WORCESTERSHIRE, U.K. — From the outside, Worcester Cathedral rises above the nearby River Severn. Within, the cathedral's features are majestic as well. They are now lit by LEDs, including 80 custom-built PixelPups.
The PixelRange fixtures all have built-in power/control units and feature 12 white Luxeon LEDs, including 3200k and 5600k units. That allows for a mixture of both warm and cool white light.
“The Cathedral is very environmental conscious and the PixelPups have not only improved the lighting, they have also saved us money in running costs,” said the cathedral’s head electrician, Steve Hughes. “The old lighting system consisted of 120 watt PAR 38s. The PixelPups are only 28W,” Hughes added, noting that they are also “more cost effective” and better able to help the cathedral with its goal to reduce its carbon footprint.
“We are delighted with the PixelPups and are proud to showcase the latest in architectural LED lighting,” Hughes added. “The reaction from both the public and other representatives from visiting Cathedrals have been very positive, and we will be recommending LED lighting for future projects.”
A local business donated the money to upgrade the lighting, with the proviso that all the sculptures and tombs along the aisles be lit up as well.
Warm white PixelPups are installed along the aisle and highlight the architectural artifacts. The warm tones from the LEDs blend in with the stonework, enhancing its visibility without distorting its color.
The cool white fixtures are mounted on pillars and are positioned up uplight columns and arches. The tones from the LEDs pick out the white highlights in the stone craftsmanship.
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