Facade Lighting

Morbi Clock Tower

The heritage structure was successfully modernized without altering its historic character. At night, the tower functions as a proud civic landmark showing beautiful color animations during national events, with absolutely zero lighting hardware or brackets obstructing the view from the surrounding roads

Morbi Clock Tower
Location
Morbi, Gujarat
Client
Municipal
Application
Facade Lighting
Year
2022

Challenge

Illuminating a protected historical monument requires absolute care to avoid altering its structural and aesthetic value: • Complex Shadow Traps: The heritage facade features intricate deep arches, carved stone brackets, and a historic clock face—all of which naturally trap harsh shadows if illuminated poorly. • Strict Daytime Aesthetics: As a protected municipal asset, the light fixtures and brackets could not clutter or visually disrupt the historical appearance of the structure during daytime hours. • Preservation Constraints: The mounting methods could not physically drill into or damage critical historical sections of the facade.

Solution

Bluesys Lighting Solution designed an elegant, high-impact architectural solution using strategic exterior placement and smart zoning: 1. Strategic Plinth & Cornice Mounts • Set-Back Placement: High-intensity RGB floodlights and linear wall washers were neatly set back along the existing structural plinths and cornice lines. • Clean Road Views: By aligning the fixtures tightly with these architectural edges, the hardware disappears from view for anyone looking up from the road during the day, maintaining a clean heritage profile. 2. Multi-Scene DMX512 Programming • Zoned Scene Control: Using advanced DMX512 controllers, the architectural team grouped the central tower, the structural arches, and the side wings into independent control zones. • Operational Flexibility: This smart framework runs a vibrant, full-colour dynamic programme for special civic occasions, while anchoring a clean, elegant single-color architectural wash for normal nights.

Result

The heritage structure was successfully modernized without altering its historic character. At night, the tower functions as a proud civic landmark showing beautiful color animations during national events, with absolutely zero lighting hardware or brackets obstructing the view from the surrounding roads

Fixtures used

Products on this project

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RGB Flood Light 50W IP67
BLS-WF01040W

RGB Flood Light 50W

RGB LED flood light is a high-intensity, color-changing outdoor luminaire designed to highlight architectural building facades, Temple, Gate, Garden, Bridge, Commercial Building façade, entryways, and exterior walls with vibrant, dynamic lighting

  • 50W
  • IP67
  • RGB
Price on request
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RGB Linear Wall washer Light 50W IP67
BLS-WW02040W

RGB Linear Wall washer Light 50W

An architectural-grade RGB Linear LED Wall Washer designed for vibrant, color-changing vertical illumination on facades, landscapes, and commercial structures. Features a rugged IP66/IP67 weatherproof aluminum body and smart DMX control for seamless, dynamic lighting displays.

  • 50W
  • IP67
  • RGB
Price on request
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