TWEED VALLEY HOSPITAL
The challenge Tweed Valley Hospital’s entrance features outdoor Aboriginal artwork by Frances Belle Parker called “The Path We Take”. It welcomes patients and families with cultural meaning and natural beauty.
But this meaningful installation had a big problem. It disappeared into darkness after sunset. It lost its impact when many patients and families needed that welcome most. The hospital needed a solution that would showcase the artwork day and night. It also had to meet the tough conditions of the outdoor environment. The vision needed luminaires that could highlight the natural textures. This project needed our attention to detail and commitment to excellence. The lighting design would honour both the artistic vision and the practical needs of a 24-hour healthcare environment.
Hospital lighting Research shows that adequate lighting is better for: - Patient healing - Health worker performance - Error mitigation HEALTHDESIGN.ORG
Art as medicine Studies indicate that artwork could act as visual stimulation. It helps to positively distract patients from their stress, pain and medical conditions. MDPI.COM
Natural scenes
Daylight harvesting
Wide angle gimbal
IP65 rating uplight product Long lasting materials and components mean that this installation will suit multi weather conditions.
Patients frequently express a preference for landscape and nature scenes. JOURNAL OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF MEDICINE
Integral auto daylight harvesting made sure the artwork was always lit appopriately without any manual intervention.
The 30 W tilt gumbal function allows the artwork to be illuminated with precise angles.
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