Based on the available throw distance to achieve a 6m wide projection of the logo, the company specified a Griven GoboStorm IP65 rated outdoor gobo projector with a powerful 575W metal halide lamp and high precision zoom optics to achieve the required image size, brightness level and clarity.
A.C. Special Projects were also contracted to specify and supply outdoor LED lighting to highlight an area under a railway bridge leading from the Royal Festival Hall to a restaurant and other visitor attractions along the South Bank area.
To overcome planning restrictions that prohibited the use of fixings into the tunnel wall, the company specified Pulsar ChromaStrip 2 LED tube architectural lighting. Featuring an IP66 rated waterproof plastic enclosure, the 1.2m length LED tubes were lightweight enough to be hung via clips from a rain drainage guttering running along the inside of the tunnel. The fixtures were manufactured to order with Blue LEDs to provide a much higher brightness level than the standard RGB configuration and are comparatively energy efficient, running on a 12V power supply.
Southbank Centre's commercial project manager, Roberta Titley, commented: "A.C. Special Projects did a first class job meeting our very specific requirements. Their product selection, pricing and overall service was excellent. We are very pleased with the results, which are in keeping with the artistic nature of the Southbank Centre's visitor attractions."
(Jim Evans)
