Owner: | Scott Sports AG, Givisiez (CH) |
Architect: | Itten+Brechbühl AG, Bern (CH) |
Lighting design: | Eproplan AG Engineering, Muri-Gümligen (CH) |
Electrical installations: | Markus Hediger AG, Bern (CH) |
Dynamic construction
The new building's external façade is aluminium and is a direct reference to the Scott Sport's first product: a ski pole in the same material. The high-tech base façade and the dynamic awning, which opens and closes depending on the weather, are also remarkable. There's a hidden analogy here, too: "Scott Sports is a dynamic company that has grown considerably in recent years. We wanted to show that in the façade as well", explains architect Tima Kamberi from IttenBrechbühl. The wooden slats on the atrium walls are also particularly interesting and also allude to the company's connection with skiing. The word "ski" comes from Norwegian and simply means "split piece of wood". Here, this creates an effect that emphasises the spaciousness of the rooms. The main challenge for Zumtobel lay in integrating the technical lighting in the structure and blending it visually into the architecture. And the Austrian luminaire manufacturer found exactly the right customised lighting solution for the task.
Special lighting solution for perfect presentation
In the atrium, light plays a central role. Daylight is let in through the roof and is supported by artificial light in the form of the almost invisible light lines SLOTLIGHT infinity slim, which were integrated discreetly in the ceiling as general lighting. On the wall, minimalist linear luminaires, placed asymmetrically between the wooden slats, create striking light effects: when you enter, you notice them as objects, when you leave, you notice only their light. The continuous rows, only 45 millimetres thick, are designed to cleverly guide light around corners using 90-degree connecting elements. They have been individually shortened and bevelled. Room geometries are thus highlighted, room zones defined and corner areas placed in focus.
In addition, Zumtobel chose powerful LED spotlights to present Scott Sports' products in the showroom. The almost invisible luminaires illuminate the new bikes – against a natural landscape that can be seen through large windows. The flexibility required for changing product presentations is provided by the adjustable spotlights and a track system with various equipment options. Adapting the lighting angle and luminous flux also helps to display the different products in the showroom in their best light.
In the auditorium, SLOTLIGHT infinity slim was used as a continuous light line to create a kind of tunnel. The luminaires thus integrate the necessary technology for the media room and also hold the special ceiling sails that dampen the acoustics and absorb sound – for an impressive cinematic effect. In addition, PANOS Downlights ensure that the stage can be lit in multiple ways.
The vital need to integrate technical lighting into the architecture is also clearly in evidence on the office floors. The glare-free circumferential light line connects corridors and offices with rounded corners, where the technical lighting challenge lay in creating a uniform light colour on the straight and curved parts. A particular challenge for Zumtobel was the integration of the continuous rows in the acoustic ceiling sails, in which the glare-free light lines were laid diagonally, reflecting the geometry of the external façade and requiring each luminaire to be individually adapted.
This professional concealment and integration of the technology makes the individual areas of the company headquarters appear spacious and inviting. "Open spaces are important, as they enable growth", says Zaugg. "I believe that in Zumtobel we have found a partner who shares this view and works towards this as a company".
Zumtobel. The Light.
Owner: | INFOBIP d.o.o., Vodnjan (HR) |
How important is daylight for people? What influence does lighting have on employee performance? How can a lighting solution contribute to a greater sense of well-being? These are the questions that Zumtobel studied together with Gruppe Nymphenburg from Munich as part of a neuropsychological study . For many years now, the Austrian luminaire manufacturer has been pointing out the benefits of holistic light quality through Active Light, which is modelled on daylight. It increases employee well-being and promotes a creative working environment. The IT and telecommunications specialist Infobip trusted in Zumtobel's expertise for the lighting at its new headquarters in Vodnjan/Croatia. The globally active Croatian company offers, amongst other things, mobile cloud services and omnichannel messaging services for companies and mobile communications operators. Its 500 or so employees predominantly work at their screens in offices and conference rooms, so a lighting solution with optimal glare control and high flexibility is required. This is because if you work all day at a PC or laptop, you need lighting that adapts to changes in daylight, thereby helping to support the body's natural biorhythm. And increasing employee well-being.
The company headquarters not only has offices and meeting rooms, but also a fitness area, a restaurant and a training centre. This building is just one part of the high-tech Infobip campus, however. The campus also includes an apartment complex for employees and guests, a car park, several sports grounds and a park. Zumtobel's challenge was to create an optimal and efficient lighting solution for the different areas of the campus, with the focus on the needs of the employees.
The result: The LITENET lighting management system has an integrated daylight sensor and controls the overall tunableWhite solution by monitoring the sky situation. In addition to greater lighting comfort, maximum energy efficiency can also be achieved through the intelligent integration of daylight sensors, presence detectors and time sensors. Automatically integrated blinds provide protection against direct sunlight. And the artificial light follows the natural rhythm in the right light colour and intensity, and in brilliant quality. tunableWhite technology ensures that the intensity and colour temperature of the luminaires can be defined completely independently of each other – for a lighting concept that follows human expectations and activities, e.g. through pre-defined static lighting scenes or automated daily routines in the office.
For optimal office lighting, Zumtobel selected the slim, linear LIGHTFIELDS evolution luminaire in the tunableWhite version. As a pendant version, it offers employees ideal light for screen work, with the best possible glare control thanks to MPO+ optic. The interaction between direct and indirect light also creates a positive working atmosphere. SUPERSYSTEM II spotlights also provide brilliant accent lighting. The basic lighting throughout the building is provided by SLOTLIGHT infinity in the form of discrete light lines. In the chill-out area, ONDARIA shines like an artificial sun. This extensive lighting fixture achieves uniform lighting of the room. The pleasant distribution of light and soft shadows also create a cosy atmosphere. In the communication zones and in the living area of the apartments, the decorative CAELA provides inviting general lighting with soft light distribution. The individual lighting solution is rounded off with SUPERSYSTEM outdoor for the outside area as well as emergency lighting through the RESCLITE and PURESIGN safety luminaires.
Light is increasingly valued as one of the most important design elements and key factors in satisfaction and motivation of employees at work. In practice, however, only around 57 percent of employees can control the lighting situation in the office according to their own needs, as discovered by the global user study by Zumtobel in cooperation with Frauenhofer IAO . The company Infobip is an employer that has now recognised how light can support and motivate people in office environments – and that is now also implementing this. One good reason why the Infobip founders were awarded the Ernst & Young “Entrepreneur of The Year” award in Croatia in 2019.
Zumtobel. The Light.
Owner: | Town Freiburg (DE) |
Architect: | ingenhoven architects (DE) |
Lighting design: | Tropp Lighting Design (DE) |
Photos: | © HG Esch Photography |
Interior Design: | Fries Innenausbau (DE) |
General planner: | DS Plan (DE) |
Owner: | Immo Hansa Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbH |
Architect: | msm meyer schmitz-morkramer |
Electrical consultants: | K. Dörflinger Gesellschaft für Elektroplanung mbH & Co. KG |
Building technology: | EGT Gebäudetechnik GmbH |
The atmosphere in the conference rooms is perfectly enhanced by the lighting solution. CARDAN LED recessed luminaires, mounted at specified intervals, can be swivelled though 30 degrees.
Zumtobel. The Light.
Owner: | Kaspersky, Moscow (RU) |
Architect: | ABD architects, Moscow (RU) |
Lighting design: | ABD architects, Moscow (RU) |
Zumtobel. The Light.
Owner: | Symantec Office |
Lighting design: | Acoulite |
Photos: | Robert James Bova |
Symantec helps consumers and organizations secure and manage their information-driven world. They offer security, storage, backup and availability software, along with professional services to support the software. Symantec is one of the most used certificate authorities, according to W3Techs. The Symantec office in Dubai covers the complete Middle East region and offers the opportunity of a training centre as well.
The design and layout is a perfect example of a modern office concept. Light and friendly colours strain through the office and big windows allow plenty of natural daylight to enter.
Natural daylight in an office is always beneficial towards wellbeing of employees and energy saving. However the temperatures in Dubai rise up to almost 50° Celsius during summer. In many cases people let down the blinds instead of increasing air conditioning and wasting energy. Furthermore sunlight can be disturbing while working with computers, laptops and tablets. Reflections and glare can interrupt concentrated working.
The iF product design winner ECOOS illuminates the open office areas in a continues row light band. The microprismatic optic makes the luminaire sparkle like crystal. Furthermore the luminaire provides all-round 360° light using just one light source. This makes it not only very appealing but also enhances the workspaces in an economically efficient way.
Based on our latest office study with Fraunehofer over 82 per cent of survey participants prefer a lighting solution with combined direct/indirect components. Moreover, study participants who have direct/indirect lighting above their workstation have a much more positive assessment of their wellbeing than participants with purely direct lighting.
Symantec adapted their office design in all ways to criteria’s that make their employees feel at ease. The lighting designer created a highly motivated and efficient atmosphere using the influence and characteristics of light.
The Symantec office has several spacious meeting rooms that are used for customer trainings. With its slim and unobtrusive design, the LINCOR LED luminaire draws an elegant line through the meeting rooms. Arranged as parallel light lines LINCOR adds an expression of maximum linearity to the room. This makes the space look very elegant and neat. LINCOR does not only enrich architectural concepts but also impresses through very high efficiency. The large direct component, combined with excellent efficiency of 88 lumens per watt, optimises the energy balance. The indirect light component increases visual comfort with gentle illumination of the ceiling.
The little helper in everyday life MICROS and the IF design award winning PANOS INFINITY downlights illuminate the general areas of the office such as the reception and corridors. MICROS convinces through Maximum functionality from minimum size. PANOS INFINITY is the new age of light and efficiency and with its excellent colour rendering of 90 there is no compromise on lighting quality.
People are becoming more conscious about their environment and how to improve sustainability. Symantec sets a great example of how to achieve this without compromising quality. Employees are able to identify themselves with the company as long as they feel comfortable and happy.
Milany Tay, Receptionist & Facilities Coordinator: “I really enjoy working in this office. It is spacious and modern. I like when people visit our office und are so impressed about the design and concept of it. It makes me proud to be taking care of the office”.
Zumtobel. The Light.
Owner: | Siemens Headquarters Abu Dhabi |
Architect: | David Ardill, Sheppard Robson |
Lighting design: | BlueHaus |
Photos: | Robert James Bova |
The first LEED Platinum certified office building in Abu Dhabi belongs to the electrical engineering giant Siemens. The new Middle East headquarters, which can accommodate up to 800 employees, are located in Masdar City Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Masdar City is known to develop to the world’s most sustainable eco-city in the world. The City is successfully pioneering a “greenprint” for how cities can accommodate rapid urbanization and dramatically reduce energy, water and waste. An idea has turned into a sustainable operation – pushing the boundaries of clever design and technology.
Siemens and Masdar have collaborated to establish the new Middle East headquarters for Siemens at Masdar City in Abu Dhabi. The building is designed to the highest standards of sustainability, using eco-friendly materials and energy efficient technologies which contribute to saving more than 50 % of energy consumption compared to a conventional building of the same size. Built according to LEED Platinum certification standards, it is considered to be one of the greenest buildings in the Middle East. The distinctive façade is dominated by aluminium shades over the windows, each individually designed to provide 100% shading to 95% of glazed surfaces.
The design brief to the architect had to meet a reduced energy demand by 65% and water by 50%. Zumtobel was eager to get on board and support the design vision through an energy efficient lighting solution. The architecture of the building allows plenty of natural daylight in the offices. The adjustment between natural daylight and artificial light is controlled through daylight and motion sensors. The sensors regulate the light levels throughout the entire building by only adding as much artificial light as actually required. Light switches are nowhere found in the office except in areas without windows, ensuring no light is wasted.
Zumtobel’s contribution towards the LEED certification is over 1200 energy efficient luminaires around the meeting rooms and general areas. Flexible work stations for casual one-on-one meetings are located all around the common areas. The lighting solution illuminating these areas had to be as flexible as the setup itself. SLOT LIGHT II proved as a perfect fit providing the high efficiency and excellent lighting quality. By producing perfect lighting conditions without annoying reflections on screens such as laptops or iPads, SLOT LIGHT II can be arranged freely anywhere in the room regardless of the position of the workstation. The calm pure light lines bring uniformity to the space and act as a seamless design feature.
In a building where mainly daylight is used, why not integrate a luminaire that produces light similar to daylight? MELLOW LIGHT V provides a gentle, glare-free light distribution without any distracting harsh shadows and still offers a well-balanced illumination of work plane, walls and ceilings for a bright, open room atmosphere. The homogeneous illumination with no visible light source makes the luminaire perfect for meeting rooms and social areas such as small cafeterias.
Designed by Sottsass Associati PANOS is particularly restrained, combining light and space to form a minimalist entity. The flexibility of PANOS offers maximum design freedom while illuminating an office. The luminaire supports general illumination around the corridors and offices of Siemens.
Siemens Headquarters sets a great example and the first step towards a new future in the Middle East which is in line with the UAE Vision of the Expo2020 - “Connecting Minds, Creating the Future“
Mr. Harald Waitl, Head of Real Estate for Siemens Middle East
“With innovative concepts like the Green Building Initiative and the energy efficiency program, Siemens Real Estate optimizes resource allocation while making buildings more energy efficient at the same time. This applies not only for our construction projects but as well for our own offices worldwide. Our Middle East Headquarters are based in Masdar City Abu Dhabi, which is considered one of the most sustainable places on earth. In order to achieve our LEED Platinum certification the building was designed to use 45% less energy than typical buildings. The lighting solution made a significant contribution towards the energy efficiency of the building. The eco+ label and environmental product declaration of the Zumtobel products helped us identifying the right criteria related to energy efficiency, environmental relevance and application quality.”
Awards
Fact SLOT LIGHT II:
Compared with a T16 continuous-row system with 41 lm/W, SLOTLIGHT II LED boasts an impressive increase in efficiency of 22 lm/W or more.
Fact Mellow Light 5:
Best-in-class fluorescent lamp with a light output ratio of up to 96%
Latest-generation LED produces the same amount of light with 40% smaller installed load
Large potential savings thanks to generally dimmable LED luminaires
Zumtobel. The Light.
Owner: | ACE Headquarters |
Architect: | Elie Safi - ACE Consulting |
Photos: | Robert-James Bova |
Associated Consulting Engineers (ACE) is a global consulting and engineering firm established over 50 years ago. Staffed and organized to provide "multi-disciplinary" architectural and engineering consulting with quality services to their clients. The headquarters are based in Beirut Lebanon where Zumtobel has realized a lighting solution with main focus on energy efficiency.
The office of ACE Consulting is a full LED solution from back of house to front of house. The speciality is that the whole building needed to maintain a total density of < 9W/m2. Only Zumtobel was able to achieve the correct requirements for an office environment, while maintaining the green requirements of the project.
The office space is illuminated with the iF Design product PANOS Infinity. The downlight provides a uniform diffuse light distribution throughout the task and general areas. The excellent colour rendering is ensured through red/white LED technology which reproduces nearly the entire light spectrum. With a system light output of up to 84 lm/W, PANOS INFINITY is twice as efficient as conventional downlights, on average. The wide range of the PANOS Infinity family allowed maximum design freedom using the round, square and surface mounted options.
Interacting with the architecture and adding a special design feature ACE consulting decided for the surface mounted option of PANOS Infinity in the staircases of the building.
Straight lines had to be maintained on the executive floor and in the boardrooms of the office.
Soothingly pure light in uniformly illuminated lines made SLOTLIGHT LED an excellent fit. The light lines guarantee an outstanding lighting effect. Compared with a T16 continuous-row system SLOTLIGHT LED boasts an impressive increase in efficiency. In the general areas of the building SLOT LIGHT LED provides guidence with a calm diffuse light.
Powerful accents are set in the lobby areas with the diamond among LED downlights - DIAMO. The DIAMO downlight features an impressively compact housing for ceiling cut-outs with a diameter of only 68 mm, providing plenty of design freedom for a wide variety of indoor applications. DIAMO enhances both prestigious and functional areas in offices.
The full LED solution is one of the reasons ACE headquarters qualifies for LEED certification.
"In the process for receiving a green building certification our main challenges were to minimize our energy consumption. The LED lighting solution that we utilized from Zumbtobel managed to reduce our consumption as an overall building by 30%. Had these solutions not been made available the building would not have the capability to qualify as a green building."
Hani N. Hakim, Chairman, Associated Consulting Engineers (ACE) International
Zumtobel. The Light.
Owner: | Land Securities, London (UK) |
Architect: | LSM, Washington (US) |
Lighting design: | Seider Ligthing Design, Berlin (DE) |
Electrical consultants: | Hilson Moran Partnership, London (UK) |
Electrical installations: | Phoenix Electrical Company Ltd, London (UK) |
Photos: | Richard Bryant, arcaidimages.com |
Washington-based architects LSM designed the 10,000 square metre office area in cooperation with lighting designer Christopher Seider of Seider Design in Berlin. “For the international expansion of K&L Gates, we developed a clear and modern aesthetic with a unique synergy of light, spatial expression and incorporating of artwork,” says Debra Lehman-Smith, design partner at LSM. “Important aspects of this concept are the use of daylight and integration with the surrounding environment.”
From the reception area, the café and the large conference rooms, one has a direct view of the dome of the Baroque cathedral amidst multifarious reflections. The interplay of space and illusion is so typical of that period in history and it continues in the contemporary manner in the K&L Gates interior spaces. Customised continuous row SLOTLIGHT from Zumtobel provide the basic lighting by accenting the edges of the ceiling planes and columns. The light axes are mirrored in the numerous transparent glass interior walls, overlapped with fragmented Baroque images.
The continuous row lighting also serves to subtly delineate the different areas of the office: while a colour temperature of 3,000 K dominates the general areas, the workspaces are illuminated with 4,000 K.
The result of this intensive cooperation between the architect, lighting designer and luminaire manufacturer is a simple, elegant and characteristic continuum of lines, images and space. Or, as the architect Debra Lehman-Smith says: “We have been working with K&L Gates for nearly 20 years. But the London project is truly the pinnacle of this process.”
Zumtobel. The Light.
Owner: | Baumschlager Eberle, Lustenau (AT) |
Architect: | Baumschlager Eberle, Lustenau (AT) |
Lighting design: | Symetrys, Lustenau (AT) |
Lighting technology: | Graf Elektro, Dornbirn (AT) |
Electrical installations: | Graf Elektro, Dornbirn (AT) |
With the aid of innovative software it is also possible to take into account the weather conditions and the number of people present in the building. For this revolutionary architecture project Zumtobel developed a suitable lighting concept that fulfils the architect’s high standards of efficiency, design and multi-functionality.
With an area of nearly 2,500 square metres the office building houses Eberle’s architecture studio “be baumschlager eberle”, as well as other offices, a cafeteria and two famous galleries. The light solution is optimally adapted to the different lighting requirements. The decorative LINARIA luminaire provides for general lighting and ideal light conditions for orientation of the residents and visitors throughout the building. Optimal illumination of the office workplaces is ensured by functional and aesthetic standing luminaires. LED spots of the PANOS INFINITY series deliver very high-quality light for homogeneous general illumination of the traffic areas on the office floor.
Zumtobel. The Light.
Owner: | Vorarlberger Illwerke AG, Bregenz (AT) |
Architect: | Hermann Kaufmann ZT GmbH, Schwarzach (AT) |
Lighting design: | Manfred Remm, Dornbirn (AT) |
Electrical consultants: | el Plan Elmar Lingg Elektroplanung, Schoppernau (AT) |
His concept: the entire building was based on a modular principle with serial components. Surface-joined pillars integrated in the façade support wood-concrete composite elements, which are held in the middle axis by a steel girder. The wood façade itself is protected by canopies from the effects of weather and overheating in the summer. If the current capacity for 270 employees should ever prove to be insufficient, additional storeys can be added to the building at any time. The necessary static measures have already been taken.
Inside, the foyer is very impressive with a coloured light installation by Miriam Prantl. The interior would of otherwise, been dominated by wood. The artificial lighting of the interior takes this into account: with the exception of the conventional luminaires in the basement, all luminaires are executed as LED versions. Essentially, the lighting consists of custom LED light lines that are adapted to the exact characteristics of the different areas and emphasise the extremely long length of the office building. All workplaces are located near the large window areas on both sides to ensure the best possible combination of daylight and artificial light.
The design of the ceiling as a heating/cooling ceiling required the use of surface-mounted instead of recessed ceiling luminaires. With a micro prism lens and a UGR value below 19, they provide optimal, homogeneous and glare-free light at the workplace. In addition, the approximately 1,000 luminaires were manufactured in a customised size of 100 x 1,845 millimetres and arranged to enable future flexibility of the workplace layout.
Linear luminaires (SUPERSYSTEM special versions) installed in the middle zones of the offices had to be integrated to fit exactly into the pre-fabricated architectural elements. They illuminate the communication or retreat areas which are furnished in colourful contrast to the wood appearance. The 40 millimetre wide LED light lines are combined with oak trim over a length of several metres. The disguise is perfect – not the luminaire, but only the light is visible.
All luminaires are connected to daylight sensors and motion detectors. Due to the HVAC engineering and lighting concept, the IZM was designed as a green building. It was also awarded a gold certificate by the Austrian Society for Sustainable Real Estate Management (ÖGNI).
Zumtobel. The Light.
Owner: | Agentur Boros, Berlin (DE) |
Architect: | Jens Casper, Realarchitektur, Berlin (DE) |
Lighting design: | SUPERSYMETRICS Aysil Sari | Herbert Resch, Zug (CH) |
Electrical installations: | ETM Elektrotechnik Müller, Müncherberg (DE) |
Untouched by time, the colossal cast stone figures still stand in the protected monument to technology. Employees and customers are no longer met at the entrance by history buffs, but rather by Mercury, the patron saint of merchants, and Borussia, the female personification of Prussia. The landmarked and protected historic structure was discreetly enhanced by integrating a black concrete sculpture, which complements the historic structure at an appropriate distance in order not to violate the monument protection regulations.
The areas and functions thus created interconnect with the surrounding main hall, without diminishing its spatial qualities. The few new materials, such as the dyed concrete, oiled oak, bronze and the dark floor, will age with dignity and leave their own historic trace – just like Hercules.
Zumtobel. The Light.
Owner: | Abu Dhabi Investment Council, Abu Dhabi (AE) |
Architect: | Aedas, Abu Dhabi (AE) |
Electrical consultants: | Arup, London (UK) |
Electrical installations: | BK Gulf, Dubai (AE) |
The Zumtobel lighting solution supports not only the resource-saving concept, but also fulfils the requirements for modern office lighting and accents the architecture. The efficient downlights PANOS INFINITY and the recessed luminaire SLOTLIGHT II, which were adapted to the architectural requirements of the ADIC, create a pleasant and communicative work atmosphere. The vertical installation of the SLOTLIGHT II in the ceilings produces the impression that the light is moving toward the centre of the cylindrical building, therefore accentuating a central design element of the architecture.
Zumtobel. The Light.
Architect: | Dante O. Benini & Partners Architects, Milan (IT) |
Lighting design: | Dante O. Benini & Partners Architects, Milan (IT) |
Lighting technology: | Studio AS ingg Srl, Milan (IT) |
Electrical installations: | Milani Giovanni & C. Srl, Osnago Lecco (IT) |
On an area of more than 67,000 m2 Zumtobel implemented a versatile lighting solution that not only saves energy and minimises maintenance, but also fulfils the high standards with respect to aesthetics and light quality. The solution provides a broad range of lighting functions: In the foyer, auditorium and skybar the architecture is masterfully enhanced to create a pleasant atmosphere, while ideal lighting conditions in the offices facilitate the diverse tasks performed there. Due to their comprehensive product portfolio Zumtobel were able to implement the right lighting solution for all areas of the facilities, including integration of a central emergency light control system, which not only ensures employee safety, but also contributes to the sustainable concept of the building through energy efficiency and user-friendly maintenance.
Zumtobel. The Light.
Owner: | Google Headquarters, London (UK) |
Architect: | Penson, London (UK) |
Electrical installations: | Elite Electrical, London (UK) |
For the offices of the search engine giant, the London-based architecture and interior design studio Penson developed a completely new concept incorporating a combination of shrewd functions and some really clever and fresh thinking workplace strategies. The floors provide a mixture of different spaces and functions, ranging from a coffee lab, lounges, and a music studio, to plenty of very clever collaboration and working spaces. Most walls across the space are magnetic white board laminates, which allow scribbles across the entire floor. In addition to spacious areas for work and recreation, small nooks and crannies for people to use alone or in groups have also been provided.
The target this architectural masterpiece aims at is always the same: the space has to work around Google staff and not the other way round. The lighting concept had to follow the same principles: luminaires perfectly in line with the architecture and with the users’ requirements. Correspondingly, the lighting solution developed by Zumtobel creates workplace conditions in which people feel at ease as well as concentrated and motivated in their work – whether due to the soft lines of Ondaria circular luminaires in the conference rooms or the excellent quality of light provided by the LED downlights and light lines in the group and break rooms.
Zumtobel. The Light.
Owner: | British Land, London (GB) |
Architect: | Arup Associates, London (GB) |
Lighting design: | SAS International, Reading (GB); Stortford Interiors, Bishop’s Stortford (GB) |
Lighting design: | SAS International, Reading (GB), Stortford Interiors, Bishop’s Stortford (GB) |
The three-dimensional, wave-shaped ceiling system has been developed jointly by Zumtobel and Arup Associates. The ceiling's illuminated, wave-shaped curves are made of white micro-perforated PPC sheet steel with an integrated acoustic pad. A transparent acrylic diffuser conceals individually controllable fluorescent lamps serving as direct/indirect sources of light. In addition, waveguide technology has been used to ensure very good glare control, providing balanced lighting with brilliant lighting quality.
Zumtobel. The Light.
Owner: | HDI Gerling AG, Hannover (DE) |
Architect: | ingenhoven architects, Düsseldorf (DE) |
Lighting design: | Tropp Lighting Design GmbH, Weilheim (DE) |
Electrical consultants: | ZWP Ingenieur-AG, Köln (DE) |
Electrical installations: | Bauer Elektroanlagen GmbH, Halle (Saale) (DE) |
Artificial lighting solution for all task areas
The design brief for the office lighting concept developed through close liaison between Zumtobel, Tropp Lighting Design and the architects was to develop an aesthetically attractive, flexible, intelligently controllable and efficient lighting solution that had to work in all office premises without any supplementary luminaires. A total of 3,996 double-length ECOOS pendant luminaires positioned along the room axes were used. In combination with a modern lighting control unit, it is easy to add just the right amount of artificial lighting, as required. The fact that control units can be used in any office at any time to individually override pre-set automatic system actions was an essential factor in securing user acceptance.
Flexibility and energy efficiency even for future room configurations
Easy installation/removal of modular ECOOS pendant luminaires also creates the best basis for responding to any future changes in floor plan configurations such as dividing large spaces up into smaller units. A variant model with additional centrally and laterally located LED downlights is used to realise special lighting scenes in Management Board rooms and several larger conference rooms.
Zumtobel. The Light.
Owner: | Oberalp Salewa (IT) |
Architect: | Cino Zucchi Architetti und Park Associati (Filippo Pagliani, Michele Rossi), Milan (IT) |
Electrical consultants: | Energytech, P.I. Gabriele Frasnelli, Bolzano (IT) |
“We had the vision to create a building where employees would feel at ease and which would at the same time adequately represent the SALEWA brand to the outside world.” |
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“The biggest challenge was to establish a connection with nature and with the surrounding environment.” |
Integral energy and lighting concept
The integral lighting concept of the building is literally a shining example. As it was a prerequisite that the staff should be able to see the Alpine world at any time, no blinds were installed to protect the office and exhibition rooms from the sun. Moreover, constant lighting conditions were required inside the building despite different daytime brightness levels. In order to meet these requirements, the dimmable IBLA luminaire was developed for the offices by Park Associati in collaboration with Zumtobel.
In the conference rooms, too, unobtrusive recessed luminaires were installed that offer variable lighting options to be used in a variety of ways, such as for meetings or presentations; thanks to the balanced light distribution, a bright and pleasant atmosphere is created in the rooms. From application examples and trials conducted by Zumtobel, we know that optimum room lighting not only improves the staff members' well-being, but also enhances their performance and willingness to communicate. For the exhibition and reception rooms, uniform general lighting is provided by batten luminaires and focussed display lighting via spotlights, ensuring individual illumination of the products on display.
“The new SALEWA headquarters reflect all the needs of a contemporary dynamic company. By complying with SALEWA's wishes for an ecologically, economically and socially sustainable building, we have managed to create a place of interaction and communication between staff members, customers and business partners. The lighting concept makes an essential contribution to creating a working and living environment where people feel at ease and which is in harmony with its environment at the same time.” |
Development of IBLA special luminaire
The dimmable luminaire offers both indirect and direct light. In this way, it contributes essentially to the pleasant atmosphere in the office rooms, at the same time ensuring ideal lighting conditions without glare at the computer workstations through its direct light component.
Zumtobel. The Light.
Owner: | Landkreis Ostallgäu, Marktoberdorf (DE) |
Architect: | Stadtmüller.Burkhardt.Architekten, Kaufbeuren (DE) |
Lighting design: | Ing.-Büro Körbl + Feneberg GmbH, Füssen (DE) |
Electrical consultants: | Elektro EWR, Füssen (DE) |
All in all, almost 500 metres of the narrow SLOTLIGHT light lines provide a striking feature in the public areas and circulation zones. Installed flush in the ceiling, they produce uniform ambient brightness with light distribution barely interrupted by shadows. This is made possible by so-called Tetris technology incorporating overlapping T16 light sources and a separate reflector. This solution is impressive in terms of both lighting technology and design: thanks to PMMA luminaire diffusers, the light lines can be arranged in the room as required, independent of the position of the workstations, without producing reflections on computer displays.
The formerly dark corridors are brightened up by fresh, lively colours and contemporary luminaires: on every floor, LINARIA batten luminaires make it easy for people to find their way and ensure pleasant lighting conditions. As a prerequisite of energy-efficient operation, all luminaires are dimmable and fitted with presence detectors. To illuminate the office workstations, the electrical consultants opted for a direct/indirect luminaire. With light output ratio levels of up to 93 percent, the CLARIS II pendant luminaire meets the high requirements placed on energy-efficient solutions providing first-rate visual comfort. This solution perfectly combines a pleasant room ambience ensuring a good working atmosphere and energy-saving building operation.
Zumtobel. The Light.
Owner: | Derwent, London (GB) |
Architect: | Allford Hall Monaghan Morris (AHMM), London (GB) |
Lighting design: | GIA Eqation, London (GB) |
Owner: | Alexander Bürkle GmbH & Co.KG, Freiburg (DE) |
Architect: | Freyler Industriebau GmbH, Kenzingen (DE) |
Electrical consultants: | Planungsgruppe Burgert, Schallstadt (DE) |
Electrical installations: | El. Geppert, Breisach (DE) |
Alexander Bürkle GmbH have extended their site by building a 2,600 m² warehouse and an adjacent office building. As a participant in Freiburg’s ECOFIT promotion scheme, this Freiburg-based electrical wholesaler seizes every opportunity to ensure environmentally compatible and economically efficient operation by using the very latest technologies. Zumtobel’s innovative lighting concept is making a valuable contribution towards achieving the goal of reducing energy consumption without compromising excellent lighting quality.
The architecture of the new three-storey administrative building was ideal for exploiting the benefits of LEDs. The office premises were built without any columns or supporting elements to ensure flexible floor space usage. Zumtobel developed an equally modern office lighting concept based on a customisedt CRAYON LED downlight solution: 122 square CRAYON LED downlights fitted with 48 W lamps in a special 625 mm size model were installed flush with the ceiling. Their warm light colour (4000 K) not only creates pleasant, uniform ambient lighting; the luminaires also have a long service life, produce colour-stable light, and are maintenance free and dimmable.
The warehouse is characterised by functional, resource-conserving architecture with many skylights that let in as much daylight as possible. Artificial lighting is deliberately only used to achieve the required level of illuminance if there is insufficient natural light. Those responsible opted to use the tried-and-tested TECTON continuous-row lighting system for ambient lighting in the warehouse. This modular continuous row system offers optimal light for industrial applications and guarantees illuminance of 300 lux in conformity with applicable standards. The system can be extended flexibly, and reflectors and emergency luminaires can be added.
CRAYON LED downlights with IP 44 protection were installed in wet locations. This 12 W downlight achieves the same lighting levels as a 50 W halogen lamp or 18 W compact fluorescent lamp. This makes it possible to replace conventional downlights by more efficient, more durable LED luminaires with little effort.
Zumtobel. The Light.
Owner: | Cree GmbH, Rhomberg Bau, Bregenz (AT) |
Architect: | Hermann Kaufmann ZT GmbH, Schwarzach (AT) |
Electrical consultants: | Ingenieurbüro Brugger, Thüringen (AT) |
Electrical installations: | EGD Dornbirn (AT) |
Constructed in a modular design, the modules of the LCT ONE were pre-fabricated in the factory and then installed at the construction site, which cuts the construction time by 50% compared with conventional building methods, as well as eliminating sources of errors and ensuring a high level of quality and a reliable cost calculation. In addition, resources are used optimally throughout the entire life cycle of the building to increase energy efficiency and significantly improve the CO2 balance. The LCT ONE sets new standards with respect to sustainability and quality and requires maximum performance on the part of everyone involved.
Zumtobel developed an innovative lighting solution for the LCT ONE for maximum light convenience, reduced energy costs and increased efficiency. Besides ultra-modern office lighting, the light control system LUXMATE LITENET was used throughout the building, combining such complex functions as daylight-based lighting management, control of blinds, presence monitoring, integration of emergency light and pre-defined room profiles in a central and user-friendly unit. Optimal utilisation of daylight, in combination with a total of 112 presence sensors, saves up to 75% of the energy needed for lighting.
Zumtobel. The Light.
Owner: | LVM Landeswirtschaftlicher Versicherungsverein Münster (DE) |
Architect: | Duk-Kyu Ryang / HPP Düsseldorf (DE) |
Electrical installations: | Elektro Heikes GmbH & Co.KG, Münster (DE) |
Light-/electric design: | Ingenieurbüro Nordhorn, Münster (DE) (office area); Rhein Licht, Düsseldorf (DE) (public area) |
On account of its resource-saving construction, the new building of the LVM insurance company has won the North Rhine-Westphalia award for architecture, residential construction and urban development on the subject of “Energy-efficient building for the future”. For the building, geothermal heating and – in summer – cooling is used, among other things; it is partly operated with solar energy, and its toilets are flushed with rainwater. The central point of the concept was to combine daylight and artificial lighting in a feasible manner. This is made possible by intelligent LUXMATE LITENET software: all the luminaires and blinds in the building are controlled by this lighting management system. In this way, artificial lighting is adjusted to the natural lighting conditions, which allows for energy savings of as much as 60 percent while providing perfect lighting quality.
The building is subdivided into several side arms branching off from a main corridor. Between these office blocks, there are glass-roofed inner courtyards, which are richly planted and serve as oases of calm. Thanks to the excellent lighting technology they incorporate, the COPA pendant luminaires mounted here provide elegant accent lighting for trees and shrubs. An architectural eye-catcher of the new building are the small multi-coloured panels incorporated into the glazed façade. For this purpose, small strips of film in different colours were applied to the high-insulation windows.
In compliance with the delicate building structure, the FREELINE direct/indirect luminaire easily blends into the office interiors. While precisely aligned direct light provides sufficient brightness in the task areas, indirect light reflected from the ceiling creates balanced shadow detail. The pendant luminaire features flexible illuminance. Fitted with a multi-watt electronic ballast, a higher-output 80 W fluorescent lamp can easily be fitted instead of a 49 W fluorescent lamp.
In the colourful cafeteria, a cosy feel-good atmosphere is created by PANOS downlights, which have been laterally recessed into the suspended ceilings, making the room appear higher and more pleasant.
Zumtobel. The Light.