Complete view of reimagined Bondi Beach promenade showing heritage Pavilion building with multiple arched openings warmly illuminated by WE-EF luminaires, RMT320 and RMC320 bollards in bronze finish directing light strategically along pathways, VLS400 pole lights providing area illumination, illuminated Ferris wheel, motion-blurred beachgoers, demonstrating Electrolight's comprehensive lighting design ensuring pedestrian and cyclist safety while enhancing iconic Australian cultural landmark

Bondi Beach Pavilion Reimagined

Situated along the coastline of one of the most iconic Australian beaches, Bondi, it took over 10 years of planning and consulting before the enamoured Bondi Pavilion, could undergo its spectacular renewal.

Bondi Pavilion parkland entrance at dusk showing heritage Mediterranean Revival architecture with central arched gateway, comprehensive WE-EF lighting scheme including wall luminaires creating enchanting warm 3000K ambiance throughout building and grounds, motion-blurred pedestrian on curved pathway, benches and landscaping, completed 2021 following 10+ years of stakeholder consultation and planning by Waverley Council

With a 5-star sustainability rating and considered acknowledgment of the First Nations people of the region woven into its design, the reimagined Pavilion and Parkland is now a testament to both its iconic heritage and a more modern, dynamic cultural hub, something for which the Waverley Council of NSW should be incredibly proud of.

Tonkin Zulaikha Greer were engaged to carefully preserve heritage yet deliver innovation and reimagine spaces to solidify its status as a centrepiece of the community, with Electrolight responsible for delivering an exciting lighting concept and Buckford Illumination Group (NSW) supporting the delivery of the project.

A broad range of WE-EF LIGHTING luminaires were chosen for the project, some of which have been used in very creative, unique applications.

Project challenges:

Given the significance of the space in Australian culture, many stakeholders were involved in many years of consultation and planning before this project could be brought to fruition.

With its heritage listing and many architectural features to accentuate, ensuring mounting options could meet the rules and regulations of the site demanded careful consideration and the adoption of a multifaceted lighting strategy for the building and surrounding parklands.

Bondi Pavilion covered colonnade at blue hour showing rhythmic sculptural timber columns, illuminated Ferris wheel visible beyond, WE-EF PLS400 wall luminaires mounted under eaves in upward orientation providing soft ceiling illumination shielded from view, demonstrating multifaceted lighting strategy balancing heritage preservation with modern community hub functionality

Additionally, the Waverley Council were focused on ensuring that the luminaire selection could withstand the salt-laden and corrosive air that surrounds the beachfront institution. Understanding the risks of early product failures and corrosion that can occur with cheap alternative lighting products, the Council needed to ensure there would be minimal maintenance and a strong reliable performance of the lighting solution they would select.

Solution:

Having had prior experiences with the WE-EF LIGHTING brand, the Waverley Council understood the brand’s commitment to delivering premium quality products, designed to last well beyond the warranty of 10 years, with many examples of coastal applications working seamlessly after 25+ years.

Electrolight specified a range of WE-EF luminaire shapes and finish colours to accentuate and blend into the various areas of the precinct. All luminaires are fitted with warm white 3000 K LED chips.

Bondi Pavilion interior lobby featuring innovative upside-down mounted WE-EF RMT320 LED bollards on coffered ceiling creating soft glare-free ambient lighting that highlights detailed timber paneling, motion-blurred visitors moving through space with black-framed glass doors opening to beachfront, demonstrating creative luminaire application in heritage building restoration designed by Electrolight

Detail of Bondi Pavilion exterior showing WE-EF wall-mounted luminaires flanking Fire Indicator Panel door, warm LED downlighting creating safe glare-free illumination on white rendered walls and terracotta roof, demonstrating heritage-sensitive lighting placement designed to accentuate architectural features while meeting strict conservation requirements for iconic beachfront cultural institution

Result:

During the day, the carefully curated selection of various luminaire shapes is befitting of the creativity that thrives in the heart of Bondi.

RMT320s and RMC320s are strategically placed to direct light to where it is needed, so that, as the sunsets, the Pavilion and surrounding Parklands are beautifully illuminated with a warm 3000 K, delivering an enchanting ambience for everyone enjoying the space and ensuring pedestrians and cyclists can move around safely in darkness.

The building itself is aglow from the wall luminaires that are thoughtfully placed to highlight the architectural features, particularly the many stunning arches, while always avoiding any unshielded upward light spill.

The beautiful arched windows, for example, are gently illuminated from the OLV300 series with the selection of optics tailored to match the width of each window to enhance its architecture.

Under the eaves, PLS400 wall luminaires are used in an upward orientation to provide soft, subtle illumination while being shielded by the ceiling.

And as you move inside, the soft glow of the uniquely positioned ‘upside down’ RMT320s draws your eye to the magnificent detailing of the ceiling panelling, while simultaneously providing a gentle, glare-free light source for the space.

WE-EF LIGHTING and Buckford Illumination Group (NSW) are incredibly proud to have been involved in the delivery of the Electrolight lighting strategy here for Waverley Council at this stunning, iconic community space.

Bondi Pavilion North Entrance at twilight showing heritage-listed white stucco facade with terracotta tile roof and arched openings, WE-EF OLV300 wall luminaires with customized optics illuminating arch windows, warm 3000K LED lighting highlighting architectural features while avoiding upward light spill, designed by Electrolight and Tonkin Zulaikha Greer Architects as part of decade-long heritage restoration project

Credits

Completed: 2021 Client: Waverley Council, Sydney Sales Partner: Buckford Illumination Group (NSW) Architect (Restoration): Tonkin Zulaikha Greer Architects Lighting Design: Electrolight Photography: Jackie Chan

Bondi Beach promenade at sunset showing reimagined parkland with WE-EF VLS400 pole-mounted LED luminaires providing warm 3000K lighting, rows of bronze bollards delineating pedestrian and cycling zones, iconic yellow lifeguard tower, Bondi headland and residential buildings in background, demonstrating 5-star sustainable design and salt-resistant luminaires chosen by Waverley Council for 25+ year longevity in harsh coastal environment

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