Case Studies
Painting with Light brings festive walkthrough to Bruges
Painting with Light (PWL) has created a 2km walkthrough lighting and visual ‘experience’ in the centre of Bruges for the festive ‘Wintergloed’ (Winter Glow)...
architectural lighting
Case Studies
See the light at St Peter’s Basilica
After almost 18 months in the planning, this imposing church can now be enjoyed in all its glory thanks to the installation of a...
Case Studies
Signify transforms Shanghai waterfront with connected lighting project
Signify has completed a lighting project in Shanghai covering the waterfront, three bridges and over 40 buildings in the financial and tourist districts
Case Studies
‘Tidal Light’ public data sculpture transforms Boston Harbor
The 'Tidal Light' artwork in Charlestown, Massachusetts uses custom software and dynamic lighting to translate the water conditions in Boston Harbor into animated displays...
Case Studies
New lighting concept brings smart stargazing to Genk
The Belgian city of Genk has switched on a new civic lighting installation designed by Painting with Light, that enables the community to enjoy...
Technology
Philips presents app to control lighting at landmarks
New management app from Philips Lighting allows lighting managers to control architectural lighting at landmarks, buildings and bridges from anywhere, at any time using...
Case Studies
Harman lights South Korea’s first multimedia tunnel
The former rail tunnel is now a top tourist destination
Technology
Iconic Chicago offices undergo light art installations
The entrances and lobbies of two Chicago office buildings have been reimagined for the 21st century with large-scale light and digital art installations. ESI...
Technology
Philips delivers lighting spectacle to Zagreb’s Hendrix Bridge
Philips Lighting has given the Hendrix Bridge in Zagreb, Croatia, a lighting makeover that sees a light show triggered by approaching trains. The 300...
Technology
Nulty illuminates iconic ‘graffiti tunnel’
Lighting design consultancy Nulty has recently completed work on the regeneration of Leake Street Arches in Waterloo, including lighting 300m of street art. Originally...
Technology
Elation delivers ‘theatrical immersion’ at Plaza Mariachi
Plaza Mariachi, a Latin culture destination in Nashville has been fitted with a variety of new Elation lighting, as specified by design collaborative Ardee...
Technology
Robe LED fixtures in Polish Temple install
The Temple of Divine Providence in Warsaw, Poland has been fitted with Robe Actor 6 and PARFect 100 LED fixtures as part of its...
Technology
Philips Lighting in spectacular Yellow River Bridge install
China’s Binhe Yellow River Bridge in Yinchuan has been illuminated using dynamic architectural LED lighting from Philips Lighting, designed by Shanghai Bright Language Lighting...
Technology
GDS LED lighting chosen for Grade II sanctuary remodel
Christ Church in Swindon’s Old Town recently underwent major remodelling of its interior for the first time in 166 years, with integrator Enlightened choosing...
Technology
Philips Lighting illuminates Istanbul’s historic Galata Tower
The Galata Tower in Istanbul has been transformed by Philips Colour Kinetics lighting, which has been used to illuminate the top of the iconic...
Case Studies
Harman solutions provide versatility for Nashville auditorium
The War Memorial Auditorium in Nashville has recently undergone a sound and lighting upgrade from AV production company CTS, with JBL and Martin systems...
Technology
TechLED upgrades exterior lighting at West End casino
Installation company TechLED was recently called upon to deliver the external lighting upgrade project for Grosvenor Casinos’ The Victoria, London – the jewel in...
Technology
PLASA 2016: Clay Paky marks 40 years
Clay Paky is celebrating its 40th anniversary as a company at this year’s PLASA show (stand: N42-K42), while also launching the Scenius Profile beam...
Technology
PR Lighting LED washes illuminate Mexico’s 151m Paragon Tower
Multi-brand distributor, Hermes Music México has completed an architectural lighting project on the 151m high Paragon Tower in Mexico City utilising LED colour washes...
Latest Events
Clay Paky celebrates 40 with new product lines
Clay Paky is marking its 40th anniversary at Prolight + Sound with the launch of a number of new lighting fixtures and a range...
Technology
Philips luminaires create immersive environment at CKK Jordanki
The Jordanki Culture and Congress Centre (CKK Jordanki) has been fitted with 144 Philips Vari-Lite professional luminaires, including the VL4000 Spot. The 22,000sqm multi-functional...
Technology
W-DMX controls Griven lighting effects at Sheraton Doha hotel
W-DMX by Wireless Solution and lighting fixtures by Griven have been fitted to the exterior of the Sheraton Doha Hotel and Resort. The upgrade...
Technology
W-DMX lights Stockholm Concert Hall
W-DMX by Wireless Solution Sweden AB has installed a holiday lighting display at Stockholm Concert Hall.
Technology
Philips lights up Lyon festival
Philips and leading French artist Severine Fontaine launch 80m-long centrepiece of Lyon’s Festival of Lights.
Displays & Signage
TDC brings Christmas cheer to Sydney
3D projection mapping transforms iconic Sydney buildings into a Christmas wonderland.
Technology
SGM illuminates Copenhagen Central Station
Copenhagen Central Station has been equipped with 24 SGM P-5 wash lights to illuminate the arched ceilings of the over 100-year-old railway station.
Technology
Concord doubles up Myriad Adjustable LED
Concord has added the Myriad Adjustable Twin LED luminaire to the highly-successful Myriad family
Technology
Danish opera house marks 10th season with SGM light installation
To mark its 10th season, the Royal Danish Opera House has undertaken a major new lighting project installing 30 SGM P-5 wash lights to...
Technology
Design LED launches world’s thinnest shelf lighting
Design LED uses Lux Live (19-20 November 2014, ExCel London, Stand H43) as the UK launch pad for patented light guides that extend horizons...
Technology
Artist uses ETC Selador to make his paintings ‘pop’
Lighting director Franck Evin has used 40 ETC Selador Desire D22 fixtures in a London art gallery to make the colours in the artwork...
Technology
Eaton launches RXS Trimless Gimbal downlight
Eaton extends its architectural downlight family with the RXS Trimless Gimbal
Technology
ETC helps show ancient artworks in a new light
ETC Source Four LEDs light the 500-year-old Raphael Cartoons on display in London's Victoria & Albert Museum
Technology
Philips lights up Kazakh capital Astana
Philips helps transform Kazakh capital Astana with LED architectural lighting that reflects city identity and cuts energy costs by 85% Philips has launched three...
Technology
Technology trends – OLED light technology comes of age
Blackbody is a French company using organic LED technology to develop the latest architectural light fixtures. TFA took a look at the London Design...
Technology
Light installation celebrates fall of Berlin Wall
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, an extraordinary light installation – The Lichtgrenze (The Border of Lights) –...
Technology
Hoare Lea launches lighting app for architects
Light App is designed to inspire creative people into thinking about the artificial lighting of 3D forms.
Technology
GDS kits out Liverpool Everyman
ArcSystem, BluesSystem and SM Console the choices of RIBA award-winning Liverpool Everyman, as first GDS full-system theatre goes live. It would be practically impossible...
Technology
HSL helps Control t’force at Emley Moor mast installation
Iconic mast lit up as part of 2014 Yorkshire Festival and start of this year’s Tour de France cycle race. Leading UK lighting and...
Technology
Technology trends – lighting design and pre-visualisation
CAST Software brings TFA readers up to speed on what’s happening in the field of architectural lighting design and pre-visualisation. The last few years...
Technology
Concord creates Unity between lighting and design
Concord, the architectural lighting specialist, has introduced Unity. A versatile, modular LED linear system, Unity is designed for creating innovative lighting runs and spatial...
Technology
3M finishes create shimmering colourful surface effects for new designer
Dichroic film from 3M has been used to create stunning colour shift light effects by design student Lisa Alcock. The innovative multi-coloured artwork and...
Technology
Philips showcases the world’s largest luminous textile installation
Textiles, acoustics and lighting combine to enhance shopping experience at Dresden mall. Philips has supplied the world’s largest installation using luminous textiles at the...