Stellar

Stellar is a light installation designed by Ben Busche of Brut Deluxe for the City Council of Madrid, constructed by Ximenez SA. Located on Calle Alcala, the installation spans 210 meters with a power rating of 16.5 kW. The design team includes Jesus Francisco Rodriguez Pedrosa and Elisa Luda. The work is a site-specific urban light intervention that transforms Calle Alcala, one of Madrid's most historic and prominent thoroughfares, during the winter holiday season. The installation creates an immersive canopy of light over the street, redefining the pedestrian experience and contributing to the festive atmosphere of the city center. As part of Brut Deluxe's portfolio of urban lighting installations, Stellar demonstrates the studio's approach to using light as a material that shapes public space, creates visual drama, and fosters civic engagement. The 210-meter span represents a significant urban intervention that balances artistic ambition with the functional needs of a major city street. The installation was documented by photographers Miguel de Guzman and Rocio Romero of ImagenSubliminal, who capture the dramatic interplay between light, architecture, and urban context. The project continues Brut Deluxe's exploration of how temporary light installations can activate public space, transform perceptions of familiar urban environments, and create memorable shared experiences for residents and visitors alike. The installation has become a signature element of Madrid's winter holiday landscape, drawing crowds and contributing to the festive identity of the city's historic core.