Bridge of Peace, Tbilisi
The Bridge of Peace spanning the river Mtkvari is the third project in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi which uses Pharos controllers. The bridge is a graceful and elegant sculpture evocative of a marine animal, and its dynamic, mesmerising illumination is created using only white light.
- The Bridge of Peace celebrates life and peace; messages are translated into Morse code and represented by rhythmic light travelling across the bridge
- Sweeping 150m parapet and canopy structure of metal and glass lit with 5300 white LEDs
- 256 proximity sensors connect to 32 RIO 80s networked via 16 PoE switches to 5 LPC 2s & 4 LPC 1s
- Scripting simplifies processing of the sensor inputs to determine the response to pedestrian activity
- RIO controls power relays for canopy fixtures to protect them from extreme summer temperatures
- Button panel station (BPS) allows local administration to trigger override sequences for special events
Project year: 2010
Application: Bridges & Structures
Design and programming: Michele de Lucchi, Philippe Martinaud, Marco de Boer.
Photos: © Ivane Goliadze
