LDP International was awarded first prize in the 'Best Use of Exterior Lighting' category at the PALME Middle East awards, which celebrates achievements in the categories of AV, audio technology and lighting design.
The towers were built in 2008 by the multi-national architectural firm Atkins. It is the first skyscraper in the world to integrate wind turbines into its design - the turbines produce up to 15% of the towers' electricity.
Douglas Hamilton, lead lighting designer on the project, said the lighting design enhances the iconic architecture with particular emphasis on linking wind turbine structures that form the buildings' focal point.
He said: "From the start we wanted to create a fully integrated lighting solution which emphasises and enhances the strength of the Atkins design. The coastal location of the building provided us with inspirational opportunities for interesting play and interaction of movement of light, enhancing the iconic features of this recognised building."
Alex Heuff, Exhibition director of PALME Middle East said, "With developments in audio, lighting and AV sectors in the Middle East, these awards have become very competitive and has increased the quality of the products on offer. There were fierce battles in all the award categories but the winners stand out in each field and prove how technologically advanced companies in the Middle East are."
(Jim Evans)
