The team led by light artist Leo Villareal and architects and urban planners Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands has been announced as the winner of the Illuminated River International Design Competition.

Current / Leo Villareal with Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands and FuturePace. Image © Malcolm Reading Consultants and Leo Villareal and Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands

The team led by light artist Leo Villareal and architects and urban planners Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands has been announced as the winner of the Illuminated River International Design Competition.Selected from a six-strong shortlist of internationally acclaimed architects and designers, the winning design was lauded by Illuminated River Foundation Chair Hannah Rothschild as ?beautiful, ambitious and realisable but always considerate to the environment, lighting levels and energy conservation.?
Led by London architect firm Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands, placemaking agency FuturePace and American light artist Leo Villareal (known for his work on The Bay Lights on San Francisco?s Bay Bridge) the design emcompasses both site-specific colored displays at each bridge, as well as forward-looking strategic plans and partnerships which aim to control commercial lighting along the river and increase public engagement through a variety of installations.

Current / Leo Villareal with Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands and FuturePace. Image © Malcolm Reading Consultants and Le...