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A'DAM Lookout

Project credits
Design: Claus en Kaan Architecten
Supplying: OneEightyOne
Control: DiGidot
Photographer
Jaap Lotstra
Architectural & Outdoor
CATEGORY
location
Amsterdam, Netherlands

About the Project

The story

Renewing the lighting of Amsterdam’s iconic A’DAM Tower was a complex and ambitious project. As one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks, the tower required a carefully considered architectural lighting solution that respected its unique design, diverse functions, and prominent position within the Amsterdam skyline.

A’DAM Tower is a vibrant destination where people come to work, dine, relax, stay, and experience culture. Since delivering the original facade lighting installation in 2011, OneEightyOne has played an important role in shaping the tower’s nighttime identity. Thirteen years later, the time had come to upgrade the lighting system with sustainable, energy-efficient, and future-proof LED lighting technology.

The renewal project was carried out in three phases, ensuring minimal disruption while significantly enhancing performance, reliability, and visual impact. The new lighting system offers greater flexibility for dynamic lighting scenes and special events, while reducing energy consumption and maintenance requirements. The result is a modernized media façade that strengthens the tower’s status as a landmark and continues to make a striking impression on residents and visitors alike.



THE
PROCESS

Evaluation & engineering

We started with an inventory of the existing lighting. We looked at which fixtures were there, where they were placed and how they functioned. Based on this inventory, we created a new lighting plan. 

Installation

To install the new LED fixtures, our team employed innovative rope access techniques, including climbing and abseiling. This approach ensured efficient installation while maintaining the integrity of the building and providing access to challenging areas of the façade.

Control system

The final step was commissioning and programming the lighting installation. By integrating an advanced lighting control system, we enabled centralized management of the façade lighting, allowing for synchronized effects, dynamic animations, and tailored lighting scenes.

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