The Herne Bay Clock Tower was the first freestanding tidal clock tower in the world. Built in 1839 on the Herne Bay seafront in Kent it has over its 176-year history become a much-loved landmark of the town. Funding by the Heritage Lottery allowed for a complete refurbishment of the Clock Tower, and the installation of a modern lighting control solution formed an important element of the design
Astronomical Clock
Selfridges, Oxford Street, London
A prestigious landmark in the heart of London, Selfridges is a grade II listed building and was one of the first buildings in the country to use a steel frame construction, disguised behind huge masonry columns. Pharos partner Architainment, in collaboration with Philips, designed a sustainable, flexible lighting solution to illuminate the building’s famous facade, providing a broad range of
House of Fraser, Oxford Street, London
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
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
Palace of Versailles
Palace of Versailles © Soliled The Palace of Versailles is one of the most visited public attractions in France with more than six million visitors a year. They come to enjoy the 17th-century ornamental palace gardens with its majestic orange trees, canals, statues and fountains. Pharos partner Soliled was contracted by Chateau de Versailles Spectacle and collaborated with lighting designers M.
Olympic Park, Sydney
The Olympic Park Precinct in Sydney has been brought to life with the installation of a custom engineered, modern and sustainable lighting solution. Sydney’s Olympic Park, in the city’s western suburbs and most famously the host for the 2000 Olympics, contains multiple entertainment venues, commercial developments, extensive parklands and apartments. Under the direction of Lots of Watts and