A fantastic application of mixed entertainment and architectural lighting technologies activating a dynamic, adaptable nightlife venue in the heart of Cairns
MexiCairns is a vibrant new destination in the heart of Cairns — part restaurant, part bar, nightclub, and games hub. Set within an open atrium tenancy, the venue needed a highly flexible lighting solution to enable smooth transitions between relaxed daytime dining and dynamic nightlife.
To achieve this, the lighting scheme combines architectural and entertainment-grade technologies, with layered solutions that define key areas and encourage movement through the space. Sophisticated control systems integrate pixel-level control via DMX and Bluetooth connectivity, enabling dynamic colour scenes, custom effects, and seamless coordination with AV programming — all essential for energising the venue and adapting to its multi-use format.
Digilin supplied a suite of lighting and control solutions tailored for the layered, adaptable environment required by MexiCairns:
HaloFlex, MicroFlex: Flexible linear solutions for subtle architectural integration and contour lighting.
Compact, Corner, Javelin, Space, Freedom: A combination of downlights, projectors, and architectural luminaires to provide task, feature, and ambient lighting across the venue.
Control Gear: CV DALI Drivers, CV DMX Drivers, CV PWM Repeaters & Bluetooth Drivers
These enabled seamless integration with wireless control systems and AV programming, allowing for dynamic scene setting and precise dimming control.
The Casambi wireless control platform was employed by the project team to provide intuitive scene management, ensuring lighting could easily shift from the warmth of a dining environment to the energy of a nightclub — all via custom-programmed presets.
