A fine example of our capacity to lead in the technical assessment, design and commissioning of high-profile lighting replacement for this world-class heritage sports facility.
The existing building floodlight scheme for this prestigious clubhouse at the home of golf in St. Andrews had been installed 16 years earlier and was desperately in need of replacement. Incorporating Hydrel uplighters set within ground recessed housings, the existing fittings were failing on a regular basis, and the spare parts had become difficult to obtain, often from overseas vendors and with unacceptable lead times.
Our initial appointment called for a detailed survey of the existing floodlighting scheme followed by a technical study paper summarising the options for replacement. From the survey stage, we also identified a need to verify the suitability of existing wiring for continued service alongside any lighting replacement work. To support this aspect, we prepared a cable inspection and test scope of work, which was taken forward by the client’s building maintenance team.
On completion of survey and the write-up of the technical options paper, we presented our findings and recommendation to the clubhouse management committee. The study showed that there were a wide variety of in-ground products available in the marketplace, and thirteen carefully selected examples were reviewed within the technical paper. Although the modern replacements were generally of a smaller scale driven by the move from sodium lamps to an LED light source, direct replacement for the existing in-ground uplighters was deemed to be technically possible and could ensure a colour temperature more suited to the blonde sandstone clubhouse exterior.
A static warm white LED solution was deemed as the simple base option for replacement and could be offered to deliver a similar quantity of light (in lumens) to the façade at lower power consumption, potentially with improved wallwash uniformity and a reduction in ‘wasted’ light. All new fittings were to have dimmable control for fine tuning and energy saving.
An extension of our appointment was confirmed to provide detailed lighting and controls design, site supervision and commissioning services. The project was completed in time for the hosting of the 150th British Open on the Old Course, where the building had its usual prominence within the media coverage.
Project Team:
Lighting Designer: Ardler Engineering Design
Architect/PM: Wellwood Leslie
Installer: Atalian Servest (now OCS Group)