9 stunning illumination elements that make this extraordinary station stand out, including its iconic “Crater de Luz”. “We are particularly proud of successfully realising the Toledo station, especially ‘Crater de Luz’, a centrepiece that not only demanded advanced engineering solutions but which has also become a symbol of beauty and innovation in public spaces.” Although the work was completed back in 2011, the project has continued to receive international acclaim over the past 14 years, recognised with such prestigious accolades as the 2013 Emirates Leaf International Award for Public Building of the Year and the 2015 International Tunnelling Association Award, the latter of which is often referred to as the “Oscar for underground works” in industry circles. This was just the beginning of the acclaim heaped upon this project in the Toledo Metro station, which has also been named as one of the most beautiful underground stations in the world by renowned outlets such as CNN and The Daily Telegraph. More recently, videos by creators on both YouTube and TikTok have showcased the station, highlighting its beauty and immense staying power almost 15 years later. Discussing the project in more detail, company CEO Gordan Rancic told us: “One of our key challenges was integrating highly complex artistic elements into a functioning public transportation environment, without compromising on safety, durability, or the artist’s vision.” Gordan continued: “We managed coordination between architects, engineers, local authorities, and international artists, which required precision, patience, and a deep understanding of both technical constraints and artistic intent.” Despite the inherent difficulties of executing such a massive project, it was all worth it for Gordan and the team in the end. The fact that the station constantly appears on lists of the world’s most beautiful underground train stations and that it delivers a sense of awe to the millions of people passing through it every year are immense sources of pride for Lux Italia, which has every reason to be proud given the accolades it received. Similar excellence has followed Lux Italia in the years since the completion of Teledo Metro station and can be seen across everything from the hotels and airports to the cruise ships, hospitals, and banks it has worked with. Regardless of the nature of a project, Lux Italia’s approach is much the same. As Gordan explained: “We approach each project with a strong focus on collaboration, customisation, and quality. After all, every client has their own identity, and we believe lighting should enhance that uniqueness.” To ensure the uniquity of every space is not only preserved but nurtured so that it may flourish, Lux Italia relies heavily on its in-house lighting design department. Experts in collaboration and complete with the gift of innate creativity, these individuals work with clients from the initial stages of a project through to its completion. Their comprehensive approach guarantees that every detail across every undertaking is precisely addressed and afforded an attention to detail fitting of the company’s status. Leading brands such as Wind, Vodafone, Bank of Italy, Samsung, MSC Cruises, and countless others have already experienced this first-hand, and can corroborate the quality of the luxury lighting services delivered by Lux Italia. This extends to all six of the company’s divisions – Lux Cognitis, Lux Architecturae, Lux Poeticum, Lux Professional, Lux Nativus, and Lux Elementum – all of which offer tailored services. Thus, whether a client is in search of a full architectural design service, a professional technical lighting opinion, or even just a bespoke and handcrafted lamp, Lux Italia prides itself on having the right solution for every job. Across everything from entry-level products to large volumes of intelligent control systems, the company’s passion for lighting truly shines through, and Gordan invites anyone interested in learning more about these services to step into the world of Lux Italia srl and be truly enlightened.
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