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Tsukiji-Ohashi Bridge IlluminationsChuo Ward, Tokyo
Illuminating the bridges of the Sumida River, adorning the waterfront scenery with an enchanting palette
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Ensuring the distinctive V-shaped base is also illuminated enables the beautiful form of the bridge to be effectively accentuated.Seasonal arrangement: Holidays in March and April.
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Seasonal arrangement: Weekdays in March and April.
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Seasonal arrangement: Weekends in March and April.
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Seasonal arrangement: Holidays in January and February.
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Daytime view of the Tsukiji-Ohashi Bridge.
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- Lighting design
- Motoko Ishii Lighting Design Inc.
Installation date
March, 2020(start of illumination : August, 2020)
Envisioning a cityscape to inspire many, the City of Tokyo is working on projects to add polish to the nightscape and further accentuate the charms of the city. With a view to stimulating activity, enhancing the atmosphere around its riverside areas, and also heightening its appeal as a tourist attraction, the lighting installations of the bridges spanning the Sumida River which are managed and maintained by the City of Tokyo, have benefited from new installations in some locations and major renovations in others. Featuring new installations on 6 bridges, renovation and upgrade works on 4 bridges, and 2 bridges with previously completed installations, the overall scheme embellishes the nightscape of the Sumida River through illuminations across a total of 12 bridges. With the river-facing sides of the arches on each bridge being equipped with bespoke, color-changing railing luminaires, now the 10 bridges where the most recent works have taken place not only offer improved standard illuminations, but also the capacity to present a coordinated and synchronized lighting display.
The newest bridge on the Sumida River and the furthest downstream, Tsukiji-Ohashi Bridge features an open and innovative steel 3 span continuous beam design with arches which tilt outwards, with no supporting materials to the side or above. As befitting the new gateway of the Sumida River, the large arches are draped in vivid colors whilst the gently curved bridge girders are bathed in a gentle white light.
For added enjoyment there are a number of different mini-performances which can be seen at the turn of each hour, such as a slow vertical transition from color to white light and back again on the arch; a cutting-edge lighting scheme through utilization of the latest developments in lighting and lighting controls.
Specification
Bespoke arch floodlights for illumination of arch sides and undersides - 88
Bespoke arch floodlights for illumination of arch surfaces - 12
Bespoke linear luminaires for bridge sides - 400
Bespoke floodlights for illumination of vertical materials - 84
Bespoke arch floodlights for illumination of V-shaped bases - 16
Bespoke floodlights for illumination of main girder - 164
Bespoke floodlights for illumination of bridge pier - 28
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