Champions Square is a new outdoor festival space conveniently located near the Louisiana Superdome (home to the New Orleans Saints) and New Orleans Arena. Used for a variety of events, its amenities, including the latest in Martin Professional dynamic lighting, make a suitable place to host pre- and post -game activities, outdoor concerts and festivals, special events or any celebration.
Installed at Champions Square in August were energy-efficient Martin Exterior 400 luminaires and Martin LC Plus Series LED panels. Designed for outdoor use with full-weather IP65 protection ratings, both the Exterior 400 luminaires and LC panels add a versatile measure of decorative colour and dynamic energy to the space.
"The first thought when choosing the ambient lighting fixtures for Champions Square was a fixture that was rugged enough to be outdoors in the ever-changing weather in New Orleans," says Matthew Foucheaux of the Solomon Group who designed the lighting for the space. "One day it can be 94 degrees with a humidity index of 70%, and then an hour later it can be thunderstorms, bringing heavy rains, wind, and flash flooding.
"It was important for all the equipment to withstand the sometimes harsh weather. Since we started the project, on 2 August 2, there have been multiple storms roll through, and a small tropical storm. All 40 Exterior 400s and 30 LC panels have held up without flaw." Installation and supply of the Martin gear was completed by All-Star Electric of LaPlace, Louisiana.
"We were directed to be as green conscious as possible when designing the system," states the Solomon Group's Jonathan Foucheaux. "In fact, there is not one dimmer on site and every fixture is LED. We looked to Martin first to see what products they had that would fit this project. That's when we found the Exterior 400's."
(Jim Evans)
