If you ever go to Norway to see the Northern lights, you will undoubtedly come across the country’s latest landmark. The Tana suspension bridge is located in Tana bru in the county of Finnmark, one of the world's most remotely inhabited regions. It’s the only bridge over the lowest 100km of the Tana River, and guarantees safe passage even during the frigid winters when nearby ports are frozen
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Redcar Beacon shines bright
In 2013, Redcar Beacon opened its doors as part of a £75m redevelopment of the Redcar seafront. Offering visitors the chance to enjoy a 360-degree view, the vertical pier is the town’s tallest structure standing at 80ft high. Redcar Beacon is spread over seven floors, housing office space, a radio station, a café, and the viewing platform, and is a prominent structure in the light installation
Awash with colour at Saltburn Pier
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 2013 and the pier was left without a replacement for many years. In 2019 Redcar and Cleveland Council appointed
Bringing colour to the Citadel of Namur
Originally built in 937 and rebuilt several times, the Citadel of Namur is a beautiful historic site in Namur, Belgium which has recently undergone an architectural lighting transformation. The City of Namur wanted an economically and ecologically sustainable new lighting system as part of its citywide beautification project. Pharos partner Philips Lighting worked with lighting designers
Historic revitalisation of the Lit Brothers Building
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. TLP worked closely with the City of Philadelphia’s
Light up as you go down the Wencel Stairs
Taking the stairs is a colourful experience at the new Wencel Building in Boulder, Colorado. The staircase leading from street level down to its basement courtyard has been transformed with an animated, interactive light installation by Mountain Light and James Sale Lighting. Under each step are RGB nodes on 100mm centers (about 900 total), each with their own DMX address. An LPC 2, LPC 4 and TPC