GVA Lighting is a Canadian premier design and manufacturing company specializing in specification-grade architectural lighting systems for large-scale infrastructure projects, from skyscrapers and bridges to airports and stadiums. GVA Lighting has successfully completed and working on hundreds of signature architectural lighting endeavors across the globe, focusing on iconic structures where lighting plays a pivotal role in the overall aesthetic, and where innovative engineering solutions are imperative. Notable examples of GVA's lighting mastery include the illumination of the Tower Bridge in London, Louvre Museum in Paris, the Address Fountain View Towers in Dubai, and JPMC Bank’s new Headquarters in New York City.
GVA Lighting has developed award-winning lighting technologies that are indispensable for illuminating skyscrapers. Among these innovations, the INFINITY® Technology stands out, enabling single lighting circuits that span over 600 meters. COLOR-AMP® Technology, allows a full utilization of a color-changing luminaire’s available power to achieve maximum light output in specific color. Recently we have introduced COLOR-STREAM® Technology, which combines an incredible speed of communication with a liquid-smooth color transitions and smooth dimming to create astonishing lighting effects on skyscraper’s facades.
Materials / Products / Systems Supplier
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RANK
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Name
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Completion
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Height
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Floors
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Function
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JPMorgan Chase World Headquarters | New York City | 2025 |
423 m / 1,388 ft |
60 | Office |
| 2 | Ciel Tower | Dubai | 2024 |
374 m / 1,225 ft |
81 | Hotel |
| 3 | First Canadian Place | Toronto | 1975 |
298 m / 978 ft |
72 | Office |
| 4 | Block 185 | Austin | 2022 |
176 m / 577 ft |
35 | Office |
| 5 | PwC Tower at Commercial Bay | Auckland | 2020 |
175 m / 575 ft |
34 | Office |
| 6 | Mashreq Bank Headquarters | Dubai | 2020 |
150 m / 493 ft |
32 | Office |
| 7 | Pacific Gate by Bosa | San Diego | 2017 |
140 m / 458 ft |
41 | Residential |
22 October 2025
Official Opening of 270 Park Avenue, a Landmark All-Electric Headquarters in New York City
On 20 October 2025, JPMorganChase officially opened 270 Park Avenue, its new 60-story global headquarters in Manhattan, designed by Foster + Partners. The building is...
27 March 2023
Exterior and Structural Progress Continues on Dubai Hotel
Ciel, a hotel in Dubai being developed by First Group, is on target for a 2024 completion. Set to reach 365 meters, the 82-story building...
15 April 2022
First Official Renderings Revealed for New Bank Headquarters in New York City
Foster + Partners has been announced as the architect for JPMorgan Chase‘s 60-story headquarters at 270 Park Avenue, and has released the first set of...
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RANK
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Name
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Completion
|
Height
|
Floors
|
Function
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JPMorgan Chase World Headquarters | New York City | 2025 |
423 m / 1,388 ft |
60 | Office |
| 2 | Ciel Tower | Dubai | 2024 |
374 m / 1,225 ft |
81 | Hotel |
| 3 | First Canadian Place | Toronto | 1975 |
298 m / 978 ft |
72 | Office |
| 4 | Block 185 | Austin | 2022 |
176 m / 577 ft |
35 | Office |
| 5 | PwC Tower at Commercial Bay | Auckland | 2020 |
175 m / 575 ft |
34 | Office |
| 6 | Mashreq Bank Headquarters | Dubai | 2020 |
150 m / 493 ft |
32 | Office |
| 7 | Pacific Gate by Bosa | San Diego | 2017 |
140 m / 458 ft |
41 | Residential |
Average Building Age*
11 Years
Most Common Function*
Office (83%)
Most Common Material*
Concrete (33%)
* Based on 150 m+ buildings currently in the database
NOTE: Construction start time is not available for all buildings. The average construction time is only displayed if there is three or more buildings with construction start and complete data in that year.
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22 October 2025
On 20 October 2025, JPMorganChase officially opened 270 Park Avenue, its new 60-story global headquarters in Manhattan, designed by Foster + Partners. The building is...
27 March 2023
Ciel, a hotel in Dubai being developed by First Group, is on target for a 2024 completion. Set to reach 365 meters, the 82-story building...
15 April 2022
Foster + Partners has been announced as the architect for JPMorgan Chase‘s 60-story headquarters at 270 Park Avenue, and has released the first set of...
17 August 2021
Block 185, a 35-floor downtown Austin office tower, has topped out at 179.5 meters. Located at 601 West Second Street, the building with a silhouette...
20 August 2020
Integrated global property developer The First Group is making rapid progress in the development of Ciel Tower—its largest and most ambitious project to date—with the...
11 June 2020
Anthony Vargas is taking no chances with the novel coronavirus. To prove it, the 41-year-old New York City construction worker opens the front door of...
16 December 2019
The First Group announced that its planned Ciel Tower will be among the tallest hotels in the world when it’s completed at the Dubai Marina....
09 April 2019
Commercial Bay is the grand scheme to capitalize on Auckland’s seaside location, bringing together commercial space, public transport, retail, public spaces and hospitality environments. A...
02 April 2019
Topped by what’s labeled a “pyramidal crown,” Austin’s 33-story Frost Bank Tower debuted in 2004 at East Fourth Street and Congress Avenue. It soon earned...
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