Reading Mural
in Reading, UK
Location:
Reading, UK
Architecture & Design:
Stuart Melrose (Design), Kev Munday (Art)
Material Used:
HIMACS Opal S302
Fabrication:
AGS System Ltd
Photo Credit:
Marcus Peel Photography
Supplier:
James Latham
Other:
Lincoln MGT (Client), Futurecity (Curation), Earlsmann Lighting (Lighting supply and installation), Lee Savage (Lighting programmer)
Project Overview
Reading Mural is the WINNER project in the HIMACS 2025 European Architecture Design Awards. Selected by the HIMACS internal jury, this project stands out for its unique concept, innovative design, and exemplary integration of HIMACS material.
Design Concept
Celebrating Reading Through Public Art
The project demonstrates Stuart Melrose and Kev Munday’s vision of celebrating the spirit and heritage of Reading through public art, leveraging HIMACS material to achieve durability, seamlessness, and striking visual impact. The design combines advanced LED lighting technology with innovative fabrication techniques, resulting in a mural that is both functional as a public installation and inspirational as a vibrant cultural landmark.
Innovative Use of HIMACS
HIMACS: The Ideal Canvas for Outdoor Art
HIMACS Opal was selected for its versatility and high-performance characteristics, enabling the creation of a 50m-long illuminated mural with over 100,000 individually addressable LEDs. Its seamless surface, translucency, and structural strength allowed the team to realize the “puzzle-piece” panels that diffuse light evenly, withstand outdoor conditions, and allow for easy maintenance and repair, bringing the artists’ ambitious vision to life.
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