A brand-new LED lighting system at the Paris Convention Centre’s Grand Amphitheatre is being controlled by solutions from Pharos Architectural Controls. As a premium multi-space venue, the Grand Amphitheatre is host to a diverse range of national and international events and entertainment. With more than 3,700 seats, it’s a large and imposing venue incorporating hundreds of luminaires. To
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Pharos takes up residence at the Copacabana Palace, a Belmond Hotel
As part of the centenary celebrations of the world-famous Copacabana Palace, a Belmond Hotel, a system from Pharos Architectural Controls is being used for lighting control on the renovation on the façade.The hotel, which adorns the lively Copacabana beachfront in the Brazilian Capital city of Rio de Janeiro, has been a feature of the area since opening in 1923. With a large swimming pool, plush
A moonlight walk on the wild side
The Beekse Bergen Safari Park in the Netherlands opened in 1968, the first of its kind in the country. It is now world famous, offering a chance to see a spectacular collection of wild animals in a variety of safaris; whether on foot, by car, in a bus or boat. Moonlight in the wild African savanna is very different to that in the Netherlands, due to the wide expanse of lowland and a bright,
Colour on the roof at the Southbank Centre
Southbank Centre is a world-famous, multi-venue arts centre based in Central London. Southbank Centre’s Hayward Gallery recently commissioned renowned artist David Batchelor to create Sixty Minute Spectrum; an art installation which transforms the Hayward Gallery roof into a chromatic clock using dramatic colour. Having worked on numerous projects at Southbank Centre, Pharos partner White Light
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
Herne Bay Clock Tower, Herne Bay
The Herne Bay Clock Tower was the first freestanding tidal clock tower in the world. Built in 1839 on the Herne Bay seafront in Kent it has over its 176-year history become a much-loved landmark of the town. Funding by the Heritage Lottery allowed for a complete refurbishment of the Clock Tower, and the installation of a modern lighting control solution formed an important element of the design
