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Landscape lighting is a ‘good neighbor’ in residential lake community

Landscape lighting is a ‘good neighbor’ in residential lake community

West Shores is a 640-acre residential lake community in Waterloo, Nebraska. Until recently, the primary amenities included a children’s park, walking trail, and marina. Developers sought to introduce a mixed-use building on the lake's shores, consisting of a large event center and smaller retail tenants.

As the first commercial building in the community, one of the key objectives was to blend with the lake, the environment, and the surrounding residences. For example, the landscape design includes elements like an attractive lakeside retaining wall that emulates nearby homes.

“Our number one goal was to be a good neighbor,” said Steve Farrington, partner at Morrissey Engineering and electrical project manager for this initiative. “From an exterior lighting perspective, this meant introducing illumination that minimized impact on nearby residences and avoided light pollution.”

Luminis Lumiquad LQ641 columns were selected to illuminate the pathways around the building facade, adjacent driveways, and parking lots. A total of 22 columns, each with a 6” x 6” footprint, offer a safe and secure level of lighting as visitors navigate the facility at night.

Farrington selected an optional louver to ensure the light goes exactly where needed, minimizing light spillage to the lake and homes. And a cast aluminum top cover helps make the luminaire Dark Sky friendly.

The crisp, geometric lines of LQ641 provide an attractive accent to the property's minimalist landscaping. And the luminaires also serve as wayfinding for the parking lot across the street from the building. They effectively create a colonnade effect, marking the path up to the building’s entrance.

Nebraska weather varies significantly during the year, so choosing a luminaire that could withstand the elements was crucial. Lumiquad’s aluminum construction and integrated struts act as a reinforcing cage to ensure the columns are robust and durable. The luminaire is also IP65 rated, with a lifetime beyond 60,000 hours.

"We know Lumiquad will perform well and hold up well over the long run,” Farrington said.

Feedback from the developers and neighbors has been very positive.

“This was a great fixture for this project,” said Farrington. “It produces a good quality of light and distribution, minimizes light spill to the neighbors, and the louvers provide excellent glare control. And the aesthetics are fantastic.”


PROJECT NAME: West Shores
LOCATION: Waterloo, Nebraska, USA
CATEGORY: Exterior Lighting
PROJECT COMPLETION: Late 2021
ENGINEER: Morrissey Engineering
LUMINIS AGENT: Central Sales
PHOTOGRAPHY: Architectural Photography Inc.

 

  • Location
    Waterloo, NE, USA
  • Category
    Exterior Lighting

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Luminis, a brand within the Acuity Brands Lighting and Controls portfolio, is an established manufacturer of contemporary specification grade indoor and outdoor lighting products. Combining timeless aesthetics and evolving technology, the company develops innovative luminaires that contribute to architectural intent while performing to the highest standards. Award-winning Luminis products are found in commercial, institutional, retail, and municipal applications and are available throughout North America. More information about Luminis is available at www.luminis.com.

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