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Gateway LAX Pylon Fact Sheet
Century Boulevard Median Pylons
Number of Pylons:
11(of 26 total)
Height:
25 feet to 60 feet
Diameter
6 feet
Materials
Steel truss structure with curved translucent glass cladding
Glass Thickness
3/8 inch with protective film on inner face
Gateway Pylons
Number of Pylons:
15 (of 26 total- forming a circle 560 feet in diameter)
Height:
Average of 100 feet
Diameter
12 feet
Materials
Steel truss structure with curved translucent glass cladding
Glass Thickness
3/8 inch with protective film on inner face
Lighting
The pylons will be lit from dusk to dawn in a variety of colors and sequences -- a
kinetic lighting installation.
Lighting Capabilities
Colors:
300 color variations
Programs:
15 different programs
Program Duration
3 hours for each program
Definition
According to Random House Dictionary, a pylon is a marking tower for guiding
visitors
