Martin Kuhn chooses Ayrton Cobra for Istanbul’s Maiden’s Tower Show

Istanbul’s Maiden’s Tower is the most iconic and important building for the city’s inhabitants, with a long history stretching back beyond 1423 when it first received its name.

During its complete renovation, the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism commissioned contractors ASTEL to conduct an international competition for a light show that should highlight the Tower, be widely seen around Istanbul and run fully-automated every night.

The contract was won by Martin Kuhn of MKLD Lighting Design & Consulting of Berlin, who conceived the idea of telling the Tower’s story using light to accompany the narrative in the manner of a theatre piece or performance.

The lighting project was incorporated into the building refurbishment, and included all the architectural lighting, which served a dual purpose for both the show and the general architectural look at night.