NZ Defence Force, Bowen House

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Bowen House was completed in 2019 and houses several tenants including the NZ Defence Force.

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NZ Defence Force, Bowen House
Our experience with lightboxes has told us that there are two key methods of lighting them using LED strip – back-lighting, which is done by running a series of LED strips in parallel at regular centres with light directed towards the diffuser. The second method, as used in this case study is achieved by lighting the perimeter of the light box with the light source orientated perpendicular to the diffuser. This method floods the inside of the light box and relys, in part, on reflectance from the backing panel inside the box. For best results, the backing board should be white. Darker coloured back panels will create a brighter halo around the perimeter and a duller area towards the centre. Perimeter lighting works well with small or narrow light boxes such as the ones at NZDF.
Our experience with lightboxes has told us that there are two key methods of lighting them using LED strip – back-lighting, which is done by running a series of LED strips in parallel at regular centres with light directed towards the diffuser. The second method, as used in this case study is achieved by lighting the perimeter of the light box with the light source orientated perpendicular to the diffuser. This method floods the inside of the light box and relys, in part, on reflectance from the backing panel inside the box. For best results, the backing board should be white. Darker coloured back panels will create a brighter halo around the perimeter and a duller area towards the centre. Perimeter lighting works well with small or narrow light boxes such as the ones at NZDF.
An onsite trial proved the theory prior to all of the boxes being fitted. Simple Simon 7 profiles were used with SPEC-14.4-40-140 LED strip which produces 1180lm per metre from 14W per metre. The 4000K colour temperature was selected to offer a neutral light colour through the lightbox imagery.
An onsite trial proved the theory prior to all of the boxes being fitted. Simple Simon 7 profiles were used with SPEC-14.4-40-140 LED strip which produces 1180lm per metre from 14W per metre. The 4000K colour temperature was selected to offer a neutral light colour through the lightbox imagery.

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NZ Defence Force, Bowen House

Richie Rail 26 Handrail LED Strip
Richie Rail 26 Handrail LED Strip
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Simple Simon 7 LED Strip
Simple Simon 7 LED Strip
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Offspring Profiles Ltd is a New Zealand company that designs and manufactures architectural, linear LED lighting systems. 

Our Wellington-based store and workshop are used as a central distribution centre to consolidate, despatch, and sometimes assemble Offspring Profiles products and componentry.  

Our vast range of 32 profiles is then sold as complete lighting systems throughout New Zealand and Australia by our area representatives. Significantly, this means the Offspring Profiles are fully supported regionally by our local partners. Please see the ‘Contact’ section to find a local distributor near you. 

Our design team has concentrated particular attention on offering lighting systems for seamless installation into building elements, resulting in fully integrated lighting solutions. These products are professionally supported by our detailed range of accessories and installation instructions. At Offspring Profiles, we are committed to focusing on new research and technology, resulting in regular releases of architecturally sensitive, environmentally conscious, NZ-made products. 

One of our fundamental aims is to source as many NZ-made components as possible and to support the local community and workforce with our assembly and distribution hub in Wellington. Continuously developing the design and technical capabilities of our product range is an integral part of the Offspring Profiles core objectives, which ensure we are at the forefront of extruded LED technology.