Beacon by Lee Broom
PROCUCED AND SUPPORTED BY BROKIS AND MATERIALS ASSEMBLE
Beacon is a monumental sculptural lighting installation designed by Lee Broom and supported and produced by BROKIS and Materials Assemble.
Positioned at the entrance of the Royal Festival Hall on London's Southbank, the installation draws inspiration from the area's iconic Brutalist architecture and the legacy of the 1951 Festival of Britain, once heralded as a "beacon of change." Made using a special fusing technology developed to upcycle discarded glass fragments, it reinterprets classic street lamps to form the structure collectively resembling a vast sculptural chandelier.
One of Beacon’s most captivating features will be its dynamic choreography of light. As Big Ben strikes the hour across the river, the installation’s illuminated shades will come to life. Beginning with a slow, poetic pulse the light show will build in tempo to a dramatic crescendo.
This moment not only animates the sculpture but also weaves it into the fabric of the city, connecting its architectural and cultural references with London’s sense of time, history, and presence, and inviting passers by to share in an immersive experience that is both rooted in place and alive with movement.
The installation has been sustainably constructed so its components can be repurposed into individual light fixtures after de-installation, ensuring both beauty and longevity. As a major piece of public art, Beacon has been conceived not only as a design installation but as a shared experience in the public realm, one that is open, accessible, and intended for all.
Lee Broom
Lee Broom is one of the UK’s leading product designers and a premium global design brand. With his highly original collections of luxury furniture and lighting designs, his work is recognised and retailed across the globe. Since founding the company in 2007, he has created over 100 furniture, accessory and lighting pieces, all of which are designed, manufactured and retailed under the Lee Broom brand. He has also collaborated with leading global brands including Christian Louboutin, Mulberry, Bergdorf Goodman, Rémy Martin XO and Wedgwood.
Production Process
The robust BEACON light installation is composed of 292 BROKISGLASS segments, created through the recycling of waste glass from the Janštejn Glassworks. The recycling process begins with hand blown glass, during the production of which up to 30% of high-quality glass material is discarded as waste. At Janštejn Glasswork, however, these glass shards are then recycled in a fusing kiln, where they are cut using a water jet and shaped into a decorative pattern reminiscent of wood grain texture.Explore the production process of the glass components used in the BEACON installation in the following photographs.
Sustainability
BROKISGLASS products are certified per the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology. Following successful completion of the process, an internationally recognized Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) was issued. This comprehensive document provides measurable data on the environmental impact of the products throughout their life cycle.
4.9 × 3 × 4.9 m
DIMENSIONS (W × H × D)
292 pcs
GLASS PANELS
584 kg
TOTAL GLASS WEIGHT
2 kg
SINGLE GLASS WEIGHT
