Cape Norderney historic beacon illuminated at night showing 12-meter-high hexagonal brick building erected 1871 on 15-meter beacon dune, six wall columns dramatically lit by WE-EF ETC120-GB inground luminaires with gimbal-mounted symmetric very-narrow-beam optics emphasizing lively brickwork surface texture, triangular wooden slat sea marker appearing to float above structure with round archways, symbol on Norderney island coat of arms since 1928 in East Frisian Wadden Sea serving as tourist landmark designed by Oliver Christen OC-Lichtplanung

Cape Norderney, Germany

Effective presentation of a sea marker and landmark

The first thing that comes to mind when you hear "illuminated sea marker" is probably a red and white striped lighthouse. However, there are many other kinds of sea markers – and Cape Norderney is even the symbol on the coat of arms of the island in the East Frisian Wadden Sea. In the course of extensive reconstruction work, the landmark has been given dramatic night-time lighting.

Upward perspective of Cape Norderney showing high-contrast architectural lighting emphasizing angular brick columns with round archways, warm white WE-EF ETC120-GB LED inground luminaires with precisely aligned gimbal-mounted optics accentuating striking hexagonal building structure details and brickwork texture, 5CE superior corrosion protection technology ensuring reliable long-term operation in harsh North Sea coastal climate, completed as part of extensive reconstruction project for local authority of Norderney

Cape Norderney is an approximately 12-metre-high beacon that was originally erected in 1848 at the request of Emden merchants, on the 15-metre-high beacon dune to improve safety for seafarers. The first beacon, which only consisted of a wooden framework, was replaced in 1871 by a hexagonal brick building. It has adorned Norderney's coat of arms since 1928 and it is a landmark of the popular East Frisian island. Today, its main role is serving as a historical monument and a tourist attraction; a "real" lighthouse, the island's only active sea light, has long since ensured maritime safety. This meant that lighting designer Oliver Christen did not have to consider any nautical requirements when he developed the lighting concept for the historic beacon as part of the reconstruction project, and he was able to focus his attention entirely on showcasing the architectural form.

Abstract upward view through Cape Norderney's round brick archways showing architectural detail of 1871 hexagonal beacon structure, WE-EF ETC120-GB inground luminaires creating dramatic high-contrast lighting showcasing angular columns and curved arches, lighting design by Oliver Christen focusing entirely on architectural form presentation without nautical requirements since active lighthouse now ensures maritime safety, historic monument and popular tourist attraction on East Frisian island replacing original 1848 wooden framework beacon

Cape Norderney beacon at dusk showing complete illuminated 12-meter-high hexagonal brick structure on 15-meter beacon dune, comprehensive WE-EF ETC120-GB LED inground lighting with 5CE superior corrosion protection accentuating six wall columns and round archways, triangular wooden slat sea marker atop structure, island landmark originally erected 1848 at request of Emden merchants to improve seafarer safety, landscape architecture by Frank-Dieter Stucken Bötersen, lighting by OC-Lichtplanung transforming historic monument into dramatic nighttime attraction

Oliver Christen used high-contrast lighting to emphasise the details of the striking building structure with its round archways and angular columns. The sea marker, a triangle of wooden slats standing on its tip, appears to float above the structure. After various tests, a lighting concept was chosen that accentuates the six wall columns with WE-EF ETC120-GB [EE] inground luminaires. The precisely aligned warm white light of the gimbal-mounted symmetric, very narrow beam optics emphasises the lively surface of the brickwork. The efficiency and precision of WE-EF LED lighting technology was a decisive factor in choosing the luminaires, as was the high quality of the housing. The inground luminaires boast 5CE superior corrosion protection technology, ensuring reliable, long-term operation – even in the harsh coastal climate.

Credits

Principal: Local authority of Norderney Light planning: OC-Lichtplanung, Oliver Christen, Diepholz Landscape architecture: Frank-Dieter Stucken, Bötersen Photos: OC-Lichtplanung

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