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During its history, firstly managed by the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem in 1882, then by the Custody of the Holy Land, the Dar al-Consul complex has changed its purpose several times. Probably built in the Middle Ages over Byzantine and Roman constructions, it was used as an area for money changers&#8217; shops, then as a soap factory from the 16th to the 18th century, and eventually converted into a stable in the 19th century.
This important site, which bears witness to nearly two thousand years of Jerusalem&#8217;s history, is located in the Old City and covers an area of almost two thousand five hundred square metres, right next to the souk, the famous market with its colourful stalls and many little shops with their inebriating smell of the most diverse spices.
Its important past is recorded in its name itself, Dar al-Consul, which means &#8216;the Consul&#8217;s house&#8217; in Arabic. In fact, in 1856 the complex was enlarged and became the seat of the Prussian consulate and the Consular residence.
Today, this imposing and very spacious structure provides housing for the families of the local Christian community. In 2013, significant renovations were undertaken both in the housing area and in the large area underneath, where many spaces were created, such as the museum centre, several areas for restaurants, a centre for pilgrims and tourists, a bookshop and even a vocational training centre for young people.
The modernization works also included the renovation of the lighting system. The task of creating a modern, functional and efficient lighting system was entrusted to Disano, who collaborated with Beam Engineering Technology.
The system uses high-quality lighting products with amazing design, such as Matrix Q5, Asso, Strip LED IP65, Sintesi System, all by Fosnova (Disano group), and Koala by Disano.
All the luminaires, although from different ranges, share the most sophisticated and innovative technical equipment. The LED sources achieve excellent lighting performance and a high level of light emission. The result is a stable, efficient and convenient light output thanks to extremely low energy and maintenance costs.
Moreover, the clean, elegant design of each luminaire allows it to blend seamlessly into its surroundings, creating a bright, attractive and pleasant environment.
The lighting design developed by Disano has made the historical complex of the Holy City a fascinating place to visit and a quiet and safe place to live in.

Panattoni Park Bydgoszcz II

The Dar al-Consul Complex