Telus Sky launches a dazzling Northern Lights display
Noticed something glittery and new on the Calgary skyline? Wondering why you’re suddenly basking in a pretty purple glow? Well folks, it might be Telus Sky’s fault. Specifically, it’s probably because of their new Northern Lights display that’s set up on the side of the building.
No, this isn’t aurora borealis for real, but it is the product of thousands on thousands of custom-made bulbs. The fully programmable, 160,000 square foot piece is pretty stunning, and we’ve got artist Doug Coupland to thank for it.
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While Telus Sky is still being completed, we can enjoy a rotation of displays, sequences and patterns. Some of them include 7UP, Bouncing Ball and Reverse Wiggly (yes, real name), so you know your rods and cones are in for a heck of a ride.
Though you can’t see the lights from inside the building, people on the streets can “enjoy the maximum twist and curve and elegance of the building” just fine. And though the blue ring is always gonna take the number one spot in our hearts, we’re pretty down for this new piece of Calgary. (Or at least the memes that will come out of it…)
Check out the glow every night! It’ll be on several times each evening starting at sunset, so go forth and enjoy, Calgary!
