Stefaniensaal, a renowned concert hall in Graz, Austria, has recently upgraded its lighting system with the installation of Elation’s cutting-edge FUZE PENDANT downlighting fixtures. This state-of-the-art upgrade was successfully implemented by PKE GmbH, with the lighting solutions specifically tailored to meet the needs of the historic venue.
Stefaniensaal, located in the heart of Graz’s Congress Center, is celebrated for its stunning architecture and acoustics, including a magnificent pipe organ, reportedly making it one of the most beautiful concert halls in the world. The hall, which has a capacity of 1,100, is home to the city’s Recreation Orchestra.
Hosting a wide range of events, from classical concerts and balls to conferences, congresses and presentations, the hall required a lighting solution that was not only versatile but also sensitive to the historic and aesthetic features of the space. PKE GmbH, an expert in media and technical installations, delivered the sophisticated solution.
PKE GmbH’s Graz branch was responsible for the overall coordination and successful execution of the lighting project, ensuring seamless integration with the hall’s existing infrastructure. In collaboration with NFMedia, which supported the project in planning and product selection, PKE upgraded the hall’s lighting system to meet modern energy and performance standards while preserving the integrity of the venue’s rich history.
With energy savings an ever-important consideration, coupled with the increasing difficulty in finding replacement bulbs for halogen spotlights and lighting conditions that were too dim for many types of events, the decision was made to make the upgrade. A fixture demo with the FUZE PENDANT was conducted on-site, primarily to ensure that the beam angle was optimal.
The FUZE PENDANT system, selected for its fanless design, LED efficiency and interchangeable lenses, was chosen to replace the venue’s old 500W halogen spotlights. The FUZE fixtures not only provide energy savings - each fixture has a max power consumption of only 230W while producing a fraction of the heat of a traditional halogen system - but also offer high light output and maintenance-free operation, allowing for greater flexibility and enhanced creativity in lighting design for various events.
With each fixture individually controllable and capable of colour temperature adjustment from 2,400K to 8,500K, the hall can easily change the feel of the room whenever needed. The fixture’s full-spectrum RGBWL colour-mixing system can deliver high-quality white light or seamlessly switch between beautiful saturates and pastels. Presets with various colour temperatures were implemented for the client within the existing control system, while a lighting console was used to customise the design for more sophisticated events.
