Opera House Lane Lighting
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In July 2013, Wellington City Council approached S&T to work on a lighting installation for Opera House Lane. The project is part of an initiative to make Wellington’s urban spaces livelier and safer.
S&T’s lighting designer, Pontus Hammarbäck, took on the challenge to revitalise the lane and make it more appealing by installing colour-changing, movable light fittings capable of creating a playful and interactive environment. He also used light to draw attention to a Kaynemaile chandelier made from a locally-invented material that was used as a lightweight alternative to chainmail in The Lord of the Rings films.
As lighting design is a relatively new field in urban environments, it was a great opportunity to creatively reinvent this once ‘dodgy’ alleyway into a space for pedestrians to pass through and enjoy the magic lights.
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Region
Te Aro, Wellington
Year of completion
2013
Client
Wellington City Council
Awards
AWARD OF MERIT - 2015
HIGHLY COMMENDED - INTERNATIONAL EXTERIOR PROJECT OF THE YEAR - 2015
SHORTLISTED - INTERNATIONAL PROJECT (EXTERIORS) - 2015
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE - 2015
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At Stephenson & Turner, we take a holistic, collaborative approach to design, delivering architectural, engineering, building performance, and lighting design solutions across Aotearoa and the Pacific. We know that strong client relationships build trust—and trust leads to extraordinary results.
With over a century of experience, our multidisciplinary team specialises in commercial architecture, heritage restoration, sustainable engineering, weathertightness remediation, and energy-efficient lighting design. We are committed to excellence, integrity, and environmentally responsible design, ensuring every project is both functional and future-proof.
We care deeply about our work, our people, and our culture, and that dedication is reflected in everything we create.
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