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City Tower | 40 Basinghall Street

Great Portland Estate

City Tower, 40 Basinghall Street | Retrofit

The City Tower retrofit for GPA required a smart lighting system to suit suspended tracks with high-density DALI control and integrated presence detection, all while preserving the clean architectural design.

The Challenge

As part of the office retrofit at City Tower, GPA required a modern lighting control solution that worked seamlessly with their chosen suspended track lighting system. Each track featured a combination of uplighting, downlighting, and directional spotlights, all needing independent control.

Complicating matters, each track section had a high volume of DALI control gear and an integrated cut-out for presence detection. The system not only had to perform well but also maintain a clean, minimal appearance within the architecture of the space.

OUR SOLUTION

To effectively manage the dense DALI control requirements, we deployed the SPH.248 DALI Hub, designed to support large volumes of control gear within a single network. This provided flexibility and robust communication across each lighting component.

For presence detection, the challenge was spatial, the sensor needed to be compact enough to integrate directly into the service cut-out of the track. We selected the SPU.6-L Low Profile Sensor, which fit neatly into the design while delivering reliable occupancy detection.

THE RESULT

The client now benefits from a discreet and sophisticated lighting solution. Presence detection is seamlessly integrated into the suspended track, providing smart control without compromising the aesthetic. The system delivers enhanced energy efficiency and greater user comfort across all retrofitted levels.

”This project is a great example of how Simmtronic can adapt our technology to work with bespoke lighting systems. We were able to maintain performance, appearance and control — all within a challenging retrofit environment.

Lee OatleySenior Application Engineer, Simmtronic
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Simmtronic have been a valued member of the DBS supply chain for over 10 years. Their pro-active and collaborative approach to lighting controls from the design stage, through to commissioning is highly valued by both our Design and Delivery Engineers.

MATT HALLAMDERRY BUILDING SERVICES
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Thank you Simmtronic, for your professional, fast and reactive support with the delivery of these projects.

ADAM SCADDINGEDDS LIMITED
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Simmtronic has constantly been available at an early stage to engage both with the designers and the Contracting team to assist with design solutions and to test options. Simmtronic is seen as ‘industry standard’ and it is always encouraging to see them involved.

JO BENSONDERWENT LONDON
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Landsec have consistently used Simmtronic Lighting Control Systems across our new London developments for over 15 years, they have a customer focused and flexible approach that suits the needs of our business and as well as our customers.

MARK PONZINILANDSEC
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Simmtronic have delivered a large number of technically challenging projects for DBS and consistently continued to provide outstanding service. Their support, guidance and help throughout the process has been exceptional, working closely with our design teams to ensure the right solution for the project and a sound understanding of the brief, with our delivery teams to ensure the installation and commissioning are trouble free and then providing fantastic after care to the customer. They have added true engineered value into the projects they have been involved in for Derry Building Services.

GEOFF CABORNDERRY BUILDING SERVICES
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Over the years I have really appreciated the Simmtronic ability to provide responsive support and listening to projects and clients needs. More recently the Simmtronic team has shown the capability to embrace the connectivity requirements of the Internet of Things by quickly adding MQTT to their range of integration protocols. This will greatly facilitate telemetry applications in buildings and the development of interconnected solutions that will make buildings more usable and easier to operate.

FRANCESCO ANSELMOARUP
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Simmtronic as an organisation has been, for the last 18 years, by far the best performing and most reliable lighting control system I use. From design through to commissioning and soft landings with the landlord teams Simmtronic always deliver on my projects. Simmtronic technology evolution is not just pushed through like others, but rather properly tested internally first, giving us as client teams the assurance that what Simmtronic say they can offer is 100% delivered, an absolute must with fast track major projects.

ALAN WILLIAMSONMULTIPLEX
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A Simmtronic lighting control system has successfully been installed and Simmtronic helped develop an exceptional system for both our concourse and back-of-house areas at Co-op Live. The system's quality is of the highest standard, with its advanced energy efficiency features supporting our strong commitment to operating a world-class, environmentally sustainable venue. Throughout the initial operational phase of the building, we found Simmtronic to be highly collaborative, responsive, and knowledgeable. The training provided was comprehensive, and the ongoing support has been outstanding

Adam WilliamsFacilities Manager, Co-op Live
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