Sports LED Lighting | Swindon Town FC Foundation Park

In early 2020, the Swindon Town FC Community Foundation moved into its purpose-built facility. This is located within the grounds of the 141-year-old football club.

The new-build Swindon Town FC Foundation Park provides a central point for visitors, players and staff. It is also the entrance to the 4G pitch and athletics area.

The building consists of a wide-open lobby area and pristine changing room facilities. On top of this, there is also a conference room, plus several offices and meeting rooms. In order to enhance the contemporary style of the building, Tamlite Lighting were commissioned to deliver a modern lighting solution.

Multi-Function Room

The expansive multi-function room at Foundation Park is the jewel in the crown of this sports hub. The room regularly hosting talks, educational programmes and other community events.

The room is naturally well-lit by the large windows on the wall overlooking the sports pitches and running track. Initial lighting plans intended to be much more functional, however the architect specifically requested Tamlite’s AIR suspended luminaire. This was to enhance the visual aesthetic and complement the natural light.

Jon Holloway, Head of Foundation, said: “As a community foundation, we regularly give talks in our multi-purpose room. Therefore, we wanted to move away from the standard function room style, and the Tamlite fittings really give the room character. We are delighted with how it has turned out.”

In addition, to allow room-users to select the lighting level that suits them. The dimmable luminaires in the multi-function room are controlled by DALI wall panels, programmed with four available lighting scenes.

Lighting for Sports

In the changing rooms, Tamlite installed ASTRO downlights, plus IP65 rated downlights in the shower area.

Hundreds of players using the changing rooms each week. Because of this, Foundation Park required a lighting solution of high quality and minimal maintenance. It was essential that the luminaires reduced downtime, so water-resistant luminaires are ideal.

External Lighting

The building entrance, and access from the building to the sports pitches, is illuminated with Tamlite TAURUS luminaires. Specified in the stylish black version, they enhance the look of the outdoor area. The outdoor lighting maximises spacings, improving illumination levels and reducing the number of fittings required.

In addition to the interior emergency lighting, Tamlite delivered a range of emergency urban luminaires on the exterior of the building. This ensures that the outdoor spaces are illuminated to the required 5 lux in an emergency or loss of mains power, allowing people to assemble outside.

If you have any questions about how we can light for your sports hub or community centre, contact our lighting team.