The Twin Sails Bridge in Poole by Wilkinson Eyre Architects and Ramboll is quickly coming to the finish with the focusing and programming of the lighting system under way. Click dates to see previous blog entries during construction, July 20 2011 and October 21 2011.

The formal Opening Ceremony is the March 9 2012.
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We have designed a new approach to urban lighting using LED technology with CREE and Ruud Lighting. We have also helped create a graphic identity and 3 episodes of a taster video for the product. Episode 02/03 and 03/03 will be available alternately later in April. The product is launched to market at Light+Building 2012 in Frankfurt.

Iain has appeared on a roundtable for Lux Magazine to discuss the topic of specifying LEDs with confidence, the highlights of which were published in Lux's March edition.
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The Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan al Nahyan Mosque in Abu Dhabi was mentioned in this month's edition of PLD Magazine, in relation to the Light Middle East conference which was held in September 2011.
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We were very gratified to get a mention in Andrew Marr’s latest publication ‘The Diamond Queen’ (also being serialised on BBC1 Monday evenings). In this best-selling book which tracks the last sixty years of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s reign, Marr follows the Royal Visit to Abu Dhabi in 2010 where, in between various public appearances and meetings with dignitaries, the Queen visits the "glittering" Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan al Nahyan Mosque.
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Mondo Arc has featured the Durham LUMIERE festival 2011 as part of its Light Art Light theme in their February/March edition. Philip worked closely with Canadian artist Peter Lewis to light his Splash installation. You can read more about the installation and festival here.

Keith attended a school assembly this morning in Hackney Downs as part of the Cultural Olympiad programme. Organised by the British Council, he spoke at the Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners designed Mossbourne Academy School to approximately 200 Year 8 children about what a lighting designer does and how we're helping with the Olympics.
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AECOM and BIG's design concept for the Navy Pier competition has been released on YouTube. We were part of the presenting team to the jury and at the public debate in Chicago - you can view the full presentation here.
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Frame has featured the latest Clive Wilkinson designed Macquaire Bank headquarters in its Jan/Feb 2012 edition, located in London, UK.

Speirs + Major worked closely with Clive Wilkinson Architects to help develop the striking lighting scheme, featuring a vibrant red staircase which wends its way throughout the building. The idea was to not only create a functional way of linking floors, but to deliver a statement feature which is actively used, enabling people to come together, aiding communication and flow, and creating a glowing heart for the building.

Mark Major has been showcased in the 'SNAPSHOT' section of January's edition of Inside, a magazine by World Interiors News. Mark reveals his highlights of 2011, what he is looking forward to in 2012 and his dream project. To read the article, click here.