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SURF’S UP
The first view of Surf Silo’s exterior is partially covered in a cloud like mist obliterating the form, creating a mystery of its purpose. Inside, Surf Silo’s interior space is installed with a matrix of LEDs that rise from bottom to top projecting continuous waves in a vertical ‘pipeline’, surrounding the visitor in 360° centrifuge of
constant motion with an interactive display to slow down or speed up the action. Enhanced with gradient patterns of lighting and sound effects, the Silo is a singular sensory experience. Sites are being evaluated in northern New York State with a scheduled completion of Spring 2015.
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MAJESTIC MANCHESTER Since 2010 BDP have been working closely with Manchester City Council to transform Manchester’s Central Library and Town Hall Extension. The scope for the lighting design was to bring life to areas of great significance within the grade II* listed buildings as well as more contemporary lighting schemes to other areas. The lighting designs have been developed in close collaboration with two external architectural practices as well as English Heritage and closely co-ordinated with all environmental services. The lighting designs will enable the council to deliver the services to the public more efficiently and encourage visitors to the buildings.
BDP adopted a hierarchal approach to energy efficiency and carbon reduction on this project which included the use of high efficiency light fittings utilising LED lamps where practical. Where possible the existing heritage luminaires were refurbished to incorporate high efficiency lamps and control gear and in some areas the replicas of the original luminaire designs were produced to bring rooms back to their original state.
Lighting proposals for listed areas within the Town Hall Extension building include the Council Chamber, Members Corridor and Rates Hall. The integration of lighting with the architecture was of great importance
and ‘lighting without light fittings’ was required.
The lighting proposals for the listed areas on the Central Library, including Shakespeare Hall and the main Reading Room, were seen as of great significance and the aim was to restore them back to their original setting. As part of the Reading Room design, a subtle diffused uplighting element was introduced to improve the lit feel of the room and enhance the large domed ceiling which forms the core of the library. The building will open to the public in Spring this year.
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