Exterior lighting can play an essential role in enhancing historic facades. It is a technique that enhances architecture and accentuates the beauty of old buildings.

When well designed, exterior lighting highlights the architectural details, sculptures and ornamentation of historic facades, creating a unique and charming atmosphere. It's an effective way of highlighting the cultural and heritage importance of these structures. In addition, the use of different light colours can add an extra dimension to exterior lighting. For example, warm tones can create a warm and welcoming atmosphere, while cool tones can give an impression of modernity and sophistication.

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The project to enhance the historic building of the Banque Cantonale Neuchâteloise, using only exterior lighting, demonstrates how light can totally transform the appearance of a surface.

By installing spotlights on the floor and configuring colour scenes, the appearance of the historic building changes completely as night falls. A subtle play of colour and light highlights the ornaments and structure in a remarkable way.

Enhance a façade simply by choosing different colour scenes. Thanks to CASAMBI programming, this can be done in a matter of seconds.

Elio Da Costa

CEO / Lighting designer

Elio Da Costa

To conclude

Last but not least, it's important to consider the environmental impact of outdoor lighting. We choose low-energy luminaires and sustainable light sources that help to protect the environment while enhancing historic facades.

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