GVA LIGHTING
THE HOTEL BRUXELLES
IMPRESSIVE HEIGHT OFFERS GUESTS SUPERB VIEWS OF BRUSSELS AND BEYOND
Located on the upmarket Boulevard de Waterloo in Brussels , Belgium , the Hotel Bruxelles is a sleek and sophisticated hotel . Making its mark on the Brussels skyline , the hotel towers above the city at 94m ( 308ft ) tall – one of the highest public viewpoint in Brussels . Its impressive height offers guests superb views of Brussels and beyond , with some of the rooms and suites offering breath-taking panoramic scenes . As well as a comfortable and friendly stay , Hotel Bruxelles offers high-tech workouts in its spa and fitness zones , as well as excellent food and drink options .
The hotel building itself is an impressive structure , designed by renowned Montois Partners Architects , an agency located in Brussels . Architects Michel Penneman and Georges Hirsch , who were responsible for the recent lighting scheme for the hotel decided to partner with Euroka SRL to deliver the lighting for the exterior .
As GVA Lighting ’ s distribution partner , Euroka SRL immediately recognised that GVA would have the capabilities to deliver the ambitious lighting design . With the fascia ’ s lighting designed in an inverted ‘ U ’ shape , GVA Lighting ’ s INFINITY ® was the ultimate solution for this scheme . Offering extremely long lighting circuits , GVA ’ s INFINITY ® Technology is ideal for skyscrapers and tall structures .
The entire project is powered by just two INFINITY ® power supplies which allow for extremely long lighting runs with minimal façade penetrations . It also offers reduced installation time and costs .
Using the INFINITY ® solution , 200m ( 656ft ) of GVA Lighting ’ s Highlighter ® HL-DL-RGBW luminaires were installed on the hotel ’ s fascia fed from the top of the building . Highlighter ® HL-DL modules are IP66 rated , ensuring they can withstand the changing weather in the European capital .
Installed with GVA ’ s sleek HL-NICHE mounting profile finished in a custom RAL colour the luminaires are striking and eye-catching without any visible fixtures . While the design was originally created in single colour white , Euroka SRL demonstrated the benefits of the RGBW solution . This now allows the hotel to change the lighting for specific days such as national holidays and celebrations , offering a flexible approach to the illuminations . This control is enabled through DMX control , supplied by Pharos .
David Stramazzotti , Head of GVA Europe , said : “ The Hotel Bruxelles is a stunning building , standing proud on the Brussels skyline . The height of it was quite a challenge when it came to exterior lighting . GVA Lighting ’ s INFINITY ® power supplies made it easy to overcome this , delivering striking results with a straightforward installation .”
Damien Lamarche , CEO at Euroka SPRL , added : “ The Hotel Bruxelles is well-known in the city for its impressive structure and visual appeal . To achieve the lighting required by the architect team , GVA Lighting was the ultimate choice . The brand ’ s technology and capabilities meant the extremely long lighting run was achievable , while also meeting the design , timescales and budgetary needs of the project .”
The hotel has become a firm favourite with visitors to the city , rated highly for its prime location , outstanding views , comfort , and customer care .
Project credits : Installation team : Wiizz Architect : Michel Penneman and Georges Hirsch GVA Partner : Euroka SRL
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