Paolo Campanelli, technical project coordinator, was involved in the conception of this unique venue and invited one of Costa Cruises' in-house lighting designers, Davide Trentacoste, to specify the lighting. His original and intelligent use of lighting and special effects helps turn a visit to C-Dream into a virtual cruise, with each zone within it creating a unique and unforgettable experience. Trentacoste says: "The architects' desire [Marcello Albini and Manuela Venturini] was to have a hi-tech, surreal place that can change colour at any time. I spent over four months working on this project, together with the technical team [nicknamed C-Team]. The idea was to light 90% of C-Dream using only LED technology. Tryka's products helped me a lot in solving several aspects of my project. The typology of the venue needed different kinds of LED products and Tryka has been part of this 'melting multi-coloured Dream'. I wish all of you could have a chance to visit C-Dream."
More than 150 Tryka MR16 RGB Module 3s and Module 6s with a variety of optics, Tryka Strips with oval optics and DMX Modulation Drivers were used for the project. The units were supplied via Tryka L.E.D. Ltd's Italian distributor, One 4 All Srl, and installed by their local dealer Audio Effetti Srl.
One of the areas where the Tryka luminaires are applied to great effect is the so-called 'Spirula', a larger than life spiral sculpture made of synthetic resin. As customers walk inside the structure a game of lights and sound effects delivers the very realistic sensation of being out at sea. Marco Medica, Audio Effetti's sales manager, comments on the installation: "This has been an exciting though challenging project; innovative and high quality products were needed to satisfy Costa Cruises' demands. I would like to thank Tryka for their support during the design phase and for their marvellous LED projectors capable of creating a magic atmosphere inside this futuristic venue."
(Lee Baldock)
