22nd October, 2020. A symbolic celebration of the Industrial Revolution, The Iron Bridge in Shropshire is a cast iron bridge that spans the River Severn. Opened in 1871, it was the first bridge anywhere in the world to be made of cast iron. In 2017-2018, English Heritage undertook a £3.6 million conservation project, carrying outRead more
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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 savannaRead more
The Friends Arena in Stockholm is Sweden’s national stadium for men’s football, and the largest stadium in Scandinavia with a maximum capacity of 75,000. The arena was named for the Swedish anti-bullying organisation Friends; an organisation that provides adults with research-based tools to prevent bullying among children and young people. The arena is multi-functional and can easily be adaptedRead more
Pharos Controls is proud to sponsor the Professional Lighting Design Convention (PLDC), which is being held at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Singapore, between the 25th -27th October 2018. This event marks a milestone in PLDC’s history, as it will be the first convention, which has been held since 2007, to beRead more
61 Oxford Street is a striking new mixed-use development on the corner of London’s Oxford and Soho Streets. The building was designed by AHMM architects with a unique undulating glass scheme, inspired by the shop front bay windows of the 19th Century. The previous building on the site had featured a prominent corner tower, whichRead more
The Lit Brothers Building is in fact a full block comprised of approximately 33 buildings. It is the only block of commercial Victorian architecture in Philadelphia, USA, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Lighting Practice (TLP) designed the new lighting that spans the full length of the Lit Brothers Building.Read more
Treetop Adventure Golf in Cardiff is home to two indoor themed 18-hole mini-golf courses. The “Tropical Trail” course is rainforest themed, and the “Ancient Explorer” has a mystical Egyptian feel. The courses had existing lighting installed but little animation or automation. Experience Lighting was responsible for the new control system design and installation, with dynamic light and soundRead 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 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, whichRead more
A prestigious landmark in the heart of London, Selfridges is a grade II listed building and was one of the first buildings in the country to use a steel frame construction, disguised behind huge masonry columns. Pharos partner Architainment, in collaboration with Philips, designed a sustainable, flexible lighting solution to illuminate the building’s famous facade,Read more
