Oceana Bal Harbour

A resort-style experience at home

Located on Bal Harbour Beach, this 28-story condominium building provides breathtaking views of South Florida beaches and the Atlantic Ocean. A total of 240 units were completed in 2016, which all include floor-to-ceiling windows and spacious balconies. Features and services such as a world-class spa, poolside restaurant, 24-hour concierge, and one-of-a-kind artwork make these luxury residences feel like you are at a resort.

Two towers are connected 40 feet in the air, creating a large central breezeway near the main lobby. This massive negative space frames the “Pluto and Proserpina” statue by sculptor Jeff Koons. Ground-mounted BEGA luminaires line both the breezeway’s perimeter and the main entrance driveway. Bollards with simple, straight edges and fully shielded light illuminate pathways throughout the 5.5 acre property. Surface wall luminaires light various spaces around the complex, including the parking garage.

While the location is excellent for tourists, beachfront properties can be life threatening for the world’s second largest Loggerhead Turtle population which is found in this area. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission works diligently to protect the sea turtles by mapping nest locations, setting up protective barriers, and requiring specific lighting guidelines be followed.

Fully shielded recessed wall luminaires and bollards with amber LEDs were chosen to light the pathways at Oceana Condominiums. The warm glow of amber light provides a lighting solution which is safe for both hotel guests and the area’s wildlife.

When baby sea turtles hatch on the beach, they make their way to the ocean by following the reflection of the moon and starlight off of the water. With the ever-growing population and consequent addition of artificial lighting, sea turtles become disoriented and head inland towards the brighter lights rather than towards the ocean. Narrow bandwidth amber light sources are not visible to sea turtles, which is why guidelines have been put in place requiring specific LED sources in many beachside locations.

A wide variety of BEGA luminaires are available with an amber LED option to meet these guidelines.

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