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We Light the World's
Most Iconic Spaces

From NASA's Space Shuttle to bridges that glow for miles — we make extraordinary lighting happen.

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You've already seen our work — you just didn't know our name.

Sunshine Skyway Bridge lit in blue and gold at night You've driven over it Sunshine Skyway Bridge Space Shuttle Atlantis exhibit at Kennedy Space Center You've watched it launch Shuttle Atlantis · NASA Steinmetz Hall at the Dr. Phillips Center You've had a seat Steinmetz Hall · Orlando The Franklin Institute exhibit in Philadelphia You've explored it The Franklin Institute Harrah's Cherokee Casino interior lighting You've played it Harrah's Cherokee

Selected work

Venues we designed controls for — photographed as they are used.

Sunshine Skyway Bridge lit in blue and gold at night
FDOT · Tampa, FL

Sunshine Skyway Bridge

Spanning 2.5 miles, the bridge is now a show-piece in Tampa with the lighting controls system we engineered, installed, and programmed.

Space Shuttle Atlantis on display at Kennedy Space Center
NASA Kennedy Space Center

Shuttle Atlantis Exhibit

After 33 missions, we lit the orbiter on her final one.

The Franklin Institute immersive space gallery exhibit
The Franklin Institute · Philadelphia

The Franklin Institute

Wondrous Space Gallery — be inspired. Immersive illumination for a permanent space gallery in Philadelphia.

Steinmetz Hall interior at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Dr. Phillips Center · Orlando

Steinmetz Hall

Integrated architectural and theatrical lighting for a world-class acoustic hall.

Harrah's Cherokee Casino interior with dynamic blue lighting
Harrah's Cherokee · North Carolina

Harrah's Cherokee Casino

Located in the high-limit area of the casino, this tree-like architectural structure enhances the ambiance.

How we work

We don't manufacture the lights. We build the brains behind them.

Recognition

THEA Awards

Five Themed Entertainment Association awards — plus ARCHI-TECH AV — for named attractions and museums where the show depends on the controls.

  1. 2007
    Shuttle Launch Experience Kennedy Space Center
  2. 2005
    Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum Springfield, IL
  3. 2003
    Tomb Raider: The Ride Paramount's Kings Island
  4. 2002
    Ireland (Castle O'Sullivan) Busch Gardens
  5. 2001
    Exploration in the New Millennium Kennedy Space Center

Doing it our way since 1999.

Founded by lighting veterans Bill Ellis and Steven Helliker, Candela Controls was built on a simple premise: complex lighting doesn't have to mean being locked into a single manufacturer's ecosystem.

As an independent, multi-state licensed integrator, we handpick the best technology from across the industry to build a nervous system for your venue's lighting.

Integrating the best
ETC · CRESTRON · PHILIPS · WATTSTOPPER · LUMENPULSE

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