Bernard Block Wins 2025 IES Illumination Award

We are delighted to share that Bernard Block, a landmark building in Kelowna, Canada, has been awarded the 2025 IES Illumination Award of Merit for Lighting Control Innovation. This recognition from the Illuminating Engineering Society—a leading authority in illumination since 1906—celebrates innovation, technical excellence, and outstanding design in lighting.

Bernard Block is a 34-storey, 257-unit residential development. Its intelligent and expressive lighting design stood out among projects worldwide, demonstrating how advanced lighting control can enhance both architectural beauty and the user experience.

HDL smart lighting solution for Bernard Block included:

l Energy-efficient, flexible lighting control system, enabling adaptive lighting for both aesthetics and sustainability;

l Centralized control of 240 lighting circuits through just three panels, providing simplified yet precise operation;

l Automated holiday lighting scenes, delivering dynamic color effects for occasions such as Canada Day, Christmas, St. Patrick’s Day, and New Year;

l Seamless RGBW effects via integration with a third-party DMX controller;

l Remote installation and commissioning, streamlining the implementation process and improving working efficiency;

The IES award not only recognizes Bernard Block for its exceptional design but also highlights the trust placed in HDL professional lighting control system. It reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering high-performance, sustainable, and scalable lighting systems for building worldwide.

We are proud to continue supporting developers, architects, and designers in bringing their visions to life through innovative and smart control solutions.