FM Conway lighting up London bridges for art

By Will Ing2019-01-15T06:00:00

Overall View © Illuminated River, Leo Villareal Studio - indicative image only (1)

Firm lands first phase of Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands project

FM Conway has outshone its rivals to clinch the first phase of an art project lighting up 15 bridges over the River Thames in London.

The installation is called Illuminated River and takes place across a five mile stretch, making it the longest public art commission in the world according to its designers – artist Leo Villareal and architect Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands.

FM Conway will install lighting on the side and belly of a handful of bridges, predominantly using abseiling workers.

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