Liffey Valley Bus Connect Plaza Dublin

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DETAIL​

The meandering form of the Plaza and transparent glazed roof were key features of the Plaza. Lighting glass is challenging, and the vision from the architect was to create a fully illuminated soffit with tail off to the edge beam. This edge beam was to be designed as a line of light. ​

Mock-up testing was key to our process on this project. We started by testing numerous glass samples with different light sources to pick the most appropriate glazing. We also designed a bespoke channel hidden lighting detail for the edge beam, which highlighted the curve on the edge through hidden lighting also enabling us to discretely hide junctions for the LED Neon. ​

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As part our process we were appointed to provide;​

• Mock-up of glass samples and luminaires/colour temperature for use in the canopy. ​
• Creation of hidden lighting details for edge beam, and darkroom workshop with design team and client to bottom out the best design. ​
• Detailed drawings showing lighting and lighting set out.​
• Circuiting, switching and driver location detailed​
• Design of hidden lighting details with Dutch based Octatube. ​
• Attendance at design team, client and construction team meetings.​
• Supply of all lighting.​
• Management of lighting costs to ensure in line with budget.​
• Snagging, and commissioning including aiming and scene setting of lighting.​
• Contractor liaison and management of final installation details.​​

FINAL OUTCOME​

• Liffey Valley was a complex design as the light through the glazing and how that interacted was a primary element of the concept. The final design achieved the tail off, illumination levels, brightness and uniformity designed for through careful mock-up testing and detailing. ​
• We worked to a tight budget in this project, working through a number of value engineering exercises whilst maintaining the quality and concept vision.