Overview
In the heart of a 300,000-square-foot tech campus expansion, a bold lighting design brings the architecture to life. Illuminated feature art walls glow with a playfulness that embodies the spirit of innovation, creating a captivating canvas of light.
Products Used
As part of a 300,000 sf expansion of a premier class A tech campus, this project aimed to create a lighting solution that would elevate the entrance experience and embody the innovative spirit of this leading technology company. The design focused on activating the street frontage and animating the main driveway with a rainbow of architectural lighting that conveys a forward-looking ethos, and provides a dynamic, welcoming atmosphere for visitors while enhancing the overall aesthetic appeal of the site.
DISTANCE DILEMMAS AND DESIGN DEMANDS
The expansive nature of the campus presented several design and technical challenges. Multiple lighting installations were needed along the driveway entrance, with distances ranging from 150 to 300 feet between control points, making conventional wired control impractical. The architecture’s curves and varying geometries required lighting that could be customized to integrate seamlessly into the design. Additionally, the lighting control system had to accommodate complex requirements, including dynamic scene programming, event-specific triggers, and remote access for ongoing management.
FLEXIBLE FIXES AND FUTURISTIC FEATURES
To address these challenges, over 1,500 feet of BL Neonview, a flexible, specification-grade linear LED lighting system, was installed. The product’s capability to be custom manufactured to exact lengths enabled it to follow the contours of the architectural surfaces precisely. A custom BL Controls wireless control network was developed with a single, secured physical access point in the main parking garage to manage the lighting across the expansive site, minimizing infrastructure complexity while maintaining robust performance.
Our technical team played a crucial role in configuring the lighting system. Commissioned to handle all programming, they designed a range of preset effects and customized lighting scenes to activate and animate the art feature walls. Calendar and clock triggers were integrated to adjust the lighting scheme automatically for special observances and events. A secure remote connection to the control system was established, enabling centralized management from BL Lighting’s headquarters and facilitating prompt after-sales service.
PRECISE PLANNING AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
The implementation demanded a disciplined approach, with rigorous design practices and close coordination between our lighting professionals, the client, architects, engineers, and installation teams. With BL Neonview Pixel strategically placed to create a smooth, beautifully diffused glow from within the frosted glass panels along the driveway, the project’s success hinged on a detailed understanding of lighting control principles. As the control systems became more sophisticated to accommodate the dynamic visual effects and scheduling requirements, meticulous planning and execution allowed the art panel feature walls to exceed visual and functional expectations while maintaining ease of management.
The lighting installation transformed the campus entrance into an illuminated gateway that resonates with the technological nature of the space, and the result is a visually stunning display of vibrant colors, dynamic transitions, and event-specific lighting scenes that welcome visitors and enhance the brand identity. BL Neonview delivers aesthetic quality, longevity, and adaptable artistic flair. The robust control infrastructure, supported by remote access capabilities, ensures that the system remains flexible and responsive to changing needs.
ILLUMINATING INSIGHTS, INNOVATIVE INTEGRATION
Our illuminated art feature walls showcase how disciplined design practices and expert execution in lighting controls can transform large-scale architectural environments. The successful integration of BL Neonview Pixel with advanced BL Controls programming and remote management highlights the power of combining innovative technology with strong design. As lighting control systems grow in complexity, a thoughtful approach is crucial to meet sophisticated requirements, and our team’s expertise in advanced lighting controls shines as the unsung heroes of this project, ensuring the system not only achieved its design goals but continues to excel. The lessons learned here will guide future applications, paving the way for dynamic, adaptive lighting solutions in tech campuses, commercial developments, and beyond.
