Brauweiler Abbey

For the 1000th anniversary of Brauweiler Abbey (north of Cologne), the desire arose to showcase the historic room with a modern yet atmospheric lighting installation. The challenge was to emphasise the majestic architecture of the room while at the same time creating a warm and intimate atmosphere reminiscent of the soft flickering of candlelight. The aim was to realise various lighting scenes suitable for both solemn, quiet moments and for events and concerts.

The focus was on several Rondo48 chandeliers with a diameter of 1500 mm and a central Rondo48 chandelier with an impressive diameter of 5000 mm, all equipped with Led Line uplights. These were complemented by precise Fifty XS spots with DimToWarm technology, which can create the desired warm, candle-like atmosphere. 

A special technical feature was the suspension of the chandeliers at a height of around 20 metres. To meet the requirements, a flexible system for height adjustment was realised, made possible by a sophisticated cable pulley system.

Impressive lighting scenes were presented at the inauguration of the new lighting system, harmoniously coordinated with a short organ concert. In addition to Buschfeld lighting tracks and luminaires, spotlights from other manufacturers were used to create a sophisticated, sonorous overall picture.

View through the crossing through the nave back to the entrance.

Rondo48 chandelier in the crossing
- diameter 5000 mm
- surface bronze 
- uplight Led Line: 2700K, Casambi
- customised production: Suspensions, feeds, height adjustment

Rondo48 chandelier in the transepts and entrance
- diameter 1500 mm
- surface bronze 
- uplight Led Line: 2700K, Casambi

Fifty XS luminaires
- Casambi lighting control
- colour temperature: Dim-to-Warm (1800-3000 K)
- beam angle 15° with snap system
- Snap System filter 25°
- accessories: Tube50 shades, bronze 



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In a short introductory lecture, various lighting scenes were presented to illustrate how flexibly the new lighting installation adapts the ambience of the church to the diverse utilisation requirements.

Installationsmomente: Präzision trifft Perfektion der Monteure.

Location: Brauweiler Abbey 
Lighting design and concept: Mailander Lichtdesign >>
Elektrische Installation: Schmitz Lichtgestaltung & Elektro 
Electrical installation: D. Theisen
Photos: Buschfeld Design


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