'Chroma Streams: Tide and Traffic' - lighting art project
Location
Glasgow City Centre, IFSD
Description
This major public art commission on the River Clyde complements the lighting of other bridges. The work was carried out under Glasgow City Council's lighting strategy which aims to enhance the environment by using light innovatively.
Colour changing lights highlight the underside of the elegant central span of the Kingston Bridge and reflect in the water. Sequencing is linked to traffic patterns on the bridge and tide levels.
Cost
£300,000
Current status
The project is complete.
Timescale
Completed July 2005.
Lead partner
Glasgow City Council, in association with Leni Schwendinger Light Projects Ltd, New York
Other partners
JM Architects,
Mott MacDonald.
Project team
Glasgow City Council Development and Regeneration Services,
Glasgow City Council Land Services;
Leni Schwendinger LSLP, New York;
Ian Alexander, JM Architects, Glasgow,
Mott MacDonald, Glasgow.
Contact details
Alison Farrell, Glasgow City Council, 0141 287 8683, alison.farrell@drs.glasgow.gov.uk