Imagine your city as blank canvas. Could its essence be captured and brought to life through the use of light?
Emboldened by emerging digital and LED technology, designers are finding ways to do just that. These added controls and functionality are providing these visionaries with a toolkit with which to spark new conversations around their cities. Whether adding iconic elements to a skyline, communicating information around the local aspects of a place, or re-imagining aging infrastructure, these dynamic displays tap into an infinite palette of colors to showcase the vibrancy of light in meaningful ways. With the efficiency of LED technologies, these installations are able to take place at scale, while still keeping resource usage and costs in check. “Cities are understanding that light is part of their branding and their expression,” explains Teal Brogden, Senior Principal at Horton Lees Brogden Lighting Design. “The nighttime vibrancy of the city is something that is really meaningful to all their constituents.”