POA COURTHOUSE
Renovation & Restoration
Project Overview
The Hamilton Provincial Offences Administration Courthouse is a designated heritage landmark. The existing building was constructed in 1958. In 2014, the City of Hamilton allocated $30 million for the restoration & renovation of the building’s Main Entrance, First and Second Floors. Fit out of the three-story Office Tower was added to the project scope during construction. Stringent Provincial requirements for illumination & energy management as well as the restoration of 56-year-oldcustom designed luminaires were our greatest challenges.
To address the Provincial requirements, we utilized LED technology and designed the control system in such a manner as to allow for pre-set scenes to be re-called based on time of day, occupancy or manual control. We retained the services of a custom luminaire manufacturer to restore the designated heritage light fixtures. Mock-ups were created and reviewed part way through construction and record drawings provided for future maintenance.
Dawn Brown contributed to this project as an employee of EXP Services Inc
Featuring heritage designated light troughs complete with custom built LED modules, drivers, and diffusers. We were able to salvage the original custom-made etched glass lens and housing. The lights automatically turn on in the morning and off in the evening. Throughout the day, pre-set scenes may be recalled via the computers at the Clerk’s Desk. A panic button allows the lights to be restored to full brightness in the event of an emergency.
Featuring the fully restored luminous ceiling. Each 5’x5’ module was custom made to fit the existing metal frame and fit with new LED boards and dimmable drivers. The lights automatically turn on in the morning and off in the evening. Throughout the day, pre-set scenes may be recalled via the computers at the Clerk’s Desk. A panic button allows the lights to be restored to full brightness in the event of an emergency.
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