Lighting Awards 2009
Stephenson&Turner's expertise in lighting design was recognised with three awards at the 2009 IESANZ (Illuminating Engineering Society of Australia and New Zealand) National Lighting Awards.
Lighting designer Mona Aziz received an Award of Commendation for her lighting design for a biology lecture theatre at the University of Auckland. Considered part of an ‘historic/heritage’ building, the theatre required lighting that accentuated its historic elements while also meeting its functional demands, including sophisticated audiovisual facilities.
The other two awards recognised S&T’s work at Porirua City Council’s new sport and recreation venue, Te Rauparaha Arena. An Award of Commendation went to lighting designer Glen Wright for lighting the arena’s three-court main stadium, and the design also received the solitary Award of Commendation for Energy Efficiency. The 2500-square-metre stadium is the heart of the arena, a multi-purpose space that can be adapted for many events and activities. The lighting design and controls provide an energy-conscious and flexible solution that also adds a unique visual signature to the space.
