20th May 2005 - Zero 88 Chilli Pro dimmers control lighting at stunning new Museum, Centre, & Forum complex in Germany.

Opened on May 7th 2005, the MARTa Herford museum in Herford, Germany aims to provide new inspiration for art, design, architecture and business both in and around the region.

The extraordinary building complex is over 8,000 sqm and houses a novel combination of a Museum, a Forum, a Centre and a Café.

Zero 88 Chilli Pro Dimmers are used to control the all lighting throughout the complex, integrating with Zumtobel Staff luminaries, Luxmate control system, and Soundlight system accessories to provide a complete building management solution.

The Zero 88 dimmers were chosen in part for their convection-cooled design, which eliminates fan noise, and for their proven reliability. The range of dimmer sizes, ability to control different loads and RCD protection were also key factors in their selection.


The Museum itself is in front of the complex and consists of a 22-metre-high dome and five smaller galleries which are flooded with light from the lofty skylights. Opposite the Museum is the Forum, which covers almost 380 square meters and can seat 199. The Café-Restaurant has a copper-clad bar and glazed front looking onto the river bank. It has two floors, and serves breakfast, lunch, evening meals and late-night drinks; the terrace can be used in fine weather.

The current exhibition "(my private) HEROES” tells of artists, heroes & stars and images of them in art from the 19th century until the present day. Its runs from 7 May - 14 August 2005. The exhibition includes pieces from Andy Worhol, Martin Kippenburger and Jean Fautier.

Michael Stark of Carl Stark Elektro GmbH, Mettingen, provided the installation of the museum’s lighting system, with the the Chilli Pro dimmers specified and supplied by Olli Winkler of LMP Lichttechnik GmbH from Ibbenbüren.

For further information please visit: www.martaherford.com/pages/en/marta.html