LED lighting for Freiberger Platz swimming hall in Dresden: sustainable and monument-protected
Modern LED solutions for energy-efficient, low-maintenance, and precisely aligned lighting of competition and leisure pools
The Freiberger Platz swimming complex in Dresden impressively combines historic architecture with modern functionality. With NORKA’s custom LED lighting for swimming halls, the original structure of the 1969 swimming hall is seamlessly integrated with the new competition hall. Both competitive and recreational swimmers benefit from optimal visibility and efficient swimming hall lighting that meets the requirements of high-level sports as well as leisure swimming.
The historic hall is distinguished by its sweeping prestressed concrete roof and stands as one of the outstanding examples of 1960s GDR architecture. Since 2008, it has been under monument protection, making the integration of modern LED lighting particularly challenging – a challenge that NORKA has masterfully met with its innovative lighting solutions.
LED lighting in swimming halls: The luminaires in a special length version fit perfectly into the historical ceiling.
Modern light reflects the zeitgeist of the 1960s
In the renovated hall, the lighting is integrated into the rhythmically structured, restored original ceiling cladding made of metal grids and panels. For this purpose, the designers chose ZUG LED tubular luminaires in the special length of 1200 millimetres, in keeping with the existing ceiling louvre structure. As is customary in swimming pool construction, the lighting is positioned to follow the pool contours so that maintenance can be carried out “without getting wet”. As slim, linear light sources, these luminaires emphasise the elegance of the 1960s roof construction, breathing new life into the spirit of this architectural era. Two each of the total of 172 tubular luminaires are combined in a mounting frame; 30° lenses focus the light and allow it to be directed onto the relevant area in use. With polymer as housing material and special mounting elements, also made of polymer, corrosion is not an issue even in swimming pool air containing chlorine.
Highly efficient: The led luminaires are integrated into the control technology of the building. By controlling the illumination, a lot of energy can be saved.
The designers used more than 300 of the flat, rectangular MÜNCHEN LED luminaires in the new 2016 building to match the functional, sporty and elegant interior design with exposed concrete surfaces and differentiated white tones. As recessed luminaires, they are mounted flush with the ceiling – both in the competition pool and in the training pool area with its charming maritime wall mosaic, which was saved from the demolished old building. In the competition hall, asymmetric beam versions produce illumination levels of up to 500 lux at water surface level from the pool periphery, thus meeting the requirements for international sporting events. The highly efficient LED luminaires have DALI-interfaces for integration into the control technology of the entire building, which means brightness levels for training, school and recreational swimming can be reduced as required – as well as saving energy.
Tailored to types of use and room zones
MÜNCHEN LED luminaires are also installed above the spectator stands, in this case, however, with medium beam characteristics and concealed behind a white ceiling louvre. This protects the audience from glare and creates a softer lighting character that separates the two zones of the room to suit their purpose. The colour temperature used throughout the room is 4000 K, which harmonises perfectly with the daylight entering through the large window areas. To ensure that this harmonious atmosphere is not spoiled by a fussy ceiling, the safety lighting in the swimming pools is not provided by separate luminaires but is integrated into the general lighting system. For this purpose, some of the luminaires were equipped accordingly and connected to the central battery.
The LED safety lighting is integrated into the lighting system, thereby the overall appearance of the swimming hall is maintained.
With such integrative design solutions, this lighting concept endorses the architects’ aim of combining their new building with the renovated, listed swimming pool hall to create one aesthetic unit – with all the advantages in terms of functionality and product quality that can be expected from a manufacturer with decades of experience in swimming pool lighting.
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