Situated in the heart of Belgium as one of the prime European examples of Gothic architecture, the Cathedral of Our Lady had its lighting refurbished with new, sustainable LED lighting. The Cathedral of Our Lady in Antwerp took 169 years to construct (from 1352-1521), finally dominating the city's skyline with a height of 123 metres. It is the highest Gothic building in the Low Countries. As well
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Under is a Wonder
The Norwegian word ‘under’ means both 'underwater' and 'wonder'. A perfect description for this most unusual restaurant, partly submerged more than five metres below the surface of the icy waters of the North Sea on the tip of Norway. The restaurant in Lindesnes is the first of its kind in Europe, with a unique view of a rarely seen marine ecosystem in these rugged sea conditions, and designed so
Pharos lights up Ally Pally
Going strong for the last 140 years, Alexandra Palace has been an iconic London venue with a rich history. Lovingly known as 'Ally Pally,' the building has survived two fires and undergone two major refurbishments since 1873. 2017 consisted of the third major restoration with its own project to light up the 70m tall mast at Alexandra Palace as a “beacon” for the refurbishment works ongoing to the
Sail into Madame Tussauds, Singapore
Global tourist attraction Madame Tussauds opened its first wax museum in Singapore in October 2014. The attraction, open 364 days a year, includes the first ever Madame Tussauds boat ride The Spirit of Singapore. The ride travels through a fantastical garden and stylised cityscape, with several lighting and sound effects triggered by the boat’s position. Experience Lighting was responsible for
Stay in colour at the Mercure Hotel, Latvia
The Mercure Hotel – which recently opened in the heart of Riga’s historic centre – occupies a 1901 Art Nouveau building originally designed by architect K. Peksens. Pharos partner CLS has illuminated its sleek façade with a vibrant display. The vertical lines of the building have been accentuated with narrow HYLO fixtures in warm white, with contrasting amber HYLOs to delineate public areas from
Bolte Bridge, Melbourne
The Bolte Bridge, built in 1999, spans Melbourne’s Yarra River. Named after Sir Henry Bolte, the former Premier of Victoria, it features two 140m high silver towers situated on either side of the road at the midpoint of the bridge’s span. Pharos partner ULA was invited to design and supply a lighting solution to revolutionise the iconic towers of the Bolte Bridge. It was an opportunity to both