National Medal of Honor Museum<\/h1><\/div>Arlington, Texas<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Created as a permanent symbol of gratitude and remembrance, the National Medal of Honor Museum<\/b> illuminates the Texas sky every evening with a vertical beam of light that stands out above Arlington. A powerful, solemn beam, full of meaning: it is not just light, but an architectural language that communicates universal values such as courage, sacrifice, and national unity<\/b>.<\/h4><\/div>This beam, visible from miles away, crosses the sky from the very heart of the museum. A light installation designed to leave a lasting impression, to speak to those who watch in silence, to celebrate every day the heroism of the men and women decorated with the highest military honor in the United States. <\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>Monumental lighting in the service of memory<\/h2><\/div>The idea came from the Rafael Vi\u00f1oly Architects studio: to build a \u201csuspended\u201d museum that would symbolize the moral strength of the stories told within it. Five monumental columns support the large exhibition hall, each representing a branch of the US armed forces. But one was missing: the Space Force. <\/p>\n
This is how the element of light became the sixth pillar<\/b><\/span>. A vertical beam, pure and immaterial. This is where Spacecannon comes into play. <\/p>\nThe team was tasked with creating lighting that would stand out in the night sky<\/b><\/span>, blending harmoniously with the architecture of the central courtyard (the \u201cRotunda of Honor\u201d) and perfectly crossing the circular oculus that symbolically<\/span><\/b> connects the earth to the sky.<\/p>\n\n\u201cIt's incredibly majestic. This beam of light will become a symbol for the entire country.\u201d<\/span>
<\/span>Chris Cassidy, CEO Medal of Honor Foundation<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>The technical challenge: a half-kilometer-high pillar of light<\/h2><\/div>To achieve a visual impact consistent with the monumentality of the project, it was necessary to create a compact, straight, powerful beam that was visible from a great distance<\/b><\/span> without dispersion.<\/p>\nThe solution? A synergistic combination of nine high-power Spacecannon projectors<\/span>, installed in a circle under the oculus and perfectly calibrated. The result is the Sky Beam<\/span>: a column of light that rises over 500 meters<\/span> and lights up the Texas sky every night. <\/p>\nEach fixture uses 7000W Xenon<\/span> technology, with emissions reaching 350,000 lumens<\/span> each. An installation that works in synergy to generate a single, perfectly homogeneous and visually striking beam, designed to withstand the most extreme weather conditions<\/span> and ensure stable performance every night, all year round. <\/p>\n<\/div>Intelligent control and simplified maintenance<\/h2><\/div>The system is equipped with intelligent automation<\/span>: the projectors activate at dusk and switch off at dawn, without the need for manual intervention. Each component has been integrated into the architectural design to ensure accessibility, safety, and optimized maintenance<\/span>, with a technical structure that allows for quick and efficient periodic replacement of the lamps. <\/p>\n<\/div>A landmark of light in the heart of Texas<\/h2><\/div>Every evening, when the light column turns on, the museum is transformed. The architecture becomes a symbol, and light becomes a powerful and direct visual language. The Sky Beam is not only a spectacular gesture, but a recognizable urban landmark<\/span>, a new point of reference in the Arlington landscape. <\/p>\nProjects like this demonstrate how lighting can transcend technology<\/span> and become storytelling, emotion, identity<\/span>. And in this, Spacecannon is once again the protagonist. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/span><\/div>Year<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n 2025 (Opening: 25 March)<\/span>
Permanent installation<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/span><\/div>Location<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nArlington, Texas<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/span><\/div>Lighting Design<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nRafael Vi\u00f1oly Architects<\/p>\n<\/div>
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Arlington, Texas<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Created as a permanent symbol of gratitude and remembrance, the National Medal of Honor Museum<\/b> illuminates the Texas sky every evening with a vertical beam of light that stands out above Arlington. A powerful, solemn beam, full of meaning: it is not just light, but an architectural language that communicates universal values such as courage, sacrifice, and national unity<\/b>.<\/h4><\/div>This beam, visible from miles away, crosses the sky from the very heart of the museum. A light installation designed to leave a lasting impression, to speak to those who watch in silence, to celebrate every day the heroism of the men and women decorated with the highest military honor in the United States. <\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>Monumental lighting in the service of memory<\/h2><\/div>The idea came from the Rafael Vi\u00f1oly Architects studio: to build a \u201csuspended\u201d museum that would symbolize the moral strength of the stories told within it. Five monumental columns support the large exhibition hall, each representing a branch of the US armed forces. But one was missing: the Space Force. <\/p>\n
This is how the element of light became the sixth pillar<\/b><\/span>. A vertical beam, pure and immaterial. This is where Spacecannon comes into play. <\/p>\nThe team was tasked with creating lighting that would stand out in the night sky<\/b><\/span>, blending harmoniously with the architecture of the central courtyard (the \u201cRotunda of Honor\u201d) and perfectly crossing the circular oculus that symbolically<\/span><\/b> connects the earth to the sky.<\/p>\n\n\u201cIt's incredibly majestic. This beam of light will become a symbol for the entire country.\u201d<\/span>
<\/span>Chris Cassidy, CEO Medal of Honor Foundation<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>The technical challenge: a half-kilometer-high pillar of light<\/h2><\/div>To achieve a visual impact consistent with the monumentality of the project, it was necessary to create a compact, straight, powerful beam that was visible from a great distance<\/b><\/span> without dispersion.<\/p>\nThe solution? A synergistic combination of nine high-power Spacecannon projectors<\/span>, installed in a circle under the oculus and perfectly calibrated. The result is the Sky Beam<\/span>: a column of light that rises over 500 meters<\/span> and lights up the Texas sky every night. <\/p>\nEach fixture uses 7000W Xenon<\/span> technology, with emissions reaching 350,000 lumens<\/span> each. An installation that works in synergy to generate a single, perfectly homogeneous and visually striking beam, designed to withstand the most extreme weather conditions<\/span> and ensure stable performance every night, all year round. <\/p>\n<\/div>Intelligent control and simplified maintenance<\/h2><\/div>The system is equipped with intelligent automation<\/span>: the projectors activate at dusk and switch off at dawn, without the need for manual intervention. Each component has been integrated into the architectural design to ensure accessibility, safety, and optimized maintenance<\/span>, with a technical structure that allows for quick and efficient periodic replacement of the lamps. <\/p>\n<\/div>A landmark of light in the heart of Texas<\/h2><\/div>Every evening, when the light column turns on, the museum is transformed. The architecture becomes a symbol, and light becomes a powerful and direct visual language. The Sky Beam is not only a spectacular gesture, but a recognizable urban landmark<\/span>, a new point of reference in the Arlington landscape. <\/p>\nProjects like this demonstrate how lighting can transcend technology<\/span> and become storytelling, emotion, identity<\/span>. And in this, Spacecannon is once again the protagonist. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/span><\/div>Year<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n 2025 (Opening: 25 March)<\/span>
Permanent installation<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/span><\/div>Location<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nArlington, Texas<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/span><\/div>Lighting Design<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nRafael Vi\u00f1oly Architects<\/p>\n<\/div>
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Whether it's a creative idea, an urban intervention, or a major event, we're ready to listen to you.
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Created as a permanent symbol of gratitude and remembrance, the National Medal of Honor Museum<\/b> illuminates the Texas sky every evening with a vertical beam of light that stands out above Arlington. A powerful, solemn beam, full of meaning: it is not just light, but an architectural language that communicates universal values such as courage, sacrifice, and national unity<\/b>.<\/h4><\/div>This beam, visible from miles away, crosses the sky from the very heart of the museum. A light installation designed to leave a lasting impression, to speak to those who watch in silence, to celebrate every day the heroism of the men and women decorated with the highest military honor in the United States. <\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>Monumental lighting in the service of memory<\/h2><\/div>The idea came from the Rafael Vi\u00f1oly Architects studio: to build a \u201csuspended\u201d museum that would symbolize the moral strength of the stories told within it. Five monumental columns support the large exhibition hall, each representing a branch of the US armed forces. But one was missing: the Space Force. <\/p>\n
This is how the element of light became the sixth pillar<\/b><\/span>. A vertical beam, pure and immaterial. This is where Spacecannon comes into play. <\/p>\nThe team was tasked with creating lighting that would stand out in the night sky<\/b><\/span>, blending harmoniously with the architecture of the central courtyard (the \u201cRotunda of Honor\u201d) and perfectly crossing the circular oculus that symbolically<\/span><\/b> connects the earth to the sky.<\/p>\n\n\u201cIt's incredibly majestic. This beam of light will become a symbol for the entire country.\u201d<\/span>
<\/span>Chris Cassidy, CEO Medal of Honor Foundation<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>The technical challenge: a half-kilometer-high pillar of light<\/h2><\/div>To achieve a visual impact consistent with the monumentality of the project, it was necessary to create a compact, straight, powerful beam that was visible from a great distance<\/b><\/span> without dispersion.<\/p>\nThe solution? A synergistic combination of nine high-power Spacecannon projectors<\/span>, installed in a circle under the oculus and perfectly calibrated. The result is the Sky Beam<\/span>: a column of light that rises over 500 meters<\/span> and lights up the Texas sky every night. <\/p>\nEach fixture uses 7000W Xenon<\/span> technology, with emissions reaching 350,000 lumens<\/span> each. An installation that works in synergy to generate a single, perfectly homogeneous and visually striking beam, designed to withstand the most extreme weather conditions<\/span> and ensure stable performance every night, all year round. <\/p>\n<\/div>Intelligent control and simplified maintenance<\/h2><\/div>The system is equipped with intelligent automation<\/span>: the projectors activate at dusk and switch off at dawn, without the need for manual intervention. Each component has been integrated into the architectural design to ensure accessibility, safety, and optimized maintenance<\/span>, with a technical structure that allows for quick and efficient periodic replacement of the lamps. <\/p>\n<\/div>A landmark of light in the heart of Texas<\/h2><\/div>Every evening, when the light column turns on, the museum is transformed. The architecture becomes a symbol, and light becomes a powerful and direct visual language. The Sky Beam is not only a spectacular gesture, but a recognizable urban landmark<\/span>, a new point of reference in the Arlington landscape. <\/p>\nProjects like this demonstrate how lighting can transcend technology<\/span> and become storytelling, emotion, identity<\/span>. And in this, Spacecannon is once again the protagonist. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/span><\/div>Year<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n 2025 (Opening: 25 March)<\/span>
Permanent installation<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/span><\/div>Location<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nArlington, Texas<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/span><\/div>Lighting Design<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nRafael Vi\u00f1oly Architects<\/p>\n<\/div>
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Whether it's a creative idea, an urban intervention, or a major event, we're ready to listen to you.
Tell us about your project. Together, we can transform it into light. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
This beam, visible from miles away, crosses the sky from the very heart of the museum. A light installation designed to leave a lasting impression, to speak to those who watch in silence, to celebrate every day the heroism of the men and women decorated with the highest military honor in the United States. <\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> The idea came from the Rafael Vi\u00f1oly Architects studio: to build a \u201csuspended\u201d museum that would symbolize the moral strength of the stories told within it. Five monumental columns support the large exhibition hall, each representing a branch of the US armed forces. But one was missing: the Space Force. <\/p>\n This is how the element of light became the sixth pillar<\/b><\/span>. A vertical beam, pure and immaterial. This is where Spacecannon comes into play. <\/p>\n The team was tasked with creating lighting that would stand out in the night sky<\/b><\/span>, blending harmoniously with the architecture of the central courtyard (the \u201cRotunda of Honor\u201d) and perfectly crossing the circular oculus that symbolically<\/span><\/b> connects the earth to the sky.<\/p>\n \u201cIt's incredibly majestic. This beam of light will become a symbol for the entire country.\u201d<\/span> To achieve a visual impact consistent with the monumentality of the project, it was necessary to create a compact, straight, powerful beam that was visible from a great distance<\/b><\/span> without dispersion.<\/p>\n The solution? A synergistic combination of nine high-power Spacecannon projectors<\/span>, installed in a circle under the oculus and perfectly calibrated. The result is the Sky Beam<\/span>: a column of light that rises over 500 meters<\/span> and lights up the Texas sky every night. <\/p>\n Each fixture uses 7000W Xenon<\/span> technology, with emissions reaching 350,000 lumens<\/span> each. An installation that works in synergy to generate a single, perfectly homogeneous and visually striking beam, designed to withstand the most extreme weather conditions<\/span> and ensure stable performance every night, all year round. <\/p>\n<\/div> The system is equipped with intelligent automation<\/span>: the projectors activate at dusk and switch off at dawn, without the need for manual intervention. Each component has been integrated into the architectural design to ensure accessibility, safety, and optimized maintenance<\/span>, with a technical structure that allows for quick and efficient periodic replacement of the lamps. <\/p>\n<\/div> Every evening, when the light column turns on, the museum is transformed. The architecture becomes a symbol, and light becomes a powerful and direct visual language. The Sky Beam is not only a spectacular gesture, but a recognizable urban landmark<\/span>, a new point of reference in the Arlington landscape. <\/p>\n Projects like this demonstrate how lighting can transcend technology<\/span> and become storytelling, emotion, identity<\/span>. And in this, Spacecannon is once again the protagonist. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> 2025 (Opening: 25 March)<\/span> Arlington, Texas<\/p>\n<\/div> Rafael Vi\u00f1oly Architects<\/p>\n<\/div> Whether it's a creative idea, an urban intervention, or a major event, we're ready to listen to you.Monumental lighting in the service of memory<\/h2><\/div>
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A landmark of light in the heart of Texas<\/h2><\/div>
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