Tensta, a suburb of Sweden's capital Stockholm, is home to a shopping centre with a plaza and taxi rank called the Taxingeplan. It’s been neglected for some time, and as a result has led to a feeling of unease and vulnerability for those visiting or passing through. This is exacerbated by its secluded location, lack of visibility, and issues with illegal driving which have created an unsafe
Bold jet lighting for the Arches of Oman
Commissioned by the Sultan of Oman, the Arches of Oman is a magnificent water sculpture designed by Giles Rayner. The sculpture stands proudly by The Royal Opera House in Muscat, Oman, and is formed of two entwined stainless-steel tusks that flow around one another, designed to emulate the arches of the Opera House itself. Lighting designer Victoria Jerram was chosen to create a striking new
Renovating Renfrew Town Hall
Renfrew Town Hall currently sits on the exact same location as the original town hall did in 1670. In January 2012 the town hall officially reopened as a visitor attraction, following a £5.2 million programme of restoration works supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund. In 2019, Renfrewshire Town Council appointed lighting solutions specialists LITE to deliver a dynamic lighting scheme for the town
Glowing ironworks at Faktoribron bridge
Eskilstuna is a Swedish town found in the South East of the country, lying to the west of Stockholm. The Eskilstuna River runs through the town, which is crossed over by the Faktoribron bridge. As part of a regeneration project investing in new lighting at a number of locations across the city, the local council wanted to showcase the historic profile of the Faktoribron bridge. Eskilstuna became
Bright new entrance for St Enoch
Located in the heart of Glasgow city centre, the St Enoch shopping centre is a very popular retail paradise bursting with outlets offering everything including clothes, homeware, toys, and food and drink. Following a high spec redesign, an LED-based façade now sits above the centre’s entrance on Osborne Street, home to the Vue cinema. The installation is set to provide dynamic lighting effects
Pharos burns bright in Toronto
Over 60 Pharos LPC lighting controllers have been used to help beautify the lighting on Toronto’s Bloor Street, one of the city’s most important residential and commercial streets. Set within the Yorkville neighbourhood and running approximately 16 miles long, Bloor Street is home to the famous Mink Mile. This popular shopping area plays host to a number of international luxury retailers,