Messe Basel’s breathtaking new Event Hall, designed
by internationally-renowned architects Herzog
& de Meuron, features versatile and natural lighting provided by SGM’s high
brightness P-5 and P-5TW LED washlights. These were specified by installers,
Winkler Multi Media Events (a subsidiary of MCH Messe Schweiz AG).
Winkler won the contract on the
strength of their creative proposal for maximising the pillar-free space. They undertook the
complete rigging installation with truss, chain hoist, cabling, hoist control —
and the ground lighting, using 35 of the P-5 RGBW fixtures and 30 P-5 TW
(tunable white) fixtures.
Although another
brand had previously been specified, after comparing the fixtures Winkler reverted
to the P-5. Said Winkler technical manager and light designer, Roni Huber, who masterminded
the project. “The P-5 is brighter and the design is nicer because it’s much
smaller. We really loved its
sleek and straightforward design — its weight was half that of the competitor
and the low power consumption, brightness and even light distribution were
all important factors.
“The possibility of
having a tuneable white version also impacted the decision making,” he
confirmed. “Since the hall is only equipped with fluorescent tubes and the
P-5’s the TW was particularly important.” This architectural fixture combines the unique features of
adjustable colour temperature, precise colour control and superior light
quality.
Roni Huber said another advantage of
the P-5 series was that the product is distributed by ASL with whom Winkler has
collaborated closely over a long period.
Since they are the base lighting for
the entire space, the SGM LED lights will now be used on most events taking
place in the Event Hall.
In summary, Winkler’s designer praised
the support received from SGM and ASL in providing advanced P-5TW’s for testing
— and then shipping the order before the products were actually launched. “ASL
came in the day before the installation to make the new firmware update on the
fixture and remained at our side until the installation was complete. The result
is a very satisfied client.”
