Inspired
by the exterior illumination on Philadelphia’s Mann Center for the Performing
Arts, a York, Pennsylvania resident recently pursued his own professional
lighting solution to brighten his hilltop property. Walking into local lighting
integrator Production Express, Inc. unannounced, this customer aimed to illuminate
massive trees lining the driveway approaching his home with a professional solution.
HARMAN’s Martin Exterior 100 lighting fixtures were installed to meet the
customer’s high expectations.
“The
customer wanted something that would last, and we needed a fixture that would
provide high intensity and a long throw distance to cover each of the 80-foot
trees on the property,” stated Matt DeMascolo, lighting systems manager,
Production Express. “Without hesitation, we brought the Martin lights to the location
for a demo and the customer was immediately convinced. The ability to let the
lights run themselves without any control, but also having the ability to manipulate
the colors and brightness from a mobile device were key elements that pleased the
end user.”
Initially,
only three trees were going to receive the lighting treatment, but once the
Martin Exterior 100’s were installed, the customer demanded all the property’s
trees be illuminated. A total of 20 units shine on the trees along the driveway
– a light so bright, that on a clear night, neighbors up to three miles away
can view the art.
The
landscape is controlled automatically by Martin MX Manager and runs off of
Martin MPC. The lights automatically engage at dusk and deactivate at 5am for a
nightly show.
The
Exterior fixtures provide a powerful brightness, but are small in size, not to
become too overbearing on the natural landscape. “We continue to offer our
clients Martin products because of the quality and reliability of the fixtures and
the unparalleled service Martin representatives provide,” DeMascolo continues.
“This untraditional professional lighting project turned out exactly how we
planned. The Martin lights look phenomenal.”
