UniLodge Lincoln House is a 579-apartment student accommodation in Carlton, Melbourne. Developed by BESIX Watpac and designed by Nettleton Tribe, it needed a wide range of LED lighting. Industralight supplied multiple deliveries across the build. The heritage building now showcases lighting to span communal spaces and studios. View our interior pendants and downlights through to exterior spike and step lights in the rooftop garden.
INDUSTRY Residential
Lighting a $50 million Unilodge student accommodation heritage building
CLIENT
Unilodge
RESIDENTIAL
HERITAGE BONES, MODERN AMBITIONS AND A COMPLEX BRIEF TO MATCH
UniLodge Lincoln House is no ordinary student accommodation. The 13-level purpose-built building sits on Bouverie Street in Carlton. Developer BESIX Watpac and architect Nettleton Tribe delivered a $50 million project. The project also had a heritage component. The development incorporated a Grade-C listed Art Deco clinker-brick facade building. This required careful refurbishment to bring it into a contemporary living environment.
The electrical contractors needed a manufacturer who could supply a wide variety of LED lighting fixtures. Different quantities, configurations and finishes were required across the building. Spaces ranged from functional hallways and a high-use kitchen to relaxed communal lounges and an open-air rooftop. Due to the complexity of this project, it needed a supplier with a collaborative approach to deliver the right products on schedule.
FROM FIRST ORDER TO FINAL DELIVERY, HOW WE KEPT TO SCHEDULE
A smooth install starts with a clear specification. We worked with the experienced lighting team to define the right look and configuration of products. Apartments, hallways, study rooms, the gym, dining areas, the sky lounge and the rooftop garden all had different needs. We locked in the wattage, light output, colour temperature and finish for each space so the team had everything they needed. Then we compiled orders in separate rounds to align with their timetable. This helped manage both budget and delivery timing. Our production team manufactured the luminaires and shipped them over several months as required.
The customisations we carried out for this project included: • Different wattages, lumen outputs and colour temperatures matched to each application • Refinishing luminaire bodies and trim elements in black to suit the design intent • Adding dimmable components to selected fixtures for ambience control in social spaces • Customising luminaire bodies to conceal LED drivers for a clean, recessed finish Our ability to handle large-quantity orders and complex specifications made the difference on a project of this scale.
UNILODGE
BESIX WATPAC
NETTLETON TRIBE
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LIGHTING A $50 MILLION UNILODGE STUDENT ACCOMMODATION HERITAGE BUILDING
RESIDENTIAL
A high-efficiency downlight with phase dimming and multiple colour temperature options DOWNLIGHT
IL2857
FLOOD
A commercial-grade landscape luminaire with customisable beam angles and an IP66 rating
SR400U
ILLUMINATION THAT RESPECTS HERITAGE AND MODERN STUDENT LIFE
The finished building shows what thoughtful LED lighting for student accommodation can achieve. From the entrance lobby to the rooftop garden, every space is illuminated with care. Functional areas like corridors, the gym and study rooms are well-lit for the task at hand. Social spaces use warm strip lighting and dimmable downlights to create a relaxed, inviting atmosphere. The lighting also works cohesively across the whole building. The heritage-listed Art Deco facade sits comfortably within the overall development. The lighting respects the building’s heritage while meeting modern standards and aesthetics.
That balance reflects the architect’s vision and the careful work of the wider project team. The result is a building that students are happy to call home. Bright, functional and full of character. With our experience, Industralight has been involved with large residential projects like this, including: • Lyf at Bondi Junction • Europa on Alma • Brougham Apartments
SURFACE
A large surface-mount downlight in black, providing strong general illumination
CYN200
STRIP
Energy-smart lighting that keeps workout areas bright and members motivated through their sessions.
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VRX
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LIGHTING A $50 MILLION UNILODGE STUDENT ACCOMMODATION HERITAGE BUILDING
As a dedicated team of lighting manufacturers, we focus on competitive pricing. With customisable products, maximum value and extended support, Industralight is the smart choice. INDUSTRALIGHT IS AN INDUSTRY LEADER OF PROFESSIONAL LIGHTING SOLUTIONS
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