RLS was approached by Energy Efficient Design Integration (EEDI) Electrical Engineering to design and supply the new lighting for the KIA Umhlanga showroom. The brief from HLA Architects was to have continuous Linears wrapping around the sales and admin area, from wall to ceiling. RLS developed the Strata Linear system to curve vertically down the wall. This allows the Linear light to run continuously from ceiling to wall in an organic manner.
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Separating these two spaces is a striking visual detail called the "Infinity Loop" comprised of our Linear Micro 33 with Red LEDs. The loop follows the ceiling detail, wrapping around the walls and onto the floor, bisecting the sales and admin space from the vehicle showroom floor. The floor detail of the Micro 33 has a thick machined diffuser to account for foot traffic as well as being IP65 rated.
In addition, large suspended Strata Rectangles hang over the showcased vehicles at either end of the showroom, and large Pandora Rectangle surface-mounted fittings in the drive-through reception space, which add an extra detail for the new car collections.
All of the other office spaces and the back-of-house areas have the Luxon Prism 600x600 LED panels and Luxon Round 115 downlights.
Electrical Engineer: EEDI, Architect: HLArchitects, Main Contractor: Enza Construction, Electrical Contractor: Edison Power KZN
Products used:
Linear Mini Recessed
Linear Micro 33
Strata Rectangle
Pandora Rectangle
Luxon Prism 600x600
Luxon Round Pro 115
Canolux 96 Custom
Strata Linear Mini
Strata Linear Micro
Cove Lighting
