project: 39 MARTIN PLACE LIGHTS

DESCRIPTION

Di Emme worked with lighting consultants, Electrolight, to deliver bespoke lighting in the commercial tower at 39 Martin Place which is a public transport-led precinct from the Macquarie Group incorporating office buildings, retail, and the metro station. Tzannes architectural studio designed the precinct with construction by Lendlease.

The Electrolight concept was a series of rings with stone diffusers complementing the materiality of the heritage neighbours. They wanted a handcrafted artisan element in the high-tech space, so each ring is comprised of domino-like marble tiles placed in an aluminium channel. Some rings have the tiles on the inside and some have them facing out.

Devising a method for suspending the rings from a ceiling full of services was a challenge. Di Emme produced prototypes and drawings to ensure the method would be aesthetically and architecturally sound. The final design has the vertical rods attached to fixing plates in the ceiling with a bridging element spanning the numerous above-ceiling services. The rings were then added in sequence and installed on the rods at precise connection points.

The finished lights bring an artisanal approach to the foyer of 39 Martin Place and carry the creativity of Sydney Metro’s public art into the commercial space.

PROJECT SUMMARY

Di Emme worked with Electrolight to deliver bespoke lighting at 39 Martin Place. The lights comprised of domino-like marble tiles in circular aluminium channels bring an artisanal approach to the foyer and carry the creativity of Sydney Metro’s public art into the commercial space.

CLIENT

Macquarie Group

Services

• Design development

• Prototyping

• Fabrication

• Onsite for installation

LOCATION

39 Martin Place Sydney

DATE

2024