PROJECT DETAILS
Passeio das Dunas Seafront Promenade
Quarteira, Loulé, Portugal
Installed Products
Sustainable solar lighting solution creates an engaging public space that can be used 24 hours a day while respecting the natural environment
Today, Passeio das Dunas is an inviting seafront promenade, connecting the two well-known holiday destinations of Quarteira and Vilamoura on the beautiful Algarve coast.
Inaugurated in May 2021, this urban area was previously considered unappealing to both the local community and tourists as for many years it was underdeveloped, used essentially for disorderly parking.
The public space underwent a significant regeneration in 2 phases with considerable investment from Loulé City Council to improve the quality of life of those who live and work there, but also for the millions of tourists who choose this place as their holiday destination every year.
An eco-friendly, sustainable project
PROAP Architecture Studio was commissioned to manage the project and in collaboration with Loulé City Council defined the main guidelines with a strong focus on environmental sustainability. The regeneration had to:
- create a harmonious public space;
- promote active mobility;
- respect the natural environment.
A plan was drawn up to create a green area lined with trees to help create a mild and pleasant climate and recreational zones for people of all ages to relax and play. As it was important to create a public space that is accessible to the community 24 hours a day, all year long, a sustainable lighting solution was vital to make people feel safe and secure.
LED solar energy lighting system
As the use of alternative energies was a major objective for PROAP, they entrusted us to develop a solar lighting solution that would achieve their vision. In close partnership, we created the LINHA+ solar luminaire to light the entire Passeio das Dunas.
This solar luminaire, designed by PROAP and developed and produced by Schréder, uses the latest generation lighting technology and lithium batteries with a long service life of over 10 years. It also features an innovative system to connect to the electricity grid if there is ever a lack of solar generation in the unlikelihood of a prolonged absence of sun.
Customer: Loulé City Council
Today, Passeio das Dunas is an inviting seafront promenade, connecting the two well-known holiday destinations of Quarteira and Vilamoura on the beautiful Algarve coast.
Inaugurated in May 2021, this urban area was previously considered unappealing to both the local community and tourists as for many years it was underdeveloped, used essentially for disorderly parking.
The public space underwent a significant regeneration in 2 phases with considerable investment from Loulé City Council to improve the quality of life of those who live and work there, but also for the millions of tourists who choose this place as their holiday destination every year.
An eco-friendly, sustainable project
PROAP Architecture Studio was commissioned to manage the project and in collaboration with Loulé City Council defined the main guidelines with a strong focus on environmental sustainability. The regeneration had to:
- create a harmonious public space;
- promote active mobility;
- respect the natural environment.
A plan was drawn up to create a green area lined with trees to help create a mild and pleasant climate and recreational zones for people of all ages to relax and play. As it was important to create a public space that is accessible to the community 24 hours a day, all year long, a sustainable lighting solution was vital to make people feel safe and secure.
LED solar energy lighting system
As the use of alternative energies was a major objective for PROAP, they entrusted us to develop a solar lighting solution that would achieve their vision. In close partnership, we created the LINHA+ solar luminaire to light the entire Passeio das Dunas.
This solar luminaire, designed by PROAP and developed and produced by Schréder, uses the latest generation lighting technology and lithium batteries with a long service life of over 10 years. It also features an innovative system to connect to the electricity grid if there is ever a lack of solar generation in the unlikelihood of a prolonged absence of sun.
Customer: Loulé City Council
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