An impressive contemporary chandelier within an atrium that connects office spaces has become a fascinating feature thanks to dynamic lighting control by Pharos Architectural Controls. Visible from the street, the chandelier at 637 Flinders Street in Melbourne’s Central Business District can be illuminated in different customised colours to match celebrations and calendar events. This is made
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Pharos hits the right note at the ANAM Quartetthaus
The ANAM Quartetthaus is a temporary music venue, which was most recently located in Melbourne, Australia in May 2023, between the Melbourne Museum and the Royal Exhibition buildings. Designed to enable a fully immersive experience in the art of string quartets, the 11m x 11m timber cube seats just 52 guests, with the audience sitting in two circles around a slowly revolving central stage. All
Pharos takes control at Old Royal Naval College
The beautifully ornate buildings of the Old Royal Naval College have served a variety of purposes in their lifetime. Designed by the acclaimed architect Sir Christopher Wren, the buildings were originally constructed as the Greenwich Hospital, a home for disabled sailors. When the hospital closed in 1869, the site then became the Royal Navy’s Staff College, which provided advanced training for
Dynamic lighting control gives historic landmark new lease of life
Located in the Berkshire town of Slough is the site of the former Horlicks factory, famed for manufacturing the malted milk drink. The factory closed in 2018 after 110 years of producing the much-loved beverage and has since been renovated by Berkeley Homes into a modern residential neighbourhood. A key part of the site, due to its iconic status, is the factory’s 46-metre-tall chimney. As one
Pharos revitalises the Port of Newcastle
In the Australian city of Newcastle, New South Wales, lies the deep-water Port of Newcastle. It is a key transport hub, and a vital part of the nation’s responsible, integrated and innovative supply chain solutions. Enabling Australian businesses to compete in international markets, the port handles more than 4,000 ship movements and 164 million tonnes of cargo each year. The port recently
Ely Cathedral shines bright
Ely Cathedral is located in the picturesque city of Ely in East Cambridgeshire. The site can be dated back to AD 763, when it began its life as an abbey church built by St Etheldreda. The current building dates from 1083, and Ely was raised to cathedral status in 1109. As part of the Church of England, Ely Cathedral is committed to being carbon neutral by 2030. To help achieve this, the