The colours of the lights were chosen specifically to reflect the university’s school colour, which is purple, but it can also be programmed to other themes throughout the year—such as red and green at Christmas, and orange during Halloween, etc. “The university puts on an incredible Christmas Open House and they invite the public and those LED lights on the fountain are central to the beauty of the event,” adds Hayter.
In the upper basin and intermediate pool, a total of 16 freestanding light fixtures were installed. These fixtures are equipped with red, green, blue, and white (RGBW) diodes. The RGBW diodes allow for a wide range of options, including individual colours or white light. The LED fixtures can be programmed and controlled using a digital multiplex (DMX) system, enabling dynamic light changing displays during nighttime operations or for special events.
Further, the lower basin features 16 stainless steel adjustable niche light fixtures integrated into the wall. These provide additional illumination and accentuate the architectural elements of the fountain. Like the freestanding fixtures, the niche LED lights can also be set to individual colours or white, offering flexibility in creating desired lighting effects.
Overall, the combination of the freestanding LED lights with RGBW diodes and stainless steel niche LEDs enhances the esthetic appeal of the Qubein Arena Panther Fountain, providing an engaging visual experience for spectators, students, families, fans, and visitors alike.
Not one, but three fountains
Although the panther fountain is the most striking fountain in this space, there are two additional, circular fountains that sit on either side of the panther fountain in this large, hardscape area in front of the arena.
