OZ ARCHITECTS
PHAROS HITS THE JACKPOT AT THE HOLLAND CASINO UTRECHT
NEW CASINO BLENDS SOPHISTICATION WITH WELCOMING HOSPITALITY
The Dutch city of Utrecht is the fourth largest in the Netherlands and attracts a significant number of international and domestic visitors each year . One of the most recent additions to its range of entertainment destinations is the glittering new Holland Casino ; a striking building adorned in gold . of Holland Casino . The façade is structured with individual panels , and an LED fixture is built into each one . The fixtures are not directly visible , ensuring indirect light for viewers . The panels of the façade reflect the light for a seamless integration that delivers stunning results .
This glamourous new casino blends sophistication with welcoming hospitality , a perfect combination reflective of the Holland Casino brand , and something the company aspires to at every one of its venues .
Designed by OZ Architects , the brief was to create a diamondshaped building , adorned in gold , that was also completely covered in light . As well as illuminating the entire building and using the façade to display content , it was also important that the building met the criteria for the BREAAM sustainability certification . Keeping light pollution to a minimum was crucial .
System integrator Livingprojects worked closely with Lighting Designer Siegrid Siederius on behalf of Arup to deliver the vision
As well as the golden façade being fully illuminated in the evenings , content can also be displayed on the panels . This ensures the casino can respond to special themes or days through the use of the media façade . The custom-made lighting system allows for a different colour to be introduced every 100mm , making it possible to create a dynamic display and even show detailed video content .
The dynamic lighting is controlled by a system from Pharos Architectural Controls . The installation uses the Pharos VLC 500 ( Video Lighting Controller ) – a high-power yet cost-effective architectural lighting control solution suitable for large LED pixel arrays , including building façades – making it the perfect choice for the Holland Casino Utrecht .
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