The Atlantis Hotel and Resort in Dubai is the crown jewel of the Palm Jumeirah, currently the world’s largest man-made island. Dreams are never scoffed at and plans are rarely halted on this island that epitomizes wonder and luxury. The resort is a major contributor to this growing superlative, boasting a landmark hotel, the largest [...]
Category Archives: Exteriors
Piers 88 & 90
October 28, 2010 – 10:16 am
The vibrant portals at Piers 88 and 90 were conceptualized by NYCruise and the NYC Economic Development Corporation in order to provide a visual landmark and enhance the profile of the Manhattan Cruise Terminal. Focus collaborated with designers Bermello Ajamil & Partners, engineers WSP Flack + Kurtz, and graphic designers Two Twelve to create the [...]
Crystals at CityCenter, Las Vegas
January 15, 2010 – 9:32 am
Focus Lighting collaborated closely with architects Studio Daniel Libeskind, Rockwell Group, DIRT Studio and WET Design to create a visually complex and technically advanced lighting design for this LEED Gold Certified interior urban park. Hundreds of drawings, three models and multiple full-scale mock-ups were completed over the course of three years to fully integrate the [...]
101st Anniversary of the Times Square Ball
October 3, 2008 – 7:51 am
101 years of New Year celebrations in Times Square marks the installation of a permanent Times Square Ball that will be twice the size of the 100th anniversary ball. Using similar techniques of mirrored chambers, LEDs and custom-cut crystal, Focus Lighting looks to out-do themselves this year with this new edition to a New York City landmark neighborhood.
Wukesong, Beijing Arena
August 11, 2008 – 12:06 pm
As a part of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Focus Lighting developed a concept for the Wukesong Arena inspired by a significant symbol in Chinese culture, the lotus flower. Surrounded by a pool, vertical ribbons of undulating, perforated metal envelop the large glass structure, extending from the top of the building to below the surface of [...]
Marcus Center for the Performing Arts
June 24, 2008 – 11:06 am
The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts is one of the Midwest’s premier theater venues. To make the building more iconic, a concept was developed that revolved around bathing the exterior facade in washes of colored light. This light shifts in color and pattern, creating a work of kinetic art on the building. The strong [...]
Prudential Center – Newark Arena
May 21, 2008 – 12:50 pm
At the center of Downtown Newark’s urban redevelopment stands the Prudential Center, the recently completed new home of the New Jersey Devils. In addition to being quickly considered one of the best arenas in hockey, the Prudential Center is also redefining the usual functions of arena lounges, restaurant spaces and entries. Entering the arena through [...]
Burj Al Arab
March 3, 2008 – 6:30 am
The “Burj al Arab” in Dubai, UAE is the tallest hotel in the world at 1,053 feet to the top of its spire. Focus Lighting designed, coordinated, and programmed the control system for the Burj al Arab exterior lighting, which was designed by Speirs & MajorAssociates, UK. A single automated, touch-screen system contols: 148 Irideon [...]
Michigan Vietnam Memorial Monument
December 9, 2007 – 6:13 am
Positioned between the state Capital and the state Supreme Court, the Michigan Vietnam Memorial Monument stands illuminated as an ever-present reminder to the past. Our aim for this site was to create a warm and comfortable environment for visitors to reflect upon the events of the past and remember those who gave their lives. The [...]
Entel Tower
December 3, 2007 – 6:26 am
As the tallest building in the country, the Entel Tower in Santiago, Chile is an official aviation landmark. Now, the headquarters and telecommunications tower of the country’s largest telephone company is bathed in a continual nighttime feast of colors. Its dramatically colorful exterior lighting has transformed this structure into one of the most prestigious and [...]