Although data is a driving factor for DHL we cannot overlook the importance of function lighting control. Functions like motion sensing, daylight harvesting, and automated time scheduling are key to meeting energy reduction requirements of the group to ensure they meet their net-zero by 2050 mission.

EXTERIOR:
The building is positioned on a prime site facing the N1 highway and therefore needed to be well-lit, but the light had to be well-controlled to ensure very limited glare in terms of passing traffic.
Car park and perimeter lights:
Istria Amenity lights were mounted at 8.2 meters and are controlled with Bluetooth nodes with the capacity to dim down at certain times of the night.
Entrance:
IP 65 Linear Mini's were mounted in the overhead canopy and Sliver Bollards were mounted on either side of the main entrance stairs.
Side of Warehouse and Canopies:
Istria floodlights and Geo bulkheads were mounted on the canopies and against the building. Nasa lights were installed under the canopies.
Façade of Office Block:
Strip lights were placed vertically against the north and south façades. Brite Walkway lights were placed on the west façade diagonal columns creating a dramatic effect.

INTERIOR:
Offices, Bathrooms and Staircases:
Luxon Prism Backlit panel lights, Maco 120 downlights and Nasa lights were supplied for the offices. Continuous Linear Mini's were designed and installed to follow the main staircase from the 3rd floor to the ground floor. Luxon Pro 115 downlights and Linear Micro were installed in the bathrooms.
Reception and Canteen Area:
Linear 17 x 8.5, Maco 120 and Linear Mini lights were installed. A special curved Linear light was suspended above the canteen serving counter and RGB Linear 17 x 8.5mm was installed to light up the wall-long DHL sign, RGB was needed to match the DHL ‘yellow’.
Warehouse:
Holda Pro lights were installed in the Warehouse.

Electrical Consultant: Rawlins Wales & Partners