GVA Lighting Illuminates Pont Neuf Bridge in the opening of the Olympics in Paris this past Friday.
GVA Lighting has brought their best innovations to Paris since the start of their journey. This dream is now a reality, in the opening of the Olympics, #PARIS2024.
The Pont Neuf Bridge in white light. Photo Credit:GVA Lighting, inc.
In a Linked In post, GVA Lighting proudly announces the illumination of the Pont Neuf, the oldest standing bridge in Paris. Ville de Paris chose their signature products—#HIGHLIGHTER, #STR10, #PDC5, and #INFINITY power supplies—to transform the bridge with light.
Pont Neuf, spanning the River Seine at the Île de la Cité’s western tip, was commissioned by King Henry III in 1578 and completed in 1607. In addition, The bridge combines early Renaissance architecture with medieval functionalism, featuring sturdy stone construction, wide roadways, and semi-circular bastions. It also has 381 Mascarons (stone masks) and the equestrian statue of King Henry IV, making it an iconic Parisian landmark.
GVA Lighting Illuminates Pont Neuf Bridge with shades of blue and yellow. Photo Credit:GVA Lighting, inc.
Pont Neuf has witnessed Paris’s history and development for centuries. GVA Lighting’s contribution aims to extend its artistic legacy, offering light and beauty to Parisians and admirers worldwide.
The Lighting Design was conducted by Alain MAITRE Citelum.The Electrical was provided by Cielis – I light Paris. Additionally, the Lighting Design was performed by Lighting Design: Alain MAITRE (Citelum edf Paris). In addition, GVA’s partner for this project is Abak Yannic Chaumel Soize Frédéric.
A closer look at the illumination will be provided in a follow-up post.