Image of the week
More cladding and a new message
27 Nov 2023
As the October sun sets on the ITER worksite, the cladding of the neutral beam power buildings takes on a golden hue. One after the other, each of the scientific buildings on the platform is given the ITER signature finish (mirror-like stainless steel alternating with dark grey-lacquered metal) to compose a striking architectural imprint on the Provencal landscape.
This "golden hour" image also captures the new banner that was recently installed on the north wall of the Tokamak Building. For three and a half years, the former banner had sent a message of collective pride celebrating the delivery of the building, home of the ITER Tokamak. Now that the machine has entered the assembly phase, the message is one of commitment. "Safely assembling ITER" is a prerequisite for "a future with fusion energy."