Kieler Volksbank

Following the refurbishment by Böhmer Konzept GmbH as general contractor for the interior fit-out and the electrical contractor Gärtner Elektrotechnik GmbH, the premises on Martensdamm in Kiel are unrecognisable. In the new entrance area, customers are greeted by a modern service counter with a light-coloured wooden finish. A striking feature is the huge oval ceiling cut-out that once housed a luminous ceiling, now fitted with a combination of acoustic baffles and our Rail track system - extending seamlessly into the rear seating areas. Flush-mounted linear inserts provide ambient lighting, while Lenty spotlights create targeted accents. "A high-quality design and the flush finish of the Rail with the baffles and the metal ceiling were particularly important," recalls project manager Marco Barth at TRILUX, who oversaw the project. The result is a modern, visually appealing ceiling landscape that also delivers excellent functionality.

We have controlled networked lighting via a DALI bus connected to a KNX system. Our custom user interface allows flexible setting of lighting scenes, dimming levels and specific modes – including dedicated light for cleaning staff. In offices near windows, Sonnos downlights are paired with motion and daylight sensors to maximise efficiency. 

This approach has cut energy consumption by around 70 % compared to the previous installation, while significantly enhancing both lighting quality and atmosphere. The result is a win for employees and customers – and a model for other retail and commercial spaces.