The Berceni Arena Ice Rink in Bucharest, Romania, represents a remarkable example of modern technology integrated into urban and sports design, with a dynamic lighting control solution from Pharos Architectural Controls playing a key role in bringing the project to life.
This state-of-the-art facility represents the revival of ice sports in the Romanian capital. Its advanced lighting systems were developed and implemented by Power Electric, using the latest technologies to create a functional, aesthetic space suitable for high-level competitions.
The impressive façade is managed by no fewer than six 100-universe Pharos Designer LPC X controllers, each providing 51,200 channels of control. This third-generation 19” rack-mount LPC X is an all-in-one solution that is ideal for interactive and integrated lighting installations. The controller offers an extreme level of power and integration, making it the perfect lighting control solution for landmark lighting installations requiring significant channel counts. The six controllers at the Berceni Arena Ice Rink act seamlessly across the network.
The powerful flexibility of the LPC X provides pin-point control of individual fixtures, multiple overlapping groups and matrices allowing zones and sections of the façade to act as separate screens, or together as one cohesive canvas. The LPC X features individually controllable and independently running timelines and scenes allowing the dynamic façade lighting to reproduce a wide range of colours and animated sequences, creating a unique and visually captivating spectacle.
At the Berceni Arena the Pharos Designer LPC Xs are controlling a vast number of fixtures, as the facade is illuminated through 70,839 ColorFlex Micro RGB light points which are using the Color Kinetics network protocol KiNET, output directly from the LPC X over Ethernet.
A five-inch Pharos Designer TPS wall station offers elegant touch control. With a seamless, uninterrupted glass plate and fully customisable interfaces, the Designer TPS provides venue staff with the freedom of real-time manual scene selection, colour and intensity overrides.
Berceni Arena’s interior lighting system is specially designed for exciting sports competitions and high-definition TV broadcasts. The DALI-based interior game lighting system was addressed using four Pharos Designer RIO D. The system allows the lighting to be customised according to the event type, meeting the HD broadcast requirements for sports competitions and ensuring an excellent visual experience for the audience.
Ufuk Erel, Head of Sales & Marketing at Can & Power, said: “The dynamic façade transforms Berceni Arena Ice Rink into a visual landmark for the community, while the interior lighting guarantees ideal conditions for athletes and spectators while supporting high-quality media coverage. The Color Kinetics and Pharos system represent a cutting-edge implementation of modern lighting technologies in sports infrastructure.”
Teodora Marian, Regional Sales Manager for Central & Southern Europe at Pharos Architectural Controls, added: “Berceni Arena is a real feat of passion and dedication towards showcasing the power of ice sports in Bucharest. By utilising the Designer LPC, the façade is an appealing architectural accomplishment which captures the imagination of visitors and fans.”