When people think of a dental practice, the sound of the drill is usually the first thing that comes to mind. In this U1 lighting project, however, it is the light that takes centre stage — brought to a level of perfection that any dental environment demands. Take a closer look at how design, technology, and materials come together at Dental Office Collinova.
| Project name | Dental Office Lighting |
| City | Hradec Králové |
| Lighting | U1 lighting |
| Architect / Designer | Ing. arch. Nicoll Šiková |
| Year | 2023 |
| Photography | Jan Kadlec |
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Dental Office Collinova in Hradec Králové places great emphasis on a pleasant environment, with the entire practice designed by an architect from the outset. Alongside this came a requirement for high-quality lighting that would meet the exacting demands of dental work while reinforcing the welcoming feel of the space.
In the treatment rooms, we installed the ultra-thin XAL TASK luminaire with specialist optics designed to deliver high illuminance at the work area while minimising glare for the patient in the chair. In combination with the XAL UNICO, it creates a comfortable environment and ensures optimal lighting conditions throughout. The corridor and reception, where a more expressive design approach was possible, are anchored by the XAL Jane — a silicone luminaire whose flexible material can be shaped into organic forms, offering a pleasing counterpoint to the clean architectural lines of the space.
As is characteristic of U1 lighting, we approach every project with smart technology in mind. Hradec Králové was no exception — we equipped the practice with a straightforward yet effective control system that allows each treatment room to adjust its lighting to suit the task at hand.
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