Client: OPW
Architects: Architects OPW
Wink lights the Rock of Cashel
Wink provided the full lighting design and product supply for the Rock of Cashel in South Tipperary, one of the most famous historical monuments in Ireland. The Cathedral, which dates back to the 13th Century, dominates the skyline with its beauty on the approach to Cashel.
It was wonderful to work on such an important project with the OPW. However there were many challenges to the project. The building is a listed building and there were many restrictions to overcome in the location and in the beam angles to achieve the most dramatic treatment of the building. A total of 21 x 221 watt RGBW LED addressable light sources were used to cover the exterior of the building. Compared to the old scheme, these fittings saved 70% on running cost.
A major objective of the lighting design for The Rock of Cashel was to make it possible to change the colour for special occasions such as St Patrick’s Day. Within the lighting design there was a need to incorporate two presets for static white light. The option of a warm and cool colour temperature generates an amazing difference in the appearance of the castle when one is compared to the other.
It was fantastic working with the OPW team on this project as they showed a great passion for the building. They approached the whole project with great care and sensitivity and were very pleased with the result.
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