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 2013Read more
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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.Read more
The Norwegian word ‘under’ means both underwater and also means wonder! A perfect description for this most unusual restaurant, partly submerged more than five metres below the surface of the icy waters of the North Sea on the tip of Norway. The restaurant in Lindesnes is the first of its kind in Europe, with aRead more
Going strong for the last 140 years, Alexandra Palace has been an iconic London venue with a rich history. Lovingly known as ‘Ally Pally,’ the building has survived two fires and undergone two major refurbishments since 1873. 2017 consisted of the third major restoration with its own project to light up the 70m tall mastRead more
Global tourist attraction Madame Tussauds opened its first wax museum in Singapore in October 2014. The attraction, open 364 days a year, includes the first ever Madame Tussauds boat ride The Spirit of Singapore. The ride travels through a fantastical garden and stylised cityscape, with several lighting and sound effects triggered by the boat’s position. Experience Lighting wasRead more
The Mercure Hotel – which recently opened in the heart of Riga’s historic centre – occupies a 1901 Art Nouveau building originally designed by architect K. Peksens. Pharos partner CLS has illuminated its sleek façade with a vibrant display. The vertical lines of the building have been accentuated with narrow HYLO fixtures in warm white,Read more
The Bolte Bridge, built in 1999, spans Melbourne’s Yarra River. Named after Sir Henry Bolte, the former Premier of Victoria, it features two 140m high silver towers situated on either side of the road at the midpoint of the bridge’s span. Pharos partner ULA was invited to design and supply a lighting solution to revolutioniseRead more
