SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY DINGLE PROJECT PROFILE
THE COMPREHENSIVE SCHEME COMBINES ZUMTOBEL’S PRECISION ENGINEERING WITH SISTER COMPANY THORN LIGHTING’S STYLISH, FUNCTIONAL AND ENERGY- EFFICIENT LUMINAIRES… Zumtobel & Thorn – lighting design & products
Lighting plays a pivotal role in enhancing the function and character of the renovated spaces at Sacred Heart University (SHU) Dingle. Setting a new benchmark for beautifully-lit learning environments, the comprehensive scheme combines Zumtobel’s precision engineering with sister company Thorn Lighting’s stylish, functional and energy-efficient luminaires. Involved in the project from its early design stages, Zumtobel produced a detailed 3D model and animated walkthrough to successfully advocate for the use of recessed SLOTLIGHT infinity II lines over a value-engineered, surface-mounted alternative. Thorn’s outdoor luminaires were specified with C5 corrosion-resistant finishes to withstand the harsh coastal
environment. Sandstone elements are lit by warmer tones and limestone details by cooler whites, creating a striking visual contrast and highlighting the building’s architectural character. Philip Dewey, Key Account Manager at Thorn and Zumtobel Lighting, says, “It was important to me that students studying in Ireland felt a strong connection to their home campus. As part of the lighting design, I wanted to incorporate SHU’s corporate colours into select feature luminaires, blending a sense of belonging with visual impact, while ensuring optimal lighting performance across all spaces. “The building itself holds historical significance, and I aimed to accentuate those architectural details through careful illumination. Internally, that meant balancing modern, functional
lighting with subtle heritage highlighting. For the exterior, I chose a dynamic mix of 4000K and 3000K colour temperatures to enhance the façade and make the structure stand out after dark. “This project has certainly been a standout for both Zumtobel and Thorn. It exemplifies the harmony of modern lighting technology with heritage architecture, particularly meaningful in a building originally constructed in 1880.”
“This project… exemplifies the
harmony of modern lighting technology
with heritage architecture.”
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