About

The Rundle Lantern is a major initiative of Adelaide City Council, and is located on the Rundle Street UPark at the corner of Pulteney and Rundle Streets in the City’s East End.

The Lantern is nine levels high, at 1066 square metres (covering almost 40 per cent of the building). It is made up of 748 square panels which are activated by an LED (light emitting diode) system.

The Lantern’s unique designs are driven by computer software at night that showcase colourful and dynamic moving imagery, digital art works and creates a contemporary architectural experience during the day.

The Rundle Lantern is 100 per cent green powered and the light show is carbon neutral. The Lantern’s LEDs use 90 per cent less energy than conventional incandescent bulbs and the lifespan of an LED lamp is 100 times that of a conventional bulb. The panels are installed at an angle to allow 50 per cent air flow throughout the floors of the UPark for ventilation.

The Rundle Lantern is a great draw card for the City and for special occasions like New Year’s Eve and other key arts and cultural events. The Lantern’s ongoing success as a major City attraction relies on the continual development and display of exciting and vibrant content. It provides significant potential for Council to develop partnerships with artists, the community and festival and event organisers in the City.

The Rundle Lantern can be viewed online at http://www.cityofadelaide.com.au/rundlelantern

The Rundle Lantern was launched on 24 October, 2008.