Philips 2008 Annual Report Download - page 29

Lighting the National – dramatic impact
Philips and the National Theatre in London are
some 20 months into a five-year lighting partnership
program to replace the landmark venue’s lighting
scheme with a state-of-the-art dynamic and energy-
efficient design.
…offering Londoners and visitors the
chance to see world-class theatre, whilst
lowering the carbon impact…
Londoners and tourists have already seen a dramatic
enhancement of the exterior of the iconic Thames-
side building. Our LED lighting solution provides an
endless color palette with which to paint the building,
creating a spectacular and welcoming aura. New,
smaller light fittings will help maintain the architectural
integrity of the Grade 2 listed building.
Easy on the eye, easy on the environment
In addition to the immediate visual enhancements,
upon completion Philips’ lighting technology will deliver
a 70% reduction in the energy needed to illuminate the
building’s iconic ‘flytowers’ and ultimately an estimated
£100,000 annual saving for the National Theatre!
After the initial phase concentrating on the exterior,
the focus switched to the interior and backstage areas
of the theater. The public areas front-of-house have been
fitted with lower-energy, higher-efficiency fittings. Here,
the National Theatre believes this has reduced their
lighting electricity consumption by more than 130,000
kWh every year! Similar fittings have been installed in
the vast corridors, workshops and rehearsal rooms.
The Mayor of London at the time of the announcement
of the partnership, Ken Livingstone, said: “Tackling
climate change doesn't mean we have to stop
enjoying ourselves, but it does mean that every sector
of London life has to consider its impact on global
warming. The work the National Theatre and Philips
are doing is the perfect example of the kind of
leadership we need right across London, continuing
to offer Londoners and visitors the chance to see
world-class theater, whilst lowering its carbon impact.”
Lasting contribution
The partnership between Philips and the National
Theatre
is not a ‘fit and forget’ operation. As Philips
introduces new
lighting technology, improvements
will be installed to deliver
ever-greater energy savings
and further enhance the environment for everyone
coming into contact with one of London’s most
recognizable buildings.
“ This partnership will enable us to spend
more on putting on plays and performances
and less on electricity and maintenance.
It’s an
investment that would be justified on
economic
grounds, but it’s hard for arts
organizations to find the money. Thanks
to this partnership we can do so. We are
immensely grateful for Philips’ far-sighted
approach.
”
Nick Starr, Executive Director of the National Theatre
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