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...  Vaulting success Dollan Aqua Centre in East Kilbride – the masterpiece of Scottish architect Alexander Buchanan Campbell - has been spectacularly re-lit by Thorn. Opened in 1968 as Scotland's first 50 metre swimming pool the pre-stressed concrete building underwent alterations in the mid-90s, being lit with recessed high bays configured in eight rows parallel to the swimming lanes.  Now, after a £9m refurbishment by South Lanarkshire Council, the Category A listed building incorporates Troika ...

...  fitting suited to the pool environment was critical for health and safety purposes. Following the approval of samples provided by Thorn, a combination of both large and small Areaflood Pro floodlights were chosen for the refurbishment, both of which are compact, lightweight, energy saving and have an IP66 rating. The luminaires have an asymmetrical light distribution of 40 and 60 degrees respectively, with a 4 mm toughened glass enclosure for safety. This combination of fittings has ensured a high ...

...  Global logistics company to save £133 000 per year following LED lighting refurbishment by Thorn Lighting. This global logistics company is one of the world’s leading nonasset- based supply chain management companies. It designs and implements industry-leading solutions in both freight management and contract logistics. The company has 42 000 employees and a global network covering over 950 sites across more than 170 countries. Thorn Lighting won a competitive tender to refurbish ...

...  Chalice 190 refurbishment delivers 40% more light using 50% less energy Hjørring Library is located in the Metropol shopping centre in the middle of Hjørring,Denmark. Its inspiring architecture is designed to create an affinity with readers of all ages. The library includes a vibrant children's section with a reading tree and 'fish pond' filled with books, a trendy youth section with a huge 'sitting blob' and a sophisticated adult area with Chesterfieldplants, mahogany furniture and reading ...

...  Thorn develops bespoke LED luminaire for Wm Morrisons multi-store refurbishment Like every national retailer, Wm Morrisons has energy and carbon reduction at the top of its green agenda. Head of Energy at Wm Morrisons, Stuart Kirk, has a target to reduce energy expenditure by €20 million while maintaining high quality lighting, which is so integral to the shopping experience. In May 2012 Stuart approached Thorn to request a bespoke retrofit LED luminaire, which could be easily mounted ...

...  and maintenance. This included specific LED board design, prototypes and photometric tests. As well as providing a one-for-one replacement of the existing T5 fitting, the LED luminaire had to incorporate air slots to allow the building’s air conditioning system to function correctly. In effect, this meant a smaller area of illuminated panel to allow effective air slots to be incorporated. A key objective driving the lighting refurbishment was to achieve a Tenancy Lighting Energy Efficiency Assessment ...

...  contributes significantly to the Capital's academic, cultural and business life. The aim of the refurbishment was to create a new main entrance complex, improve circulation and expand student facilities at the Northampton Square main campus. Architects NBBJ worked closely with the University to transform the estate. The aim was to adapt the structure in a way that it stays true to its original concept. The scheme incorporated the main University building, the hub building and a new pavilion ...

...  featuring large machinery for processing with progressive technological innovation, always showing great attention to the best technologies available on the market. A policy of constant investment in cutting-edge technology has led the company to rely on the Zumtobel Group for the refurbishment of its lighting systems for some time now. In 2016, the central office building was refurbished with a complete Zumtobel Group solution and the industrial hall was modernised with the latest lighting upgrade ...

...  and secluded place – the perfect spot to take a few minutes away from your desk. Solution The refurbishment of the 15 floor Thames Tower in Reading has included the installation of custom designed luminaires from Thorn Lighting. Thorn’s Custom Division worked closely with Derry Building Services (DBS), the Mechanical and Electrical Design and Build Contractors on the project, to come up with an extremely efficient lighting scheme that fitted the brief. This involved the provision of square edge ...

...  , the University of Lincoln embarked on a major refurbishment of ‘The Courts’,its complex of 17 student halls of residence with 1,037 furnished bedrooms, common areas and shared kitchens. To ensure that the project supported the university’s environmental goals, the facilities teams went to market for efficient indoor lighting products to replace existing 2D and T26 switchstart fluorescent luminaires and battens. Phil Lawson, Head of Electrical Projects at the University of Lincoln, says: “We needed LED ...