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The metamorphosis of the brand new Santiago Bernabéu continues to take agency steps in the direction of its end result, and one of the vital anticipated advances by followers is already underway.
For a couple of weeks the set up of the spectacular exterior lighting that may convert the facade of the White Coliseum into an iconic image additionally additionally on Madrid’s evening has begun.
The fee has been awarded to the Mind firm, which has assumed the accountability of executing an formidable system composed of greater than 10,000 final era LED RGB luminaires.
These units are being positioned on the aluminum slats that make up the already attribute metallic pores and skin of the stadium.
The set up, which advances at a great tempo this summer time, guarantees to supply an unprecedented personalization and present degree in European soccer.
Mild video games
As will be seen within the instance facilitated by Mind, the lighting of the brand new Bernabéu won’t restrict to easy flashes.
The put in expertise will permit projecting dynamic visible results that may cowl from static colours and gradual transitions to cell gentle patterns.
These sources shall be designed to adapt to every kind of occasion, be it a Actual Madrid occasion, a live performance or an institutional gala.
Probably the most hanging elements revealed by the corporate’s first renders is that the stadium facade can present luminous phrases and phrases.
In one of the disseminated images, the text “Real Madrid” is clearly observed touring the entire stadium contour, with a perfectly legible typography thanks to the precise control of each of the LED points installed.
This visual communication capacity will allow Bernabéu to transmit messages and identities in real time, turning its structure into an enveloping screen that interacts with its urban environment.
The first tests of this new exterior lighting have already been seen in a part of the facade of the Paseo de la Castellana. The YouTuber Jesús Ramírez captured this first test in one of his monitoring videos of Bernabéu.
In the images you can see how those points of light installed on the lams of the facade illuminated white being increasingly visible as it was done more at night.
Initial tests
In parallel to the outdoor installation, light tests are also being carried out in other areas of the stadium.
The YouTube channel ‘Realmadrid 1902’ has recently documented a series of retractable roof lighting tests, in which an intense blue tone was appreciated that wrapped the entire interior of the stadium.
These tests have aroused a remarkable expectation among fans, eager to see the illuminated stadium in all its splendor.
The first phases of lighting have already been activated in several areas, especially on the east and west facades, as have documented club followers and several channels specialized in social networks.
The programming of the luminaries is designed to offer total versatility. The system may vary its behavior according to the event held, adjusting intensity, colors and movements to generate unique and memorable environments.
This capacity will place the new Bernabéu at the height of the most advanced stadiums in the world, even surpassing referents such as the Allianz Arena or San Mamés in terms of visual sophistication and customization capacity.
It should be noted that, although the current deployment does not contemplate video projections, the luminaires would be able to create some type of animations, generating visual envelope effects that would travel the entire enclosure.
Beyond light
Simultaneously to the progress in lighting, other structural interventions are being developed in the stadium. Among them, improvements in the soundproofing of the enclosure and modifications in lighting towers to reduce light dispersion stand out.
As a climax, the project contemplates the placement of two iconic elements on the main facade: the Real Madrid shield and the name “Bernabéu”, both designed to be fully illuminated and visible from long distances.
Although an official date has not been set for the complete inauguration of the system, the works progress continuously and with sections already in operation, which allows the curious to glimpse what the final result will be like.
With each new step, Santiago Bernabéu reinforces its position as one of the most advanced stages in the world, not only in sports, but also in terms of architecture, sustainability and visual experience.
External lighting will be an essential component in this transformation, adding an emotional and aesthetic dimension unprecedented to the fan’s experience.
Madrid is about to see how its sports temple par excellence literally shines with its own light, redefining what a stadium can be in the 21st century.
