An iconic architectural landmark in the heart of Amman, Jordan Gate Towers stands as a symbol of modern urban development. LicLLab delivered a comprehensive lighting design that enhances the towers' dramatic silhouette against the night sky, blending elegance with energy efficiency.
Pixel RGBW
LicLLab
Lighting Magazine, Middle East Architect
Beneath Abu Dhabi’s iconic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, a 1,050 sqm permanent exhibition invites visitors into an immersive journey through Islamic history, art, and philosophy — where light itself becomes the primary narrative tool.
Designed by Ralph Appelbaum Associates and illuminated by Michael Grubb Studio, the exhibition titled Light & Peace spans five galleries — each with its own core message: Tolerance, Faith, Expressions, the Grand Mosque, and Universal Coexistence.
The underground “black box” environment presented a rare creative opportunity: complete darkness as a design element. Light levels were meticulously controlled to protect sensitive artefacts, with many displays not exceeding 50 lux, while simultaneously creating a deeply atmospheric visitor experience.
LICLLAB was among the manufacturers specified by Michael Grubb Studio for this landmark commission, contributing custom Neon Flex product to the lighting palette of one of the region’s most significant cultural institutions.
The twin towers demanded a lighting approach that would honour their architectural boldness while creating a beacon visible across the Amman skyline — light had to be both precise and poetic.
Jordan Gate Towers presented a unique challenge: how to illuminate a pair of 150-metre mixed-use towers in a way that celebrates their bold, modern geometry without creating visual clutter against Amman's skyline. The towers' curved glass facades and exposed structural elements required a lighting solution that could accentuate depth and contour while maintaining energy efficiency. The installation had to withstand Jordan's extreme temperature variations — from hot summers to cold, windy winters — and deliver consistent colour rendering across thousands of linear metres. Equally important, the lighting needed to complement the surrounding urban fabric of the 6th Circle district rather than dominate it.
LicLLab engineered a bespoke pixel RGBW linear lighting system, purpose-built for the Jordan Gate Towers' facade geometry. Each luminaire was custom-profiled to integrate flush with the towers' curtain wall system, ensuring a clean daytime appearance and a seamless nighttime transformation. The precision-engineered pixel technology allows for individually addressable colour control across the entire facade, enabling endless dynamic scenes — from elegant static white washes to choreographed colour sequences for national celebrations and special events. The DMX-controlled system was designed for intuitive programming, giving building management full creative flexibility. Every component was manufactured in Italy to LicLLab's exacting standards, with IP67-rated housings and marine-grade finishes to ensure long-term durability in Amman's continental climate.