The emblem of the north of Mexico City, Satellite Towers, play 50 years in 2008, which has launched a comprehensive renovation project, which give a new image to the artistic monuments, the municipal government of Naucalpan and the Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes (INBA) are the entities responsible for the plan.

Satellite Towers are five structures in the form of triangular prisms, which measure 52 meters high and 30 meters the smallest. Were created in 1957 by artist Mathias Goeritz and architects Luis Barragan and Jesus Reyes Ferreira, but were opened in March 1958, since then distinguished as distinctive avant-garde art in Mexico.

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Very important part of the renovation project is the lighting, in which OSRAM, it covers from the conception to delivery of the lamps and luminarios needed to implement them.

In this regard, Jesus Rodriguez, Engineer and Project Implementation of OSRAM, refers to the work plan was designed in conjunction with the INBA to determine the visual effect desired and adhere to the laws of conservation of monuments. "The main goal is to revitalize the image of the towers at night, by creating an elegant atmosphere and mystery, through the presence reminiscent of white through the contrast with the other colors."

"The proposal is based on an evening reminiscent of a medieval city, highlighting the natural look which becomes more important the relationship of brightness and shadow, highlighting the depth so that there is a contrast between each side in the visual field of the observer , "adds Jesus Rodriguez.

To emphasize the presence of the triangular structure, will illuminate the three sides of the towers to create white contrasts with the other colors of the remaining illuminates only one side to create an elegant and dramatic.

The concept is for the best insight Torres is from South to North, which will be achieved through the exaltation of bright spots and shadows.

Projectors will be used to discharge lamps METALARC PRESS START 1000 W OSRAM brand ignition pulse and re-offering faster, less variation in color, less depreciation luminance and a long life also are more filling pressure, which reduces evaporation of tungsten electrodes, lowering the surface obscured burner and thus giving greater light output during their lifetime. The teams will be embedded in floor, to avoid being in sight and avoid interference visual.

Complementing the concept, the esplanade will be illuminated with a light ground to mark the passage of pedestrians, it will be with luminaires OSRAM brand outdoor AQUALED/B/GRAY/4 a luminaire technology, as used as light source Led ' s, making it a low energy consumption of 0.5 W for luminaires, and long life 60,000 hours.

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In addition to the lighting plan, the renovation work will include repainting of the five sculptures with 13 thousand liters of paint, the rehabilitation of the plaza where they are settled and the pedestrian bridge that crosses it, the program will last seven months, after which Events will be academic, artistic and cultural rights, the cancellation of a commemorative postage stamp and issuing a ticket for the National Lottery Draw 3214.

A few weeks ago, the city of Naucalpan municipality announced that it will promote the Satellite Towers to be recognized as World Cultural Heritage by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.