Borealis AG
Vienna, AT – by Burghardt ZT GesmbH
Special Colours
The design of the corporate headquarters of Borealis
AG, OMV's plastics and chemicals subsidiary, was pri-
marily aimed at creating a pleasant work environment
for around 300 employees. The lighting presented a
particular challenge, as only free-standing luminaires
could be used because of the solid concrete ceilings.
However, this was in line with the philosophy of archi-
tect Andreas Burghardt, who wanted to consciously
counteract the ubiquitous ‘light soup’ with sophisticat-
ed lighting.
An outstanding feature of this project is the overar-
ching colour concept for the walls and ceilings, which
is based on the primary colours of light pink and light
blue. SONIC free-standing luminaires, which come in a
special light blue colour and have a round shape, were
chosen to integrate harmoniously into the overall con-
cept, while also meeting the prescribed standards for
workplace lighting. This bespoke solution, equipped
with intelligent sensors, also detects movement in the
corridors and communicates this to the luminaires
along the window front, creating an energy-efficient
work environment. Here, productivity meets relaxation
and energy efficiency. For architect Burghardt, the
result is an atmosphere reminiscent of a wellness hotel
– a place of relaxation and inspiration.
Custom
colours
“ We offer a vibrant colour selection that
allows the greatest possible creative
freedom and adapts to your design.”
Silva Kollmann, Area Sales Director
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