Robe is Mega in Moscow

 

Robe moving lights have been installed into the Mega Khimki Mall in Moscow, above an ice rink at the hub of the complex - one of the Russian capital's newest and largest retail experiences.

The moving lights, 18 in total - 9 ColorWash 1200E ATs and 9 ColorSpot 1200E ATs, were supplied to the project by Sofitlight, one of Robe's Russian distributors. They completed the over-ice lighting design and co-ordinated the installation that was carried out by the mall’s electrical contractors. The project was managed for Sofitlight by Alexander Gromov.

The fixtures are installed onto a series of trusses rigged in the airy atrium space over the ice and are controlled - along with some generic lights - from a Compulite Rave console.

The brief was to supply a moving light rig that could be used for jazzing up the ice, projecting gobos and colours for special events. The moving lights are also used to light performers and presenters on a stage at the edge of the rink.

Sofitlight has completed many Robe installs over the last few years,<cite>“The fixtures have always proved extremely reliable which is essential for installations - we don't want lots of service calls!”</cite> says Gromov. They have also set up a service contract for the lighting at Mega Khimki Mall.

With the trusses trimmed at 8 metres above the ice, he explains that they initially specified Robe’s 1200 Series because they needed a powerful fixture with a long throw distance.

All the programming was completed by Gromov, which includes a selection of chase sequences and effects that are immediately accessible on the desk, covering a wide range of situations at the touch of the 'Go' button. Day-to-day, the lights are looked after by house technician Maksim Kosov.

This was the first Robe Mega Mall installation. Since then, Sofitlight has specified Robe for two other projects for the same client, one in Nizhniy Novogorod and most recently in St. Petersburg.