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iconic landmarks, intrinsically linked to the area’s identity. As such he made them the visual hub of the scheme. Peumans’ first step was to decide on the co- lours and effects he would use to illuminate the towers, the new MAD Faculty building (located at one end of the square), the Energy Building (positioned at 90 degrees to that), and the square area itself. He also wanted the square to incorporate some extra elements that would add glamour and fun for the concerts and live events that will be staged in the space. Most importantly, all elements – old and new – needed to be harmonised through the shared visual coherence of the lighting. A series of signature colours were chosen: cool blues, a combination of warm and cold
whites and a blend of warm whites with bold, rich red accents. A special blue mix was created to match the colour of the lo- cal football team, KRC Genk, thus adding in an extra layer of meaning.
There are additional red elements around the site, such as the tall slits in the front of the Energy Building, where the cables for the pit head lifts were once connected back to the enormous winding drums. These strategic flashes of red, explains Peumans, represent the many human and emotional memories associated with the mine – the blood, sweat, tears of intense physical la- bour and sometimes death in an ultimately dangerous profession which was pursued with passion, commitment and dedication. The selection of appropriate light sources
was based on three factors: energy con- sumption, optical qualities and fixture size. All three elements were closely linked; the choice of the right light distribution in the right location enabled reduced power consumption as less light is wasted. The size of the fixtures was key to the team’s ability to place each source exactly where it was required and where it could be discretely incorporated into the existing structures. These factors made LED the prime choice in most applications. “Modern day LED technology offers some very interesting possibilities,” says Peumans. “It combines compact fixtures with a large light output, available in a wide range of beam angles, that are dynamically controllable.” He is also quick to acknowledge that in some in-
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