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The Floating Piers

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The physical installation of the piers was handled by Deep Dive Systems, a company based in Bulgaria. They installed about 220 six-ton anchors in the lake floor at depths of up to 92 meters, over a period of three months. 226,000 cubes were then attached to those anchors, and covered by 70,000 square
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On 3 July 2016, the work closed to the public. Local officials estimated that it had attracted 1.2 million visitors, or an average of 72,000 per day, over its 16-day run. Police estimates were even higher, at 100,000 visitors per day. Dismantling of the project began in the early morning of 4 July
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On 18 June 2016, the saffron-colored walkway opened to the public. 270,000 people visited the free installation in its first five days. Due to the unexpectedly large crowds, organizers began closing the installation from midnight to 6 a.m. each day to allow for cleaning. On 22 June 2016, the large
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The project was estimated to cost $ 11 million, but was later reported at closer to $ 17 million. The funds were raised by Christo himself through sales of his project sketches and original art. Permits took less than a year.
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The fabric was cut and confectioned by the company geo - Die Luftwerker e.K. located in Lübeck. This company was also involved in the 3D measurement and installation.
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and dedicated the next 22 months to realizing the project. It was the first major project he undertook after the death of his partner and collaborator Jeanne-Claude.
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meters of nylon fabric. Over 600 workers were involved in the installation. Traffic planning required a 175-page document and cost €100,000 to produce.
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Christo and Jeanne-Claude
Site-specific art
Sulzano
Monte Isola
Brescia
Lombardy
Coordinates
45°41′46″N 10°05′48″E / 45.696059°N 10.096747°E / 45.696059; 10.096747
The Floating Piers
site-specific
Christo and Jeanne-Claude
Lake Iseo
Brescia
Sulzano
Monte Isola

Lake Iseo
Rio de la Plata
Argentina
Uruguay
Tokyo Bay
Lake Iseo

Monte Isola

Lake Iseo
main train station
Brescia
"Italy: Christo 'walk on water' project opens on Lake Iseo - BBC News"

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