Lighting of Civitavecchia dockland

CLIENT

iGuzzini Lighting s.p.a.

LOCATION

Civitavecchia, Italy. Dockland area

PHOTOGRAPHER

Riccardo Budini

CATEGORY

Architecture – Lightning – Cultural Heritage

YEAR

May. 2016

Case Study: Photographs of the new lighting installation of Civitavecchia dockland

The client – iGuzzini Lighting – wanted photos of one of their recently completed project, the lighting of the dockland area of Civitavecchia. Its port was founded by Roman emperor Trajan in 106 AC and has been used throughout the centuries as the main hub for the maritime transport of the mediterrenean sea. It is nowdays a port of primary importance that also serves the metropolitan city of Rome.

The historical port area includes several monuments built during the papacy’s rule. Particularly, Vanvitelli’s Fountain, Porta Livorno and Bramante’s Forte Michelangelo have been illuminated by iGuzzini with a variety of their lightning fixtures, some of them custom made for the specific project.

The photographs, taken for the international manufacturer catalog, represent the operation of the installations and their interaction with the historical heritage and the users.

All photos and text: Riccardo Budini / Looma

  • Forte Michelangelo seen from South  city esplanade at sunset. Photo by Riccardo Budini / Looma

  • Forte Michelangelo seen from South  city esplanade at sunset. IGuzzini lighting fixtures light the walking paths. Photo by Riccardo Budini / Looma  

  • A bulwark of Forte Michelangelo lit at night by projectors. Photo by Riccardo Budini / Looma

  • Front view of the Forte Michelangelo. Photo by Riccardo Budini / Looma

  • Custom fixtures are mounted on the grating in front of the building. Photo by Riccardo Budini / Looma

  • Porta Livorno illuminated at night. Photo by Riccardo Budini / Looma

  • Vanvitelli’s Fountain is lit by a couple of iGuzzini fixture. Citavecchia harbour. Photo by Riccardo Budini / Looma

  • A view of Forte Michelangelo from inside the military area. Photo by Riccardo Budini / Looma  

  • A lighting appliance to light the bank walking path. Photo by Riccardo Budini / Looma

  • Lighting poles inside the park of Forte Michelangelo. Photo by Riccardo Budini / Looma

  • Lighting pole inside the park of Forte Michelangelo. Photo by Riccardo Budini / Looma

  • Elevated view of Forte Michelangelo and the surrounding area. Photo by Riccardo Budini / Looma

  • Elevated view of Forte Michelangelo and the surrounding area. Photo by Riccardo Budini / Looma

  • Moat surrounding the Forte Michelangelo is lit with submersible light fixtures. Photo by Riccardo Budini / Looma 

  • Moat surrounding the Forte Michelangelo is lit with submersible light fixtures. Photo by Riccardo Budini / Looma

  • Moat surrounding the Forte Michelangelo is lit with submersible light fixtures. Photo by Riccardo Budini / Looma