furnished, cosywaiting areas is muted.A further factor addingto the wellbeing is the

good colour renderingof the warm white LEDsin excess of Ra90 with acolour temperature of 3000K.

Calling card of an insti-tution: After dark, thenew main entrance pre-sents itself to the city asa shining glass cube. Toproduce this effect, thedesigners used uniformwallwashing inside thebuilding.

Cosy, comfortably furnished waiting areaswith their reduced lighting level contrast withbrightly illuminated traffic and service zones.The warm white light of the LED downlightsand wallwashers has a high colour renderingfactor, further contributing to the creationof a feeling of wellbeing. The lighting concepthelps visitors find their bearings providingfunctionally suitable lighting for the variousspatial zones, but also defines the architecturalspace itself intelligent planning and modernLED lighting tools blend to ensure efficientvisual comfort.

Quintessence LEDDepending on the ceil-ing height, the designersworked with squareQuintessence downlightsand lens wallwashers with27W or 40W LED mod-ules in warm white. Theresult proves that ERCOsLED recessed luminairesexcel even in such major

Architecture and lighting design:EGM Architecten B.V., DordrechtPhotos: Thomas Mayer, Neuss

www.ikazia.nl

projects allowing liberaland, therefore, economi-cal luminaire spacing.

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Royal rooms with opulent ceiling frescoes,marble fireplaces, elaborate stuccowork andpolished terrazzo floors Milans PalazzoAnguissola at Piazza Scala is a neo-baroquepalace hailing from the early 19th century. It isalso a prime example of the wealth of historicarchitecture worthy of preservation in Italy, acountry with a rich cultural h eritage. As luckwould have it, the building today is used as amuseum of art. The Gallerie dItalia is hostedhere in these rooms as well as in the adjoiningPalazzo Brentani presenting masterpieces of 19th century Italian art from the collections of the Intesa Sanpaolo bank and the cultural foun-dation of banking origin, Fondazione Cariplo.Drawing on a rich stock of thousands of mas-

terpieces from various collections, the galleryscurator Fernando Mazzocca selected around200 works for the exhibition. Now, a wider audi-ence can rediscover masters such as AntonioCanova, Francesco Hayez, Angelo Inganni orGiovanni Boldini, who were primarily knownbetter to specialists of the era.

Milan-based architect and designer Michelede Lucchi and his office aMDL took the oppor-tunity to renovate and redesign the facility. Outof respect for the buildings fabric, de Lucchiplaced many of the works on movable walls orstands reminding of easels. Even the lightingsubmits to considerations of preserving culturalheritage; at the same time, lighting designerAdriano Caputo was able to convince the cli-ents of opting for a fu ture-proof and energy-efficient LED lighting solution. The result proves,once again, just how well ERCOs LED technol-

ED light for historic rooms:allerie d'Italia Piazza Scala, Milan

Uniform beams with asoft, yet defined edge andwithout annoying spilllight: ERCOs LED spot-lights with Spherolit lenstechnology are not onlyefficient and flexible, theyalso offer superior lightquality.

ogy integrates even in historic structures whileperfectly performing its functional tasks aloneand in combination with original chandeliers orother decorative luminaires. As is often foundin historic buildings, many of the rooms in theGallerie d'Italia have all-round stucco friezes atthe upper wall end, ideal for the inconspicuousmounting of track. In harmony with the roomsgeometry and the exhibition concept, the trackis flexibly equipped with Optec LED spotlights.Producing different beam characteristics, theseaccentuate the works of art, but a lso ensureuniform illumination of the decorated ceilingsto provide soft ambient lighting and lend an airyfeeling to the room. In terms of controls, ERCOsLED spotlights are usually available either with

DALI interface or for connection to trailing edgedimmers. Highly efficient LED luminaires thusoffer even more energy savings while providingthe museum technicians with greater scope formeeting the requirements of both conservationand scenographic effects.

Optec with LED

Interchangeable Spherolitlenses in the Optec LEDspotlights allow for a vari-ety of beam characteris-tics. The new 2013 Optecgeneration (see page 15)now includes versionswith narrow spot as aregular feature, here stillsupplied as a special solu-tion for the project.

Architect: aMDL Architetto Michele De LucchiS.r.l., MilanLighting designer: Studioillumina, Arch. AdrianoCaputo, RomePhotos: Thomas Mayer, Neuss

www.gallerieditalia.com

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knows Scandinavias art market like thek of his hand, but he is just as much at homee international art scene Kaj Forsblom,

nder and senior director of Helsinkis galleryhe same name. Since its opening in 1977,Forsblom Gallery has transformed intoeading exhibition venue in Finland and aor centre for contemporary arts in Northernope. Forsblom represents such well-knownrnational artists as Julian Schnabel, Tonysler, Joel Shapiro, Gnther Frg and Stephan

ED light for art:orsblom Gallery, Helsinki

A neutral backgroundthroughout for thechanging exhibitionsof contemporary artists:white walls and floor-boards made of lightDouglas fir timber. Uni-form wallwashing givesthe room width, whileaccent lighting on theartwork emphasises shapeand materials.

Interior and lighting design:Gluckman Mayner Architects, New YorkPhotos: Thomas Mayer, Neuss (sculptures byStephan Balkenhol: VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn 2012)

www.galerieforsblom.com

kenhol, but draws equal attention to itsm for Finlands own art scene. F orsblomcourse found at all major art fairs around

world whether the Art Paris, the Armory

w in New York or the Art Cologne. Yet there of his art galaxy is a nd remains Helsinki,y voted World Design Capital 2012 andeasingly the focus of attention among art-and creative minds. The new premises inch Forsblom opened his gallery here reflecttandards and ideals offering exhibition

ce of more than 600m2 and accommodatingmany as 500 guests at vernissages, Forsblom

aying in the Champions League.hese uncompromising standards were simi-

y applied to the gallerys architecture. Thepremises are housed on the ground floor

prestigious office palace built i n 1911 bynish architects Armas Lindgren and Onnianne. The monumental building clad in red

nite originally served as the headquartershe Suomi in surance company. Today, thek vestibule of the building opens into a light

gallery with glass front. Along with a receptionarea, offices and storage rooms, it also offers twoexhibition sections. A former atrium was trans-formed into a high room with natural lighting,

followed by a succession of cabinet-style galleryrooms. The interior design was placed in thehands of Gluckman Mayner Architects, an officewhose founders are well described as absoluteinsiders of the art and gallery scene. The NewYork-based firm had already worked with leg-endary gallery owners such as Larry Gagosiancreating charismatic exhibition rooms anddesigned museums including the Dia Centerfor the Arts in Chelsea or the Museo Picasso inMalaga.

To provide a neutral background for the tenor so changing exhibitions offered by the galleryduring a year, the interior follows the moderntradition of the white cube. Gluckman Maynerdevised a space with extremely reduced detail-ing and clear, white wall a reas complementedby light Douglas fir timber provided by Danishspecialist Dinesen for the floorboards and

the built-in furniture. In terms of lighting, theinterior designers were convinced of ERCOsapproach to opt straight for future-proof LEDtechnology as an energy-efficient solution in

museum quality throughout the premises. Thegallerys lighting concept makes intensive useof the space-defining effect of wallwashing,applied in traffic zones, as an example, or tothe back wall of the reception area. The curato-rial requirements in the exhibition rooms areefficiently and flexibly met by Optec LED spot-lights on 3-circuit track. Thanks to the inter-changeable Spherolit lenses, the a rrangementand alignment of the spotlights is as quick andeasy as changing their beam ch aracteristic.

Quintessence down-lights and wallwasherswith LEDReception, traffic zonesand the offices areall illuminated usingQuintessence LED down-lights and wallwashers.The square luminairesare mounted flush withthe ceiling. As precisearchitectural details, theyaugment, correspond-ingly, the high-qualityappearance of the inte-rior.

Optec with LEDPerfect lighting solu-tions for galleries: Thezenithal, diffuse day-light is complementedby the warm white lightof the LED spotlightsand wallwashers. Usinginterchangeable Spherolitlenses, Optec with LED isavailable with beam char-acteristics ranging fromspot, flood, wide flood andoval flood to wallwash.

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The secret to the culinary success of pizza all

across the world may well be its integrativepower everyone joining in eating the samething, and yet the choice of different toppingsensures an almost endless array of customisedversions to suit every taste. With such versatil-ity, the savoury flat pie soon conquered the USAas Italian immigrants arrived in the country,only then to be exported from there all overthe world as a logistically perfected productof system gastronomy. Today, the Pizza Hutrestaurant chain has more than 11,000 outletsin 95 countries. The company is continuouslydeveloping new products and concepts, furtherstimulating the appetite for pizza. The vari-ous new-look test restaurants that have beenopening across England since 2011 are just oneexample the first of these was found in theTouchwood shopping centre in Solihull nearBirmingham.

Launched with a Prime Time motto, thenew restaurant concept was devised in partner-ship with brand agency Checkland Kindleysides.Similar to prime time television, the aim was tosee families and friends gather, not around theTV, but a steaming hot pizza, to share and enjoytime together. The atmosphere so the briefingsaid was to be both sociable and stimulating

to encourage patrons to try out more unusualcombinations from the new menu modules.The consultants, designers and interior decora-tors of Checkland Kindleysides were extremelythorough in their approach taking intoaccount every point of contact between brandand patron, from the interior throughout therestaurant and the design of dishes and cutlery,right down to staff clothing and the menus.Particular attention was paid to the lighting inthe restaurant. Once again, the agencys design-ers did what they had done for the highly suc-cessful concept applied to the award-winningLevis store on Regent Street they called onthe expertise of ERCOs retail specialists in theLondon offices.

The result is a lighting concept that drawson abundant scenographic resources, offers arich dramaturgy and takes account of all three

ED light inastronomy:izza Hut, Solihull

Fun for the whole family:Pizza Hut caters to everytaste the new conceptnow satisfies even morecustomers to suit theirindividual convenience.Experimenting is encour-aged as communicatedby the atmosphere of theinterior and the lighting.

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re powerful lightces. Emanon projec-potlights with metale lamps HIT 70Wiently provide appro-e luminous flux overperiods. Moving lightrns are a particular-turner the toolhere is the Emanon

orotator.

functions of lighting as coined by RichardKelly ambient luminescence, focal glow andplay of brilliants. Equally, ERCOs advanced LEDtechnology ensures sustainability of the light-ing system based on low energy usage, longmaintenance cycles and correspondingly loweroperating costs.

The play of brilliants category involvesthe intensive use of projections in the form of lettering or decorative light patterns to drawattention. The ambient lighting provided byQuintessence LED downlights with a mere 7Win the rooms may be somewhat more low-key,yet is equally as important. The luminairesbrightness level is deliberately muted to producea strong contrast with the accent light u sing

a contrast ratio of 1:10. Quintessence LED direc-tional luminaires deliver flexible accent light,their Darklight reflector ensuring a high levelof visual comfort and, in combination with thedownlights, a uniform ceiling appearance. Alsonew in the restaurant concept is free unlimitedsalad with every main course the sal ad barappropriately highlighted by a ring of LogotecLED spotlights in spot characteristic. Theirbrilliant light with excellent colour renderingensures that the food looks fresh and appetis-ing: a demonstration of the high standard of ERCOs LED technology.

Logotec LED spotlightsA ring of Logotec LEDspotlights makes thesalad bar the centre of attention. The spot char-

acteristic with a beamangle of around 15provides brilliance andstriking contrasts. Warmwhite LEDs ensure opti-mum colour renderingwithout infrared compo-nents on the food.

Quintessence with LEDThe Quintessence rangeof recessed luminairessolves diverse lightingtasks, yet gives the

ceiling a homogenousappearance in this caseambient lighting usingdownlights and flex-ible accent light on thetables provided by direc-tional luminaires. LEDsare used as an effectivelight source with a longlife; Darklight reflec-tors ensure high visualcomfort.

Pollux projector

spotlightsFor many years, the Polluxrange of spotlights hasincluded compact projec-tor spotlights, initiallywith low-voltage halogenlamps, here with 20WHIT lamps. The new LEDgeneration of Pollux nowfor the first time featuresLED projector spotlights(see p. 15).

Interior design: Checkland Kindleysides,LeicesterPhotos: Dirk Vogel, Dortmund

www.pizzahut.co.uk

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Museum Kunstpalast, Dsseldorf:El Greco and ModernismMore than 180,000 visitors took the opportunityfrom 28 April 12 August 2012 to learn aboutthe inspiring effect which El Greco as a paint-er born on Crete around 1541 had on artists of early Modernism, before he died in Toledo in1614. Dsseldorfs Museum Kunstpalast pre-sented around 40 works by El Greco from majorEuropean and American collections. These workswere placed opposite some 100 creations bymodern artists who had studied the pictorialworld of El Greco: Czanne, Picasso and Delau -nay, but also Beckmann, Kokoschka or FranzMarc told of their great fascination with thepainter. ERCOs Logotec LED spotlights played

a significant role in the concentrated, dramaticpresentation of the artwork, combining sus-tainability with qualities that are ideal for theillumination of art.

Architecture: O.M. Ungers, CologneExhibition design: Andreas Nabrotzky, Bastian Erhard(SMKP Dsseldorf)Photos: Thomas Mayer, Neusswww.smkp.de

% LED: New ERCO showroomsce the Light+Building trade fair last Aprile latest this much is clear ERCO has a

ge of LED lighting tools that is wide andrse enough to implement practically any

hitectural lighting concept in impressivelity. A logical conclusion is, therefore, thatsame slogan that was used for the tradestand should now be applied to ERCOswrooms worldwide: 100% LED. The appro-tely redesigned first showrooms have nown opened in such cities as Paris, FrankfurtLondon. They demonstrate vividly what

ent LED lighting technology can providehether as spotlights, wallwashers, down-ts or varychrome luminaires for dramaticured accents. Contact your local ERCOting expert to arrange a visit:

w.erco.com/contact

Swedish Lighting Award 2012 for theGtaplatsen, GothenburgThe Swedish Lighting Award is an annual eventarranged by Swedens lighting organisationstogether with the magazine Ljuskultur. As inthe previous two years, ERCO contributed oncemore to the success of this years winning project, the Gtaplatsen in the heart of Gothen-burg. The redesign of this square had beenhotly debated in Gothenburg for many years.Despite the fact that prominent public build-ings, such as the art mu seum and the theatre,surround it, the space offered little in terms of appeal as a meeting point or sense of security.The new lighting concept has changed all thatand has been widely welcomed by the generalpublic. A central element in the concept devisedby planning services provider Rambll SwedenAB is vertical illuminance on the faades asspatial borders, generated by Tesis wallwashersfor metal halide lamps. Congratulations to allinvolved in the project!

Lighting design, architecture and electrical design:Rambll Sweden ABPhotos: Thomas Mayer, Neusswww.ljuskultur.com

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It is the vertical illumi-nance on the faadesthat defines urban spaceat night. In this case, thelighting designers usedTesis in-ground wall-washers for metal halidelamps.

Dramatic illuminationwithout spill light,excellent colour render-ing without IR and UV components for optimalprotection of the exhibits:Logotec LED spotlightspresent El Grecos master-pieces in the best possiblelight with minimumenergy consumption.

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Galleria Nazionale di ArteModerna (GNAM), Rome Exhibition and lighting design:larderArch studio di architettura,dott. arch. Federico Lardera, Rome

www.gnam.beniculturali.it

The building devoted to art of the19th and 20th centuries was radi-cally renovated over the past fewyears. This includes an entirely newpresentation concept, and also thedecision to use primarily ERCOsLED spotlight for illumination.Here, in Room 7, with its dedicationto the Survival of the myth fromneoclassicism to symbolism and atits centre the monumental marble

sculpture Hercules and Lichasby Antonio Canova (1757-1822).Two rows of other Greek deities some of the statues created bystudents of Canova are groupedon either side almost as if observ-ing the battle scene.

LogotecThe Logotec LED spot-lights, floodlights andwallwashers featureERCOs proprietary LEDoptical system with col-limators and Spherolitlenses. This results in pre-cise and highly efficientdistribution without spilllight providing a widevariety of beam charac-teristics from wallwashand oval flood through

to rotationally symmet-rical light distributionsincluding wide flood andnarrow spot, which isused here with a beamangle

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