Dynalite Partner Awards 2025
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Recap our Highly Commended and Winning Application Awards
Highly Commended: De Montfort University by Acoulite Trading LLC
We would like to congratulate Acoulite Trading for their work at De Montfort University. Acoulite implemented a range of features to improve the usability and sustainability of this lighting installation. From basic motion detection and scheduling, through to advanced integration with auditorium stage lighting and AV systems, this was a very well-rounded project.
Winner: Pathway and English Language Centre by Strawberry Sound
The Pathway & English Language Centre is a key facility within the University of Otago. The client required a system that could seamlessly integrate into the larger campus lighting network and be flexible to accommodate future expansion.
Strawberry Sound of course met these criteria and then went above and beyond to streamline building operations through further integration to AV, BMS, and the fire alarm systems. They upheld the university’s commitment to sustainability through features such as automated scheduling, daylight harvesting, and occupancy detection, and provided students and staff with an intuitive means for control over their lighting to support various classroom activities.
Highly Commended: Future is in Sight’ Guide Dogs Victoria by Lightmoves
The ‘Future is in Sight’ project was a significant redevelopment of the Guide Dogs Victoria facility in Melbourne. The project provides clients with low vision or blindness more control over their environment, as they navigate the process of being matched with a new guide dog.
Lightmoves developed custom lighting scenes to suit a variety of vision impairments. They also customised 43 Antumbra button panels with 3D braille text, to help guests with vision impairment clearly identify each of the lighting states and presets.
Winner: MS Plus Lidcombe Wellbeing Centre by LCI Consultants
Moving away from the traditional healthcare facility model, LCI Consultants used lighting control to create a more family-friendly and ‘warm’ environment for individuals living with MS and their families.
In their submission, LCI Consultants emphasised the importance of quality dimming and long transition times to avoid sudden changes to lighting that could be jarring or disorientating for patients.
They also demonstrated their holistic approach to creating lighting scenes that: fosters an environment of warmth and healing, supports staff in daily operations, and beautifully compliments the architecture and interior design of the facility… all while adhering to the Australian standards and NDIS requirements.
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Highly Commended: Gangtey Lodge by bluebottle
Gangtey Lodge has had a Dynalite system for over a decade now. For this latest refurbishment, bluebottle was called in upgrade and replace outdated components, install energy-efficient LED lighting, integrate new control gear for dimming, and add an astronomical timeclock for automated scheduling, ensuring longevity, efficiency, and seamless operation for this hotel which lies in a very remote location. Bluebottle expertly installed this system with minimal complexity, ensuring it’s user-friendly and easy for the client to manage.
Highly Commended: Hotel Hilton Sofia by Bronlight Ltd
The Hotel Hilton Sofia is an idyllic, multifunctional space including hotel rooms, ballrooms, function spaces and more. Bronlight crafted a smart solution in-line with the latest industry trends, including integration with fire and emergency alarm systems, the embedded management system and BMS. They used the Dynalite system to control a full range of functional and decorative lights, including some boutique luminaires with halogen lamps.
Winner: Horizon Hotel by Direct Control
Horizon Hotel is a 5-star hotel with over 300 rooms. Direct Control developed a comprehensive range of automated scenes to enhance the guest experience, with integration to the Room booking and BMS systems for the benefit of staff.
With over 4000 Dynalite devices in this project, Direct Control made sure to set up System Manager, giving the facilities manager the ability to monitor and control all lamps, scenes, schedules, and of course monitor for faults with predictive maintenance alerts.
Highly Commended: Polish History Museum by M-Light
M-Light were brought in to improve the quality of the existing third-party control system, and they did so by integrating Dynalite at every opportunity, including but not limited to our beautiful Antumbra user interface range, and PDEG gateways for superior integration. The client is so pleased with this outcome that they have requested M-Light install Dynalite as the primary lighting and space control platform for the second stage of construction.
Winner: Grand Egyptian Museum by Modernlite Technology
The Grand Egyptian Museum has all the hallmarks of an impressive lighting control project. Incredible scale, smart scheduling and time-based control, robust integrations to DMX, BMS, Fire Alarms and a central battery system… the list goes on.
The judges were impressed with Modernlite’s use of Theatrical Light Transitions for Storytelling through gradual scene transitions, allowing light to guide visitors through the narrative of an exhibit, much like a stage performance. Synchronized audio, video, and projection mapping, work in unison with functional and decorative lighting to enhance the storytelling experience.
Highly Commended: Martin Place Precinct by Automated
Completed by Automated, the Martin Place Precinct consists of the North and South Tower, as well as Martin Place Metro station. Automated were engaged across these three projects to provide flexibility through independent lighting control, to support a safe and comfortable experience for building occupants and commuters. In the towers, an additional requirement was to provide separate lighting networks to accommodate the unique needs of different tenants.
Highly Commended: Gate 8 by bluebottle
This office development required comprehensive lighting controls for the base building and tenancies, incorporating operational modes with preset and scene controls. Bluebottle seamlessly integrated the Dynalite system with BMS, as well as MSI and KODE systems, Pharos control, and AV systems improving usability for occupants, and providing streamlined and centralised control for facility managers.
Winner (tied): Eidra by Control Department AB
Control Department implemented a combination of smart sensors, advanced programming, and a well-designed control system, creating an efficient, sustainable, and user-friendly solution that enhances the exclusive atmosphere throughout the entire building.
The client has become very fond of our System Manager software that allows them to centrally manage and control each room via a floor plan interface. Additionally, the decentralized architecture of the Dynalite system significantly reduces system vulnerability in the event of a power outage, making our system a clear and reliable choice for the client’s security needs.
Winner (tied): Adobe Bucharest Office by Power Electric
In addition to the usual requirements for a human-centric and sustainable office, this project had clear requirements for system flexibility, reliability, and scalability. Power Electric’s response to the flexibility criteria included configurable thermostat modes through the Antumbra user interfaces that allows facility management to customise or restrict user access through the BMS.
Power Electric ensured system reliability with bespoke recovery features including persistent memory for the thermostats, that is, a data-saving mechanism to store temperature set points and fan speed settings, ensuring no loss of configuration after power outages, and automatic system restoration, so in the case of power disruptions, the thermostats and sensors recover the last operational state without requiring manual intervention.
Winner: PALA by Bridger Automation
Bridger Automation integrated the Dynalite system with Cool Master Air Conditioning, an RTI Automation System, Security Alarms, Access Control, CCTV line crossing, Velux Motorised Windows, Haiku Ceiling Fans, and a Hayward OmniLogic Pool Control System… and they offered a choice of control methods, including our beautiful Antumbra user interfaces for on-the-wall controls, or through a smart phone or tablet, thanks to the RTI integration.
They worked closely with the architect to create a space that is just as functional as it is beautiful. Bridger crafted many scenes to compliment the family rhythm, including an entertainment scene which brings the home’s facilities to the forefront such as wet-edge lighting in the pool and garden audio. It also lights useful spaces such as powder rooms and hallways for easy navigation by guests. Another practical scene is the bedtime scene, which helps the family wind-down at the end of a long day, without the need to run around flicking off light switches.
Winner: Rolls Royce Showroom by Technical Supplies International
The Rolls Royce showroom is the most recent expansion in a series of car showrooms powered by Dynalite. Technical Supplies International offered their customer all of the classic benefits of a lighting control system, including preset scenes and schedules, HVAC and AV integration, and of course user-friendly controls through an Antumbra user interface and System Manager software.
After sunset, specific demo cars in the showroom are highlighted with a combination of luminaires and projector light effects, helping the demo cars to stand out beautifully whilst conserving energy in other parts of the store.
Highly Commended: Hong Kong Jockey Club Happy Valley Racecourse by Kenon-Controls
The 30,000 seat stadium required a reliable and high-performing system to light and control the main stadium and ancillary facilities.
Compared to the old system which only supported on-off control, the new system can not only dim the 2000W floodlights between races to save energy but is also capable of performing light shows during special events. The system is connected via fiber optic and can be centrally controlled by System Manager. This upgraded structure also facilitates future integration with Dynalite cloud.
Highly Commended: eq-Equilibrium by Lightmoves
Lightmoves combined DALI, DMX and SPI Pixel luminaires with a combination of Dynalite, Pharos and Advatek controls, to achieve dynamic video effects throughout the lobby, and full RBGW lighting throughout.
The Dynalite control system offers a single, intuitive interface for the Equilibrium staff via a PDTS Touch Screen for manual control. Scheduling of all of eq’s lighting and synchronisation of the Colour Therapy audio and light shows is provided via network integration with a PDEG Dynalite Ethernet Gateway.
Winner: Flight Club by bluebottle
Flight Club is a global social darts venue where guests can play interactive dart games in a vibrant and engaging environment. At the Melbourne venue, bluebottle deployed a dynamic lighting solution that enhances the player’s experience through interactive light and sound effects that correspond to players’ activities.
Bluebottle integrated the Dynalite system with third-party systems like Pharos, AV, and the venues custom software, creating a unified and immersive experience. The unique reactive lighting effects enhance gameplay, while controls throughout the broader venue ensure energy efficiency, ease of control, and scalability.
Highly Commended: TCC DAKA Park by Electrical Pioneer Enterprise
DAKA Park is located at the northernmost tip of Hualien. Being a very large facility, centralised control, system reliability, and automation were all key requirements for the client. Touch panels are installed on site to facilitate convenient operation by occupants, and multifunction sensors automate lighting scenes in common areas. When the central control centre activates the disaster prevention mode, a site-wide scene is triggered through the Dynalite network to turn on all lights, including emergency lighting, illuminating a pathway to safety.
Highly Commended: K Mart Ruakura by Elektron Group
Elektron Group did a fantastic job at K Mart Ruakura, leveraging our system to provide comprehensive control and automated testing and reporting of emergency and general lighting. They deployed over 1,250 light fittings and 50+ light poles for optimal illumination across the site, programmed with appropriate occupancy detection and scene management to achieve a 4-star Green Star rating.
Highly Commended: Adient – Jimbolia by Power Electric
As part of Adient’s ongoing commitment to energy efficiency and smart industrial automation, Power Electric implemented a comprehensive lighting modernization project at the Jimbolia factory. Power Electric excelled in the areas of data-driven energy optimisation, scalability and future-proofing the facility for future expansion, and creating consistent and reliable illumination to promote safety and improved working conditions.
Winner: Refrigafreighters Ruakura by Elektron Group
The customer’s key requirements were to implement a reliable and energy-efficient lighting solution tailored to the unique demands of a cold storage environment. This included precise control over lighting levels to ensure visibility and safety while minimizing energy consumption to align with sustainability goals.
The implementation of the Dynalite lighting control system has significantly enhanced the user experience by providing a seamless and intuitive way to manage the cold storage facility’s lighting. The system’s smart scheduling and dimming functions allow users to easily adjust lighting levels based on specific tasks or operational needs, improving both comfort and safety.
The system’s integration with energy monitoring tools gives users real-time feedback on energy consumption, allowing for better decision-making and further supporting sustainability goals.
Recap our Special Awards
Innovation Award
The addition of Braille on the Antumbra user interfaces was an exceptionally innovative way to give people with low vision or limited dexterity control over their environment.
This, paired with the bespoke lighting scenes tailored for each client to suit their unique vision requirements, was exceptional.
The facility has a high turn over of vision impaired residents who live at the facility short term while they are matched with guide dogs. The control solution therefore had to be intuitive and easy to operate by new users. Lightmoves set up internal webpages on the PDEG that allow the Guide Dog team to change and save the lighting level presets depending on the unique needs of each guest.
Integration Award
bluebottle’s work at Flight Club is a best-in-class example of integration that streamlines operations for staff and elevates guest experience. From custom lighting, to AV and especially the integration to the client’s proprietary dart board system, all of this was done with the utmost precision and attention to detail.
Human-centric Design Award
Through close consultation, Control Department challenged their client’s expectations of what a lighting control and building automation system could be and implemented clever programming that follows a consistent logic throughout the entire building, allowing staff to feel confident in using the system.
Since the office frequently hosts events and client meetings, it was crucial for occupants to have the ability to manually override the daily lighting schedule and activate special lighting scenes.
During the day, daylight sensors adjust the office lighting to ensure optimal brightness and support productivity among employees. In the evening, however, many prefer a softer, more homely ambiance. Since significant time and resources were invested in creating the perfect atmosphere in the shared spaces, it was essential that Control Department maintained and enhanced that exact feeling.
Sustainability Award
We know that lighting control in its nature, has the ability to support sustainability outcomes by reducing unnecessary power consumption from lighting and other building systems.
In their submission, Elektron Group clearly communicated how their implementation of the Dynalite system contributed to the 4 Star Green Star Rating. Smart design, use of sustainable building practices, and a platform for easy monitoring and maintenance, this project has it all.
Scalability Award
Modernlite divided the museum into multiple lighting zones, implementing per-zone control, allowing staff to adjust lighting in individual exhibits without affecting the entire museum.
The digitally addressable lighting groups can be reconfigured as the venue’s needs change. A storage area today can easily become a temporary gallery or interactive learning space tomorrow, without rewiring any lights or control circuits.
Project of the Year
Across all of the marking criteria, The Grand Egyptian Museum received consistently high scores from all of the judges. We believe this is an expert implementation of the Dynalite system that is impressive on many fronts, from its design and aesthetics, to functionality, sustainability, integration to third-party systems, and more.
On behalf of the Dynalite team, we are honored that our system was selected to not only showcase, but preserve some of humanity’s most precious artefacts. What a great achievement to Modernlite and everyone who worked on this project.
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