Music-reactive pixel lighting for Vancouver

Winter installation in Vancouver

Winters on the coast are mild, usually hovering a few degrees above freezing, with long runs of rain and the occasional wet snowfall that rarely lasts. The challenge is water rather than cold: weeks of steady rain find any connector that is not sealed, and wind off the water drives it sideways.

How we install for it

• Every pixel connection is sealed and every cable gets a drip loop so water runs off before it reaches a joint.
• Controller and power enclosures are mounted under cover where possible, with cable glands at the bottom, never the top.
• Near the water we use corrosion-resistant clips and fasteners and check them at each service visit.
• Because roofs rarely ice up, rooflines are good candidates for year-round permanent installs with theme changes through the seasons.

Commercial districts and BIAs in Vancouver

Commercial activity in Vancouver is spread across the downtown core and dozens of neighbourhood high streets, each with its own character and, in many cases, its own business improvement association running seasonal events. Courtyards, plazas, hotel entrances and waterfront promenades are natural homes for a mega tree, while street trees along a high street suit wrapped-tree programs coordinated with the association and the city.

When to book

Sunset comes before 4:30 pm in December, so a scheduled show can run from late afternoon through the evening rush. Book in late summer for a November install; permanent rooflines can go in any time of year.