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Red Bull Arena, Leipzig, Germany

penthouse with panoramic views, as well as meeting spaces, an has been rendered crystal clear, flicker-free and compliant with
impressive ballroom and Wellness Retreat. Inverse Lighting were international broadcasting standards with Philips ArenaVision LED
appointed to create the lighting scheme across the hotel and they floodlights. As part of the project, the new stadium fan shop and
partnered with linear lighting experts, LEDFlex, to fulfil a number individual hospitality areas will also enjoy an upgraded lighting
of elements of the design. Within the main reception area, the experience, all connected through Interact Sports.
lighting was installed to create an intimate and soft tone, whilst X-Madrid is a revolutionary retail concept, barely known in
the hotel’s grand staircase has been illuminated with LEDFlex’s Europe and designed to respond to new generations of consumers,
Eco Flex 60 in 2700K. with 60 per cent of experiences compared to 40 per cent of
One company that is ahead of the curve in architectural lighting retail. This differential element has allowed a new positioning
is MK Illumination. Based in Austria with offices across the world, in the sector, thus overcoming one of the main challenges,
the MK Themed Attractions division specialises is creating one- connecting with a young audience, who knows new technologies,
of-a-kind themed solutions for attractions that draws on their who is influenced by fashion and new trends, and who seeks new
experience in the amusement park, festival and fun fair sectors. experiences and emotions. The large square is the centre of
Meanwhile their True Light Experiences combine top-quality, attention of the mall with urban and fun mobile interactivities that
innovative lighting products, a design-driven approach and an connect the visitor with unique lighting and technology.
understanding of their client’s needs to create unique experiences The world-class hypermarket and destination of Sharjah
for clients in multiple sectors that include public spaces, retail Central Mall has seen the implementation of a lighting control
real estate, leisure, travel retail, corporate business, travelling system from Pharos Architectural Controls, who were chosen for
amusements and festivals. the Sharjah Central Mall’s common areas, landscape and façade in
Inaugurated back in September last year was the newly renovated Sharjah, UAE. The aim for the company was to design and instil
Red Bull Arena in Leipzig, Germany. The new stadium has been lit a welcoming and engaging atmosphere for guests and to achieve
up by Signify, and at the heart of the Red Bull Arena’s new lighting this, the right lighting and lighting control system was key. From
system is the interactive and connected lighting solution. Interact the façade that draws visitors in, to well-lit public areas and easy
Sports made it possible for lighting across the entire stadium to be navigation, well-controlled lighting is more important in this day-
controlled through one dashboard, from the pitch, to the catering and-age than ever and this landmark destination is now more
areas, to the façade. Since last season, every moment of the action visible than ever.

Sharjah Central Mall
Sharjah, UAE