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In the heart of the Alps, the capital of the Canton of Ticino is an elegant medieval city, boasting stunning, impeccably refurbished mansions, luxuriously decorated hotels and the famous neoclassical theatre. In such a prestigious context, the lighting system selected must be able to blend into the environment in a discreet and harmonious manner, to enhance the architecture and make streets and squares safe. GEWISS devices have successfully met both of these requirements, and local administrators for the Swiss city have expressed appreciation not only with regard to the aesthetic result, but also with reference to the recognised advantages that reliable lighting systems requiring minimal maintenance offer.

The square, in the Milanese district of Santa Giulia, was built in front of Building 3 of the famous Sky Italia television network, to improve the pedestrian connections between the nearby station of Rogoredo and the surrounding promenade. At around 9,000 square metres, a large part of which is green, the public space has been paved in white granite stone, with the laying of a variety of plants, flower beds and shrubs, as well as benches, recharging points for electric cars and cycle racks. The square and the pedestrian paths are entirely illuminated using Urban [O3] street lighting. GEWISS’ light fittings provide excellent visibility, energy savings and minimal impact on the environment. The elegant and refined geometries of the Urban [O3] family fit perfectly into the architectural context of the square, enhancing the urban landscape, even during the day.

Lighting an urban street means much more than simply adding light to an environment. Lighting needs to maximise safety and offer high efficiency to real communities where diverse social realities coexist. In the Swiss fraction of Giubiasco, near Bellinzona, GEWISS Road [5] street lighting offers a tailored street lighting system, providing light when, where and how it is needed. All this, while achieving significant energy and economic savings for the local community.