House of Fraser’s flagship Oxford Street store is located in a classic art-deco building in the centre of London’s retail quarter. The department store group recently unveiled a new, innovative lighting façade in collaboration with Pharos partner Architainment. House of Fraser presented a brief to establish a consistent look for the building’s façade to both enhance the exterior of the store and
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Starry Night Underpass, Boston
The Starry Night underpass in south Boston was originally planned as a temporary public art installation, part of a Winter Solstice Public Art Series by local artists Lisa Greenfield and Daniel J. van Ackere. PhilipsCK LEDs are attached to the underside of the Summer Street overpass by heavy-duty binder clips, and are controlled remotely by a Pharos LPC X to make the stretch of road safer and
Theatrical lighting transforms Dutch National Military Museum
The Dutch National Military Museum in Soesterberg presents a comprehensive view of the history of army, navy and air force. Pharos partner Rapenburg Plaza was tasked with creating an exciting, theatrical lighting experience within the museum and over 100000 visitors have entered its doors since its opening in December. Themed areas take visitors through several interactive zones, display cabinets
Christchurch International Airport
Christchurch Airport was the first international airport in New Zealand, opening in 1950. Today it is the second busiest airport in the country with increasing passenger numbers and the construction of a major terminal upgrade has recently been completed. Pharos’ local partner ELS was approached by Mark Herring Lighting in Christchurch to assist them with supplying the client CIAL with a control
Sky Wind Turbine, London
A wind turbine over 50m tall with a unique curved column is instantly recognisable to drivers on the M4 corridor which heads into London. Built by British Sky Broadcasting’s west London office in 2012 it generates enough power to make the building completely energy self-sufficient. A Pharos control solution has been specified by to make a feature of the structure and ensure Sky’s brand presence is
Central Station Wagon Hoist, Leeds
A classic pair of steam-powered wagon hoists were originally situated on each side of the viaduct leading to the Leeds station goods warehouse. Sadly only one survives but the remaining hoist has now been fully restored and positioned to front a brand new office development in Leeds city centre. Pharos partner LITE ltd used a Pharos LPC 1 to illuminate the old wagon hoist in Leeds central station
