Holophane Lighting's expertise has been used to great effect in the illumination of the churchyard gardens surrounding St-John-at-Hackney in Mare Street, Hackney. The design of the lighting was critical to achieving the designers' aspirations to meet the appearance shown on old photographs of the site. Consideration was also given to the fact that Holophane had already supplied the luminaires for the shopping development in Mare Street, so the luminaires were specified to match those already installed where the two areas converge. St-John-at-Hackney has survived as on open space since medieval times and witnessed many layers of history but in recent years has suffered from vandalism and neglect. Thanks to an estimated £2.5 million award from the Heritage Lottery Fund for the regeneration and conservation of these historic gardens, the four and a quarter acres of trees, gardens and historic memorials are a green oasis in the heart of Hackney. The grounds are now a major open space that provides the setting for two listed buildings, the Georgian church of St John and the 13th century St Augustin's Tower that is home to a colony of bats.
Over 60 Sherington lanterns, utilising 100W CDMT lamps, were specified by Steve Carroll at Hackney Council to brighten the area and encourage locals to use the park. Holophane's Sherington is a hand crafted copper lantern in the style of a Victorian Gas Lamp that incorporates the latest technology to provide outstanding performance and uniformity. A range of decorative brackets and column embellishments are available to adapt the appearance of the luminaire to its surroundings. The combination of heritage lantern and Holophane's modern optical technology offers a traditional, period style appearance without compromising lighting standards.
Steve Carroll commented "The project was around one of the oldest and most decorative buildings in the borough and, upon completion, should enhance the area for many years to come".
