The annual Fête des Lumieres in Lyon has grown to become a significant urban lighting event. An important part of the most recent celebrations was a new lighting design for the municipal library – known locally as the Book Silo. Lighting designers Guillaume Jeol and Atelier Roland Jeol worked with Pharos partner Soliled to highlight the building as a striking architectural landmark. Working to a
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Kennet Academy, Thatcham
The Kennet Academy in Thatcham, Berkshire prides itself on its high performance results and top grade teaching facilities. The school recently upgraded its multipurpose hall’s lighting system in partnership with Pharos reseller AC Lighting to reduce energy consumption and offer modern, flexible lighting for drama pupils to learn from. AC Lighting provided a full-scale lighting control system and
Barclaycard Arena Wonder Wall, Birmingham
The Barclaycard Arena, formerly the National Indoor Arena, in Birmingham has re-opened after an 18 month, £26 million redevelopment, with an increased capacity, new retail spaces, and state of the art lighting managed by two Pharos LPC 4 advanced lighting controllers. A striking feature of the refurbished venue is a brand new glass façade, which includes an LED Wonder Wall installed by Pharos
Streatham High Road, London
Streatham High Road is famous for being the longest high street in the United Kingdom. Architectural lighting has now been used to create a greater sense of place and community for local businesses and society, and breathe new life into the area with the idea of combining its individual elements to light up the Streatham skyline. Michael Grubb Studio, in collaboration with Pharos partner
Hammersmith Eventim Apollo, London
The Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith, south west London, is a favourite entertainment venue for thousands of fans of all ages and genres. Originally opened in 1932, it is one of the country’s largest theatres and was designed by Robert Cromie in an Art Deco style. For a certain generation, this Grade 2 listed building will always be synonymous with famous performances by Motorhead and Thin Lizzy as
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