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REGENT
LIGHTING SOLUTIONS
PROJECTS COMPLETED
FEATURES
Silver Star Casino
Regent Rejuvenating the City
Working with LED’s
International DARK SKY Association
approves Luminaires.
NEW PRODUCTS
Bulkheads
LED’s
Post Tops
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DESIGN PROCESS
From concept to completed
product
2008
PROJECT COMPLETED
SILVERSTAR CASINO
As the crowds pushed through the entrance to the newest and flashiest
casino on the West Rand, in December 2007, they could not have imagined
the blood, sweat and tears that had gone into providing them with the lighting
to show them the way in.
Talks started about the lighting of the Silverstar Casino in late 2006 with
Howard Dembo of Northpoint Architects. Howard had given his brief to Paul
Pamboukian, leading lighting designer and owner, of PPA, for the overall
appearance and theme for the exterior lighting for casino. Using Howard's
inspiration for the satellites on the casino roof from the Ndebele Hat, Paul
designed the post tops and boardwalk fittings to reflect this as well. Regent
Lighting manufactured the lights as specified by Paul. The post tops are made
of laser cut mild steel on 3.8m (mounting height) aluminium poles
powdercoated metallic light grey. Lamps used are 150W metal halide HCI
G12 warm daylight.
Howard really liked the Tower Lights designed and manufactured by Regent
Lighting and decided to design light sculptures around these for the entrance
to the casino. He came to Regent with his idea to see if they were able to
produce something of this nature and Regent agreed to give it a go.
Using 3D CAD the sculpture was developed virtually, engaging with the
architects constantly to show them what the finished product would look like.
The go ahead was given to Regent to put a mock up together and then the
actual thing. The total height of the sculptures, including the Tower Light
encased inside, is 5.053m by 1.4m wide comprising of a curved outer shield
of brushed stainless steel on a mild steel inner frame. There are four of these
sculptures.
As this was a first for Regent the challenges were vast, not least was keeping
external service providers on track to delivery deadline and at the last minute
jumping in to actually install the fittings, something that is usually left to the
electrical contractor, who in this case was completely unprepared for the
complexity of this particular installation. With the opening looming large, the
rain not staying away Regent rallied its staff to the rescue and erected the
sculptures in record time. The only exterior lights burning bright at the press
opening were those supplied by Regent!
DESIGN PROCESS
FROM CONCEPT TO COMPLETED PRODUCT
900.0
750.5
OBELISK POST TOP
DESIGN
22.0
CONCEPT
COMPLETED PRODUCT
4.0
95.0
8.0
20.6
1003.0
3146.3
R
R
1328.0
2641.7
1098.0
671.7
LIGHT SCULPTURE
COMPLETED PRODUCT
5.0
6.0
454.5
571.6
204.5
419.5
30.0
100.0
230.0
270.0
20.7
5.0
152.5
127.0
299.0
15.0
704.5
20.6
DESIGN
CONCEPT
NEW PRODUCTS
BULKHEADS
Solo
Serengeti
Melrose
LED’s
Pathway
POST TOPS
Bower
Link
NEW
PRODUCTS
Eos
Please contact us if you require further information on any of these products
FEATURE
REGENT REJUVENATING THE CITY
Johannesburg is sprucing itself up and Regent is helping light up the rejuvenated areas. Having worked on the Braamfontein rejuvenation
project Regent was in an ideal position to assist on three new areas: Jewel City, Hillbrow Health Precinct, and Hillbrow, Berea, Yeoville
area. Jewel City has been in existence for 17 years occupying 4 city blocks on the eastern side of the city. It comprises of offices and
workshops for 300 diamond dealers and manufacturers, including the Diamond Board and Bourse, Diamond Merchant Association, Rough
Diamond Master Cutters' Association and the Jewellery Council. Melrose Arch beckoned and just as they were going to move the JDA
(Johannesburg Development Agency) stepped in, and together with ApexHi and another private stakeholder, committed millions of Rands
to clean up and rejuvenate the area which attracts about 1000 visitors a day mainly to buy cut, polished, unmounted diamonds.
Hillbrow Health Precinct, bordered to the north by Kotze and Rissik streets, to the west by Joubert Street, Smit Street to the South and
Klein to the East, boasts a number of private and public health facilities: Johannesburg Hospital, Donald Gordon Medical Centre, Park
Lane, Brenthurst and Rand Clinics, and Wits Medical School. The JDA's objective in rejuvenating this area is to provide a safe and secure
integrated and functional environment with improved pedestrian and traffic access to allow entry to world class education and training
facilities and medical health service providers.
Mbongeni Ngulube of Gapp Architects worked on both the Jewel City and Hillbrow Precinct projects. For Jewel City he wanted an
aesthetically appealing street light instead of what one ordinarily sees and Regent was able to offer him a range of options. He specified
the Wave 3 on a 7.5m mounting height poles for the secondary roads and Suns on 6m poles on the island. He also wanted to create an
illusion of diamonds having been thrown on the pavement and suggested small in-ground lights. Regent's sales consultant was concerned
about vandalism and suggested using mosaic instead. This resulted in the start up of a small business for the fortunate African craftsman
that was found to do the job. He in turn hired and trained a small group of staff who now have the opportunity of future work of this nature.
JEWEL CITY
HILLBROW HEALTH PRECINCT
HBY LUMINAIRE
For the Hillbrow Health Precinct, lighting was specified for a secure parking area that had been
created by demolishing an existing building. Double Jupiter fittings with banner arms on 6m poles
were specified. Satin Chrome powder coating was chosen to give this more traditional looking
fitting a modern feel.
Hillbrow, Berea, Yeoville (HBY) is currently undergoing a facelift that will change the living space
of tens of thousands of Southern Africans living in these areas. Street and pedestrian lighting with
specifically designed poles are being incorporated into this project, enhancing and rejuvenating
the surrounds. Regent Sun 250W HPS street lights and 100W HPS pedestrian lights, designed
and developed in South Africa, were selected to achieve the desired lighting effect.
As you read this article Regent are creating a number of specialised tree uplighters in conjunction
with pedestrian lights to transform Able Rd in Hillbrow. The JDA has committed substantial capital
to these projects and we believe that many cities in and around SA will be adopting a similar
approach as part of a programme to take back the inner city.
Regent Lighting prides itself as a lighting solutions company that is able to enhance urban
renewal projects. These developments will do much to change the laager mindset of many South
Africans and create an environment
for youngPRECINCT
and old to enjoy our wonderful heritage for
HILLBROW HEALTH
generations to come.
SPECIALISED TREE UPLIGHTER
1100
50
Clear Diffuser with Glare Baffles
PL24W Lamp
350
50
100mm O Solid Tube
Forward Light with
Clear Diffuser & Glare Baffles
PL24W Lamp
200
50
2200
CONCEPT DRAWING
The Link fitting was specifically developed for the Link Bridge, at the V & A
Waterfront. Incorporating 2 x 24W compact fluorescent lamps, with full cutoff anti-glare baffles, the fittings are unique in South Africa for bridge
lighting. Using the original concept as inspiration, Regent has developed a
new family of fittings, using energy efficient light sources called the Link
Range: wall mounted, bollards and post top versions that can be used to
enhance contemporary architecture.
350
50
NEW PRODUCT
LINK FITTING
20mm O Hole - Cable Access
CONCEPT DRAWING
LINK BRIDGE
LINK BRIDGE
PL26W WALL BRACKET
PL36W BOLLARD
55W POST TOP
FEATURE
REGENT LIGHTING WORKING WITH LED'S
Regent Lighting has always prided itself on being on the forefront of technology and incorporating the use of LED's in the
product lines is no exception.
During 2007 work started in earnest to harness the capabilities of this technology for current and new product. This work was
accelerated as a result of a request to use LED's in the exterior aluminium strip lighting of the Breakwater section at the V & A
Waterfront, specifically the Bridge, apexes and two entrances.
MELROSE BULKHEAD
LED's have been around for a while but they are expensive and
the light output has to date been limited. However, this
technology is developing at an ever increasing rate and in time
we will have LED's in street lighting and floodlighting. The
energy crisis in South Africa has spurred the increase in
enquiries and a range of product is being adapted and designed
by Regent for LED's: up/down lights such as Tubo's and
Shuttles, in ground fittings, pathway lights and even floodlights.
PATHWAY LED
STRIP LED
With a lamp life of anything between 25000 hours and 50
000 hours, and a low energy consumption, the idea of
using LED's in everything is very alluring, however there
are several challenges that prevent it from becoming the
panacea of all our energy crisis woes.
Limited light output and costs are the first disadvantages
to deal with. LED's are still very expensive and availability
from manufacturers is not predictable because the
technology is evolving so quickly that manufacturers and
suppliers are hesitant to keep large quantities of stock.
The biggest challenge to deal with, and one that is often
overlooked, is heat management, which, if not managed
correctly will affect the lamp life and colour. Regent has
developed a heat sink to fit into housings to absorb the
heat and protect the lamps from colour and life
deterioration.
Notwithstanding the current downsides, the technology developing at such a rate that these will be addressed in time.
Increasing demand will bring down prices and the technology will stabilise. For Regent Lighting it is exciting to have something
new to work with. Regent will continue to work closely with the top LED suppliers available and develop product that meets the
exacting standards and innovation that it is known for.
FEATURE
INTERNATIONAL DARK SKY ASSOCIATION APPROVES REGENT LUMINAIRES.
Scott Davis of the International Dark Sky Association presented a very informative
paper at the IESSA Congress last year. He went to great lengths to explain to the
delegates the harm we are doing to our skies by not controlling obtrusive light. He
showed us many slides that he had taken locally of just how bad the lighting was and
the effect it had on our skies. He stressed the importance of us claiming back our
clear skies by making people aware of the harm we are doing to the environment.
Always at the forefront of innovation, Regent Lighting decided to take the lead and
submitted some of its products for Dark Sky approval. This was a time consuming
process as all photometrics had to be supplied in electronic format as well as hard
copy, so they could be run through the International Dark Skies software to check our
compliance.
CHALLENGER
Regent Lighting is proud to announce that it received the Seal Of Approval for nine of
its luminaires, these being:
MINI CHALLENGER
Challenger, Mini Challenger, Voyager, Mini Voyager, Milano, Sun, Lunar,
Tuscan and Jupiter
These luminaires all bear the International Dark Sky Association Seal of Approval
and can proudly display the logo and are indeed Dark-Sky Friendly. It is believed that
this is a first in South Africa.
Randal Wahl, MD, Regent Lighting, says: “Having appreciated the importance of
clear skies, and given the growth that South Africa has experienced and will continue
to enjoy, load shedding or not, policies are needed that will accommodate growth as
well as preserving the dark skies. Regent cannot make the policies but being a SABS
and TUV ISO 9001:2000 certified company it can use its knowledge and experience
to educate clients when they plan new developments.”
VOYAGER
Randal went on to say that Regent will continue to bring quality products to the
market, and will strive to have more of its luminaires approved.
MINI VOYAGER
JUPITER
TUSCAN
LUNAR
SUN
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MILANO