Westway Community Project England

Im Zuge der Entwicklung des Stadtteils North Kensington entstand das Westway Community Street-Projekt als Leuchtturmprojekt zur Aufwertung des Stadtteils, zu dem die Beleuchtung einen entscheidenden Beitrag leistet.

Dieser lebendige Bereich unterhalb der Westway-Hochstraße erstreckt sich von der Acklam Road bis zum Stable Way und umfasst bedeutende Orte wie das Westway Sports Centre, den Maxilla Walk an der Grenfell Memorial Wall und den Portobello Canopy. Ziel des Projektes war es, das Stadtbild zu verändern und vor allem das Sicherheitsempfinden der Gemeinde zu erhöhen.

Stadt England, Vereinigtes Königreich
Fotos Andrew Hatfield
Architekt DK-CM Architects

Die Lichtlösungen trugen maßgeblich zur Erreichung dieser Ziele bei, indem sie eine optisch ansprechende und normgerechte Beleuchtung garantierten, die den vielfältigen Anforderungen dieses dynamischen Gemeinschaftsraums gerecht wurde. Die maßgeschneiderten Lösungen konzentrierten sich auf Bereiche, die für Fußgänger schlecht einsehbar waren, und sorgen nun für gute Sichtverhältnisse und ein Gefühl der Sicherheit bei Dämmerung oder Dunkelheit.

Für die optimale Ausleuchtung dieses Projektes kam eine Mischung aus Sonderlösungen und Standardprodukten zum Einsatz, die sich optimal ergänzen und den Besuchern ein Gefühl von Sicherheit vermitteln.

The Solution: TRILUX Lighting Excellence

TRILUX’s commitment to innovation and sustainability shone through in the development of bespoke and customised products and turnkey solutions. The lighting interventions focused on key areas of pedestrian difficulty and poor visibility, providing good visibility and feelings of safety in dim or after-dark conditions.

The TRILUX luminaires, known for their high-efficiency LED technology and resistance to extreme weather conditions, provided both functionality and style, enhancing the aesthetic appeal of the urban space while promoting safety and orientation.

The lighting project covered four key areas across a site slightly over half a mile long, primarily pedestrianised. The scope included luminaire design, manufacture, supply, and installation. Here’s a brief summary of the lighting work carried out in the key areas:

The Roundabout

The TRILUX team designed bespoke LED donut-shaped luminaires specifically for this location to uplift the space. These luminaires, combined with Combial LED floodlight, are installed around and fixed to the columns under the roadway. The additional indirect lighting element and illuminated vertical surfaces create a welcoming atmosphere, visual guidance, and a secure ambience for the local community.

Malton Road

A special for the TRILUX range, robust and recyclable custom catenary luminaires were installed under the roadway to provide consistent and functional lighting, throughout the scheme.

Bramley Road and Maxilla Walk

To keep the design signature consistent and replicate the look and feel of the other areas in the scheme, a large version of the bespoke LED Donut-shaped luminaire is paired with four smaller versions alongside the Combial luminaires around the columns, creating a well-lit and secure environment.

Portobello Canopy

At Portobello Canopy, TRILUX mounted Combial luminaires on the existing structure under the market canopy. These luminaires light the space, reflecting light and creating an inviting ambience. They are energy-efficient, contributing to the project’s low energy costs. Faciella high-performance and energy-efficient projectors were used for the stage area to enhance the lighting effect further.

Further luminaires were provided for separate projects and installed by the client across the site.

Through their expertise and innovative solutions, TRILUX has helped to shape a future where the Westway Community Street is a safer, more connected, and vibrant public space, fostering community spirit and enhancing quality of life for all.