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GVA Lighting is a Canadian premier design and manufacturing company specializing in specification-grade architectural lighting systems for large-scale infrastructure projects, from skyscrapers and bridges to airports and stadiums. GVA Lighting has successfully completed and working on hundreds of signature architectural lighting endeavors across the globe, focusing on iconic structures where lighting plays a pivotal role in the overall aesthetic, and where innovative engineering solutions are imperative. Notable examples of GVA's lighting mastery include the illumination of the Tower Bridge in London, Louvre Museum in Paris, the Address Fountain View Towers in Dubai, and JPMC Bank’s new Headquarters in New York City.
GVA Lighting has developed award-winning lighting technologies that are indispensable for illuminating skyscrapers. Among these innovations, the INFINITY® Technology stands out, enabling single lighting circuits that span over 600 meters. COLOR-AMP® Technology, allows a full utilization of a color-changing luminaire’s available power to achieve maximum light output in specific color. Recently we have introduced COLOR-STREAM® Technology, which combines an incredible speed of communication with a liquid-smooth color transitions and smooth dimming to create astonishing lighting effects on skyscraper’s facades.
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RANK
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Name
|
Completion
|
Height
|
Floors
|
Function
|
|
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1 | JPMorgan Chase World Headquarters | New York City | 2025 |
423 m / 1,388 ft |
60 | Office |
2 | Ciel Tower | Dubai | 2024 |
364 m / 1,194 ft |
81 | Hotel |
3 | First Canadian Place | Toronto | 1975 |
298 m / 978 ft |
72 | Office |
4 | Block 185 | Austin | 2022 |
176 m / 577 ft |
35 | Office |
5 | PwC Tower at Commercial Bay | Auckland | 2020 |
175 m / 575 ft |
34 | Office |
6 | Mashreq Bank Headquarters | Dubai | 2020 |
150 m / 493 ft |
32 | Office |
7 | Pacific Gate by Bosa | San Diego | 2017 |
140 m / 458 ft |
41 | Residential |
19 October 2016
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20 October 2018
Polycentric Cities: The Future of Vertical Urbanism
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27 March 2023
Exterior and Structural Progress Continues on Dubai Hotel
Ciel, a hotel in Dubai being developed by First Group, is on target for a 2024 completion. Set to reach 365 meters, the 82-story building...
RANK
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Name
|
Completion
|
Height
|
Floors
|
Function
|
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | JPMorgan Chase World Headquarters | New York City | 2025 |
423 m / 1,388 ft |
60 | Office |
2 | Ciel Tower | Dubai | 2024 |
364 m / 1,194 ft |
81 | Hotel |
3 | First Canadian Place | Toronto | 1975 |
298 m / 978 ft |
72 | Office |
4 | Block 185 | Austin | 2022 |
176 m / 577 ft |
35 | Office |
5 | PwC Tower at Commercial Bay | Auckland | 2020 |
175 m / 575 ft |
34 | Office |
6 | Mashreq Bank Headquarters | Dubai | 2020 |
150 m / 493 ft |
32 | Office |
7 | Pacific Gate by Bosa | San Diego | 2017 |
140 m / 458 ft |
41 | Residential |
Average Building Age*
13 Years
Most Common Function*
Office (83%)
Most Common Material*
Concrete (33%)
* Based on 150 m+ buildings currently in the database
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27 March 2023
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15 April 2022
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17 August 2021
Block 185, a 35-floor downtown Austin office tower, has topped out at 179.5 meters. Located at 601 West Second Street, the building with a silhouette...
20 August 2020
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11 June 2020
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16 December 2019
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09 April 2019
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02 April 2019
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