Expansion of the Academic Sports Center in Bydgoszcz

PROJECT BENEFITS:

POSSIBILITY TO HOST PROFESSIONAL SPORTS EVENTS:Thanks to the use of advanced lighting tailored to various disciplines, the facility enables high-level sports competitions – both indoors and outdoors.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND INTELLIGENT LIGHTING CONTROL:The control system, based on the DALI2 interface and numerous motion and light sensors, significantly reduces energy consumption by eliminating unnecessary lighting and increasing the energy efficiency of the facility.
MODERN AND AESTHETIC APPEARANCE OF THE FACILITY:
The use of designer LED strips and lighting panels gives the interiors a modern character, enhancing the overall aesthetics and prestige of the complex.

PROJECT INFORMATION:

Location: Bydgoszcz, Poland
Type: Sports facilities
Project: The expansion of the Academic Sports Center in Bydgoszcz significantly increased the functionality and prestige of the facility, making it a modern venue for sports and events. Thanks to the use of advanced lighting technologies and control systems, the complex meets the highest standards of efficiency and aesthetics.
Application: Architectural lighting
Technology: LED, DALI
Products used: LED STRIP PERFORMANCE-500
LED STRIP PERFORMANCE-1000 RGBW
OFFICE LINEAR
PANEL COMPACT 600 UGR<19 DALI
DOWNLIGHT COMFORT OPAL
DAMP PROOF ECO VERY WIDE
HIGH BAY GEN 5

GALLERY - ALL PROJECT PICTURES AT A GLANCE

The facility was built at the intersection of Akademicka Street and Professor Sylwester Kaliski Avenue, on land donated by the city. As part of the expansion project, which cost 42 million PLN, a football pitch, a basketball court, a professional shooting range, and tennis courts were built. These new additions complemented the facilities opened at the end of 2023, during the first stage of construction, which was worth 30 million PLN. The first stage included sports halls with basketball and volleyball courts, a climbing wall, a gym, and fitness rooms.

Challenge

The second phase of the construction primarily required lighting for outdoor sports fields, which are exposed to environmental conditions. Therefore, the project focused on using fixtures with a high degree of protection. Many of the lighting fixtures used have a protection rating of IP65 or even IP66.

Lighting such varied spaces also required the use of different types of luminaires. Although the entire installation was based on LED technology, specific fixtures had to be tailored to the needs of each field. One particular challenge was lighting the football pitch — a large area where no light sources could be placed in the center.

Selected Components

The building interiors were mainly fitted with Office Linear series luminaires, which mimic the appearance of traditional fluorescent lights but are built with LED technology. Numerous 60x60 cm light panels were also installed, giving the interiors a modern look. In the shooting range, impact-resistant fixtures were used.

However, the most interesting solution was the use of custom-designed LED strips developed by the Warsaw-based company Fes Technologia. These provided a unique lighting effect that gave the space a distinctive look. The installation was also based on LEDVANCE LED strips, including both white light and RGBW variants, with protection ratings of IP66 and IP67.

Lighting Control

In a public-use facility such as this, energy efficiency requires appropriate lighting control systems to prevent unnecessary illumination. For this reason, the investor decided to implement advanced lighting control mechanisms.

Numerous sensors were installed — including 44 motion detectors and 22 complex Osram detectors, capable of detecting both occupancy and ambient light levels. That’s not all. The entire system was integrated using the DALI2 interface. A total of 35 DALI controllers and various DALI-compatible connection modules were used. The system is managed by two main Osram DALI modules. The DALI PRO C-4RTC can be conveniently controlled via an app and features battery backup in case of a power outage, making it ideal for both office spaces and sports facilities. The second controller, DALI PRO 2 IOT, is designed primarily for office environments and allows remote system access from any location, including cloud-based API support. It also automatically tests and reports on the installed emergency lighting.

These selected components ensure the installation aligns with the latest trends in lighting technology.

Conclusion

Professional lighting in a sports facility not only enables it to host competitive events but also enhances its modern appearance. The installed system has already proven itself during the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the University Sports Club of the Bydgoszcz University of Science and Technology.