126 TECHNOLOGY / CASE STUDY
Photographs: The V&A MY FRIEND THE DOCTOR
Happold Lighting was appointed by the V&A to work with Nord Architecture to develop a low energy lighting scheme for a new gallery space. Concord products were used to equip the space.
The Dr Susan Weber Gallery is a new furniture gallery at the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) in London. Featuring an outstanding collection of British and international furniture from the 15th century to the present day, the gallery is part of ‘FuturePlan’, the V&A’s continuous programme of transformation, it also boasts an energy efficient lighting scheme by Happold Lighting, featuring Beacon Muse by Concord.
In order to create the lighting scheme a daylight analysis of the space was carried out, before, in order to conserve the sensitive exhibits, natural light levels were balanced with discreetly positioned artificial lighting.
Concord Beacon Muse spotlights were installed at high levels within the space and were positioned in such a way as to reveal the forms and details of the diverse V&A furniture collection. The spotlights use warm, high colour rendering LEDs, each fitted with a suitable filter, depending on the exhibit. Furthermore, each luminaire is fitted with a potentiometer to allow the individual setting of light levels, allowing visitors to fully appreciate the craftsmanship of the pieces. “When we designed the lighting scheme for the new gallery we had a two-fold challenge, to create a sense of daylight in the space for visitors while preserving but also revealing the exhibits in the best
possible way,” commented Laura Phillips, lighting director at Buro Happold. “Beacon Muse helped us to achieve this and the use of LED played a significant contribution in the meeting of energy efficiency targets for the project.”
Concord Beacon Muse features an adjustable optic system that can deliver a wide flood 65˚ beam angle, which can be adjusted down to a 10˚ spot without the need for additional lenses or reflectors. The ten degree tight spot is ideal for accent lighting and for accentuating the texture, colour and shape of gallery exhibits.
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