Light transforms a stigma: B:SM car parks are places to be

People often associate car parks with dark, uncomfortable spaces best hurried through. An imaginative and revolutionary approach to lighting is the key to changing this stigma, presenting an entirely new concept. Light profoundly reshapes our perception of spaces and can make passing through a car park a pleasant experience, guided by colours that evoke harmony and lead to different parking and service zones. This lighting revolution is at the heart of the new B:SM Barcelona car parks, strategically located in key areas of the city.

Mobility hubs: Purposes and lighting scenes

With meticulous attention to detail and contemporary architecture and design, these spaces are conceived as mobility hubs—centres offering services such as electric charging points, bicycle parking and convenient Click & Collect points. A people-friendly urban mobility experience is achieved through a lighting project that conceptualises each area according to its purpose, with scenes tailored by light control.

The aesthetic of the lighting is immersive and comfortable, thanks to RGBW adaptation, with pastel green and blue tones identifying each area by its function. Not only does this enhance signage, but it also creates a welcoming atmosphere—a place where people want to spend time.

Thus, B:SM car parks become vibrant, emotive spaces with adaptive lighting tailored to people’s needs, thanks to, for example, circadian rhythm-adjusted Tunable White lighting for staff areas or the skylight effect for customer zones, where a 4000 K temperature fosters a sense of brightness and well-being.

Additionally, through the personalised scene configuration service, the lighting can be adapted to themes, aligning these highly frequented public spaces with causes worth supporting.

Once again, the thoughtful application of lighting becomes a pivotal element in the successful development of projects, demonstrating that redefining standards is merely a matter of purpose.