A view from the ground up to a historical outdoor space lighting design fixture in public park area surrounded by trees

1934

LOCATION
Tallinn, Estonia

YEAR
2023

CLIENT
Enefit Connect OÜ

PHOTOGRAPHY
Uku Peterson

Daytime view of a custom madee historical outdoor light in a park in front of the Estonian Parlament building.

A view from the ground up to a custom-made historical outdoor park light on a sunny summer day with blue sky and green trees.

The 1934 lighting mast is a landmark of Tallinn’s urban heritage, standing at an impressive 23 meters. First erected and illuminated in 1934, this historic structure has been reimagined by UN-LIKE, blending timeless design with modern lighting technology. Nearly a century after its debut, it once again brightens the city with a custom outdoor luminaire designed for energy efficiency and aesthetic integrity.

Historical and tailor-made outdoor public space park lighting with a background of trees and greenery at the daytime.

This project, part of Tallinn’s urban restoration initiative, sought to preserve and modernize one of the city’s most historic public lighting fixtures. The challenge was to maintain its classic elegance while integrating LED lighting solutions. The outdated 6000W bulbs were replaced with advanced LED modules, reducing consumption to just 400W—a significant improvement in energy efficiency and sustainability.

A day view up to a custom-made public space lighting fixture with an energy-efficient LED lighting solution.

To ensure authenticity and durability, the aluminium components were meticulously crafted using custom-made molds and a specialized spinning technique. This process shaped the smooth, curved forms that stay true to the original design.

A view from the ground up to custom-made LED lighting for public spaces at night.

A view of a historical energy-efficient outdoor space lighting design in a public park area with trees at night.

The traditional glass casings were replaced with durable PMMA spheres, enhancing weather resistance, longevity, and light diffusion, while preserving the luminaire’s distinctive aesthetic.

A view from the ground up to a custom LED outdoor park lighting on a sunny summer day with blue sky and green trees.

The 1934 project demonstrates how heritage and modern technology can work together. By maintaining the original craftsmanship while incorporating contemporary lighting solutions, this custom outdoor luminaire respects the past while meeting today’s urban lighting needs. The result is a thoughtfully updated fixture that preserves its historical significance while enhancing functionality and efficiency.

A view from the ground up to a LED outdoor park lighting at night

Overhead nighttime view of an energy-efficient LED street lamp surrounded by trees in a park.

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