Sparks Electrical News September 2019

LIGHTING

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FIRST LED STADIUM LIGHTING INSTALLATION IN THE DRC

STREAMLIGHT FEATURES LATEST DÉCOR LIGHTING SOLUTIONS T hrough a subtle adjustment of lighting, the mood of interior or exterior spaces can be completely transformed and the design po-

tential fully realised. Johannesburg lighting specialist, Streamlight, curated an illuminating space at this year’s Decorex Joburg which took place at Gallagher Con- vention Centre in August, showcasing innovating light- ing solutions for the corporate, commercial, hospitality and residential markets. “Modern lighting consists of an extensive range of design options as well as varying lighting types that are suited to vastly different settings,” explained Sian Cullingworth, Portfolio Director at Reed Exhibitions. “This year’s feature, The Lighting Project by Streamlight, provided Decorex Joburg visitors with an expressive visualisation on how lighting works across varying spaces, with lighting experts available to advise on product solutions for any project.” Lighting trends by Streamlight While it’s important to select the correct lighting types for different spaces, there are also emerging trends in lighting to consider when revamping or designing. Rob- ert Kalish, of Streamlight, explained that lighting must not be an afterthought when it comes to décor and de- sign. “People always think of lighting when it comes to the end of a project when really it should be a feature from the get-go,” said Kalish. “Lighting is vital for highlighting the architecture of a building and bringing those soft finishes to life. If lighting choices are left to the end, then the overall look will feel rushed.” Looking at dominant lighting trends influencing global and local décor, Kalish said the type of lighting and the lighting materials were worth considering: “Technical lighting has become very important, not only for functional lighting but for ambient lighting as well. Although decorative lighting is subjective, we are seeing a preference for clusters of small pendants with glass featuring quite prominently in the design world, specifically ribbed or other textured glass.” Commenting on The Lighting Project by Streamlight, Kalish said visitors were able to explore

BEKA Schréder recently supplied the lighting solution for the first LED floodlight installa- tion for a stadium in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The ‘Stade DIUR’, or Kolwezi Sports Stadium, is located in Kolwezi, which is the capital city of Lualaba Province in the south of the DRC. This LED floodlight instal- lation will become the benchmark technol- ogy and installation for the DRC. The OMNIstar-maxi was the preferred LED luminaire because of its superior performance and high energy savings when compared to floodlights with traditional light sources. The OMNIstar-maxi LED floodlight offers all the advantages of an LED solution: low energy consumption, improved visibility with a colour temperature close to daylight, limited maintenance, longer life, and instant switch on/off, enhancing the athletic environment and minimising light pollution for the surrounding population. The OMNIstar-maxi has been designed to provide an unrivalled combination of performance and flexibility for lighting areas where high lumen packages

are needed while offering maximum savings in energy and maintenance costs with a short payback time. As a result of the the positive impact of the resultant lighting in the initial phase, the client is considering further upgrading its installation to be able to have television coverage of games.

a contemporary, industrial mood from the installation: “We followed the look and feel of our showroom with lots of steel and mesh.” In addition to this enlightening feature, Decorex Joburg also showcased a number of dynamic installations that touched on this year’s ‘Designing for Africa – feels like home’ theme.

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LIGHTING PRINCIPLES – THE BUILDING BLOCKS FOR FUTURE LED LIGHTING T he rollout of BEKA Schréder's its Lightability® Seminars will give at- tendees the chance to firm up their

foundations of lighting principles, and to ex- pand their knowledge of LED lighting trends and technologies. BEKA Schréder has hosted the first of a series of seminars that will be held in all the major centres of South Africa. Attendees will be updated on LED technology, current and future trends, thermal management, mid-power vs. high-power vs. CSP technology LEDs, tunable white, amongst other topics. A new luminance meter and its revolutionary new way of measuring luminance levels onsite is also introduced. BEKA Schréder’s latest locally designed and manufactured LED luminaires are also showcased, highlighting the company's ever-expanding range of high- quality LED lighting solutions. With these seminars, BEKA Schréder’s leading role in providing professional sustainable lighting solutions is reinforced once more.

Enquiries: www.beka-schreder.co.za

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SEPTEMBER 2019