Illuminating Notre-Dame de Paris: A Collaboration with Patrick Rimoux

We have been collaborating with Patrick Rimoux, artist and lighting designer, on various projects for many years. Patrick, with his extensive experience in religious building lighting, was the logical choice for the unique mission of illuminating Notre-Dame de Paris.

He began searching for the best solutions for this exceptional project, and over three years, we explored different ways to meet his expectations. Thorn Lighting's Contrast projectors quickly emerged as a strong starting point to highlight the vaults of the nave and transept. Patrick's precision and high standards led us to modify the luminaires by combining two LED colours—2200K and 5000K—with an RDMX driver and medium beam. This setup allows subtle white colour mixing and precise scene controls to enhance the new white tones of the stones.

Patrick also required the lighting to adapt to various uses, such as liturgy, events, and concerts.

Finally, 54 powerful, energy-efficient Contrast projectors, painted to match the stone, were installed to beautifully illuminate the vaults of Notre-Dame Cathedral.

It is an honour for the Zumtobel Group to have contributed its expertise and technology to the "renaissance" of Notre-Dame de Paris, alongside many other lighting providers.

Our sincere thanks to Patrick Rimoux, GAUDILLERE et CIE, and the Diocèse de Paris.

Photos © Julio Piatti / Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris

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