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ightemotion has completed the lighting
design for 180 Wellington, one of the first
illumination projects to be executed within
the Master Plan for the Parliamentary Precinct
in Ottawa, Canada. 180 Wellington represents an
expression of Beaux-Arts design, enhanced by a
lighting design plan that brings the subtlety of its
grand architecture to light, and sets a tone for the
luminous environment in the capital region at night.
Francois Roupinian, Founder of Lightemotion,
says, “180 Wellington is an important lighting de-
sign project as it reflects the prescription we have
created in the master plan and demonstrates the
possibility of what the capital aspires to portray,
while respecting the historical character of this
classic building.
“We employed a theatrical approach to lighting
with very detailed control systems to avoid flooding
the building with light. Delicate, beautiful accents
on key architectural features preserve the historic
integrity of its architecture while maintaining a
cohesive luminous environment with the neigh-
bouring buildings.”
At the heart of the design, is an elaborate DALI
lighting control system that allows each fixture to be
controlled individually. Lighting levels can be specifi-
cally tailored to each area of the building depending
on the nature of the architectural features and re-
flectivity of the surfaces. “This allowed us to create
stunning illumination that can be programmed to
include different nuances and contrasts across the
various façades of the building.”
Lightemotion employed state-of-the-art LED
technology and 3000 K colour temperature for
all fixtures, giving a beautiful glow on the façade
without altering the tonality of the natural stone.
The lighting features become a paintbrush, bring-
ing the historic landmark to prominence, without
denaturing the building, to create a timeless, last-
ing design.
Lighting up 180 Wellington
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