As part of a recent site enhancement project, including new lighting for the façade, moat, and surrounding gardens, the municipality of Pavia required a functional and decorative lighting design to highlight the building’s identity while respecting its historical significance, the natural environment, and the experience of its visitors.
Under the guidance of lighting and electrical designer Engineer Stefano Caligara and the expertise of distributor Hi Lite Next, Griven products were selected to achieve the desired lighting concept for the castle’s façade. Twenty-five CAPITAL 300 fixtures in RGBW configuration were installed in pairs on 11 poles positioned in the moat surrounding three sides of the castle. This setup provides a soft and uniform wall-wash effect on the external walls through a precise balance of medium, wide, and extra-wide optics, as well as optimal positioning and distance from the walls. The fixtures were also custom-coated with a RAL finish to blend seamlessly into the environment. All CAPITAL 300 units are connected to the control unit via a VPN network, allowing the pre-programmed lighting effects—including the creation of the Italian tricolor—to be easily managed and modified remotely via a web interface.
