Coeur de Troyes, Steel sculpture near Canal de la Haute Seine, Troyes, France
The metallic heart structure measures 3.5 meters in height, 4 meters in width, and 2 meters in depth, constructed from 200 stainless steel pieces.
The installation marks the redevelopment of Seine riverbanks in Troyes, connecting the Hotel de Ville district with the Cathedral neighborhood through artistic expression.
Artists Michele and Thierry Kayo-Houel designed this contemporary piece to represent the city center through interconnected geometric patterns in steel.
The sculpture includes motion sensors that adjust red lighting intensity based on visitor proximity, creating an interactive experience during evening hours.
The structure required 60 hours of laser cutting and 200 hours of welding to assemble its 1.5-ton frame mounted on a 400-kilogram foundation.
Location: Troyes
Creator: Michèle et Thierry Kayo-Houël
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Made from material: steel
Creator: Michèle et Thierry Kayo-Houël
Address: Quai de Dampierre, 10000 Troyes, France
GPS coordinates: 48.29969,4.07685
Latest update: June 19, 2025 11:56
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