The University Library’s iconic 17-storey tower was lit up as part of the e-Luminate Cambridge Festival 2016. This spectacular display of light coincided with the Library’s momentous 600th anniversary which is being celebrated throughout 2016.
Over six evenings, the city of Cambridge was transformed by unique light art installations, and for the first time, the public had the opportunity to see the University Library’s imposing tower in a whole new light in an installation titled The Source of Enlightenment.
Philips technology company provided artist Mike Moreton with a state of the art LED lighting system to illuminate the building’s façade. The dynamic colour changing lighting was designed to highlight the building’s architectural features in accordance with Philips philosophy: light has an important role to play in making cities a more vibrant place for people to live, a place that is more attractive to business and more inviting for visitors.
As Urban Regeneration & Architectural Lighting Specialist at Philips Lighting, Mike has been actively involved in many high profile projects such as The Palace of Westminster, Wembley Park and Heathrow Terminal 2.
Francesca Harper, Events Coordinator at Cambridge University Library, said: “Cambridge University Library is delighted to be taking part in the e-Luminate Cambridge Festival for the first time. 2016 sees the 600th anniversary of the Library, and working with Mike and Philips to light up the spectacular architecture of the building is the perfect way to start the celebrations.”
See photos of e-Luminate at the University Library in our Flickr gallery.
For more information about e-Luminate, visit www.e-luminatefestivals.co.uk.