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New York’s Helmsley Building Unveils Gorgeous LED Light Show Set to the Sound of Violins

12/13/2012

The Lighting Practice's LED show at The Helmsley Building in New York

The iconic <a title="New York’s Helmsley Building Unveils New Dramatic LED Lighting Show To The Sound Of Violins" href="http://www.mondayre.com/page.cfm?pageID=9&PropertyID=7" target="_blank">Helmsley Building</a> recently gave New York a magnificent show full of glowing <a title="New York’s Helmsley Building Unveils New Dramatic LED Lighting Show To The Sound Of Violins" href="http://inhabitat.com/belgiums-festival-of-lights-boasts-a-cathedral-made-from-55000-led-bulbs/" target="_blank">LED lights</a>. The computer-controlled lights changed colors to the sound of violins highlighting the Jewel of Park Avenue's newly renovated green façade. The dynamic lighting display, designed by The Lighting Practice, will continue to make appearances during special events and holidays, and to celebrate the building's 70% energy reduction.

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The Lighting Practice's LED show at The Helmsley Building in New York

Built in 1929 by Warren & Wetmore this tower is owned by Monday Properties and is one of the only buildings in Manhattan that you can drive through.

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The Lighting Practice's LED show at The Helmsley Building in New York

The new spectacular display is crowned by its ornate cupola that comes to life when contrasting with Walter Gropius’ MetLife Building behind.

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The Lighting Practice's LED show at The Helmsley Building in New York

Created to highlight its impressive façade, this new nightlife addition boasts the towers’ LEED Gold certification award.

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The Lighting Practice's LED show at The Helmsley Building in New York

Designed by Al Borden of Philadelphia-based The Lighting Practice with LED lights from Lumenpulse, this low-energy display uses 700 color-changing Lights.

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The Lighting Practice's LED show at The Helmsley Building in New York

Each lamp has been gracefully installed hidden from the street’s view, and shines on details reinterpreting historic forms and proportions.

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The Lighting Practice's LED show at The Helmsley Building in New York

Low-energy, spectacular and dramatic to see, The Helmsley Building’s light display provides New Yorkers with a new nocturnal architectural experience.

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The Lighting Practice's LED show at The Helmsley Building in New York

The iconic Helmsley Building recently gave New York a magnificent show full of glowing LED lights. The computer-controlled lights changed colors to the sound of violins highlighting the Jewel of Park Avenue's newly renovated green façade. The dynamic lighting display, designed by The Lighting Practice, will continue to make appearances during special events and holidays, and to celebrate the building's 70% energy reduction.

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The Lighting Practice's LED show at The Helmsley Building in New York