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Martin Pro at Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque Abu Dhabi
Martin Professional Exterior series luminaires have been used to mimic moonlight in a spectacular dynamic illumination for an iconic Middle East mosque, to the lighting design of Speirs and Major Associates
The Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nayhan Mosque (Grand Mosque) in Abu Dhabi is nothing short of extraordinary. A major national religious building, it was built for the people of Abu Dhabi as a monument to their beloved ruler and principal United Arab Emirates architect, Sheikh Zayed, who passed away before the building was completed.
The Grand Mosque is exceptional and imposing in every respect. Clad in marble and gold mosaic with each of four minarets rising to a height of 107 metres, with an 80 metre tall main dome, the more than 22,000 m2 building is the third largest mosque in the world and already one of the world's landmark religious structures, accommodating over 30,000 worshippers.
Illuminating the intricate architecture are Martin Professional Exterior series colour changing luminaires. The installation comprises more than 400 Martin Exterior 1200 Image Projectors, nearly 500 Exterior 200 luminaires, 248 Inground 200 uplights and 56 Exterior 600 luminaires. The IP65 and IP67 rated fixtures operate in an environment where summer temperatures routinely reach 50°C. Supply of the Martin Exteriors was through Martin Professional's local representative, Martin Middle East, who project managed the exterior lighting install in collaboration with Martin's Danish-based headquarters office.
13th August 2009
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