As part of the International Light festival [1] in Milan, where a lot of light and LED installations are shown around the city one in particular is creating a big debate.
The main sponsor of the event (Audi, yes the car..) who has invested approximately EUR 600K in the event so far has a 13 meter LED tower in one of the most important places in Milan, namely the Piazza Duomo [2] where there is of course the famous gothic cathedral.
The Trazzi Tower (from the designer Luca Trazzi [3]), already shown at the 2009 design fair in Milan, is illuminated by solar panels and is a strategic and important part of the Audi-sponsored international exhibition of light. The event runs in Milan from 4 December 2010 to 10 January 2011.
All of the LED installations from top designers, are eco-friendly and will be located in Milan’s most prestigious squares, street and courtyards.
The deadline to start the installation WAS Sunday 21 November and the debate from citizens is 50% for and 50% against the Trazzi Tower being placed where it is planned – the issue is that of, a contemporary, religious Christmas and the timing of the LED event and positioning of this particular LED tower.