Illumination in the Hylive Expo Pavilion - Light art in the former Dutch Pavilion

The Dutch pavilion was already regarded as an architectural masterpiece and a symbol of sustainability and innovation at Expo 2000. After years of vacancy, the building has been revitalized in recent years and now serves as a creative event venue. For the anniversary, it was staged using state-of-the-art lighting technology from AVMS – a tribute to the visionary architecture and the Expo’s idea of connecting people, nature and technology.

The lighting design transformed the striking levels of the pavilion into a lively narrative of colors, shapes and movement. Visitors were able to experience the building at night in a completely new light – an impressive interplay of history, technology and artistic vision.

AVMS GmbH, a leading provider of event technology, relied on energy-efficient LED technology, dynamic mapping effects and a dramaturgically coordinated lighting choreography. The illumination was not only a technical masterpiece, but also an emotional look back at Expo 2000 – and a look forward to the future of the Expo site as a place of encounter and innovation.

The event was part of a larger programme organized by the city of Hanover, the Expo Park Association and numerous partners. In addition to light art, there were exhibitions, panel discussions, music and guided tours of the historic pavilions.

Pictures: Peter Weihs