A re-imagineering of the 35-year-old Illumicube in the heart of Canberra, restoring its 570 glass bricks with modern technology. Using Color Kinetics iColor Flex LMX gen2 Mini 50 Node with individual node control, the artwork now delivers an infinite range of dynamic patterns and lighting effects for renewed public engagement.
Illumicube by Sound Advice Australia Pty Ltd.
Canberra - Australia
“The new LED pixel approach is bringing to life my original vision."
Kerry Simpson,
Original Designer, ACTE
Customer challenge
Illumicube had become a dark, ageing landmark, with failed lighting, obsolete controls and repeated hardware breakdowns. artsACT needed to revive an iconic artwork that the community loved, while making it reliable, programmable and energy-efficient. The challenge was to restore its creative spirit with modern technology, enable remote programming, and future-proof it for community events and civic placemaking.
The solution
To restore Illumicube, artsACT needed a durable, low-maintenance lighting system that could deliver vivid nightly displays without risk of failure. Signify’s Color Kinetics iColor Flex LMX gen2 provided the reliability and precision needed for a remote-programmed artwork with limited physical access. The solution has delivered 12 months of uninterrupted illumination, reducing operational effort while enabling endless creative lighting possibilities.
Team
Certified System Integrator: Sound Advice Australia Pty Ltd
Lighting Designer: Norman Korte & Brett Fraser
Client / end user: artsACT
Other teams: Ferro Forma
Products
iColor Flex LMX gen2 Min 50 Node
ZCX400 CM-150 CA, 3WIRE, 4A, IP00, DIN
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