we design with light

Our team was faced with the challenge of delivering the correct quality of light at an output that could be easily controlled by the museum. As exhibits are often changed, it was important that alterations to the quality or direction of the light could be performed efficiently. To illuminate the showcases from above, we used the versatile Kuper spotlights, half of which were self-dimming allowing the curators to change the light levels according to the exhibits. We found this to be the optimal lighting type with the greatest flexibility of settings as each track light has individual controls and multiple modes. To illuminate the wheelchair rugby exhibit, we supplied Sienna downlights as the quality of light could be matched with the Kuper track spotlights to create consistency across the galleries. Colour temperature and quality of light was an important consideration when creating this museum lighting. To show the objects in their truest colour, we selected LEDs with 3000˚K 97 CRI, producing a very high quality lighting effect.

The result was a dynamic and exciting lighting scheme. By illuminating some objects with bright spotlights and others with self-dimming Kupers, the experience of navigating through the museum would be varied and intriguing. The museum was delighted with the lighting we produced with FusionLX, with all of their requirements met to a high standard and the lighting delivered on time.

The lights used were B611 Kuper with 3000˚K 97 CRI COB light engine and 422 Sienna trim downlights.