Veghel City Center Veghel, the Netherlands

Empowering cities with digital lighting

Software level

Network level

Asset level

City asset management /dashboard

Not unlike cities in the past, “smart cities” evolve incrementally…

Location: TBC

Vision – Empowered cities with connected lighting

Software level

Network level

Asset level

City asset management /dashboard

…and they are about curating seams via new interfaces and relationships

Pixel Flow Abtao Park, Lima, Peru Artist: Claudia Paz

Convergence of lighting and information technologies generates new possibilities

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Digital Lighting Spectrum of Engagement

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Sondermarken Park B+S architecture and lighting

Photo courtesy of Philips

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Considers pedestrian orientation

needs Establishes a hierarchy of contrasts Lights up interesting elements like

vertical surfaces, trees, water… Reveals the complexity of a space Minimizes glare

Ambient Lighting

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Tour Montparnasse

Régis Clouzet

Photo Credits: David Aubert

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Photo Credits: Xavier Boymond

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Alternates spaces at night and creates

drama Emphasises event times and supports

the identity of venues Surprises pedestrians and connects to

their curiosity Initiates dialogues about urban

environments among citizens

Dynamic Lighting

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Bay Lights

Leo Villareal

Photo Credits: Lucas Saugen

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Creates meaningful light changes according to pedestrian flow, weather, etc.

Makes citizens aware of available data in the city

Creates stunning effects when dynamic light is linked with real time events characteristics, e.g. noise

Cost saving input to dynamic light shows

Responsive Lighting

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Banco del Credito de Peru Claudia Paz

Photo Credit: Paz & Cheung

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Photo Credits: Paz & Cesar Castro

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Gives pedestrian opportunities to

influence their environment Alternative content creation for

dynamic light shows Changes pedestrian flow and

behavior Brings innovation to people and

fosters creativity

Interactive Lighting

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Digital Lighting Spectrum of Engagement

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From the “brittle city” (R. Sennett)…

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…to the resilient city

Energy of the Nation

Sosolimited

Photo Credits: Sosolimited

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Photo Credits: John Horner Photography

Höweler + Yoon Architecture Swing Time

Thank you! susanne.seitinger@philips.com www.philips.com/lightforpublicspace

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