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Veghel City Center Veghel, the Netherlands
Empowering cities with digital lighting
Software level
Network level
Asset level
City asset management /dashboard
Not unlike cities in the past, “smart cities” evolve incrementally…
Location: TBC
Vision – Empowered cities with connected lighting
Software level
Network level
Asset level
City asset management /dashboard
…and they are about curating seams via new interfaces and relationships
Pixel Flow Abtao Park, Lima, Peru Artist: Claudia Paz
Convergence of lighting and information technologies generates new possibilities
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Digital Lighting Spectrum of Engagement
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Sondermarken Park B+S architecture and lighting
Photo courtesy of Philips
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Considers pedestrian orientation
needs Establishes a hierarchy of contrasts Lights up interesting elements like
vertical surfaces, trees, water… Reveals the complexity of a space Minimizes glare
Ambient Lighting
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Tour Montparnasse
Régis Clouzet
Photo Credits: David Aubert
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Photo Credits: Xavier Boymond
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Alternates spaces at night and creates
drama Emphasises event times and supports
the identity of venues Surprises pedestrians and connects to
their curiosity Initiates dialogues about urban
environments among citizens
Dynamic Lighting
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Bay Lights
Leo Villareal
Photo Credits: Lucas Saugen
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Creates meaningful light changes according to pedestrian flow, weather, etc.
Makes citizens aware of available data in the city
Creates stunning effects when dynamic light is linked with real time events characteristics, e.g. noise
Cost saving input to dynamic light shows
Responsive Lighting
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Banco del Credito de Peru Claudia Paz
Photo Credit: Paz & Cheung
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Photo Credits: Paz & Cesar Castro
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Gives pedestrian opportunities to
influence their environment Alternative content creation for
dynamic light shows Changes pedestrian flow and
behavior Brings innovation to people and
fosters creativity
Interactive Lighting
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Digital Lighting Spectrum of Engagement
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From the “brittle city” (R. Sennett)…
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…to the resilient city
Energy of the Nation
Sosolimited
Photo Credits: Sosolimited
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Photo Credits: John Horner Photography
Höweler + Yoon Architecture Swing Time
Thank you! [email protected] www.philips.com/lightforpublicspace
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