Specifiers Journal 2015-2016

PUBLIC BUILDINGS
Theatre Royal
Glasgow
A total transformation of the Theatre
Royal in Glasgow has taken place
with the help of our Mosaico range of
luminaires. As well as ensuring that
the energy-saving lighting solution
complemented the new scheme, the
brief was also to ensure that the new
lighting succeeded in showcasing
the architectural design of the venue
whilst also affording the necessary
flexibility for its varied usage.
The Theatre Royal originally opened
in 1867. It is the oldest theatre in
Glasgow and the longest running
in Scotland. Owned by The Scottish
Opera since 1974, the theatre is used
for operatics; ballet performances;
pantomimes and a variety of theatrical
productions.
The recent, consortium-funded multimillion
pound refurbishment has seen
the addition of many new facilities.
These include a landmark entrance
hall; spacious foyer; the new Vanilla
Black café; improved bar areas and
toilets along with a modern box office
with additional terminals. A brand
new viewing gallery has also been
constructed offering unique views of
the auditorium; the addition of a roof
terrace provides vistas across the city.
Twin light source Mosaico recessed
luminaires were installed in the
theatre roof terrace area. These
fixtures use a mixture of 70W CDM-T
G12 lamps with an 88 degree beam
angle and 35W CDM-T G12 lamps with
a 74 degree beam angle. The fittings
are finished with a non-standard,
richgoldreflector which serves to
lower the colour temperature of the
light and exude the atmosphere and
warmth the designers were seeking.
For the new foyer and atrium exit
points, black finish Mosaico fittings
with 14W LEDs were used and for
individual balcony spotlight areas,
single Mosaico 14W LED Easy IOS. The
IOS system combines a full range of
beam widths and the ability to change
optical configuration with classleading
efficiency.
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