London, Lewis Cubitt Square
In the heart of King’s Cross, the redevelopment of Lewis Cubitt Square is distinguished by a subtle, reassuring lighting scheme designed by Speirs + Major. The system is based on five 13-metre-high wooden columns, each fitted with nine LUMINY 4 – 4040 projectors mounted at the top, for a total of 45 fixtures.
The concept plays with three lighting effects that structure the different uses of the square:
- soft oval shapes in resting areas,
- medium-sized luminous circles around the edges of the square,
- small, precise beams along the fountains.
The lighting scenario evolves throughout the day, adjusting light levels according to the time and ambient daylight. A living, organic lighting design that enhances the contemporary aesthetic of this new London public space.
Contracting authority: Carillion
Lighting Designers: Speirs + Major
Landscape Designer: Applied Landscape Design
Installer: Michael Lonsdale Group
Photos: Sam Barnes
