Rekindling the magic

of Toulouse

The old high pressure sodium (HPS) lighting infrastructure was replaced with a customized solution, built especially for the project. Each of the classic lanterns was combined with a custom made retrofit kit.
 

• At the base of the luminaire, a LED module provides functional illumination throughout the night to improve visibility and increase safety.
  
• A bit of uplight is used to emphasize the beautiful facades in the city center.  But to reduce sky glow and light pollution and respect the night time of residents, after 1 a.m. the level of this ambiance light can be reduced or switched off completely if necessary. 
• On top of the luminaire, a small floodlight highlights the architectural features of surrounding buildings and is equipped with a Dynadimmer controller. This enables scheduled dimming to reduce light nuisance and maximize energy savings.
   

Thanks to a completely bespoke solution, we were able to rekindle the historic magic of Toulouse. The quality of light creates a warm and inviting atmosphere which, combined with the hospitality of the residents, makes the city more pleasant and alluring than ever before. The city’s architecture and monuments can be appreciated once more and the streets are a pleasure to explore after dark. And thanks to Philips LED lighting and controls technology, the 50% in energy savings look just as attractive as the city center.