University of Paderborn

It consists of the new building Q, an architectonically designed stair system, and a work of art installed there. An illumination concept that envelopes the space with LED light columns and bollard luminaires from TRILUX completes the entrance area and convinces in its aes-thetic effect. At present, another building is in the planning stage at the BLB which, as counterpart to the existing building Q, will add further value to and round out the building situation. The un-derstated illumination concept by the Minati planning offices headquartered in Detmold (Germany) fits into the environment perfectly and was implemented with eleven ConStela LED and 23 8841 LED bollard luminaires from TRILUX. With their puristic and unadulter-ated design, they are characteristic of the building environment

characteristic of the building Environment. But it was not an easy path from the first ideas all the way to the implementation. When the planning for this project started, there were doubts whether the light columns would be able to ensure a glare-free directing of light. "But these concerns were quickly dispelled through a practical test," remembers managing director Mario Minati. Even when viewing the light columns from unusual angles, neither an objective nor a subjective glare was visible. Rather, the evenness of the light distribution surprised the parties involved. This is owed to the optical Multi-Lens technology system. The highly efficient, UV and temperature resistant lens systems convince across the board.

Previously, builders/owners and planners often had to decide: standards-compliant or decorative light. For LED light columns, this often meant insurmountable contrasts. Until now, no system was able to provide this. TRILUX filled this gap with the ConStela LED and thus lived up to its pioneering role as innovation leader.

Since the area that was equipped with the light columns and bollards was also classified as a place of assembly, a sufficient safety illumination is required. The system provides for this and is compliant with all standards. In another respect, "Safety First" is also imperative: The bollards and light columns are equipped with lightning protection and have been integrated into the lightning protection for buildings. That the LED systems on top of that consume 40 percent less energy than conventional luminaires plays into the hands of the builder's/owner's sustainability concerns.