Architecture
| Building developer: |
MPM Capita |
| Architect: |
Gillespies |
| Consultant: |
ACTS Pentran |
| Installer: |
Farrans Construction |
| Location: |
Glasgow |
| Country: |
Scotland |
| Year of construction: |
2008 |
Lighting
| Column-mounted R1-Mini S projectors illuminating 400 mm square SMR200 Mirror Panels. Column heights vary between 4.3 m to 5.8 m and projector wattages vary between 35-70 W HCI-T lamps. LED lamp sources were incorporated into the post tops | |
The redevelopment of Glasgow Harbour has rejuvenated a once thriving, but recently derelict area. Shipbuilding was the key focus for the industry and community in the area before its sad demise. The footbridge was to be utilised to capture the importance of ship building to the area by using a 'timeline' across the bridge to act as a constant reminder to pedestrians of the history and milestones that have occurred.
The timeline took the form of engraved masonry within the walkway surface. Siteco were asked to ensure this was illuminated at night whilst providing adequate lighting for safe access for pedestrians, as well as glare limitation to the road users in the vehicles below the footbridge.
To further accentuate the nautical nature of the area, the client asked Siteco to design the columns supporting the lighting equipment to simulate a gentle wave form across the bridge. The height of each column reflects the amount of activity in the area at any particular point in time. Internally lit beacons with the latest LED technology were mounted on top of the columns to highlight these differing heights and thus the wave form. With an expected lamp life of 50,000 hours for the LED lamp source, the maintenance of the beacons is economically viable.
The triangular entry areas at each end of the bridge were illuminated with 70 W HCI-T lamps, whilst the 35 W versions were used across the bridge. This lighting technique aided in glare reduction to vehicles as well as creating a harmonious transition between the surrounding areas. Siteco made use of their highly successful Mirrortec secondary reflector systems, in the form of 400 mm square mirrors to reflect the R1-Mini projector light sources back onto the pedestrian walkway whilst controlling the light beams.
The bridge uses the latest technology, engineering design, and creativity to offer a pointer to the past whilst providing a functional and effective facility for today. This project exemplifies Siteco's commitment to encompass the whole perspective of an installation and its users' needs.
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