The Hordern Pavilion renews its lighting with Anolis Ambiane

The lighting design of this iconic Sydney venue includes 20 teams Anoles Ambiane RGBW XP, mounted on vaulted ceiling, four on each side of the room above the exits (for a total of 16) and six additional ones that cover the arches over the exits.

He Hordern Pavilion, called The Hordern, It is one of the most iconic and historically important places in Sydney. Originally opened in 1924, now regularly hosts live performances, dance parties, sports tournaments, trade fairs, conferences and a variety of other events.

Recently, the place unveiled a new lighting scheme with 46 Anolis Ambiane RGBW XP, specified and installed by SimpleMotion Lighting (SML), a specialist in infrastructure lighting for venues.

With a portfolio that includes high-profile venues such as the Sydney Opera House and many other theaters, concert halls and recital spaces, The Hordern operators, Playbill Venues, They approached SML to reimagine the venue's lighting. The objective was to replace the outdated halogen lighting system with a more modern and energy efficient solution that would adapt to the various events taking place at the venue..

SML worked in collaboration with Jands, the Australian distributor of Anolis, with additional support from Eddie Galak, Architectural Lighting Business Development Director. The project was led by Jono Boer of SML, along with Scott Hart. Together, designed and implemented a lighting scheme focused on Anolis Ambiane luminaires.

Ambiane RGBW XP luminaires were selected for their high performance, equipped with lenses 60 degrees to ensure excellent light distribution, smooth dimming and uniform coverage throughout the space. Besides, They were chosen for the richness and quality of their colors, that allow the place to be bathed in vibrant hues whenever desired, beyond simple white lighting.

The place has a rich history, as it has hosted performances by legendary artists such as Frank Sinatra, Coldplay, Florence + the Machine, Justin Timberlake, Nirvana, Lorde, Queen y The Jackson Five. Besides, many of Australia's most popular bands performed there during their rise to fame.

Lighting design includes 20 Ambiane luminaires mounted on vaulted ceiling, four luminaires on each side of the room above the exits (for a total of 16) and six additional luminaires that cover the arches over the exits. Some of the lights are located where the previous lighting was located, while others are in new zones to align with the curtain lines used to divide hallway sections.

Custom mounting plates and brackets were manufactured to secure fixtures to ceiling and walls, with power supplies mounted on ceiling joist clamps. This task was completed with the help of rigging company Pollards.

The Anolis luminaires controlled by DMX and a Paradigm architectural controller, which also allows zone control. Touchscreen remote controls allow for easy access and operation. While the main use of the lighting system is to achieve soft and uniform white tones, The venue can be instantly transformed with full color lighting, adding atmosphere and a new dimension to events.

Jason Oxenham, from the Hordern team, commented that the new lighting scheme offers the ability to create a personalized atmosphere for high-profile events such as the ARIA Awards. Besides, reduces energy consumption, contributing to sustainability and a lower carbon footprint of the events held at the venue.