{"id":3709,"date":"2026-03-19T12:00:33","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T11:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.derksen.de\/projekt\/notre-dame-de-paris-a-symphony-of-light\/"},"modified":"2026-03-19T13:07:18","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T12:07:18","slug":"notre-dame-a-symphony-of-light","status":"publish","type":"projekt","link":"https:\/\/www.derksen.de\/en\/projekt\/notre-dame-a-symphony-of-light\/","title":{"rendered":"Notre-Dame de Paris: A Symphony of Light"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral, one of the most significant examples of Gothic architecture and the spiritual heart of France, is shining in a new light \u2013 in the truest sense of the word. After four years of intensive work, lighting artist <strong>Patrick Rimoux<\/strong> and project manager <strong>Shantidas Riedacker<\/strong> have created a light installation that is not only technically impressive but also reimagines the spiritual depth of the site. The \u2018Symphony of Lights\u2019 combines state-of-the-art technology with centuries-old symbolism.<br\/>  <\/p>\n\n<p>The new lighting system comprises <strong>2,175 spotlights and 1,550 floodlights<\/strong>, which can be individually adjusted via a central control system. A total of <strong>50 different lighting scenarios<\/strong> are available \u2013 including architectural, liturgical and concert scenarios. These make it possible to flexibly adapt the atmosphere of the cathedral to different occasions: from festive high masses to quiet moments of contemplation.<br\/>  <\/p>\n\n<p>Light has always held central significance at Notre-Dame. For centuries, candlelight was a symbol of the divine presence and a sign of hope. Rimoux describes this tradition vividly: <strong>\u201cFor centuries, the only light capable of dispelling the darkness at night was the light of candles. It stood very close to the ground, amidst the people, and enabled them to read or walk about.\u201d<\/strong> He emphasises the spiritual dimension of this light: <strong>\u201cThese candles represented the symbol of Christ\u2019s presence amongst the people.\u201d<\/strong><br\/>  <\/p>\n\n<p>Today, modern LEDs allow for precise control of <strong>intensity, colour temperature, direction and beam spread<\/strong>. Colour temperatures range from a <strong>warm white of 2,200 Kelvin<\/strong>, reminiscent of candlelight, to a <strong>cool white of 5,000 Kelvin<\/strong>, which creates a more clinical atmosphere. Statues, paintings, parts of the altar and architectural elements are illuminated with sharp contours from a great distance by <strong>more than 200 PHOS projectors<\/strong>. This technical sophistication allows light to be reinterpreted as a means of artistic and spiritual expression.<br\/>   <\/p>\n\n<p>For Rimoux, light is more than just a design element \u2013 it is a central means of expression for the cathedral: <strong>\u201cTo continue the history of Notre-Dame Cathedral also means to continue the history of its dialogue with light, a light created by people in the heart of darkness.\u201d<\/strong> The new lighting installation is therefore not merely a technical modernisation \u2013 it is a tribute to the cathedral\u2019s history and to light itself, which has been regarded for centuries as the \u2018soul of Notre-Dame\u2019. It invites visitors to see the cathedral in a new light \u2013 in the truest sense of the word.<br\/> <\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Lighting Design:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.patrickrimoux.fr\/\">Agence Patrick Rimoux<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Project management:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.shantidas.com\/\">Shantidas Riedacker<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Installation: <\/strong>Gaudill\u00e8re et Cie, Olivier Rocabois<\/p>\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":3708,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"ngg_post_thumbnail":0},"projektkategorie":[126],"class_list":["post-3709","projekt","type-projekt","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","projektkategorie-sacred-building"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Notre-Dame de Paris: A Symphony of Light - Derksen Lichttechnik GmbH<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.derksen.de\/en\/projekt\/notre-dame-a-symphony-of-light\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Notre-Dame de Paris: A Symphony of Light - Derksen Lichttechnik GmbH\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral, one of the most significant examples of Gothic architecture and the spiritual heart of France, is shining in a new light \u2013 in the truest sense of the word. 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