The beautifully ornate buildings of the Old Royal Naval College have served a variety of purposes in their lifetime. Designed by the acclaimed architect Sir Christopher Wren, the buildings were originally constructed as the Greenwich Hospital, a home for disabled sailors. When the hospital closed in 1869, the site then became the Royal Navy’s Staff College, which provided advanced training for
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Dynamic lighting control gives historic landmark new lease of life
Located in the Berkshire town of Slough is the site of the former Horlicks factory, famed for manufacturing the malted milk drink. The factory closed in 2018 after 110 years of producing the much-loved beverage and has since been renovated by Berkeley Homes into a modern residential neighbourhood. A key part of the site, due to its iconic status, is the factory’s 46-metre-tall chimney. As one
Pharos revitalises the Port of Newcastle
In the Australian city of Newcastle, New South Wales, lies the deep-water Port of Newcastle. It is a key transport hub, and a vital part of the nation’s responsible, integrated and innovative supply chain solutions. Enabling Australian businesses to compete in international markets, the port handles more than 4,000 ship movements and 164 million tonnes of cargo each year. The port recently
Pharos in control at the MVM Dome
In the Hungarian capital city of Budapest, the MVM Dome is a 50,000 m2 multifunctional arena with the capacity to accommodate 20,000 people. It is Europe’s largest handball arena, built to coincide with Hungary being named as the host nation for the 2022 European Men’s Handball Championship. As well as a venue for a wide array of indoor sporting events, the hall can also be configured to host
New Pharos Designer TPS 5 – Now shipping
Raising the bar for industry standards, Pharos Architectural Controls recently unveiled its latest innovation with the launch of the Designer TPS 5 (Touch Panel Station 5”). An elegant update on the original TPS, the TPS 5 uniquely combines ergonomics and aesthetics with functionality, featuring a seamless, uninterrupted glass plate that looks as refined as the touch experience
Pharos set to exhibit at LightFair 2022
Lighting control expert Pharos Architectural Controls is delighted to be exhibiting at LightFair International where it will be showcasing its Designer product range and some ground-breaking new features in Cloud, such as Portals and Multi-Sites. LightFair 2022 is the premier lighting trade show and conference for architectural and commercial lighting. This year it is held in the