The landmark Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston, Massachusetts, is venerated in a subtle yet striking new lighting design that uses Lumenpulse luminaires. The landmark Cathedral of the Holy Cross holds a venerated spot in the Boston civic imagination, and the imagination of the entire nation, as a place for those grieving the assassination of JFK and more recently, the vigil for the Boston Marathon Bombings with words from former President Barack Obama. Its history is a complex and important part of Boston's story. After over a century, the Cathedral underwent a top-to-bottom modernization refurbishment to reinvigorate the space, add more inclusive services, as well as to update its systems. For part of its interior lighting design, HDLC Architectural Lighting chose Lumenpulse luminaires to create a brighter, better lit space while also enhancing the beauty of the cathedral. The exterior of the cathedral was restored with new trim and Lumenfacade and Lumenbeam luminaires were both chosen to weather Boston's environment and provide the stately architectural lighting the iconic Cathedral needed. To tastefully accent the arches ribbing the interior of the cathedral's main area of worship, as well as to provide general lighting to the apse and main alter, the precision optics (Narrow Spot, Very Narrow) of the Lumenbeam luminaires keep their light where it is aimed, reducing spill onto nearby areas. The arches are subtly enhanced, creating an otherworldly aura to the ceiling, while the apse and alter are made into a gentle focal point. The exterior of the cathedral uses the Lumenpulse advantage of colour-temperature, optics, and dependability to advocate for its architectural features without making a spectacle. The understated light and purposeful shadows (thanks to the well-defined light beams) brings the cathedral's architecture to the forefront of the night and surrounding buildings. The overall impression of the new lighting scheme has been made with highly positive reviews while the parishioners and staff of this venerated place of worship have remarked on its renewed and enhanced spirit. The idea that such spaces are in themselves historied works of art is something that the lighting scheme and luminaires have clearly kept in mind and it shows in every ray of light. Market: Arts + Culture Custom Solutions: Optics, Outputs, Colours and CCTs Client: Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston Lighting Design: HDLC Architectural Lighting NYC Architect: Elkus Manfredi Photographer: Brett Beyer EQUIPMENT SPECIFIED 31 x Lumenbeam XLarge (2700K, Narrow Spot) 2 x Lumenbeam Grande (3500K, Narrow Flood) 6 x Lumenbeam Grande (3000K, Very Narrow) 13 x Lumenbeam Large (3000K, Very Narrow) 112 x Lumenfacade Inground (48", 3000K, 60° x 60°)

Architect: Robert A.M. Stern Architects Lighting Designer: Essential Light Design Studio

A fully integrated lighting system brings dynamic color to one of Olathe's most celebrated landmarks Cities are increasingly recognizing that public lighting is more than infrastructure, it's an expression of community identity. Landmark lighting creates moments of shared pride, turning everyday structures into backdrops for celebration and connection. Olathe, Kansas has embraced this philosophy, making the illumination of its most visible landmarks a civic priority. Among them, the 159th Street bridge, a prominent crossway over Interstate 35 and a source of genuine local pride. Over time, the bridge's existing HID luminous poles began to fail, leaving the structure without the presence it deserved. Rather than undertaking a costly overhaul, the city sought a smarter solution: one that could breathe new life into the existing infrastructure while unlocking dynamic, color-changing capabilities for the community to enjoy for years to come. The city aimed to transform the 159th and Lone Elm Bridge into a dynamic lighting landmark capable of celebrating holidays, local events, and sports teams with vibrant, programmable color. The city of Olathe envisioned a solution that would make the bridge a recognizable beacon along the I-35 corridor, reflecting the community's spirit and identity, no matter the occasion. Color Kinetics Flex Compact RGB luminaires were selected for their custom capability and pixel control, making them ideally suited for this creative renovation. The renovation retrofit involved removing the existing poles for cleaning and fitting them with new lenses. Inside each pole, 42 Color Kinetics Flex Compact RGB nodes were mounted on a custom bracket, 21 nodes per side, spaced 3" on center and sitting 1.5" from the pole surface. A CM-150 CA gen2 Control Module was installed at the base of each pole at the handhole. Control of the entire installation is handled by an iPlayer4 controller running Interact Landmark software, located at the Olathe city facilities maintenance building 4.6 miles away. Fiber was run out to traffic cabinets at the bridge, giving the city seamless remote control over every scene and color change without needing to be on site. The result is a striking transformation that punches well above its weight. What was once a row of failing HID poles is now a fully programmable, pixel-controlled lighting feature capable of expressing the full spectrum of community life, from holiday displays to team colors on game day. The strategic, low-disruption renovation approach preserved the existing infrastructure while delivering a result that feels entirely new, cementing the 159th and Lone Elm Bridge as one of Olathe's most recognizable and celebrated landmarks. Certified System Integrator: C&O Sales Lighting Design: Thomas Faulkender/C&O Sales-Simon Barz Electrical Contractor: City Employees - Thomas Faulkender, David Kelly, Garett Belcher, Scott Burton, Wyatt Prothe

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