Naturalis Biodiversity Center in Leiden is the Netherlands’ national research institute for biodiversity. In late 2019 Naturalis expanded to a stunning new building to enable it to welcome greater numbers of visitors and scientists alike, as well as housing every department of the institute in one place. The entire building was designed with sustainability in mind and includes 100% LED lighting
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Awash with colour at Saltburn Pier
Saltburn Pier, in Saltburn by the Sea, North Yorkshire, was completed in 1869 and is now the last remaining pier in Yorkshire. It is one of only around 50 pleasure piers still left in the UK. The pier used to be fully lit underneath, but that lighting was damaged after a tidal surge in 2013 and the pier was left without a replacement for many years. In 2019 Redcar and Cleveland Council appointed
We The Curious goes eco-friendly
Bristol's We The Curious attraction approached Enlightened to design a new LED lighting scheme for its space that was both cost and energy efficient. Typically LED fixture can use more than 80% less energy than a traditional theatrical lamp fulfilling the same function. What's more, LEDs don't just offer a reduction in energy use, but also vastly increased versatility in terms of colour choice
The Cathedral of Our Lady is a heavenly beacon
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
Lighting scores big at Friends Arena
The Friends Arena in Stockholm is Sweden's national stadium for men's football, and the largest stadium in Scandinavia with a maximum capacity of 75,000. The arena was named for the Swedish anti-bullying organisation Friends; an organisation that provides adults with research-based tools to prevent bullying among children and young people. The arena is multi-functional and can easily be adapted
Littlehaven waterfront revitalised with Pharos lighting control
South Tyneside Council has completed a regeneration project at the popular resort of Littlehaven in partnership with Philips and Pharos reseller LITE to bolster the sea defences and create a new amenity for local residents and visitors to enjoy. The Philips LED luminaires along the length of the promenade and car parks have been programmed by a Pharos LPC1 to be redolent of the waving of seagrass
