2019
Dubai International Financial Centre
Location: Dubai, UAE
Outdoor/Facade Lighting Project: Street Enhancement Illumination
Project Information
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) stands as a paramount global financial hub, reigning as a beacon of advancement for the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) region. A thriving ecosystem of over 22,000 professionals operating across 2,000 active registered companies underscores DIFC's pivotal role in fostering industry talent and innovation.
However, certain segments of the DIFC had begun to lag in terms of aesthetic allure. Among these, the Coffee Zone, originally designed to foster social engagement, had gradually lost its vibrancy. Collaborating with esteemed architectural firm 10Design, an ambitious endeavor was undertaken to revitalize the area. The initiative encompassed illuminative enhancements for pavements, steps, pedestrian bridges, shops, and cafes. The lighting blueprint was meticulously crafted to exude contemporary allure while providing a serene ambiance to encourage community engagement. Notably, the pedestrian bridges posed intricate technical challenges that demanded innovative solutions.
Project Overview
- Date: January 2019
- Architect: 10Design
Specification
- Exterior: IP66 surface-mounted RGBW linear light (various lengths)
- Interior: IP66 surface-mounted downlight with blade effect optic
- Lighting Controls: DMX Controls
Innovative Lighting Design
Each pedestrian bridge, encased within a series of slender aluminum "ribs," posed a unique design opportunity.
NVC Lighting, entrusted with this task, embraced the challenge wholeheartedly. For the bridge exteriors, NVC supplied 600 RGB linear profiles, meticulously attached to each rib's exterior.
These profiles, interconnected with DMX controllers, bestowed a dynamic range of effects, hues, and animated images to adapt to varying nighttime scenarios and special occasions.
A Nexus of Expertise: Meet, Respect, Achieve
While the architect's vision held grand aspirations, the practical implementation on-site posed significant challenges.
Faced with these obstacles, the contractor sought a collaborative partner capable of surmounting engineering hurdles.
NVC Lighting emerged as the harbinger of solutions, adeptly modifying fixture designs to align seamlessly with rib dimensions.
This harmonization ensured a refined installation while maintaining optical excellence in accordance with the architect's intent.
Continual Commitment
The culmination of the project marked not an endpoint, but rather the inception of an enduring partnership. Recognizing the need for dynamic lighting alterations over time, NVC Lighting established an ongoing service agreement with DIFC.
This collaboration encompasses reprogramming the DMX controllers, providing a fresh canvas for celebrations, tenant introductions, and periodic revitalizations. The client-vendor relationship transcends the completion of installations, embodying the core ethos of commitment and excellence that defines NVC Lighting.
