Thorn luminaires work in unison with University

Thorn Lighting has created a solution for the redesign of the City, University of London that has resulted in a stylish installation, with maximum performance, low maintenance and high energy savings. Working with Halsion Building Services Engineers, the lighting scheme works in unison with the new, refreshed facility.

City, University of London is a public research university in the heart of London that contributes significantly to the Capital’s academic, cultural and business life.

The aim was to create a new main entrance complex, improve circulation and expand student facilities at the Northampton Square main campus. Secondly, to establish a world class education facility on the Sebastian Street site, designed to support academic study and research.

Architects NBBJ worked with the University to transform the estate by adapting the structure rather than adding to it in a manner that is true to its original concept.

Thorn’s Equaline Linear LED luminaires have been incorporated in the main areas of the building to provide excellent light output, >80lm/W efficacy and very good glare control. Equaline is part of a family of luminaires with surface mounted direct illumination and suspended for direct/indirect, plus freestandingand wall mounted versions, allowing flexible and energy efficient lighting schemes with a coordinated aesthetic. Recessed, surface
mounted and suspended were all used.

City, University of London is committed to sustainability so Thorn’s Chalice was an obvious choice as a direct LED replacement for the conventional fluorescent downlights, reducing energy usage by up to 60 percent.

Chalice is available fixed (13/26/38W) or with a replaceable LED module (TWIST version), both with a choice of colour temperatures (3000 or 4000K). The TWIST version allows replacement with future module generations to maximise lifetime energy savings. A lifetime of up to 50,000 hours (@L70, Ta 25 degrees C) significantly reduces maintenance demands and costs.

A one for one replacement for single and twin T8/T5 fluorescent battens, Thorn’s PopPack LED has also been used in circulation areas, while Novaline, a slim circular luminaire for wall or ceiling mounting, was chosen for stairwells. The Ultra slim Voyager LED exit sign has been installed throughout. With its minimalist design, Thorn’s Olsys has been used for the exterior.

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