Daan Roosegaarde Van Gogh cycle path to open in the Netherlands

One case study I thought it was related on the subject of being self-sufficient is the cycle path that lights with an illumination effect. The patterns are interpreted from Van Gogh's painting, which it is called 'The Starry Night'.

'The Starry Night' painting by Vincent Van Gogh

This cycle path creates a wonderful atmosphere, experience and a land mark of the place. The surface of the path has been coated with a special paint that uses energy gathered during the day to glow after dark. (Dan Howarth, 2014)

Glow after Dark, Cycle Path by Daan Roosegaarde 

The cycle route has been modified to be connected with a cultural history. In fact, the location is of a Dutch province of Noord Brabant, where the artist (Vincent Van Gogh) was born and raised. The kilometre long path, illuminates the swirling patterns of the Starry Night painting, which has been made in 1889. Another connection that has been linked with the painting is the night time scene.

This for sure, has been incorporated with the planning of the design project, in order for the person to feel and experience the same vibe, which one can easily link the incorporated glow in the dark swirling patterns to the painting of 'the Starry Night' painting by V. Van Gogh.

This project was a total new system that has been integrated with a self-sufficient and practical use. They know that it is safe, and that it makes use well as an energy efficient road network. (Dan Howarth, 2014)

I triggered for this concept because it seemed new to me, although it has been done four years ago, in 2014. It really inspired me from the thought behind the concept, on creating a historical connection by a remarkable and brave artist and also the thought behind the technical aspect of how it could consume energy to be lit at night.




Reference:

Dan Howarth, 2014. 'Daan Roosegaarde Van Gogh cycle path to open in the Netherlands'.Available on: <https://www.dezeen.com/2014/11/12/daan-roosegaarde-van-gogh-bicycle-path-glowing-patterns-nuenen-netherlands/> [Accessed on 26 march 2017]