How to maintain architectural heritage while bringing it to LED standards nowadays?

That was the challenge while renovating the lighting of the Utrecht University Educatorium, designed by Rem Koolhaas from OMA Architects. To foster an optimal learning environment, the university demands an illuminance level of 750 lux in all examination rooms and auditoriums.?

The use of several different ETAP ranges allowed to meet the illumination requirements and reinforce the distinct design of the different spaces at the same time:

• In the Gamma examination room, the ceiling and luminaires designed by the architect had to be preserved to keep the unique atmosphere. To achieve this, the original luminaires were refurbished. The original fluorescent tubes were replaced by custom made LED modules, keeping the luminaire housing and the ceiling intact.

• In the Megaron auditorium, Ley architectural light lines are used. The luminaires with Shielded Lens optics are suspended between the ceiling beams. Only the light is visible in the black ceiling thanks to the black housing.?

• The Beta examination room is lit by luminaires from the U3 range. Also using Shielded Lens optics, the light integrates discretely in the ceiling to create a bright room with a soothing ambiance.

To ensure not only a pleasant but also a safe learning environment, K9 signage luminaires are used throughout the building. With its minimalistic design, K9 integrates nicely in different spaces.

In addition, the emergency lighting is connected to an ESM wireless system to easily keep an overview of the status of the emergency luminaires.?

For more information about ETAP solutions, visit our website or contact us directly.

#TheArtOfRefurbishing #LEDlighting #emergencylighting #renovation #circularlighting #tomorrowslight #refurbishment #tomorrowslight #circularlighting #Telenet #ETAP?