Efficiency and Smart Control
Over 50 LED projectors and more than 40 metres of high-efficiency linear luminaires have been installed to illuminate the façade, cloister, and towers of the Abbey of Montserrat.
The system achieves up to 40% energy savings while reducing CO₂ emissions and maintenance costs.
All luminaires can be controlled via an app, allowing adjustment of intensity, colour, and the creation of customised lighting scenes. Each light point can be managed independently, creating unique atmospheres for every occasion.
The result blends technology, precision, and environmental sensitivity, achieving a lighting scheme that enhances both the architecture and the spirituality of the site.
Benito Urban Technology
The new nocturnal image of Montserrat is made possible thanks to Benito Urban’s Milan RGBW, Lineo RGBW, and Ciclo RGBW projectors — designed to merge technology and aesthetics in heritage environments.
The Milan RGBW combines power and precision. With a flat profile and low wind resistance, it is available in three sizes — M, XL, and XXL — with power ratings from 120 to 480 W. Delivering up to 140 real lm/W, it allows flexible aiming via a yoke mount. Its DMX-512 control system enables dynamic colour management, ideal for monuments and landmark spaces.
The Lineo RGBW is a linear wall washer made of die-cast aluminium with a 10 mm tempered glass front. Its robust design and IK09 protection rating make it ideal for outdoor use. With power outputs from 30 to 60 W, it stands out for its efficiency and RGBW control via DMX-512 protocol, ensuring uniformity and durability on façades and architectural areas.
The Ciclo RGBW offers flexibility with its compact circular design and adjustable rear joint. With powers from 15 to 75 W and up to 18 different optical distributions, it adapts to a wide variety of spaces — squares, parks, pedestrian areas, or monuments. Its efficiency of 140 lm/W and Zhaga Book 15 compatibility guarantee high technical performance.
Together, these three models form an integrated lighting solution that is dynamic, efficient, and respectful of architectural heritage. Each one plays a specific role in the lighting ensemble that enhances Montserrat, reinforcing the harmony between advanced technology and environmental respect.
Light that Enhances Heritage
This project transforms the monastery into a benchmark for sustainable lighting, where light reveals the stone, the relief, and the spirituality of the site without disturbing its natural balance.
“The primary function of light is to point out the important things.”
— Manel Gasch, Abbot of Montserrat
Tradition and Innovation
With this installation, Benito Urban reaffirms its commitment to technological innovation applied to heritage, uniting efficiency, design, and emotion.
Today, Montserrat shines with a new light: more sustainable, smarter, and more inspiring.