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Australian War Memorial

Australian War Memorial

By bluebottle

Australian War Memorial

Australian War Memorial

Canberra, ACT

bluebottle continues its work on one of Australia’s most significant cultural redevelopments: the Australian War Memorial. The team delivered an integrated lighting-control solution through Dynalite, enabling smooth transitions, intuitive scene recall and reliable connection to the broader building systems—supporting a project of true national importance.

Benjamin

“bluebottle is the creative integrator we rely on. Their expertise in complex control systems ensures the War Memorial's lighting is precise and highly reliable.”


Benjamin Cisterne
Director, Benjamin Cisterne Pty Ltd

Challenge

Customer challenge

The Australian War Memorial needed a lighting-control system that could manage dramatic shifts in atmosphere—from quiet, reflective gallery spaces to active event settings. The challenge was delivering a setup that was highly capable behind the scenes, yet simple, intuitive and dependable for staff to use every day.

Solution

The solution

Shifting between contemplative galleries and active event spaces required precision and reliability. Signify’s Dynalite was selected for its proven performance, flexibility, and dependable integration with building systems. It delivers smooth scene transitions, energy-efficient operation, intuitive staff control, and seamless compatibility with systems such as Casambi—ensuring visitors enjoy a thoughtful experience while operations remain simple, efficient, and sustainable.

Team

Certified System Integrator: bluebottle

Lighting Designer: Benjamin Cisterne 

Client / end user: Martin Donnelly / Australian War Memorial

Contractor: Kane Contruction

Products

Dynalite, System Manager, Interact Cloud

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