A Designer's Deliberations

Thursday, 7 February 2008

Switched On London...



Ever wondered what the HMS Belfast would look like as a multi-coloured Zebra or Southwark Cathedral after a paintball fight? Not til now...




Hold on to your hats ladies and gentlemen, London is about to be transformed...into a mind-boggling, razzle-dazzling, jaw-dropping, eye-opening extravaganza of light. See London as you've never seen it before!





So what am I actually talking about?

Switched On London is the capital's Festival of Light. Its aim is to highlight the importance of lighting and the benefits of good and sustainable lighting design in the night-time urban environment. A number of sites in Bankside area will be lit from February 7th-14th in an energy efficient way to show the power of light in the city.

This year's event explores the essential relationship of lighting in the built environment by illuminating some of London's most iconic landmarks, including Tower of London, Tower Bridge and London Bridge, to name a few.

Political issues aside, Switched On London helps us remember our magnificent city that can sometimes be shadowed by our day-to-day lives. Switched On London has value beyond simple decoration. It is an opportunity to educate the public about the power and beauty of sustainable lighting and opens our eyes to the urban landscape around us.

Get switched on, you won't be disappointed.


Natasha Hamilton Dick

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