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Advanced lighting control technology from Pharos Architectural Controls has been used to illuminate the facade of the Parliament of Victoria in Melbourne, Australia, delivering a flexible and considered solution for one of the city’s most important heritage buildings. The project replaces an ageing sodium vapour floodlighting scheme with a more refined approach that reveals the texture and detail of the sandstone architecture.

Completed in early 2026, the project marks the culmination of a long development process that began in 2014, when FPOV was first commissioned by the Victorian Government to explore an illuminated treatment for the building. Dating back to 1888, the Parliament of Victoria occupies a prominent position at the northern end of Melbourne’s CBD. The brief called for a lighting solution that would respect the building’s heritage while presenting its architecture in a more natural light.

The previous scheme relied on sodium vapour floodlights mounted at a shallow angle, producing an even wash of light that flattened the facade and masked much of its detail. The strong colour cast of the source also altered the appearance of the sandstone, reducing the clarity of the building at night.

The new design set out to correct this by presenting the building more faithfully, while keeping the installation discreet and visually unobtrusive. It also needed to reduce maintenance demands, improve efficiency, and allow the facade to be lit in neutral white for everyday use, with the option of colour for civic occasions.

Over the course of the project, the design was refined through a number of external and technical challenges, including changes in government, budget adjustments, pandemic-related testing delays and advances in LED technology. As a result, the specification was reviewed several times to ensure the final system remained robust and future ready.

At the core of the installation are two Pharos Designer LPC controllers providing a total of four universes of DMX. Two 8-inch Pharos Designer TPS touchscreens allow authorised users to manage scene selection and colour changes when required. The system is connected to Pharos Cloud for simple, secure remote management and control. Integration with Dynalite is also used for power management, helping the system operate efficiently within the wider building infrastructure.

The result is a facade lighting scheme that brings greater subtlety and control to the presentation of the Parliament building, revealing its material qualities more clearly while replacing a dated and overbearing approach to illumination.

Christopher Page, Associate at FPOV, said, “Working with Pharos allowed us to deliver a reliable control platform with the flexibility and ease of use needed to support both daily operation and longer-term adaptation of the scheme.”

Tony Symms, Regional Manager for Asia Pacific at Pharos, added, “This project demonstrates how intelligent control can support the sensitive illumination of heritage architecture. The system combines reliability and flexibility, ensuring the facade can be presented consistently while still allowing for moments of variation.”

The project demonstrates how advanced control technology can help heritage buildings balance preservation with performance, delivering lighting schemes that are both practical to operate and sensitive to architectural character.

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The DALI Alliance will host the first-ever Global DALI Summit + Expo, DALI 27, on 23rd – 24th February 2027 at the Supernova area in the Royal Dutch Jaarbeurs in Utrecht, the Netherlands. DALI 27 will connect experts from across the lighting, smart buildings, and smart cities sectors to shape the future of digital lighting control. The event will establish a new international forum for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and innovation, bringing together the global DALI ecosystem. DALI 27 will conclude in a gala dinner featuring the 2027 DALI Lighting Awards, which recognize outstanding projects and achievements in DALI-based lighting control.

DALI 27 combines the DALI Alliance General Assembly with a conference and expo for lighting designers, manufacturers, system integrators, and technology providers. The program will feature keynote presentations, panel discussions, technical sessions, case studies, and an expo showcasing the latest DALI technologies and solutions. Networking events throughout DALI 27 will provide opportunities for professionals to connect and exchange ideas.

“DALI 27 brings together experts from across the lighting, smart buildings, and smart cities value chains to advance interoperable digital lighting control,” says Paul Drosihn, General Manager of the DALI Alliance. “For the first time, we are bringing the global DALI ecosystem together for a dedicated summit and expo to share knowledge, strengthen partnerships, and inspire innovation.”

DALI 27 will open on Tuesday morning, 23rd February 2027, at the centrally located venue in Utrecht. Located just 30 minutes by direct train from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and a five-minute walk from Utrecht Centraal Station, the venue provides convenient access for attendees traveling from around the world. Throughout the two-day event, sponsors and partner companies will showcase their latest technologies and solutions in the Expo. The full conference program will be announced in fall 2026, with registration details, ticket options, and participation fees to follow. Companies and industry experts interested in presenting, exhibiting, or sponsoring DALI 27 are encouraged to contact the DALI Alliance.

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Baltic Works in Gateshead has undergone a full refurbishment, transforming the existing building into a more welcoming and visually engaging environment. As part of the redevelopment, Light Forms were appointed by Park lighting design on behalf of Robertson Engineering Services to develop and supply the lighting solutions to bring the project’s lighting vision to life.

Robertson Engineering Services provided the initial project brief and indicative layouts, which were developed in collaboration with Park Lighting Design. The design focused on creating a clean, considered lighting scheme that complemented the wider refurbishment, with Light Forms working alongside the team to develop the detailed lighting design and specify products suited to the space.

A key focus of the refurbishment was the building’s previously basic entrance. The opportunity to create a more striking reception space formed an important part of the brief, with the lighting playing a central role in establishing a strong first impression for visitors.

At the heart of the reception is a statement neon sign positioned above the desk, creating an immediate focal point within the space. This is complemented by Light Forms’ Lightplane 2.5, used within the dark ceiling to create clean, continuous lines of light that follow the architecture and help define the reception area.

The Lightplane 2.5 was particularly well suited to the project, not only for its sleek appearance but for its ability to create the precise, uninterrupted lines required across the ceiling. Bespoke lengths allowed the fittings to respond directly to the layout of the space, whilst the uniform, low-glare light output provides visual comfort for a busy reception environment. The result is a lighting feature that feels integrated into the architecture rather than simply added to it.

The fittings are also controlled using Casambi wireless technology, giving the end user the ability to adjust lighting scenes easily to suit different activities and requirements. This adds a layer of control to the scheme without compromising the clean aesthetic of the reception.

The lighting approach extends beyond the reception, with decorative pendant luminaires introduced into the breakout spaces to add visual interest and a warmer, more inviting character. Across the wider building, the lighting control strategy was also upgraded, with Ex-Or detectors integrated with the existing system throughout the gym and circulation areas. Together, these elements help create a more cohesive and efficient lighting experience across the building, supporting both user comfort and day-to-day operation.

From the statement neon feature and bespoke linear runs to the considered use of decorative lighting and intelligent controls, the completed scheme gives Baltic Works refurbished spaces a stronger sense of identity. For the reception in particular, Light Forms and Park Lighting Design have transformed a previously basic entrance into a distinctive arrival area, using light to complement the architecture, improve visual comfort and create a more engaging experience for visitors.

Speaking on the project Jasmine Benson MSLL, Senior Lighting Design Engineer at Park Lighting Design commented, “The aim was to create a reception space that felt distinctive, welcoming and integral to the architecture, rather than simply adding lighting to an existing space. The Light Forms Lightplane 2.5 gave us the precision and flexibility to create clean, continuous lines that respond to the geometry of the ceiling, while the controlled, low-glare output keeps the space comfortable for visitors and staff. Combined with the statement neon feature and flexible Casambi control, the lighting has helped give the refurbished entrance a much stronger sense of identity.”

The project demonstrates how lighting can become an integral part of a wider refurbishment, combining architectural integration, practical performance and considered control to enhance how a space looks, feels and functions.

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Marking 10 years of GLP UK, the stand will bring together the UK team and international GLP colleagues with some of the latest additions to the GLP range, including the impression FR2, WildBar 8 and TWYN. Alongside them will be the JDC2 IP, supported by a separate programme of dedicated hands-on workshops running away from the bustle of the show floor. And, of course, there will be coffee.

Stand E5 is one of the first stands visitors encounter on the way into the hall, making it an easy meeting point during three busy days, and according to GLP UK, it’s still home to the best coffee at PLASA. No independent verification has been sought.

New toys on stand E5
Making its PLASA debut will be the GLP impression FR2, which combines theatre- and TV-friendly Fresnel quality with a compact format light enough for one person to rig.

Delivering more than twice the output of its FR1 predecessor, FR2 uses GLP’s iQ.Gamut colour technology to ensure consistent colour matching across compatible GLP fixtures. Three additional rings of 32 RGBW LEDs each provide a completely separate creative layer, opening up possibilities for effects and visual accents beyond the fixture’s core Fresnel functionality.

Also making its PLASA appearance is the GLP WildBar 8, the newest and smallest member of the WildBar family. At half the length of the WildBar 16, it uses GLP’s patented seamless pixel pitch technology, continuing a principle that has been featured in every GLP LED bar since the impression X4 Bar. Maintaining exactly the same spacing between pixels both within and between fixtures means WildBar 8 and WildBar 16 units can be mixed freely while still appearing as one continuous line of light, with no visible gaps between fixtures.

Completing the line-up is the GLP TWYN. Still a relatively new addition to the GLP portfolio, TWYN has already gained strong traction by bringing together the DNA of two familiar GLP concepts in one unique dual-face moving head.

One side builds on GLP’s Creos, with a 3×3 array of zoomable RGBL LEDs producing powerful, homogeneous washes. Spin it around and the opposite side takes its inspiration from the JDC Burst 1, combining a white strobe tube with RGBW LED plates for dynamic strobe and colour effects.

They’re two very different lighting concepts in a single fixture. That means less truss space needed and fewer fixtures required. For large productions, that can mean simplifying an already complex rig. And for smaller shows, it means getting significantly more out of the space available.

JDC2 IP: Beyond the Strobe

Away from stand E5, GLP UK is also giving programmers and designers the chance to get properly hands-on with the JDC2 IP.

A substantially updated software platform introduces improved DigiFX, more powerful video integration and a streamlined Canvas, considerably expanding what can be created across multiple JDC2 IP fixtures while making the workflow more straightforward.

Rather than attempting to demonstrate all of that in the middle of a busy exhibition stand, GLP UK is running a programme of dedicated workshops titled “JDC2 IP: Beyond the Strobe” in Workshop Studio, Henley Suite 7.

Led by GLP product specialist René Geissel, the sessions will explore Segment Mapping, DigiFX, Canvas and Fixture Positioning, External NDI, FVP and Pixel Cruncher, together with the new DigiFX Visualizer.

Together, these tools allow designers and programmers to move from fixture-level effects to large-scale visual compositions across multiple JDC2 IP units (including external NDI content) without requiring a separate media server.

Each session lasts 30 minutes and is limited to just six people. That’s intentional. These aren’t presentations from the back of a crowded room. Everyone will have the opportunity to get hands on with the system, to ask questions and to see what it can actually do.

Places on the JDC2 IP workshops can be booked in advance at jdc2plasa2026.netlify.app.

10 years of GLP UK
PLASA also marks a milestone for the UK team, who will celebrate their 10th anniversary in 2026.

Over that decade, GLP UK has grown considerably, but the approach has remained reassuringly familiar – good products, good people, close relationships with customers and (wherever possible) not taking itself too seriously.

A few nods to the anniversary will inevitably make their way onto stand E5 throughout the show. Visitors are very welcome to come and help mark the occasion, and no singing of Happy Birthday is required.

Simon Barrett of GLP UK states, “PLASA is always one of those shows where an enormous number of our favourite people end up in the same building, which is probably why we keep coming back.

This year feels particularly special because GLP UK is ten. We’ve got some genuinely exciting new products to show, there’s a huge amount happening with JDC2, and most importantly we’ll have a lot of the people who’ve been part of those ten years in one place.

Come and see us on E5. Have a play with the kit, book yourself into a JDC2 workshop, drink our allegedly excellent coffee and help us celebrate ten years of GLP UK.”

Photo credits: GLP.

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The three-storey development forms part of Gateway 14, the business, innovation and logistics park adjacent to Junction 50 of the A14 and part of Freeport East. The centre has been created to support businesses, training providers and education partners, with facilities including office space for high-growth start-ups, collaboration areas, meeting rooms, training facilities and a café.

The project is focused on supporting sectors including the green economy, digital technology and artificial intelligence, while helping address regional skills requirements through partnerships with organisations including the Universities of Suffolk and Essex, West Suffolk College, Suffolk New College and Colchester Institute.

The £18.8m development received £16.66m in funding from Freeport East, with the remaining contribution provided by Mid Suffolk District Council. Designed to achieve a BREEAM Excellent rating, the 35,000sq ft building incorporates a range of measures intended to improve energy efficiency and reduce operational demand.

Lighting controls throughout the building were delivered using a DALI-2 solution from B.E.G. – incorporating occupancy detection, daylight harvesting, emergency lighting testing and energy monitoring.

For the main contractor, Fusion360 Group, the project represented its first B.E.G. installation using a DALI-2 lighting control system. B.E.G. provided technical support throughout the specification, installation and commissioning stages, helping the project team deliver the system successfully.

Mohamed Abosharaf, Head of Engineering for the UK & Ireland at B.E.G., said: “The lighting strategy at Gateway 14 needed to support the wider objectives of the building, particularly around energy efficiency and operational management. A DALI-2 system provided the ability to control lighting according to occupancy, available daylight and building requirements, rather than relying on fixed lighting operation.

“By integrating occupancy detection, daylight harvesting and monitoring functions, the system helps reduce unnecessary energy use while providing the facilities team with better visibility of lighting performance. This is particularly important in a building designed to support businesses and training activities, where different areas will have different patterns of use.”

The installed DALI-2 network was set up to ensure there was centralised lighting control across the building, with integration into the Building Management System (BMS). This allows facilities teams to monitor system status, receive fault information and manage lighting operation from a central interface.

Occupancy detection then adjusts lighting operation based on whether spaces are in use, while daylight harvesting is designed to automatically respond to changes in natural light levels to help maintain appropriate lighting conditions while reducing reliance on artificial lighting.

The system includes automated emergency lighting testing and reporting, removing the requirement for manual testing routines and providing recorded compliance information. Energy monitoring also provides visibility of lighting consumption, allowing building performance to be reviewed over time.

Abosharaf adds: “For electrical contractors, open protocols such as DALI-2 provide flexibility because they allow lighting systems to be integrated with wider building services. It also gives building operators access to information that can help them manage energy use and maintenance more effectively throughout the life of the installation.

“At Gateway 14, the objective was to deliver a lighting system that was appropriate for a modern commercial building – one that could respond to how spaces are used, support energy management and provide reliable information for those responsible for operating the facility.”

Dan Glynn, Sales Director for the UK & Ireland at B.E.G, said: “The Skills and Innovation Centre at Gateway 14 represents a significant investment in the region, providing a base for businesses, educators and training providers while supporting the area’s economic development plans.

“The project demonstrates how DALI-2 lighting controls are being used in commercial buildings to improve control, monitoring and energy management while meeting the requirements of increasingly connected building environments.”

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From the outset, the brief was clear: preserve Tempelhof’s raw airport aesthetic while ensuring flawless key lighting across every inch of the runway. Keylight Operator Ole Güllich and Lighting Designer Raphael Grebenstein, who served as Co-Lead Designers for Light Art Studios GmbH, set the creative tone early. “The overall goal was to keep most of the airport aesthetics; that was the main theme of the show,” Güllich explains. “We wanted to go rather minimalistic, no big rigs over the catwalk. But we also had to ensure good key light across the whole runway.”

The venue’s strict floor load limits and the absence of any roof rigging points made the challenge even greater. With nowhere to hang conventional infrastructure overhead, every fixture had to be positioned on the floor, balconies, or existing truss structures, often at angles as steep as 60 degrees. With up to 60 models, and four potentially on the catwalk simultaneously, manual coordination alone was never going to be sufficient. “We would not have been able to handle this with a normal follow spot system,” says Güllich. “You have four models at the same time on the runway, all in different positions, and you have to watch four positions simultaneously to hand off to the next fixture group. That wouldn’t be possible with any other system.”

The decision to use Follow-Me was made early in the planning process. Given the unconventional aiming angles of half the spotlights, manual operation by four operators through Follow-Me DELT∆ would have been impossible with traditional follow spots, or would have required a considerably larger number of operators. With Follow-Me DELT∆, the team was able to meet this challenge with just four operators, without compromising on creative control.

Rocketchris, who was commissioned by Light Art Studios GmbH and has been demonstrating the possibilities of Follow-Me for many years, deployed four DELT∆ systems paired with four Operator Boxes. 52 spots and 48 wash lights were connected to the system, with cameras mounted along the full 80-metre truss span.

At the heart of the setup was DELT∆’s new Operator Box, a significant upgrade that fundamentally makes work easier for the lighting team. Previously, operators juggled multiple camera feeds across multiple monitors. In this case with the Operator Box, each operator saw only their target, with the system automatically switching between camera feeds as performers moved along the runway. The result: four camera views on a single monitor per position, half the screens required, and far greater focus. “Normally on a runway this wide, you’re constantly compensating, switching views, second-guessing positions,” says Glatthor. “With the Follow-Me DELT∆ Operator Box, that just… disappeared. It gets so much easier!”

Four long-throw Robe iForte LTX units were calibrated using DELT∆’s Beam Map feature, maintaining a constant 600 lux and consistent beam size and sharpness across the full 80 metres. Setup, Glatthor notes, was far less daunting than it might sound. “Beam mapping sounds like a big thing, but in reality it was very manageable,” he explains. “We had our key points, did the checks, and within about half an hour it was done. After that, it just works without adding complexity for the operator.”

Zone and Action functionality handled the JB-Lighting P12 spots, Robe iForte LTX spots, and X5 wash lights,automatically adjusting intensity and fixture assignment as models moved between zones, with no manual button-pushing required. Crossfades, handovers, and fixture reassignments all happened in the background. “This removes a whole layer of manual coordination,” says Glatthor. “You’re no longer busy fixing technical stuff, so you can actually focus on what the lighting should look like.”

The Tempelhof fashion show marked the first full-scale, real-world deployment of Follow-Me DELT∆, and the first time Rocketchris had introduced the system in a live production context. With 25 years in the events industry behind him, he is not easily impressed by new technology, but DELT∆ was different. “I’ve never before experienced a successor system that works just as well as its predecessor right out of the gate,” he says. “With our first production using DELT∆, which required us to utilise the system at every level, the experience was exactly what we had expected: a lot of fun, and a huge relief for everyone.”

Rocketchris credits a close working relationship with Follow-Me’s support team and Technical Director Erik Berends as key to the system’s readiness for the show. Feedback provided back in February, specifically the need for automatic camera switching in the Operator Box, was implemented and confirmed swiftly, enabling the full DELT∆ commitment for the project.

“We are very proud to see Follow-Me DELT∆ received so positively,” Berends concludes. “This ABOUT YOU Tempelhof fashion show stands as a strong real-world example of the DELT∆ capabilities, and how complex lighting setups like these can become more manageable without compromising creative control.”

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Collingwood Lighting is helping Northampton Saints rugby club create the right atmosphere for fans and reduce their carbon footprint with an LED lighting refurbishment programme in its stands.

The company designed and supplied modern LED fittings for the whole of the club’s Barwell stand as phase 1 of the project. The stand includes general seating areas, corporate hospitality, corridors, staff areas, toilets, and general entertainment areas.

The lighting refurbishment is a key part of the club’s net zero carbon pledge. It is one of only a handful of professional rugby clubs to sign up to the UN’s Sports for Climate Action Framework, which commits the club to a 50 percent reduction in emissions by 2030 and to be net zero by 2040.

The rugby club will save almost 15 tonnes of carbon emissions and up to £9,000 per year running costs from this initial installation in the stand. Projections for the whole stadium will see 60 tonnes of carbon saved per year.

Says Northampton Saints Chief Executive, Julia Chapman: “This LED lighting refurbishment future proofs our stadium because it not only costs us less money and uses less energy, but it has a real impact on how our fans enjoy a space.

Talking about one of the hospitality areas, the tunnel club, Chapman goes onto to say: “The environment that we create makes all the difference to someone’s match day experience, with lighting having such a big impact on the look and feel of an area.”

Collingwood provided the design for all the lighting in the stadium, the fittings that the club needed and the projected energy and cost savings. The refurbishment payback period for the investment is just 19 months.

The lighting design for corporate hospitality suites, such as the infamous tunnel club where spectators can watch the players run onto the pitch, is vital.

For these areas Collingwood designed schemes that uses its downlights Thea Pro with DALI lighting control for the ambient lighting and LED strip lighting to pick out and emphasis features to add extra interest through accent lighting. The colour temperature for the lighting was set at a warm 3000K for a relaxing and sociable space.

For other areas in the stand which includes corridors, toilets, staff kitchens and storage areas, Collingwood designed a more functional lighting scheme using fittings with a cooler colour temperature of 4,000K. This aids concentration and focus for task orientated activities. A mixture of fittings was installed including Thea Pro, Solis LED panel lighting and its tough and durable anti-corrosive Caiman bulkhead for storage and warehouse areas.

Collingwood has also provided emergency lighting packs so that installers can convert some of their fittings into emergency lighting. This helps people safely leave if there is a mains power failure.

Commenting on the installation, operations manager Stuart Jenkins said: “We are a high end hospitality venue so the right lighting design using reliable products is key. This refurbishment has saved us energy, running costs and maintenance, but most importantly it improves the match day experience for our fans.”

Other sustainable initiatives taken by the club include installing over 800 solar panels, using zero carbon bought in energy, installing rainwater capture systems for pitch irrigation, and improving insulation in all their buildings.

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Working alongside healthcare specialists Architecten aan de Maas and installation partner Equans, the project formed part of a major refurbishment programme to replace radiotherapy equipment while placing the patient experience at the heart of the redesign.

Radiotherapy treatment rooms are highly specialised spaces, constructed with thick concrete walls to contain radiation. While technically essential, these environments can often feel clinical and intimidating.

Maastro wanted to change that.

“Nobody comes here by choice,” says Liesbeth Cloin, Manager Facility Management at Maastro. “That’s exactly why we wanted to move away from the cold, clinical feel often associated with healthcare environments. We looked at how light, colour and themed interiors could bring a sense of calm to what is, for many patients, an anxious experience.”

Each of the six treatment rooms was given its own identity, inspired by themes including water, meadows, marl and cherry orchards. Above each treatment unit, bespoke sky images were printed onto TRILUX Arimo LED panels, creating the impression of looking up into the open sky.

“These aren’t generic stock images,” Cloin explains. “They’re photographs of places our patients recognise. For a little while, they can forget where they are and instead feel connected to somewhere familiar.”

Lighting that guides and reassures

Working closely with Architecten aan de Maas, TRILUX developed a lighting concept that supports patients throughout their journey into the treatment rooms.

“From the moment patients enter the treatment area, the lighting gently guides them through the space,” explains Rafael Calis Sanchez, architect at Architecten aan de Maas.

A narrow asymmetrical Finea light line runs through the access corridor, providing subtle wayfinding while creating a calm atmosphere. Positioned slightly off-centre, it offers a more comfortable visual experience for patients being transported on beds, while working alongside Sonnos downlights to deliver balanced, even illumination.

Within the treatment rooms themselves, the lighting was equally carefully considered.

“It’s a small detail,” says Cloin, “but it makes a huge difference. Nobody wants a bright luminaire directly above them while they’re being wheeled into treatment.”

A collaborative approach

From the outset, the project relied on close collaboration between Maastro, Architecten aan de Maas, Equans and TRILUX to balance the demanding technical requirements of a radiotherapy facility with a more human-centred environment.

“Together, we looked for the right balance between functional and experiential lighting,” says Calis Sanchez.

One example was the integration of TRILUX Finea luminaires into the centre’s suspended ceiling system.

“The Finea light lines were originally designed for fixed ceilings,” adds Cloin. “Thanks to some smart adaptations, they fitted perfectly into our suspended ceiling system. I really appreciated that flexibility.”

Calis Sanchez also praised the collaborative design process.

“Marcel Jansen from TRILUX understands the way I design. He always contributes ideas and ensures the lighting complements the architecture without compromising on quality or atmosphere.”

More than lighting

The redesigned treatment rooms combine lighting, colour and artwork to create a more welcoming environment throughout the patient journey. Murals by a local graffiti artist continue each room’s theme through the access corridors, providing moments of familiarity and distraction during treatment.

“This is how we create warmth, recognition and distraction,” says Cloin. “We have patients taking photos beside the murals after their final treatment. Some even coordinate their clothes with the colours of their treatment room. I think that’s a wonderful compliment.”

The benefits extend beyond patients.

“Our staff spend much of their day working on screens,” Cloin explains. “That’s why the lighting is automatically dimmed where appropriate. It creates a calmer ceiling, reduces visual fatigue and gives us a fully programmable system that also supports our Green Deal sustainability commitments.”

Continuing to improve

Four treatment rooms have now been completed, with the experience informing future refurbishments across the centre.

“We keep learning,” says Cloin. “With every refurbishment we build on what we’ve learned before. Working with one committed lighting partner allows us to keep improving, and because we know the process so well, we can plan bespoke luminaires early and avoid unnecessary delays.”

The partnership is now extending beyond the treatment rooms, with TRILUX lighting being introduced into offices and waiting areas as part of Maastro’s wider refurbishment programme.

Calis Sanchez believes the same design philosophy should apply throughout the building.

“We want every stage of the patient’s visit to feel as comfortable as possible—from arriving at reception and spending time in the waiting area to treatment and returning home. Our aim is to create an environment that feels more like a hotel than a hospital, helping to reduce the anxiety associated with cancer treatment. Light is a crucial part of achieving that.”

For Cloin, the project’s success can ultimately be measured by its effect on patients.

“We want patients to feel safe and relaxed,” she concludes. “If lighting helps achieve that, then we’ve done our job.”.

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As one of Oirschot’s most recognisable landmarks, the basilica holds deep cultural and architectural significance. However, its previous exterior lighting system had become outdated, offering limited flexibility and falling short of modern expectations for energy efficiency and light quality. The municipality sought a solution that would respect the heritage of the building while elevating its night‑time identity and reducing environmental impact.

The design brief called for a lighting system that could sensitively highlight the basilica’s architectural features, minimise light spill, and offer adaptable control. To meet these requirements, Signify, the Gemeente Oirschot and LRS Solutions collaborated closely, with LRS Solutions appointed to design and implement the central lighting control and management system.

At the heart of the new installation is the Pharos Expert controller. Expert provides an all-in-one control solution for managing the basilica’s exterior lighting. The reliable, low-power controller is compact and simple to install, with intuitive commissioning software offering curated lighting presets and familiar calendar-based scheduling for scene selection, ideal for heritage projects where subtle looks and predictable playback are the primary requirements.

To overcome the challenges of cabling restrictions around the historic site, the control system incorporates a wireless DMX solution from LumenRadio. This approach ensured a stable and resilient control infrastructure without intrusive installation work, preserving the integrity of the basilica’s surroundings.

The new lighting allows the municipality to tailor the appearance throughout the year, from traditional, understated daily illumination to special scenes for cultural events, religious celebrations and community moments. Time-based scheduling ensures energy-efficient operation, automatically adjusting the lighting to seasonal and environmental changes.

Johan Burggraaf, Manager for Projects & Services at LRS, commented: “Sint-Petrusbasiliek is a defining feature of Oirschot, and this project was about giving it a lighting system that honours its heritage while embracing modern technology. With Pharos Expert, we were able to deliver a flexible, reliable and centrally managed solution that supports both the architectural character of the building and the needs of the municipality.”

Bas Hoksbergen, Business Development Director at Pharos, added: “This project demonstrates how thoughtful lighting control can enhance a historic landmark without compromising its authenticity. Expert offered the right balance of simplicity, capability and long-term reliability. We’re proud to see Sint-Petrusbasiliek illuminated in a way that celebrates its significance for the community.”

With its new lighting control system in place, Sint-Petrusbasiliek has been re‑established as a striking night‑time focal point. The project showcases how modern lighting and control technologies can sensitively support heritage architecture, creating a meaningful and adaptable presence within the public realm.

Client: Gemeente Oirschot.

Lighting Consultancy & Luminaires: Signify.

Lighting Control Design & System Integration: LRS Solutions.

Lighting Control: Pharos Architectural Controls.

Wireless DMX Technology: LumenRadio.

Photography: LRS Solutions.

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