PROJECT DETAILS
Russian Copper Company Headquarters
Yekaterinburg, Sverdlovsk Oblast, Russia
Installed Products
Smart lighting on the European border
Light and technology for the copper giant’s new home
In the centre of Yekaterinburg, the main industrial and cultural hub of the Urals region, stands the new headquarters of Russian Copper Company – one of the country’s largest copper producers, which has received significant international awards for its intelligent and technologically-advanced approach to metal production.
The design of the building, curated by British architect Norman Foster of the famed Foster + Partners Studio, required an integrated approach and a mix of not only architectural skills but also engineering and lighting. And the result today – after 5 years’ work – stands out high in the Urals sky, lighting up the day and illuminating the night.
This 13-storey tower, with comfortable and flexible spaces designed for workers, is comprised of bronze triangular panels with the dual functions of aesthetics to recall the colour and chemical structure of copper, along with design to facilitate the regulation of the internal temperature by providing shade in summer and allowing sunlight to enter in winter.
SCULPTURE IN THE URALS SKIES
Within the building, light plays a leading role. The Foster + Partners Studio worked side-by-side with the Jason Bruges Studio in charge of the lighting project, choosing to rely on the Linea Light Group’s professional solutions, able to ensure high performance and a long service life.
The chosen luminaires satisfy two fundamental aspects – the aesthetic value of the project, thanks to the compact dimensions that facilitate an optimal installation in various environments, along with functional lighting during the day, useful for those working within and of great visual impact in the evening and night-time. Indeed, it is once the sun goes down that the building truly stands out in the Yekaterinburg landscape.
To illuminate the underground parking areas and corridors, the Rubber LED strip was chosen, installed fully exposed in a customised length and with the profile painted in black for discreet insertion.
Here, the two linear profiles of Xenia and Paseo, usually utilised in outdoor environments, have been used inside the building, availing of the compact dimensions that allow all of the electronic components to be directly on board whilst offering high-quality optics. Xenia, in particular, has been integrated into the sound-absorbing ceiling structure in the entrance lobby to create an environment free of annoying background noise whilst also offering a uniform and discreet light. Paseo, rather, together with the Vos downlight, proved to be perfect for lighting the restrooms. Within the same environment, the Ice-Cut luminous profile was also used, characterised by a total diffusion with a perfectly distributed intensity.
Finally, of particular importance is the Archicove, the system chosen for the atrium on the top floor. Selected for its high degree of mobility and indirect lighting that it offers, this fixture is particularly suitable for use as cove lighting.
The Thin66 linear profile, in a customised length designed to adapt to the cabinetry where it has been installed, represents the real innovation of the lighting project. Available in a range of solutions for indoor (but also outdoor) applications, the Thin66 enhancing the entire building by conferring a spectacular look akin to a luminous sculpture.
Dimmable during the day through the DALI protocol, it has also been connected with a home automation system that manages the entire building, with the aim of meeting the various lighting needs throughout the day and all year round. The result is not only magnificent but also and especially intelligent lighting that adapts to this technologically-advanced building.
Project: Foster + Partners
Lighting Design: Jason Bruges Studio
Electric projects, project adaptation, supply: Solo light solution (Ekaterinburg)
Photo: Methanoia Courtesy of Foster + Partners
Products: Rubber in a custom version, Xenia, Paseo, Vos, Ice-Cut, Archicove, Thin66 in a custom version
Year: 2020
Light and technology for the copper giant’s new home
In the centre of Yekaterinburg, the main industrial and cultural hub of the Urals region, stands the new headquarters of Russian Copper Company – one of the country’s largest copper producers, which has received significant international awards for its intelligent and technologically-advanced approach to metal production.
The design of the building, curated by British architect Norman Foster of the famed Foster + Partners Studio, required an integrated approach and a mix of not only architectural skills but also engineering and lighting. And the result today – after 5 years’ work – stands out high in the Urals sky, lighting up the day and illuminating the night.
This 13-storey tower, with comfortable and flexible spaces designed for workers, is comprised of bronze triangular panels with the dual functions of aesthetics to recall the colour and chemical structure of copper, along with design to facilitate the regulation of the internal temperature by providing shade in summer and allowing sunlight to enter in winter.
SCULPTURE IN THE URALS SKIES
Within the building, light plays a leading role. The Foster + Partners Studio worked side-by-side with the Jason Bruges Studio in charge of the lighting project, choosing to rely on the Linea Light Group’s professional solutions, able to ensure high performance and a long service life.
The chosen luminaires satisfy two fundamental aspects – the aesthetic value of the project, thanks to the compact dimensions that facilitate an optimal installation in various environments, along with functional lighting during the day, useful for those working within and of great visual impact in the evening and night-time. Indeed, it is once the sun goes down that the building truly stands out in the Yekaterinburg landscape.
To illuminate the underground parking areas and corridors, the Rubber LED strip was chosen, installed fully exposed in a customised length and with the profile painted in black for discreet insertion.
Here, the two linear profiles of Xenia and Paseo, usually utilised in outdoor environments, have been used inside the building, availing of the compact dimensions that allow all of the electronic components to be directly on board whilst offering high-quality optics. Xenia, in particular, has been integrated into the sound-absorbing ceiling structure in the entrance lobby to create an environment free of annoying background noise whilst also offering a uniform and discreet light. Paseo, rather, together with the Vos downlight, proved to be perfect for lighting the restrooms. Within the same environment, the Ice-Cut luminous profile was also used, characterised by a total diffusion with a perfectly distributed intensity.
Finally, of particular importance is the Archicove, the system chosen for the atrium on the top floor. Selected for its high degree of mobility and indirect lighting that it offers, this fixture is particularly suitable for use as cove lighting.
The Thin66 linear profile, in a customised length designed to adapt to the cabinetry where it has been installed, represents the real innovation of the lighting project. Available in a range of solutions for indoor (but also outdoor) applications, the Thin66 enhancing the entire building by conferring a spectacular look akin to a luminous sculpture.
Dimmable during the day through the DALI protocol, it has also been connected with a home automation system that manages the entire building, with the aim of meeting the various lighting needs throughout the day and all year round. The result is not only magnificent but also and especially intelligent lighting that adapts to this technologically-advanced building.
Project: Foster + Partners
Lighting Design: Jason Bruges Studio
Electric projects, project adaptation, supply: Solo light solution (Ekaterinburg)
Photo: Methanoia Courtesy of Foster + Partners
Products: Rubber in a custom version, Xenia, Paseo, Vos, Ice-Cut, Archicove, Thin66 in a custom version
Year: 2020
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