Stylish & Smart

Lighting is a key element in interior architecture, and it should not compromise functionality or energy savings. Sylvania has designed a solution specifically tailored for this project, combining a custom linear luminaire with our SylSmart Connected system, integrating smart lighting with a unique design.

Key benefits

• Special luminaire designed specifically for the project
• Minimum disruption: no new cabling required, no installation downtime
• Occupancy control & daylight dimming for comfort
• Different light levels for each zone and task

Luminaire installed

• Linear luminaire – custom design
• SylSmart enabled Insaver Slim Square
• Detached sensor kit
• Insaver Slim Round

Tailor-made design

The offices of the law firm Jacobacci Abril, located on Zurbano street in Madrid, have been a challenge from a design perspective. With the merger of these two prestigious law firms, resulting in a new business being formed, we are really proud to have participated in the design of its new headquarters in Spain, together with the experience of Estudio Q  Arquitectos.

The new offices are located in the heart of the Chamberí neighbourhood, one of the most fashionable areas of the Spanish capital. It is a space of great prominence and natural light, which is further enhanced with a clean linear ceiling based design. We have developed a completely new tailor-made luminaire, in our Saint-Etienne factory, in France with dimensions adapted to perfectly fit the ceiling pattern.

Prominence of natural light

The most striking aspect of this space is the prominence of natural light in all environments. The office is located on the top floor of the building, with large windows for the entry of light on both exterior facades. In addition, the central patio brings natural light to the offices and interior meeting rooms, so, from anywhere in the office, the occupants can enjoy natural light from the sunny sky of Madrid.

To make the most of the exterior light, the SylSmart Connected control system has been installed. Thanks to the smart sensors integrated in all linear luminaires, we can maintain the right amount of light in all rooms: light levels are adapted to the type of space, whether it is an office, meeting room, break room, or corridor. Therefore, the occupant will always work with constant light levels, whether day or night, sunny or cloudy. In addition, the possibility of setting the luminaires to a minimum level ensuring that the luminaries are always lit, with lower consumption while maintaining the aesthetics of the offices. All those transitions and light level changes are achieved progressively and automatically, so the user doesn’t need to be involved in controlling or improving the comfort of the space.

Energy savings with SylSmart Connected

Energy savings are noticeable from day one, as this floor is exposed to the sun throughout the day. With most of the working day placed under natural light, which is positive both from a healthy working environment and for the environment itself, the need for artifical light is reduced through implmentation of the SylSmart Connected solution. In addition to the savings achieved thanks to the use of natural light, the presence sensors integrated in the luminaires help to provide light in the right place, and at the right time. In a modern office like this, the lighting also needed to be controlled for staffs working hours, as not all staff work at the same time. Therefore, there’s no need of illuminating the whole space. This office is highly sectorized, with multiple small offices and meeting rooms, as well as an open space area. Therefore, the possibilities of saving energy are enormous, since there will only be light in the offices when there is someone working inside and automatically turning off when people leave the room.

In the working areas, Sylvania Lighting installed 118 linear luminaires embedded in the ceiling, designed specifically for this project. In the corridors that connect to the offices, a different environment has been created, with adjustable square downlights, Insaver Slim Square model, connected through external DSK sensors, and integrated into the SylSmart Connected control system. The corridors that connect the two wings of the office have a recessed LED strip, creating a differentiated transition with lower light levels than in the work areas. The corridors turn on automatically every time someone walks through them.

Quick installation and commissioning

One of the key points of the system is the speed of installation. All luminaires are connected to each other wirelessly, so no additional cabling is required. The commissioning process is also quick and easy and was carried out in a few hours by a specialised technician from Sylvania. Jacobacci Abril user can access the project both from the web portal and from the SylSmart Connected app, to visualise the floorplan to manage the areas and zones previously created.

"As designers, we have to thank Sylvania for the close collaboration during the process of creating a specific luminaire for this project, integrating the SylSmart system, which makes a big difference with respect to any installation in use. The easy operation of the system is highly appreciated, so that the client only has to focus their energies on their field." - Estudio Q Arquitectos

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