Paris 2024: Lighting for a Legacy
See the video displaying Planet LED Puck lights illuminating the Rampe Olympique Village des athlètes – Paris 2024
A Celebration of Light, Community, and History in the Making.
At Planet Lighting, we're absolutely thrilled to have our very own LED Puck lights illuminating the heart of the Paris 2024 Olympic Village! It's a monumental moment for our Bellingen-based company and a true testament to Australian innovation and craftsmanship.
A Global Stage for Local Ingenuity
Our journey to the Olympic Village began right here in regional NSW. Each of the 1600 red and amber LED pucks that now illuminate the Olympic ramps and village pathways was meticulously designed and manufactured by our talented team. The helical ramp, a symbolic focal point for the athletes' village, is now adorned with these lights, creating a breathtaking display that symbolises the spirit of the Games. The ramp represents inclusion and community, physically connecting the upper part of the Olympic square to the banks of the Seine, while the lights themselves, each individually wired for precise control, add another layer of meaning, signifying a lasting legacy of innovation and collaboration.
The installation of these lights was a year-long endeavour, but seeing them come to life in the heart of the Olympic Village, celebrating the achievements of athletes from around the world, is incredibly rewarding. The 100% green-powered village itself, designed to leave a lasting legacy, is expected to house 6,000 residents and 6,000 workers in 2025, a testament to the city's commitment to innovation and sustainability.
Shining a Light on Our Community
Paris 2024 is more than just an Olympic Games for us. It's a global stage where we celebrate the vibrant community that has fuelled Planet Lighting's innovation and growth for over a century. We're proud to share this moment with the people who have made us who we are today. We're deeply committed to fostering the next generation of innovators, and our collaboration with Bellingen State Primary School is a testament to that. Seeing year 9 students create their own Olympic-themed light boxes using our LED pucks fills us with immense pride.
A Legacy of Light, Immortalised.
The LED Puck lighting on the Rampe Olympique Village des athlètes is more than just illumination. Each LED Puck represents one of the Olympic medals on offer at the Games, with athletes able to upload their bio to the light representing their medal, forever linking their story to that light. This world-first fusion of memory, light, and technology immortalises athletes in a legacy of light that will endure long after the Games.
A History of Innovation and Collaboration
From our early days in Melbourne to our current home in Bellingen, Planet Lighting has always embraced innovation and collaboration. Our partnerships with local suppliers and dedicated overseas distributors have been instrumental in this journey, allowing us to invest in advanced manufacturing technologies and create new local jobs. We're excited to continue pushing the boundaries of lighting design, all while supporting the community we call home.
A Brighter Future Together
As the Paris 2024 Olympics unfold, we invite you to join us in celebrating this milestone. We're proud to represent Australian ingenuity on a global stage, and we look forward to illuminating many more spaces and inspiring future generations of innovators.
Project Credits:
Conception and Design: CONCEPTO / EGIS / Agence TER
Final Customer: SOLIDEO
Installation: SATELEC - FAYAT ENERGIE SERVICES
Programming: LUMIERES UTILES
Lighting Supplier: LED Puck France
Photographer: DESIGN DE LUX - Vincent Muracciole
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The Team at Planet Lighting love creating the world’s most innovative lighting systems. Made in Australia. Exported to the world. Come see our award winning and class leading lighting solutions at www.planetlighting.com