The Easa Saleh Al Gurg Mosque (also known as the Burjuman Mosque and Juma Masjid) was built in the heart of Karama (Dubai, United Arab Emirates) in 2012. Named after its benefactor, the Easa Saleh Al Gurg mosque sits on a 20,000 square foot plot of land and features one of Dubai’s biggest mosque domes that is approximately 11 meters in diameter, and a minaret standing at 60 meters tall. This exquisite mosque embodies traditional Islamic architecture with its intricate geometric designs and gilded Arabic calligraphy highlighting verses of the holy Quran. The mosque is generously spacious and can host a congregation of up to 1,300 worshippers. It has a separate ladies prayer section and includes traditional washrooms on the ground level and accommodation for the imam (prayer leader), muezzin (prayer caller) and watchman on the first level. The Easa Saleh Al Gurg Charity Foundation was formed in October 2010 by the Al Gurg family, and in keeping with the founder’s wishes, the Easa Saleh Al Gurg Mosque was built to act as a holy sanctuary for worshipers right at the epicenter of one of the busiest parts of the city of Dubai. Traxon e:cue partnered with Scientechnic Lighting Solutions (a member of the Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group) to enhance the regal beauty of this mosque by dusk. The Traxon Linear Go Midi proved to be the perfect choice for highlighting intricate calligraphy detailing on the facade as this product was created to light up largescale facades and architectural landmarks with homogenous narrow asymmetric illumination. The dome and minaret of the mosque were highlighted with the Traxon Washer Go. This high-powered luminaire is the perfect choice for distinguishing key features of an architectural structure as it offers a powerful symmetrical wash-illumination making both the dome and minaret stand out from an impressive distance in the night sky. “We managed to complete this lighting assignment on the eve of the holy month of Ramadan and has managed to exemplify the existing beauty of the architecture from a considerable distance. The intricate golden calligraphy on the façade of the mosque and the majestic dome and minaret are sights to behold, and its grandeur has now been further enhanced with the installation of the Traxon Linear Go Midi and Washer Go by dusk.” – Kamel Fawaz (Vice President, Scientechnic Lighting Solutions). Featured Products: Traxon Linear Go Midi, Traxon Washer Go Client: Easa Saleh Al Gurg Charity Foundation Contractors: Scientechnic Lighting Solution Completion Date: March 2024

Architectural luminaires bring visual interest and wayfinding to open office plan Alphawave Semi operates in the technology infrastructure space and has grown rapidly since its inception. To accommodate its expanding team and encourage employees to return to the office post-Covid, the company moved to a 20,000 sq. ft. space in Kanata (Ottawa, Canada). Local firm Parallel 45 Design Group Ltd. was hired to develop the new office concept. The workstations and collaborative spaces, both open and closed, were strategically placed to promote productivity and collaboration among team members. Eureka luminaires feature prominently in the new design, particularly in the collaborative spaces. “We chose the Eureka pendants for their functionality, of course, but also for their aesthetics," said Robin Peixoto, principal at Parallel 45. "Each creates a visual interest, standing out from the regular office lighting.” Eureka's unique Moto luminaire is utilized in three separate meeting areas. In each case, the large-scale pendants provide comfortable, even light down to the work tables or casual chairs below. “You can spot these unique pendants from across the workstations, so they act as wayfinding to the various collaborative spaces,” Peixoto said. “And they really do bring a different feel to the space.” Mill pendants, in 25” and 35” diameters, define a casual space with soft seating. Even illumination is diffused over the area. This gathering space, too, is adjacent to workstations, so acoustics were a concern. Mill’s overlapping black felt panels help to absorb ambient sound. Peixoto noted that most of the ceilings are quite low. But she could still make a bold statement with the larger Moto and Mill pendants because their scale is in their width rather than height. Elsewhere on the office floor, Eureka's Aperture pendants are put to work, illuminating high-top counters that are also utilized as collaborative spaces. The 24” diameter luminaires deliver a soft glow down to the work surface. "I love the quality of light of these luminaires," said Peixoto. "There are no hot spots on the surface below. And the shape and color give them a feeling of 'lightness' despite the large size." The office design also includes a spacious community-style lunchroom and lounge, perfect for hosting office and industry events, while fostering a sense of community among team members. Parallel 45 used a combination of the open ceiling infrastructure, furniture, and lighting to incorporate shades of blue that represent Alphawave Semi’s branding. Various styles of seating are highlighted with specific lighting aesthetics. Eureka’s Quadrant luminaires are featured over two banquette areas. The ocean blue acoustic felt pendants are suspended at different heights along the open ceiling. They add illumination and reduce ambient sound while bringing a distinct look to the seating sections. Scout pendants provide ambient lighting in spaces between the accent luminaires and the walkways adjacent to the lunchroom. The minimalist white fixtures blend seamlessly into the ceiling. All luminaires are dimmable, and each lighting sector is controlled separately, allowing employees to adapt these spaces as needs change throughout the day or evening. Employees have responded positively to the new work environment, appreciating both the variety of collaborative spaces and the controllability of the lighting. "I just love this space," Peixoto said. "The Eureka luminaires allowed us to add many different points of visual interest throughout the floor. Yet even though they’re all different, they all work together, and look like they belong together.” Project Name: Alphawave Semi Location: Kanata (Ottawa), Ontario, Canada Project completion: February 2023 Interior Design: Parallel 45 Design Group Ltd. Eureka Agent: WSA Photographer: JVL Photography

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