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View all productsAt Ansell Lighting we design and manufacture an extensive range of luminaires for a diverse number of applications. Whatever the shape, purpose or style of your space, we have a lighting solution.
View all applicationsWe are a leading manufacturer of quality internal and external lighting products for commercial, industrial and retail applications.
About overviewOCTO delivers the complete smart lighting package to transform the efficiency and ambience of commercial and residential spaces.
OCTO overviewAnsell Lighting was approached by Hayes Higgins Partnership to design and update the existing lighting of 800 year old castle in Athlone, Westmeath, Ireland . Bringing it in line with the expectations of a modern 21st century visitor we were tasked with producing a lighting specification and design that met the wishes of both the architect and owners of the site. A suitably dramatic lit environment and energy efficient design was required with visitor safety an important factor of the design concept.
This was achieved by using a multi layered approach, utilising different luminaires within the same space to create a theatrical result. A combination of up-lighting for the Curtain Wall and round Keep, with Bollard lighting to create ‘paths of light’ through the Inner Bailey were used for maximum impact. Brick-lights were installed to discreetly illuminate the external stairs as well as wall mounted luminaires to provide illumination to door entrances and exits, including a provision for emergency lighting.
The result was a sensitive lighting upgrade to an ancient, protected site giving significant added value to an already popular Irish tourist attraction.
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