Tidal Light

lighting installation in Boston, MA

C++ Graphics Application + Node backend

Role: Lead developer

Tidal Light is an indoor / outdoor lighting installation that reflects real-time conditions in Boston harbor.

Pulling data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the lights display the current tide level and wave conditions of Buoy 44013, located 16 miles east of Boston in Massachusetts Bay. The color palette shifts throughout the day to mark each astronomical event, including up to thirteen custom looks.

Four illuminated columns in front of a harbor with boats display the current wave conditions in lights.

An indoor lighting installation in an upscale building lobby. Rectangles of light inlayed into wood show the colors of the sunset and ocean.

A screen capture of software that controls the lights. There is a software simulation of ocean waves and a preview of light sculptures.