Incubation turned into a 20-year partnership

Growing an industry-leading business

Pharos Architectural Controls creates highly versatile, dynamic lighting control solutions for architecture, themed entertainment and other specialist industries.

Carallon partnered with Pharos Architectural Controls in 2005 to design and deliver a dynamic lighting control system for architectural landmarks, theme parks and entertainment environments. The solution combined advanced hardware and software into a robust, networked system, enabling precise, interactive control across complex installations.

Key Features

  • Powerful playback engine with advanced triggering and show control
  • Integrated timelines and intelligent media scheduling for dynamic lighting sequences
  • Advanced programming capabilities for distributed control solutions
  • Inbuilt astronomical clock, video pixel mapping, and media output capabilities
  • Full compatibility with all industry-standard lighting protocols
  • Rugged hardware design backed by a five-year warranty

Expertise Provided

Carallon delivered end-to-end support, including:

  • Domain research & solution architecture
  • Industrial design & mechanical engineering
  • Electronics & embedded systems
  • Application & networking software development
  • Real-time networking integration
  • Quality assurance & compliance

Pharos Architectural lighting control systems are now installed in iconic locations worldwide, including:

  • Theme parks
  • Stadia including White Hart Lane, Juventus and BC Place
  • Globally recognised landmarks such as the London Eye, Rockheim in Norway and the Palace of Versailles

 

 

Carallon’s consultancy developed a flexible, high-performance product range for Pharos, providing designers and operators with reliable, scalable solutions for creating dynamic visual experiences.

Carallon has been an exceptional development partner for Pharos. They bring deep technical expertise, a meticulous approach, and a genuine commitment to understanding our end customers as well as our future ambitions. Their ability to translate complex requirements into robust, elegant products has played a key role in helping Pharos grow and evolve our offering. The end result is powerful, reliable, and beautifully engineered control solutions that our customers depend on around the world.
Simon Hicks
CEO, Pharos Architectural Controls

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