Lightscape: A Multisensory Experience
Dedication: Nov 21, 2011
Location: Chicago Loop – Seven blocks of State Street [from Lake Street to Van Buren Street]
Commissioned by Chicago Loop Alliance
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Chicago Loop – Lightscape
Chicago Loop – Lightscape
Lightscape: A Multisensory Experience – consists of LED reeds and integrated sound in planters along the sidewalks. These prairie grass landscape, are of varying heights, with the tallest being up to 9 feet high. These are situated in about 18 locations, in the seven blocks on State Street [from Lake Street to Van Buren Street] . Each cluster has about 56 reeds, and each reed runs on only three watts. It is activated daily from 8 a.m. – 11 p.m
The LIGHTSCAPE changes with the seasons and on special occasions. The initial holiday installation was called, “Season of Lights, Sounds of the Season” . It featured lights in synchronization with songs including such classics as “Carol of the Bells” and “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen”.
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[…] Every year Chicago’s loop is taken over by Christmas spirit and this year is no different. Christkindlmarket has been a Chicago tradition since 1996 and has now become the largest outdoor Christmas market attracting over a million visitors each year. Christkindlmarket located in Daley Plaza serves up a bunch of German food and drink and is center pieced by of course a Christmas Tree. Walk just one block east to State St you will find Marsha… I mean Macy’s which display their annual Holiday Windows. If you dare walk into the bustling Macy’s you can also find a 45ft tall tree and the world famous Walnut Room. Also on State st. you will hear the constant sounds of Christmas music that sync up (although I find the light show to be overwhelming) to the all year long Installation lightscape. Chicago is a cold city no doubt about that but things like Christmas in the loop make the winter somewhat bearable. Christkindlemarket Info Macy’s Info Lightscape Info […]