Martin lights up iconic Bangkok building

Thailand:

The ornate architecture of the Iconsiam building in Bangkok has been accentuated with a display of Martin by Harman light fixtures deployed by With Light Company.

Occupying more than 525,000m² of floor space, the Iconsiam complex is one of the largest retail outlets in Asia and features two of the tallest buildings in Bangkok: the 70-floor Magnolias Waterfront Residences and the 52-storey Mandarin Oriental Residences. It also houses the 3,000-seat True Icon Hall auditorium, the Icon Cineconic cinema and the Iconsiam Heritage Museum. A smaller ICS building features additional shopping and restaurants, as well as the Hilton Garden Inn Bangkok hotel and resort.

To illuminate the Iconsiam’s architecture, developers Siam Piwat, Magnolia Quality Development (MQDC) and Charoen Pokphand Group called upon With Light Company to upgrade the existing outdoor system.

‘The client requested a one-of-a-kind lighting system to accentuate the gold and white colours of the Iconsiam buildings,’ said a With Light Company spokesperson. ‘They needed high-quality lighting fixtures that could be placed at any angle. In addition, the lighting system had to be waterproof and dustproof. So, we designed a custom solution using Martin lighting fixtures.’

With Light Company equipped the buildings with Martin Exterior Wash 320, Exterior Wash 220 and Exterior Wash 120 lighting fixtures, which use separate 2,700K and 6,500K LEDs to deliver variable colour temperature, to create immersive lighting displays. The Exterior Wash Series fixtures also feature a wide selection of beam angles and are IP-rated for permanent outdoor use.

‘The buildings needed a custom lighting solution that would not only bring out the beauty of the Iconsiam structures, but also create a pleasant atmosphere,’ said a spokesperson of Iconsiam. ‘Thanks to the Harman equipment, we were able to achieve our goal and provide a stellar lighting experience for our guests.’