Wet Blue: Waalwijk

Waalwijk’s proposal for the future of the environment was to realise the use of light at sundown and only illuminate public spaces, roads, buildings and businesses where necessary or desirable for safety.

• The city hall is illuminated emphasising the structure and features of the building.
• Wet Blue is inspired by the history of the local leather industry and the colour of chrome tanned leather.
• Arjen van der Cruijsen created the concept, the lighting design and dynamic lighting programme to visualise and mirror the local weather, ‘The town hall belongs to everyone, the weather too.’
• Pharos TPC controls the temperature, humidity and wind direction which are visible on both sides of the building in blue. The hue, intensity and saturation are based on real time weather data.
• The city hall uses Philips Decoscene and CK Reach fixtures, illuminating the starting point of the Waalwijk Light Route.
• The decorative illumination switches off at midnight, only functional lighting remains on overnight for safety.

Project Credits: Arjen van der Cruijsen
Photos: © Hans van der Ven Photography