{"title":"Waterford – Viking Heritage Installations (2019–2020)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"tab-stops: decimal 2.0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eViking Heritage Installations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"tab-stops: decimal 2.0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eWaterford – Ireland | 2019–2020\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eUrban \/ Cultural Lighting\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRole:\u003c\/b\u003e Lighting Designer – Concept, Custom Design \u0026amp; Control Systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"tab-stops: decimal 2.0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eProject Overview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"tab-stops: decimal 2.0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eUrban lighting project developed for the historic city center of Waterford, aimed at enhancing a series of Viking heritage sculptures and installations distributed throughout the public realm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"tab-stops: decimal 2.0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eThe intervention was conceived as a cultural and narrative lighting system, capable of strengthening the city’s historical identity while remaining flexible for public events and seasonal celebrations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"tab-stops: decimal 2.0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eConcept\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"tab-stops: decimal 2.0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eThe core intention was \u003cb\u003estorytelling through light\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eWaterford’s Viking heritage is ancient, powerful, and deeply connected to myth, exploration and the unknown. The lighting design was meant to evoke this atmosphere — to create a subtle sense of tension, mystery and emotional depth rather than simple monument illumination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"tab-stops: decimal 2.0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eLight and shadow were carefully orchestrated to amplify the sculptural forms and materials, allowing visitors to \u003ci\u003efeel\u003c\/i\u003e the history rather than simply observe it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"tab-stops: decimal 2.0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eA key conceptual choice was the use of \u003cb\u003epurple light\u003c\/b\u003e, selected as a symbolic color representing magic, transformation and the connection between earth and sky — an abstract but meaningful reference to the Viking spiritual and cultural world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"tab-stops: decimal 2.0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eTechnical Strategy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt decimal 2.0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eRGBW projectors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e with full color control for narrative and event-based lighting scenarios\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt decimal 2.0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eDMX control system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e, allowing the municipality to manage lighting scenes easily via PC or mobile interface\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt decimal 2.0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eCustom-designed mounting solutions developed to integrate luminaires discreetly within the historic urban fabric\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt decimal 2.0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003ePrecise aiming and beam control to preserve visual comfort and avoid light pollution within the historic center\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"tab-stops: decimal 2.0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eRole \u0026amp; Responsibilities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt decimal 2.0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eLighting concept development and narrative strategy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt decimal 2.0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eIdentification of optimal lighting positions for each installation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt decimal 2.0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eCustomization of mounting solutions in collaboration with manufacturers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt decimal 2.0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eTechnical lighting design and fixture specification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt decimal 2.0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eOn-site supervision, commissioning and DMX programming\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt decimal 2.0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eFinal testing and handover to the local authority\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: IT; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eThe project successfully combined cultural storytelling with technical flexibility, enabling Waterford to adapt its urban lighting to different events while maintaining a strong and coherent visual identity rooted in its history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1036\/2001\/8508\/files\/WhatsAppImage2026-02-13at6.22.53PM_18_480x480.jpg?v=1772540378\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; 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