Custom Lighting Solutions Enhance an International Landmark As one of North America's most significant infrastructure projects, the Gordie Howe International Bridge was conceived not only as a critical transportation link between Canada and the United States, but also as a lasting architectural landmark. Stretching across the Detroit River and connecting Windsor, Ontario, to Detroit, Michigan, the bridge was designed to become a defining feature of the region's skyline. Aesthetics played a central role throughout the development, influencing architecture, landscaping, public spaces, and lighting design. To support this vision, Atelier LP delivered a range of custom lighting solutions tailored to the project's unique architectural and functional requirements. The scope included custom pergolas integrating Lumenbeam luminaires, as well as specialised Lumenbeam and Lumenfacade configurations designed specifically for the site. Several Lumenbeam fixtures were supplied in 347V with custom 3GV tenon mounting assemblies, providing a robust and seamless integration with the bridge's site furnishings and infrastructure elements. In addition, Lumenfacade luminaires were customised with an add-on security cable system featuring bespoke end caps, along with integrated visors across the full fixture lengths to enhance visual comfort and control light distribution. The project also incorporated custom-length mounting accessories, including UMAs and straps, allowing each installation to respond precisely to varying mounting conditions throughout the site while maintaining a consistent architectural appearance. The custom pergolas represent one of the project's most distinctive elements. Designed to integrate lighting directly within the structures, they extend the bridge's architectural language into pedestrian areas while providing targeted illumination for gathering and circulation spaces. By concealing the lighting equipment within the pergola framework, the solution achieves a clean, contemporary aesthetic without compromising performance. Through close collaboration and extensive customization, Atelier LP helped create a cohesive nighttime experience across the site. The combination of bespoke architectural elements, customised mounting solutions, and high-performance luminaires contributes to a unified visual identity that complements the landmark character of the Gordie Howe International Bridge and reinforces its role as a new international gateway between Canada and the United States. Equipment Specified Lumenbeam 347V with custom 3GV tenon assemblies Lumenfacade 347V with custom security cable system and end caps Custom full-length visors for Lumenfacade luminaires Custom-length UMAS and straps Custom pergolas with integrated Lumenbeam luminaires Market: Infrastructure Custom Solutions: Mountings, Poles and Structures Client: Bridging North America Architect: AECOM Lighting Design: Reed Burkett Lighting Design Photographer: Windsor Aerial Drone Photography

One of Europe's largest airport infrastructure projects, Frankfurt Airport Terminal 3 combines high passenger capacity with a distinctive architectural identity. The expansive drop-off zone is defined by a striking concrete support structure featuring rhythmic V-shaped columns and continuous horizontal beams. The lighting challenge was to emphasize this expressive geometry while providing intuitive wayfinding throughout the arrival area. Developed in collaboration with Licht Kunst Licht, the lighting concept reinforces the architecture rather than competing with it. Continuous lines of light follow the structural geometry, emphasizing the depth and rhythm of the concrete construction. By visually connecting the individual structural elements, the illumination creates a coherent nighttime appearance that strengthens orientation while revealing the building's distinctive architectural language. To achieve this seamless integration, ADONIS Architectural IP67 was precisely incorporated into the concrete structure. Geometrically integrated into the modern and striking concrete structure, the luminaire remains almost invisible during daylight while delivering homogeneous, glare-free lines of light after dark. Its robust IP67 construction ensures reliable long-term performance despite changing weather conditions and the demanding operational environment of an international airport. The project demonstrates how precisely integrated linear lighting can become an integral part of the architectural concept. Rather than drawing attention to the luminaire itself, the illumination reveals the structure, strengthens spatial orientation and accentuates the characteristic geometry of Terminal 3. Lighting design: Licht Kunst Licht AG Architect: Mäckler Architekten Customer: MONTUM Elektrotechnik GmbH Photos: HGEsch Photography LED Linear™ Partner: Licht Kunst Licht AG Products: ADONIS ARCHITECTURAL IP67

Lighting a Culinary Experience A two Michelin-starred restaurant creates its atmosphere through precision architectural lighting Nestled within the iconic BMW Welt complex in Munich, Bavaria, THE CLOUD by Käfer is more than a restaurant, it is a fully considered sensory experience. The two Michelin-starred venue, led by chef Jens Madsen, centers around a concept of Culinary Nomadism, drawing on the flavors and traditions of South East Germany and Africa, weaving them together with high-quality local Bavarian produce. With only 42 seats, the experience is intentionally intimate and exclusive. When the space was renovated, lighting wasn't an afterthought, it was foundational. The right light sets the tone before a single dish arrives, shaping how guests feel, what they notice, and how they experience the space around them. The lighting had to feel fluid, atmospheric, and purposeful, never distracting, always enhancing. Developed in collaboration with BMW, and specialized design and technical teams, the installation blends BMW's precise, reduced design language with organic materials and artistic elements, elevating the environment without overpowering it. Two Color Kinetics solutions were selected to deliver this effect. In the corner seating area, a 3.6 x 3.6m (11.81 x 11.81ft) wall of Luminous Textile gen2 luminaires were installed behind a curved wood panel wall, allowing light to peek through softly and create a warm, ambient glow. At the bar, PureStyle IntelliHue Powercore luminaires backlight the full shelving display where the restaurant's premium bottle selection is housed. The luminaires produce a homogenous, even output that puts the collection beautifully on show and are controlled via a Data Enabler Pro gen3. Color Kinetics was selected for the scale and special-solution nature of the Luminous Textile installation and PureStyle's signature homogenous output, essential for the bar display. The result is a space where light plays a quiet but essential role. The soft glow of the corner seating and the clean bar backlighting contribute to an atmosphere that feels considered and refined, fitting for a restaurant that has earned two Michelin stars in its first year. At THE CLOUD by Käfer, design, cuisine, and light come together as one seamless statement. Certified System Integrator: WEFRA Group Lighting Design: luxophil lighting (Fischer & Rohr Architekten PartG mbB) Planning & Design: Lang Hugger Rampp Architekten GmbH, München Interior Design: hildmannwilke // Designworks

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