South Florida’s soaking up the excitement of the National College Football Championship. Right at the center of it all? A Wellington company with a flair for spectacle.
The 60-story Paramount Miami Worldcenter tower has turned into a wild, glowing tribute to the championship’s finalists: the University of Miami and Indiana University. Now, the building boasts what’s billed as the world’s tallest animated football-passing quarterback statue, plus huge university logos and symbols.
This whole visual extravaganza is the handiwork of LED Smith, a Wellington outfit that’s made a name for itself with bold, high-tech lighting installations. Honestly, you can’t miss it if you’re anywhere near downtown Miami.
The Paramount Miami Worldcenter: A Beacon of Celebration
Right in the thick of downtown, the Paramount Miami Worldcenter tower is hard to ignore right now. There’s a 200-foot-wide Miami U logo, a massive Indiana University insignia, and a giant image of Sebastian the Ibis, Miami’s mascot.
Locals and tourists alike are stopping to stare. It’s not every day you see a building dressed up like this.
Fireworks and Light Shows
To top it off, the lighting spectacle kicked off with a fireworks display. But the real treat? The lights keep going, running Thursday through Monday.
Shows pop off every 10 minutes from 5 a.m. to 7 a.m., then again from 6:30 p.m. to midnight. Each one lasts about five minutes—plenty of chances to catch the action.
LED Smith: The Mastermind Behind the Lights
What might surprise some folks: all this tech magic comes from LED Smith, right out of Wellington. Their system packs 13,400 LED nodes into thousands of glass panes, with five miles of wiring snaking through the building.
It’s wild—this setup can churn out 16 million color combos. That’s not just impressive, it’s almost mind-boggling.
The Team and the Vision
A crew of 12 technicians spent three years getting this thing off the ground. The price tag? Around $3 million.
Daniel Kodsi, CEO of Royal Palm Companies and a proud University of Miami alum, put it like this: *Paramount Miami Worldcenter is THAT building. It lights up major cities around the world, whether it’s the Empire State Building in New York or the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Paramount is that beacon in Miami.*
Impact on the Community
The lighting display’s brought a whole new energy to the Miami skyline. People are flocking in to catch the show, and the city feels just a little more united these days.
It’s a real example of how creative tech can give a community event that extra spark. Sometimes you need a little spectacle to bring folks together.
Economic Benefits
There’s another upside—local businesses are feeling the love. Hotels, restaurants, and shops are buzzing thanks to the crowds coming in for the championship.
All this attention? It’s only helping Miami’s status as a top spot for big events and celebrations.
Looking Ahead
With the National College Football Championship getting bigger every year, you have to wonder what’s next. Technology and creativity just keep raising the bar for fans—and honestly, that’s something worth celebrating.
Future Projects
LED Smith’s work on the Paramount Miami Worldcenter has really raised the bar for large-scale lighting installations. The company’s not slowing down—they’re already eyeing future projects.
They want to bring their tech to more big events and landmarks. Honestly, who knows what’s next? With their vision, it’s hard not to get a bit curious.
For more details on this spectacular event, visit the original article on CBS12.
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