Philips LED lights up Maryhill Halls

DO-Architecture, appointed by the Mary Halls Trust, has selected Philips LED Lighting Solutions to illuminate Maryhill Burgh Halls in Glasgow.

Currently undergoing restoration, the entire lighting specification for this client-led project was selected from a suite of Philips lighting equipment including Philips outdoor projection units and LED modules.

In this way the lighting has provided a cohesive, visually stunning solution and one which is energy efficient as well.

The building will be transformed into a hub for community life and become a key element in an ambitious GBP9m regeneration project for the area.

One of the main aspects of the lighting design makes reference to 20 stained glass panels designed by the studio of Stephen Adam.

Adrian Stewart, Director of DO-Architecture, explains, "The leaded panels illustrate various local trades from the turn of the century, including calico printers, glass blowers, canal boatmen and iron workers".

"We wanted the lighting to breathe new life into Burgh Halls".

"By using animation and light projected onto the building each evening our intention was to help restore it to its rightful place at the heart of the community and bring a sense of pride to the area".

"Without doubt the mix of Philips PROflood and LED solutions has helped achieve our objective".

Integral to this, 6 Philips PROflood units were located in the library opposite to project large scale imagery of the leaded panels onto the building facade.

To create further interest, the 6 projectors were situated in 3 different locations to allow the images to change during the evening.

The key benefit of the PROflood light gun is that it incorporates an optical assembly with a gobo holder so that it can project images or patterns and literally "sculpt" light to accurately frame architectural details tailoring the effect exactly as needed.

To give additional depth to these projections, colour changing washes of light sweep across the vertical plane of the building.

This has been achieved by placing 48 x 1200mm energy efficient Philips RGB LEDline2 modules within the window reliefs thus creating dynamic effects whilst concealed in fabricated troughs at the base of each windowpane.

The colour palate selected makes a direct reference to the pigments used in the original glass to create a contemporary interpretation of the original panels.

As Stewart continues, "Unobtrusive integration was key, therefore, the slim profile of the LEDLine2 luminaire made it the ideal choice".

"The precision control and the ability to create added drama with colour changing options deliver a 3 dimensional effect injecting a real sense of new life into this historic building".

Without doubt, the realisation of the lighting design concept has been stunningly executed creating a lasting impression for residents and tourists alike.

As Stewart sums up, "DO-Architecture were appointed to harness the aspirations and the inherent qualities of the building and the surrounding community".

"Our selection of the lighting solution was fundamental in this - above all it has ensured that this important civic building stands once again at the heart of the community of Maryhill".

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