The Blue Boar crane was one of a pair built in 1857 to unload aggregates for the nearby cement works. Each crane was capable of lifting an impressive 10 tonnes, with its boom standing at 170ft tall when upright. In 2006 they were both dismantled to allow the construction of the new river wall, and the following year, one of the cranes was reassembled before being positioned on the edge of Blue
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Stirling Old Bridge shines bright with help from Pharos
The Stirling Old Bridge in Scotland, which crosses the River Forth, is a site of significant historic importance. While the current stone structure was built around the 1500s, it replaced a series of timber bridges, including one which stood nearby when Sir William Wallace and Sir Andrew Moray defeated Edward I’s forces at the Battle of Stirling Bridge in 1297 - a key event in the battle for
Pharos makes headlines at Holland’s Media Museum
The Beeld en Geluid – which translates to Sound & Vision – Institute is located on the Mediapark in Hilversum, Netherlands. This national centre for media manages a broad, growing media collection. As well as one of the largest audio-visual collections in Europe, the Institute is home to examples of written press, political press, games, websites and media-related objects. Within the Institute
Pharos plays leading role in Capitol Theatre’s transformation
The Capitol Theatre in Melbourne is an iconic performance venue located on Swanson Street. Its interior design is extravagant, created by renowned architects Marion Mahony Griffin and Walter Burley Griffin. The ceiling is particularly notable, with intricate moulded plaster designed to conjure up images of a crystalline cave. Having opened in 1924 and facing the threat of demolition in the early
Pharos illuminates the Gothenburg skyline at Kineum
In the heart of the Swedish city of Gothenburg lies Gårda, an ever-evolving district that was once the site of a vibrant industrial scene. One of the most notable and iconic buildings within the area is the 27-storey Kineum; a picture of modern architecture with a stunning façade of glass and metal. Offering both a hotel and office space, Kineum was completed in 2022 through a collaborative
Pharos celebrates Hallgrímskirkja project win at MONDO-DR awards
Lighting control specialist Pharos Architectural Controls is celebrating after Hallgrímskirkja was named winner of the House of Worship category in the 2023 edition of the MONDO-DR awards. This adds to the growing list of Pharos accolades, having already won a number of other awards recently. Organised by the team at MONDO-DR magazine, the MONDO-DR Awards recognise and celebrate the best