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Martin Klaasen 21/6/24 Martin Klaasen 21/6/24

Wine-ding Down

Our Cape Mentelle wine tasting hall project in Margaret River was a proud recipient of the 2024 IES Excellence Award in lighting design. More recently we completed the specialized lighting for a wine storage facility in Perth, called the State Cellars, offering property owners with a lack of storage space to store their prized wine collection in specially conditioned facilities, accessible 24/7. Not only are temperature and humidity controlled, lighting is also kept to a minimum through light sensors switching the warm non-UV containing lighting only when presence is detected.

The Lighting Control Revolution

I'm fascinated by the recent developments in lighting control technology. Manufacturers are embracing wireless control technology, with many developing their own Bluetooth or Wi-Fi controls. It's interesting to see big data companies like Google entering the space, but the idea of parting with personal data raises some concerns. Additionally, the latest Summa control system is revolutionising colour control technology with precise adjustments for colour temperature using RGBW LEDs. These advancements are making life easier for lighting designers and have the potential to significantly impact the industry.