Power Up

Client

Scottish & Southern Electricity

Location

Dagenham Sub-Station, London

Year

2008

Integrated artwork that monitors and displays variations in power demand for the local area. The design considers the practical requirements of a substation while creating an unexpected and unusual addition to the landscape, both by day and night. The utilitarian nature of the switchroom and transformers is complemented and contrasted by the soft edges of the illuminated floating spheres. The simple boundary fence forms a bold rectangular envelope, creating a rhythmic, moving view of the illuminated objects from the road for passing motorists.