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
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Completion
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Height
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Floors
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Function
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1 | JPMorgan Chase World Headquarters | New York City | 2025 |
423 m / 1,388 ft |
60 | Office |
2 | Block 185 | Austin | 2022 |
176 m / 577 ft |
35 | Office |
15 April 2022
First Official Renderings Revealed for New Bank Headquarters in New York City
Foster + Partners has been announced as the architect for JPMorgan Chase‘s 60-story headquarters at 270 Park Avenue, and has released the first set of...
17 August 2021
Sailboat-Inspired Office Building Tops Out in Austin
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...
11 June 2020
Tall Building Being Demolished As New York City Begins to Reopen
Anthony Vargas is taking no chances with the novel coronavirus. To prove it, the 41-year-old New York City construction worker opens the front door of...
RANK
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Name
|
Completion
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Height
|
Floors
|
Function
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1 | JPMorgan Chase World Headquarters | New York City | 2025 |
423 m / 1,388 ft |
60 | Office |
2 | Block 185 | Austin | 2022 |
176 m / 577 ft |
35 | Office |
Average Building Age*
2 Years
Most Common Function*
Office (100%)
Most Common Material*
Composite (50%)
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15 April 2022
Foster + Partners has been announced as the architect for JPMorgan Chase‘s 60-story headquarters at 270 Park Avenue, and has released the first set of...
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...
11 June 2020
Anthony Vargas is taking no chances with the novel coronavirus. To prove it, the 41-year-old New York City construction worker opens the front door of...
02 April 2019
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