Miami, FL-and Link at Cascade, an important mixed use development in the heart of Miami, now seems to be a beacon that is visible from the US Highway1 and the Maimi Metrorail. The internationally known Arquitectonica has the 5.57 hectare project with a residential tower of 404,000 square meters with 421 units, 13,000 square meters of retail and 25,000 square meters of lively public square. A defining feature of the development is “Cascade”, a dynamic outdoor lighting design that brings the expansive facade of the building to life.
The Cascade lighting concept developed by John Didomenico from Skyline Arts uses TMBS Floppyflex -Led -Neon to create courageous, abstract lines over the otherwise reserved exterior of the tower. The challenge was considerable and illuminated a large, exposed surface without external access and strict veiling. From the earliest stages, Floppyflex was of central importance for the plan. “Floppyflex was a child's play,” said Didomenico. “The product was delivered perfectly from concept to installation every step.”
However, the power supply network was a new challenge. The distance between drivers and fittings in combination with lack of space for traditional wiring led to critical voltage waste problems. The solution came in the form of the Patent Backboost system of TMB-one transformative performance and control technology, which replaced 30,000 feet with a streamlined, efficient, efficient proplex-buckboost cable and reduced the installation costs by 80%.
The Buckboost system is a breakthrough in the LED infrastructure with low voltage. Traditionally, the voltage drop limits to 16 to 32 feet drivers. Buckboost eliminates this restriction by centralizing electricity and control. The proprietary Buckboost technology sends electricity and bidirectional DMX or Ethernet control up to 500 feet from a boost unit via a single pencil thin cable to condense buck units near every light. These buck units convert the Buckboost signal back into the required voltage and precise, reliable control. The result is a dramatic reduction in both the materials and work and unprecedented freedom in design.
“This is a really transformative solution,” said Nicole Rizzo, TMB's Architectural Program Manager from TMB. “The Buckboost system enables designers to dream large-scale long-distance performance with flawless control at the pixel level and simultaneously simplify and simplify the installation.”
The system is compatible with all floppyflex and floppytape models as well as low LED products from third-party providers and supports both portable and permanent installations. Buck units are available in robust IP ratings or 2-speed versions, while boost units offer DIN rail and rack move formats. Durable hingboost systems are also available for production and staging markets. The intelligent functions include flicker-free, gammast-corrected and “smooth to zero” dimming, variable PWM frequencies and built-in overload protection ideal for both architectural applications and for video environments at high speed.
The Douglas Station project also shows a powerful tax integration with a Pharos LPC controller and the cloud-based planning system from Lumentender, which drives experience. This infrastructure will seamlessly scale with future development phases, including two additional towers with similar lighting designs.
This first architectural provision of the Buckboost system has redefined what is possible at low voltage lighting. The Douglas Station is supported by TMB, Skyline Arts and Sesco Lighting and shows the fusion of aesthetic freedom, technical precision and economic efficiency.
TMB also crosses limits for entertainment and architecture lighting with industry-leading product areas such as Floppyflex, Probex and Solaris Urban Lux. Further information can be found at: tmbarchitectural.com
Lighting & Systems Design: Skyline Arts | Rep/Distribution: Sesco Lighting | Developer: Adler Group | Architect: Arquitectonica | Electrical engineer: TLC Electrical Solutions | Civil engineer: BJ Engineers | General entrepreneur: Bürgerbau