The David Oluwale bridge in Leeds stands proud across the River Aire between Sovereign Street and Water Lane. Welcomed to the city as a symbolic link between the past, present and future, the bridge has been named after David Oluwale, a Nigerian national who drowned in the river in 1969 after being racially harassed by police officers. The bridge’s practical use provides a better link to the
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Pharos brings show to life on Open Monument Day in Breda
Open Monument Day is a popular event held across a number of European cities, commemorating the history of longstanding monuments. For the 2023 celebration, the city of Breda in the Netherlands used its beloved Big Church as a central focus. Alongside a children’s performance, a custom-made light show that illuminated both the church and a lamp-post was developed for the occasion. The show was
Pharos to exhibit at LDI
Lighting control specialist Pharos Architectural Controls is looking forward to exhibiting at this year’s LDI in Las Vegas, where the company will be able to network and showcase its technologies to the live events industry. LDI, the leading exhibition and conference for the live entertainment, design, and technology community, offers the opportunity for this sector to engage with manufacturers
Pharos adds dynamic lighting to striking sculpture
To commemorate the shipbuilders of Port Glasgow, an imposing sculpture was recently unveiled at the Scottish city’s Coronation Park. Commissioned by Riverside Inverclyde and Inverclyde Council, two stainless-steel figures designed by respected artist John McKenna stand 33-feet-tall. The final design was chosen through a public vote, and the sculpture has been fondly nicknamed ‘The
Pharos to showcase Expert and Designer TPS 8 at LiGHT 23
As part of its busy programme of events and exhibitions throughout the Autumn, Pharos Architectural Controls has announced it will be exhibiting at the upcoming LiGHT 23 at the Business Design Centre in London. The show, which was held for the first time in 2022, has already become a must-attend event for the lighting industry. LiGHT 23 offers the opportunity for architects, interior designers,
Dynamic lighting control from Pharos adds finishing touch at Flinders Street
An impressive contemporary chandelier within an atrium that connects office spaces has become a fascinating feature thanks to dynamic lighting control by Pharos Architectural Controls. Visible from the street, the chandelier at 637 Flinders Street in Melbourne’s Central Business District can be illuminated in different customised colours to match celebrations and calendar events. This is made