8th November 2023

The Unios Home Collection

Founded in Perth in 2011, Unios has quickly established itself as one of the fastest-growing lighting brands in the APAC region. With the aim to bring comfort to your every day, Unios provide an extensive product range, from interior to landscape, that can perfectly embed solace and warmth into the home, office, store, garden or park. 
 
The Unios Home Collection are lighting staples made for the everyday. The collection includes everything from table lamps to wall lights, spotlights, downlights and bollard lights. Scroll down for some of the highlights, and download the full Home Collection book via the link below.

If you would like to learn more about any of these products, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. 

1st June 2023

Wild-Light From WE-EF Protects Sensitive Areas With Adaptive Light

This content was originally published on the WE-EF website.

Respect for the dark and a balance between the needs of people as users of light and consideration of the climate, flora and fauna – these are the criteria by which lighting concepts for outdoor spaces are measured today. WE-EF has developed ecologically compatible lighting solutions that it calls “Wild-Light,” which enable adaptive lighting of streets, paths and open spaces – not just with regard to the brightness level, but also the colour temperature.

People who use streets, paths or open spaces in the dark want to feel safe and have good visual orientation. Paths or destinations such as car parks or bus stops should be visible from afar and therefore continuously illuminated at night, as laid down in the relevant standards such as EN-13201-2. How can such requirements be reconciled with optimal protection of the environment, for example, in or near nature reserves and similar sensitive areas? WE-EF’s answer is Wild-Light lighting technology. It uses the scope for adaptive light that is opened up by the new version of DIN 13201-1:2021-09, not just to gradate the illuminance level, but also to vary the colour temperature – a factor that is particularly important for wildlife.

One luminaire, two colour temperatures

According to the latest research, extremely warm-coloured light with a minimised blue component is particularly kind to animals, insects or nocturnal mammals. However, the colours and contrasts of such light are not as good for the human eye as conventional LEDs in warm white with 3000 K. Wild-Light offers a solution to this dilemma in the form of an integrated system of adaptive lighting technology, sensors and connectivity. For this, WE-EF has combined LED modules in two different temperature colours in suitable luminaires such as those in pole luminaires – the more nature-friendly colour temperature of 2200 K and warm white with 3000 K.

As the OLC® One LED Concept LED lens systems from WE-EF follow the multi-layer principle, each individual LED also illuminates the entire assessment field with Wild-Light. Illumination layers are created that add up evenly and efficiently – regardless of the activated colour temperature. This means that Wild-Light can also be combined with all OLC® light distributions.

An element of the WE-EF sustainability strategy

With Wild-Light, WE-EF is developing lighting solutions that minimise the negative impact on the environment, save energy as well as offer users convenience and safety. The technology is based on proven components and offers the quality, reliability and durability that the WE-EF brand stands for as an all-round sustainable concept.

22nd September 2022

Selwyn Reserve, Mission Bay, Auckland

Providing lighting solutions for public areas is always exciting as it allows us to help make spaces more valuable for the communities around them. When that public space is one of Auckland’s most popular and iconic seaside locations – Mission Bay – it is extra special, and we are proud to have been part of this project. 

Auckland Council engaged Tommy Lee from Babbage Consultants to help design a new lighting solution for Selwyn Reserve in Mission Bay. MHL were excited to work with Babbage Consultants on this project alongside Coll Electrical, Ventia, and Otahuhu Engineering. 

The Goal

The main goal was to upgrade the existing, end-of-life, non-LED luminaires and brackets with high-quality, environmentally friendly, and energy-saving LED luminaires and pole top brackets. 

Considerations & Products

A key consideration of this project was the visual appearance. The lighting solution needed to suit the heritage surrounding and the Melanesian Mission Building within the Reserve. 

The new lighting solution also needed to reduce glare as much as possible, which was achieved by utilizing luminaires with larger luminous areas operated at reduced drive currents. 

With these requirements in mind, the WE-EF ASP530 24LED 3000K luminaires, combined with custom heritage cross-arm brackets, were chosen as the perfect products for this project. 

With 0% UWLR (upward waste light ratio), the WE-EF ADSA (Australasian Dark Sky Alliance) approved ASP530 range has no contribution of upward light from the luminaires, presenting a simple and instant move toward reducing light pollution and protecting our night sky. In addition, like all WE-EF luminaires, the ASP530 range offers excellent lifespan and energy efficiency. 

The custom heritage cross-arm mounting brackets are not only visually an excellent fit for the area but are also extremely robust – something that is essential in a coastal location like Mission Bay.  

Results

The end result has been very well received, with unanimous positive comments. 

As with most projects, WE-EF succeed in balancing the need for robust and durable products in harsh coastal environments with the need to align with local heritage and a focus on visual comfort. 

In addition, the new luminaires use only 25% of the energy required for the previous lighting installation, making the project an energy success story. 

Selwyn Reserve is now a welcoming and visually pleasing space for the community – day and night. 

4th July 2022

MHL Appointed NZ Distributor for Leadsun

Our aim at MHL is to provide New Zealand lighting designers, planners, consultants and engineers with cost effective, durable, long life, energy efficient lighting solutions. To do so, we partner with manufacturers of high-quality lighting products from around the world. 

We’re today proud to announce a new partnership with Australian based Leadsun as their new NZ distribution partner.

Leadsun are a leading provider of off-grid solar exterior lighting solutions for public spaces. To date, they have distributed more than 300,000 lighting systems worldwide. 

The Leadsun brand represents a catalyst for change and confidence in the future of solar lighting. Leadsun’s mission is to light up public spaces across Australia and NZ with smart, environmentally friendly, off-grid solar lighting – and to do it easily, affordably and efficiently.

With innovation and dependability at the core of the brand, Leadsun are the perfect partner for MHL. The Leadsun solar engines can be paired up with either Leadsun or our ever popular WE-EF luminaires – both of which are Dark Sky compliant. 

Leadsun products are available through MHL now, and from the 1^st of January 2023, we will be the exclusive distributor in NZ. 

Visit the Leadsun website to learn more about their innovative solar lighting solutions, or contact us to discuss how Leadsun products can make a difference in your upcoming projects. 

Discover Leadsun’s Products

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1st April 2022

Puhinui Interchange, Auckland

There is something special about configuring lighting solutions for public spaces that many people use daily – such as a transport interchange. It needs to be functional, energy-efficient and cost-effective. However, it should also look great, so people feel welcome and safe.

We were excited to team up with electrical and lighting designers Aurecon, to configure a lighting concept that delivers all this for the brand-new, purpose-built facility – Puhinui Interchange.

The brief for this large-scale project focused on elements critical to most lighting projects for public spaces. The solution needed to be environmentally sustainable and safe, materials needed to be robust, reliable, have long lifespans and be easy to maintain, and it needed to create a welcoming ambience for the community.

We worked with the team Aurecon to curate a tailored solution that meets all of these requirements.

The WE-EF DOC200 Series was chosen as the ideal luminaire for this large scale project. It is a robust and high-performing exterior downlight, and due to its specification is widely used for rail platform canopies and other external ancillary canopies.

Also utilized within the project are high-performance asymmetric uplighters. Uplighting applications typically require high outputs, which rely on appropriate thermal management to ensure longevity of the luminaire’s LED package. As a result, the WE-EF FLA400 Series has been selected as the most suitable solution to perform in this manner.

To learn more about WE-EF’s train and light rail lighting applications, download the brochure here.

Despite some challenges caused by COVID-19 lockdowns, the project progressed well, and the outcome is one that all involved, as well as the ratepayers, can be proud of.

31st January 2022

IP Rating Misperceptions

IP67 is always better than IP66 – right? Not necessarily!

IP ratings are defined in accordance with IEC 60529:

• the 1st digit denotes the protection against solids
• the 2nd digit denotes the protection against liquids

Many people wrongfully believe the higher the IP rating, the better. This is certainly not the case regarding protection against water ingress, as denoted by the 2nd digit.

• IPX1 – IPX6 are appropriate for luminaires intended to be installed above ground and classify the resistance to moisture ingress due to dripping, spraying, splashing or jets of water.
• IPX7 & IPX8 are appropriate for luminaires intended to be installed in-ground or underwater and classify resistance to moisture ingress due to temporary or permanent immersion/submersion in water. 

The testing procedures for IPX1 – IPX6 are quite different to the procedures for IPX7 and IPX8.

We too often see luminaire manufacturers rate their above-ground exterior luminaires (including wall, ceiling, or post mounted) IP67, which many people infer as being even better than IP66. This may not actually be the case.

Whilst these luminaires may withstand temporary immersion in water in accordance with the IP67 testing, this ‘immersion in water’ rating is not relevant for these above-ground styles of luminaires and does not guarantee any level of protection against moisture ingress due to splashing or jets of water, which is far more relevant.

This is one of the reasons why we recommend WE-EF in-ground luminaires.

All WE-EF IP67 or IP68 rated in-ground luminaires are also specifically tested and rated IP66 to ensure a very high level of resistance to powerful water jets, which could well be encountered during routine cleaning over the life of the installation.

The longevity of exterior luminaires will depend on many attributes, including IP ratings. IP66 is generally considered the ‘gold standard’ for municipal grade above-ground luminaires providing the highest level of protection against water jets.

The quality of the seals is also important to ensure the IP rating is maintained over the life of the luminaire, which for most municipal applications is expected to be a min of 20 years. Many seals may provide high IP ratings when the luminaires are new (and tested) but will compress &/or harden over time resulting in a gradual degradation of resistance to moisture ingress.

That is why high-quality luminaires like those from WE-EF utilise non-ageing, silicone rubber, and CCG (Controlled Compression Gasket) seals to ensure IP ratings are maintained over the life of the luminaire.

Learn more about WE-EF luminaires

Download the technical extract of the General Catalogue from WE-EF to learn more about why WE-EF are our supplier of choice for in-ground exterior luminaires. Download here.

17th September 2021

Unios First Light – Edition 2

Get your copy of Unios’ First Light Edition 2.

17th September 2021

NEW: Unios EQ Series

The new Unios EQ Series is here.

15th September 2021

Watch: ADSA Best Practice Lighting Principles

In this video, the Australasian Dark Sky Alliance outlines the best practice lighting principles they developed to reduce light pollutions.

Watch the video to learn about what lighting you should use to avoid light pollution.

22nd December 2020

Private Office, Auckland

Minimal and sophisticated. That was the design goal for this private office in Parnell, Auckland.

The team at Wingate Architects, led by Michael Leng and Natasha Baumgartner, was tasked with the interior design of the office and engaged MHL to help find the right lighting solution.

The goal was to create a seamless lighting design system that would provide good general lighting for the office, as well as working within the shape of the space.

The building itself was one of the highlights as well as one of the challenges of this project. As a historical building with wood beams in odd locations, a high ceiling and strange angles, the office offered lots of character. The challenge was to find a lighting solution that would make the space appear seamless without taking away from its uniqueness.

Open discussion and brainstorming between the Interior Architects and the MHL team enabled us to come up with the right solution. Initially, the idea was to use spotlights, but this would result in shadowing over the workspaces. In the end, all agreed that linear extrusion using ELS SK50s would be cleaner and more practical.

The outcome is exactly what was envisioned: A clean, sophisticated design that fits perfectly into this unique space. Both the client and architect are very happy with the end result.

“The lighting solution elevated the fitout by offering a level of sophistication and refinement. Spotlights would have made it too retail focused, so the linear lighting has given it a very good light distribution across the floor showing all the features of the space with the timber floors, brickwork and furniture.”

– Michael Leng, Wingate Architects

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16th November 2020

MBIE Pastoral House

The Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE) had a clear vision for the design of their breakout area within the Pastoral House in Wellington: A sleek and quirky design to create a subtle point of difference.

They engaged design consultants Warren & Mahoney & Beca to bring this vision to life – and MHL are proud to be part of this project alongside TBIG, LT McGuinness and Millars Electrical.

One of the goals for this project was for the lighting to integrate with the feature ceiling while being a feature itself – without dominating the architecture. A selection of fittings were presented to the architect to achieve this vision, and the Unios LX baffle was a point of difference.

The black ceilings in the space required special consideration. It meant a wide beam distribution was needed to keep the area open and also meant additional consideration needed to be given to glare. The architect wanted a random assortment pattern, so a fairly wide distribution helped to keep uniformity.

Another factor that made this project unique are the thin metal fin ceilings, which meant there wasn’t an option to match the thickness of the sheets. The recess diffusor helped to detract from the specific brightness require.

The result is a sleek and quirky breakout area – exactly what the client asked for.

26th September 2020

Puhi Kai Iti / Cook’s Landing

Puhi Kai Iti/Cook’s Landing in Gisborne is a partnership between Ngati Oneone, The Department of Conservation and Gisborne District Council. Architects Boffa Miskell and CPS Civil Project Solutions were tasked with delivering this unique project and engaged MHL to help with the lighting solution.

The goal for this culturally significant project was to find ways to use lighting to enhance the unique architectural elements of Puhi Kai Iti, making them the centrepiece, and to help create a visually comfortable inviting space for people to visit at night.

Puhi Kai Iti is made up of two key elements; the Ikaroa Sculpture and the Tukutuku Panels around the sculpture.

For the Ikaroa Sculpture, very narrow beam ETC320-FS fittings were used to accentuate the curved wave-like form of the sculpture by creating contrast and drama with shadowing. In addition, a fixture was placed in the centre of the cutout of the whale tail to accentuate the top edge of the whale flute.

Designing the lighting solution for the Tukutuku Panels came with its own challenge. Showing how the Tukutuku panels would look in real life when illuminated from within by the AEON FLEX strip can sometimes be difficult to accurately visualise with lighting design software alone. Therefore, a to-scale model of the Tukutuku panel, including rust coloured paint to represent the Corten steel, was constructed to help provide a better understanding of how the Tukutuku panels would look in real life when illuminated.

Another challenge was created by the fact that site conditions necessitated that the inground uplighters for the cenotaph had to be located several metres out from the monument. However, the gimbal mounted WE-EF ETC overcame this constraint to good effect.

For the MHL team, it was a privilege to be involved in such a unique and historically significant project. We are extremely pleased that the result met and exceeded expectations with the lighting showcasing the form of the sculptures in a new perspective that perhaps can’t be noticed during the day. 

Products used: 

WE-EF ETC320-FS EE BEAM (Ikarua sculpture)

WE-EF ETC340-GB M.BEAM inground uplights (cenotaph) 

WE-EF ETC340-GB EE.BEAM (Te Maro sculpture)

UNIOS Aeon Flex side emitting flexible LED strip (Tukutuku panels)

8th September 2020

Les Mills Car Park Through-Site-Link

Car parks and the access ways to them can often be dark, uncomfortable spaces. But as Les Mills’ through-site-link shows, they don’t have to be.

For their site on Wellesley Street in Auckland, Les Mills wanted to ensure the through-site-link connecting Victoria Street and Wellesley Street would be bright and welcoming. MHL were engaged by architects Warren & Mahoney to deliver on this brief, where two key solutions were utilized. The Unios Eclipse G2, and the Iluminarc Chauvet EPIX LED.

MHL worked closely with Warren & Mahoney, identifying time and cost expectations to evaluate suitable options. The solution is a combination of a lightbox ceiling to discreetly emulate daylight within the through-site-link and light pillars behind glazing as an artistic wall, producing programmable dynamic displays.

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Typical lightboxes are interior installations and are constructed with stretched-membrane panels. However, in this case, large polycarbonate panels were selected, for suitable weather protection, as well as mechanical resistance. This has produced a robust and durable architectural solution.

Due to a compressed construction programme, a trial/mockup would not have fit within expected timeframes. With extensive software modelling, a solution was developed that fully satisfies the design intent.

Another element that makes this lighting solution unique is the fact that the light pillars within the glazed wall consist of individually addressable LEDs, allowing pixel map programmes/scenes to be displayed.

The result is a welcoming and interesting space and an excellent example of what’s possible when great architecture is enhanced with the use of light.

21st July 2020

Durham Street & Lane Upgrade – Tauranga

Tauranga City Council had the vision to turn Durham Street and Durham Lane into a pedestrian-centric precinct to create a safer, more comfortable environment. This had been a goal ever since the new University of Waikato campus, situated between the two streets, significantly increased foot traffic in the area. 

We are proud to have been chosen to work on this project alongside Jasmax Landscape Architects, WSP and Harrison Grierson. In close collaboration, we set out to create a lighting solution that equally addresses appearance and atmosphere, technical lighting requirements and coordination with the infrastructure. 

While public road (vehicular) lighting traditionally uses a colour temperature of 4000K, this project features a 3000K colour temperature and optical distributions with lower peak intensity angles. These two factors play a significant part in creating a comfortable and inviting space, while also considering and mitigating the effects that higher colour temperatures have on the dark sky.

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WE-EF’s VFL540X-SE and VFL530X-SE were used for the Durham Street carriageway, footpaths and crossings, all fitted with 7-pin Nema receptacles, allowing monitoring and management by the asset owner.

On Durham Lane, pole-mounted WE-EF’s FLC230D lights run around the back of the University of Waikato building, providing a safe, more comfortable, yet more discreet approach compared to carriageway lighting.

The result is a pleasant and comfortable environment that fully meets and exceeds expectations. 

8th June 2020

GoGoKids Fitout

MHL were excited to work with Woodhams Meikle Zhan Interiors for the GoGoKids Fitout at the new Westfield shopping centre in Newmarket.

We worked closely with the designers to achieve a result that made the uniqueness of the GoGoKids products stand out and really come to life. Colour rendering of the toys was a key focus using high CRI luminaires to enhance the colour and brightness of the products and create an exciting store for kids and parents alike.

Lighting calculations were carried out as part of the design to ensure the shelves were lit to perfection. Special attention was given to lighting the lower displays to create the best experience for children. WMZ and the client wanted lighting that reflected their brands and weren’t prepared to compromise on quality. As such, the majority of the products supplied were designed and manufactured in Germany.

8th May 2020

Choosing Lighting Poles: Aluminium vs Steel

When it comes to lighting poles, landscape architects, electrical engineers and lighting designers generally have two choices: aluminium or steel. 

Traditionally, steel has been the material of choice for poles due to it being durable, strong and easy to fabricate. However, aluminium is becoming increasingly popular – for good reasons. Here are the key benefits aluminium poles offer compared to steel poles. 

Corrosion Resistant

Manufactures of aluminium poles, like Hydro, use marine-grade aluminium that forms a protective oxide layer. This makes the poles highly corrosion resistant and prolongs their life. Due to this natural corrosion resistance, aluminium poles don’t need any additional surface treatment. Hydro aluminium poles can be designed with a designlife of up to 50 years. 

In comparison, steel needs to be galvanised and is often also painted to protect it from corrosion, which results in extra costs and environmental impact. Any additional surface treatments such as paint or powder coat will have a finite life. This becomes a maintenance burden over the lifespan of the pole. 

In a harsh climate like New Zealand, the natural corrosion resistance of aluminium poles offers many benefits. It gives both suppliers and customers the confidence that the poles will stand the test of time, that they will still look good many years into the future and that ongoing maintenance costs will be at a minimum.

100% Recyclable and Clean/Green Production

When considering the big picture and the greater good of society, aluminium offers one significant benefit compared to steel: It’s 100% recyclable without loss of quality. Our Hydro aluminium poles are made from 95% recycled aluminium. 

Using recycled aluminium is much cheaper than primary aluminium. Maybe even more importantly, it requires only about 5% of the energy needed to produce primary aluminium. Given that energy consumption is a major environmental issue, this alone is a great reason to consider aluminium poles over steel. 

The positive environmental impact is further enhanced when using poles from a sustainability-focused business like Hydro, who use 100% clean and green energy for their manufacturing processes. However, it is important to note that this is not the case for all pole manufacturers. Many still rely on dirty, fossil fuel energy, so make sure you know where your poles come from and how they are manufactured.

If sustainability and the protection of our environment are aspects that matter to you when selecting your products, there is no better choice than Hydro aluminium poles. 

Lightweight

Another advantage of aluminium is that it is strong but lightweight. The average aluminium pole weighs less than half of the equivalent steel pole. The AT (Auckland Transport) approved Hydro aluminium poles that we stock only weigh between 41kg (6m pole) and 92kg (10m) pole, which means the 6m and 8m poles can be lifted and installed by two people without needing any heavy machinery or traffic management. 

The lower weight is not just beneficial during installation. It also offers advantages during manufacturing, shipping and storage that all help to keep the cost down.

Elegant Aesthetics and Easy to Fabricate

Aluminium is a very malleable material that is easy to fabricate and can be bent and shaped in many ways. As a result, leading suppliers like Hydro are able to offer custom shaped poles at competitive pricing. 

Aluminium poles are made from one seamless extruded profile meaning there are no welded seams – something that is not possible with steel. In addition, our Hydro aluminium poles are one single piece, not multiple sections mounted together. Unlike steel, aluminium does not need to be painted, which is an advantage as it means there are no concerns about paint damage. However, they can be painted if required to meet the desired aesthetics. 

Competitive Pricing 

Aluminium poles offer all of these benefits and more at a similar price to what you would pay for quality galvanised and painted steel poles. Considering longer lifespans and ongoing maintenance costs, aluminium poles are often the more cost-effective option for many projects. 

Learn more about Hydro aluminium poles here or contact us to discuss the use of aluminium poles for your upcoming projects. 

18th March 2020

MHL Customer Support During COVID-19

In light of the current situation, MHL will continue to prioritise the health and safety of our team and customers. We also want to be able to continue to support you and keep you updated, so that you can continue servicing your projects and customers effectively.

As a result, we will be continuing to review how we manage our customer interaction. However, in the short term, we will continue face to face meetings with one or two individuals at our customers’ discretion and move technical and product presentations digitally using our Video Conferencing software.

We hope you understand the need to change the way we work and to find new ways of working to continue business as usual.

All international roadshows are being reviewed. Normal service with your MHL representative via phone or email is unaffected.

18th March 2020

Exterior Lighting Standard Update

Over three years in the making, the much awaited update of AS/NZS 1158.3.1:2020 – Lighting for roads and public spaces – Pedestrian area (Category P) lighting – Performance and design has just been published and is available for purchase from Standards NZ.

This much-needed update on the previous 2005 version incorporates many changes, including:

1. New and more precise lighting subcategories and descriptors, in most cases with slightly different LTP (Light Technical Parameters – light levels/uniformities etc.)

2. LED luminaires and design techniques are now incorporated for the first time

3. Glare issues are addressed in a more sophisticated and internationally aligned manner

4. Smart CMS (Central Management Systems) and adaptive lighting (i.e. variable light levels) are validated and encouraged

5. CLO (Constant Light Output) control is accommodated

This new standard is effective immediately. The phase-in period from the old standard will depend on the RCA (Road Controlling Authority – i.e. council) and/or asset owner.

Note also, the upgrade of the sister standard AS/NZS 1158.1.1:2020 – Lighting for roads and public spaces – Vehicular area (Category V) lighting – Performance and design is well advanced with publication expected in the next few months.

Don’t hesitate to contact us if you want to learn more about this new standard or exterior lighting solutions.

18th March 2020

COVID-19 Update

Over the last week or two, you have probably been inundated with emails and information about COVID-19 and how different businesses are responding to it. Therefore, we will keep our updated on the topic short. There are three key things we want to share with you. 

1. Business as usual:
On the whole, it’s business as usual for us here at MHL.

2. Product supply:
Product supply is currently NOT significantly impacted. However, most of our products are shipped on passenger planes, and with many airlines cancelling flights, there is a risk that there might be some delays. Make sure you talk to us as early as possible about which products you might need, and we’re confident we can deliver them.

3. Meetings:
We will reduce the number of in-person meetings where possible and instead spend more time communicating with you via phone, video calls and emails. Learn more about customer support during this time here.

As you can see, none of this is likely to lead to any significant disruptions to our business or yours. As the situation evolves, we will monitor any recommendations the government and other experts make closely and will adjust our strategy as needed. If anything develops that will potentially impact you, we will communicate that right away. In the meantime, please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. 

27th September 2019

Burlington Retirement ​Village

Burlington retirement village in Christchurch is a fun lighting collaboration between +MAP Architects and TM Consultants, designed to create a difference in aged care lighting.

Burlington Village wanted a lighting solution that made a difference to its residents and is not your typical retirement village look. The brief was for a lighting solution that is interesting, that breaks up the monotony of a long hallway, and which also brings the entrance to life in a welcoming way. 

The team decided to use a mix of technology and architectural luminaires to deliver on this brief. The result is lighting which creates interest and provides function.

One of the main challenges with this project were the ceiling cavity spaces. They required a shallow luminaire and equally small driver (power supply) to fit through the downlight cut-out hole. 

Products of Choice

A smart mix of lighting products supplied by MHL helped the engineers and designers overcome this challenge and bring the vision to life. 

TRILUX Lateralosuspended pendants were installed in the main entrance area for illumination on all surfaces, creating a bright open space. 

The TRILUX Polaron IQ recessed double ring was chosen for its form and function. Adding interest and visual comfort to the corridors.  

The TRILUX Polaron Suspended luminaire was also chosen for the corridors. It was used in between the recessed Polarons to break up the space and illuminate all surfaces.

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Many spaces also used the Prolicht Invader downlight with both a 65° beam and wall wash optic. The Invader was chosen for its deep cell reflector providing visual comfort and slimline aesthetic.

WE-EF ETV linear ingrounds with a wall wash optic provides soft dimensional illumination of the stone walls. The product uses both side and forward-throw controlled optics to graze the entrance.

All involved believe the lighting solution is a huge success. The design is interesting, functional and comfortable. The incorporated LED technology means the lighting will be maintenance-free and provide Burlington with a low energy solution.

It’s a great outcome for all. Here is what Hwang-Sun Allan from TMCO Electrical Consultants had to say about working with us on this project. 

“MHL have proven again to be easy to work with, providing help on a complex project that had a number of elements to be taken into consideration. We wanted to meet the architect’s vision and provide a visually comfortable and functional lighting scheme, and for this reason, decided to use a mix of Prolicht and TRILUX luminaires. I would have no hesitation in working with MHL on future projects.”