Inside story
A high level of specification is evident throughout Lumley Centre's interior, from the intricately planned foyer through to lighting and office design
One of the bonuses of a building being tenanted early on in the construction process is that the tenants can be involved in electrical and lighting design from the outset. This avoids installing a base building fit-out that has to be replaced once the building is tenanted.
The Lumley Centre's three major tenants were able to specify their lighting and electrical requirements early, which meant Singer could install wiring that catered to their specific needs.
The challenge of the tenants being involved so early in the process was that Singer was required to design, price, gain approval, then install all the systems before the base building was completed.
The lighting control systems were designed taking into account energy efficiency and the needs of the tenants. Incorporated into the design were multiple scene settings and interface controls with the audiovisual and blind control systems.
Many light fittings are not easily accessible, so a large number of low-maintenance LED fittings were used. Extrusion fittings were also used, which provide fluorolighting for areas where base building fittings were not desirable.
Singer utilised several suppliers and manufacturers to help with fitting selections, potential capabilities and enhancements where they were required. The Dynalite lighting control system was designed by Singer in conjunction with Network Lighting.
Singer requested the developer support the local New Zealand industry, and they agreed to have base building light fittings manufactured by Thorn Lighting.
A large number of Singer-designed and custom-built light fittings were installed throughout Lumley Centre. These include a stainless steel mesh drum fitting, located above an internal spiral stair, and a 56m suspended light frame located within a specialist tenancy area.
LED.Y lights were used for the water feature outside the main entrance. These lights can be individually dimmed and programmed creating many different lighting effects including making the water seem as if it's flowing faster.
The Fort Street exterior lighting provided a challenge, as the heritage facade had to be illuminated in a way that complemented the modern metal web forge design of the new tower.
For more information, contact Singer Group Ltd, 16 Edinburgh Street, Newton, Auckland, phone (09) 379 9990, fax (09) 308 9373.
Story by: Trendsideas
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