Scientechnic selects Martin for Tolerance Bridge

UAE:

Martin Professional Middle East (MPME) and Scientechnic LLC were recently tasked with providing a dazzling lighting display to illuminate Dubai’s iconic Tolerance Bridge, the first and only clear span suspension bridge in the Middle East. The project saw Martin by Harman Exterior Wash 310 LED fixtures chosen for their ‘compact, energy-efficient design and uniform colour mixing’ capabilities.

Named in honour of the International Day of Tolerance, the bridge offers pedestrians a walking and cycling path over the Dubai Canal. The canal is a 3km-long project starting from Business Bay into the Persian Gulf through Safa Park and Jumeirah. The canal comprises one shopping centre, four hotels, 450 restaurants, luxury housing and various green networks, which allow pedestrians complete autonomy from vehicular traffic.

In order to create an unforgettable experience for visitors, the Dubai Road and Transport Authority (RTA) hired Scientechnic LLC to design a lighting solution that would make the bridge beautifully illuminated without causing any glare to the pedestrians using it. Scientechnic consultant Christos Tsikiloudis worked with Martin Professional Middle East to design a captivating lighting display that called for 22 Exterior Wash 310 LED fixtures for the project. A discreet, optional snoot integrates seamlessly with the units to help reduce glare. All fixtures were installed with the accessory honeycomb louvre to reduce the glare and improve visual comfort.

The system is controlled using M-PC, an online and offline editing tool for PC, which enabled the teams to create visual displays that enhance the arched structure of the bridge and make crossing a more playful and interesting experience for pedestrians.