PROJECT DETAILS
Cathedral of Granada
Granada, Spain
Installed Products
Energy-saving architectural lighting enhances Granada’s magnificent Cathedral, creating a stunning nocturnal landmark
Perched on 3 hills at the foot of the snow-capped Sierra Nevada mountains, the city of Granada is renowned for its historical and cultural heritage. In addition to the world-famous Alhambra and the Albaicín quarter, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the city is home to the magnificent 16th-century Renaissance masterpiece, the Cathedral of Granada.
As part of its Sustainable and Integrated Development Strategy (EDUSI), Granada "from Tradition to Innovation", co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the City of Granada decided to replace the architectural lighting of the Cathedral of Granada with a more energy-efficient solution to enhance its heritage. A call for tenders was issued and the contract was awarded to Javier Gorriz (DCI Lighting Design) and IMESAPI (installation).
Architectural lighting to enhance heritage and visitor experience
The city had several objectives for the new architectural lighting:
- enhance the heritage of the Cathedral to create a destination for locals and visitors after dark;
- reduce energy consumption with a more energy-efficient solution;
- adapt the lighting levels to the different spaces and activities taking place;
- improve the lighting in areas where it is required for technical or regulatory reasons;
- increase visual comfort for visitors;
- limit any light spill into surrounding areas.
Energy-saving architectural lighting preserves the environment
Just over 200 state-of-the-art LED floodlights were installed with careful attention to the cathedral’s façade.
A range of our high-performing LED floodlights - SCULPLINE, SCULPFLOOD, SCULPDOT, VALINTA SCOPE and NEOS LED - were chosen to ensure the perfect light distribution for the various architectural details while minimising energy consumption and light spill into the surrounding residences.
The SCULPLINE, with asymmetric optics, bathes the facades with a uniform light to ensure that the pillars, tympanum and arches are enhanced at night while the SCULPDOT and VALINTA SCOPE provide accent lighting for more intricate details.
The floodlights are fitted with warm white LEDs, with the exception of the main façade and tower, which are fitted with tunable white LEDs to highlight the architectural details and dynamism of this historic monument. They provide a timeless lighting scenario that enhances the beauty of the stone walls and respects the majesty of this masterpiece.
All of the floodlights are controlled by a wireless control system using Bluetooth. The lighting levels can be easily adapted by the city to meet real needs and generate further savings.
Stunning night-time landmark for residents and visitors
The Cathedral has been transformed into a stunning nocturnal landmark that entertains and engages the local community and visitors. The intricate details that were once hidden are now revealed, giving structure and depth to the façade.
A new unmissable destination after dark
The main objective of the new architectural lighting was to give the Cathedral and its surrounding spaces a new lease of life during the hours of darkness. The lighting has restored the Cathedral to an unmissable landmark in this popular tourist destination.
It was a privilege to work on this project with all the partners and the City of Granada.
Customer: Granada City Council | Javier Gorriz (Lighting Designer) | IMESAPI
Perched on 3 hills at the foot of the snow-capped Sierra Nevada mountains, the city of Granada is renowned for its historical and cultural heritage. In addition to the world-famous Alhambra and the Albaicín quarter, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the city is home to the magnificent 16th-century Renaissance masterpiece, the Cathedral of Granada.
As part of its Sustainable and Integrated Development Strategy (EDUSI), Granada "from Tradition to Innovation", co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the City of Granada decided to replace the architectural lighting of the Cathedral of Granada with a more energy-efficient solution to enhance its heritage. A call for tenders was issued and the contract was awarded to Javier Gorriz (DCI Lighting Design) and IMESAPI (installation).
Architectural lighting to enhance heritage and visitor experience
The city had several objectives for the new architectural lighting:
- enhance the heritage of the Cathedral to create a destination for locals and visitors after dark;
- reduce energy consumption with a more energy-efficient solution;
- adapt the lighting levels to the different spaces and activities taking place;
- improve the lighting in areas where it is required for technical or regulatory reasons;
- increase visual comfort for visitors;
- limit any light spill into surrounding areas.
Energy-saving architectural lighting preserves the environment
Just over 200 state-of-the-art LED floodlights were installed with careful attention to the cathedral’s façade.
A range of our high-performing LED floodlights - SCULPLINE, SCULPFLOOD, SCULPDOT, VALINTA SCOPE and NEOS LED - were chosen to ensure the perfect light distribution for the various architectural details while minimising energy consumption and light spill into the surrounding residences.
The SCULPLINE, with asymmetric optics, bathes the facades with a uniform light to ensure that the pillars, tympanum and arches are enhanced at night while the SCULPDOT and VALINTA SCOPE provide accent lighting for more intricate details.
The floodlights are fitted with warm white LEDs, with the exception of the main façade and tower, which are fitted with tunable white LEDs to highlight the architectural details and dynamism of this historic monument. They provide a timeless lighting scenario that enhances the beauty of the stone walls and respects the majesty of this masterpiece.
All of the floodlights are controlled by a wireless control system using Bluetooth. The lighting levels can be easily adapted by the city to meet real needs and generate further savings.
Stunning night-time landmark for residents and visitors
The Cathedral has been transformed into a stunning nocturnal landmark that entertains and engages the local community and visitors. The intricate details that were once hidden are now revealed, giving structure and depth to the façade.
A new unmissable destination after dark
The main objective of the new architectural lighting was to give the Cathedral and its surrounding spaces a new lease of life during the hours of darkness. The lighting has restored the Cathedral to an unmissable landmark in this popular tourist destination.
It was a privilege to work on this project with all the partners and the City of Granada.
Customer: Granada City Council | Javier Gorriz (Lighting Designer) | IMESAPI
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