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Second Life for Louis Poulsen Luminaires

In Basel's Rheinacker housing estate, a characteristic garden estate from the 1960s, the exterior has been redesigned and enhanced with an area of so-called urban wilderness. As part of the same effort, the existing mushroom-shaped Louis Poulsen luminaires, with their distinctive design that has shaped the identity of the area for over 50 years, were carefully restored and upgraded with modern technology.

Working closely with landscape architect Beglinger + Bryan Landschaftsarchitektur, the BURRI team carefully restored and technically upgraded the luminaires.

After dismantling the luminaires, the lamp cases were reshaped and cleaned; later, the damaged areas were repaired. They were then galvanized for corrosion protection. The inside of the luminaires was also painted white to enhance light reflection.

The technical upgrade with DALI control and conversion to LED light sources reduces energy consumption significantly and brings the luminaires up to modern standards, extending their life cycle by several decades.

With precise craftsmanship and great attention to detail, the BURRI team breathed new life into these filigree design classics and helped preserve the characteristic atmosphere of the historic garden city estate.

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