The Challenge
The refurbishment of 280 Bishopsgate required a lighting control solution capable of supporting a large-scale commercial office environment while aligning with modern sustainability and smart building objectives. The building needed a system that could deliver intelligent automation, reliable emergency lighting management, and seamless integration with a wider smart infrastructure, all while remaining simple for facility managers to operate.
With over 160,000 square feet of premium office space, the solution had to provide precise control across multiple zones, ensure compliance with emergency lighting regulations, and offer the flexibility to adapt to changing tenant requirements. At the same time, the developer sought a future-ready system that could integrate with smart building platforms and support advanced data-driven building management.
The Solution
zencontrol implemented a fully addressable DALI-2 lighting control system throughout the building, creating a scalable and intelligent platform designed specifically for modern commercial environments. The installation includes DALI-2 Application Controllers, relays, PIR sensors, switch interfaces, and scene set modules, all working together to deliver seamless and responsive lighting control.
The system enables lighting to automatically respond to occupancy and operational schedules, improving energy efficiency while maintaining a comfortable and productive workspace. Lighting scenes can be easily adjusted to suit different areas of the building, ensuring flexibility for tenants and building operators alike.
By combining intelligent automation with a robust DALI-2 infrastructure, zencontrol has delivered a solution that supports both operational efficiency and user comfort across the entire development.
Emergency Lighting and System Control
A key priority for the project was ensuring that emergency lighting could be managed efficiently and remain fully compliant with safety regulations. zencontrol addressed this requirement through a powerful graphical user interface that provides complete visibility and control over the lighting system.
The intuitive interface allows facility managers to schedule emergency lighting tests, monitor performance, and access detailed reports in real time. This simplifies maintenance and compliance, reducing the administrative burden on building operators while ensuring the system remains reliable and fully operational. System changes can be made quickly and easily, allowing the lighting infrastructure to adapt as building requirements evolve.
Smart Spaces Integration
To support the building’s smart infrastructure, zencontrol installed Bluetooth-enabled sensors throughout 280 Bishopsgate, extending the lighting system into a connected smart building platform. Supporting both iBeacon and Eddystone technologies, these sensors enable seamless integration with the Smart Spaces platform using BACnet and MQTT protocols.
This connectivity allows the building to benefit from advanced occupancy insights, space utilisation data, and enhanced automation capabilities. By combining lighting control with intelligent sensor technology, zencontrol has helped create a connected environment where building performance can be monitored, analysed, and optimised in real time.
The result is a smarter, more responsive workplace that improves operational efficiency while enhancing the overall tenant experience.
A Future-Ready Commercial Environment
The installation at 280 Bishopsgate demonstrates zencontrol’s commitment to delivering future-ready lighting control solutions that go beyond basic illumination. By using open DALI-2 standards and smart communication protocols, the system has been designed to evolve alongside future building technologies and operational requirements.
This forward-thinking approach ensures that the lighting infrastructure can integrate with additional systems over time, supporting long-term sustainability goals and digital transformation strategies. The building now benefits from a flexible, scalable solution that delivers lasting value for both the developer and building operators.
The Result
Today, 280 Bishopsgate stands as a prime example of how intelligent lighting control can enhance modern commercial spaces. zencontrol has delivered a solution that combines advanced DALI-2 technology, smart building integration, and user-friendly system management to create a high-performance workplace environment.
Developed by ESG and powered by zencontrol, the building now benefits from a lighting system that supports efficiency, compliance, and smart connectivity, helping to create a premium office space ready for the future of commercial real estate.