How the Font dels Colors in Andorra la Vella was renovated with Comenza glass railings for crowd areas
The Font dels Colors is no ordinary public space. Located on the banks of the Valira River, in the heart of Andorra la Vella, it is one of the most photographed and visited urban landmarks in the Principality. Every weekend, hundreds of residents and tourists gather there to enjoy a unique show combining waterfalls, parabolic water jets, a digital water curtain, and spectacular RGB LED lighting synchronized with music. Ultimately, it is a place where the visual experience is everything.
The challenge: safety without compromising aesthetics
The renovation of the pedestrian area around the Font dels Colors presented a clear technical and aesthetic challenge: ensuring the safety of an area with high pedestrian traffic —including use in crowd areas— without disrupting the visual continuity of the light show or compromising the contemporary character of the surroundings. The solution had to comply with the highest regulatory standards, blend seamlessly into a visually striking nighttime environment, and at the same time withstand the demands of an area subject to large crowds. A challenge that Comenza’s GlassFit SV-1801 railing system is designed to meet.
What makes the GlassFit SV-1801 railing system stand out in this project?
LED lighting integrated into the railing: The profile features integrated LED lighting that complements and enhances the visual spectacle of the Font dels Colors at night, adding aesthetic value to the overall setting while improving visibility around the perimeter in low-light conditions.
Minimalist design and complete transparency: Glass as the main material ensures visual continuity, allowing the water and light show to take centre stage without visual barriers.
Customizable finishes: As with the entire Comenza profile range, the SV-1801 profile can be customized with a powder-coated finish in a wide range of RAL colours, allowing the solution to be tailored to the aesthetic requirements of each project. The full range of available colours can be found in our GlassFit catalogue.
High structural strength of the railing: Its load-bearing capacity enables it to meet the regulatory requirements for crowd areas, ensuring user safety at all times while complying with the standards required for the installation of railing systems in Andorra.
Regulatory compliance: certified safety for high-occupancy areas
The GlassFit SV-1801 system fully complies with the requirements of the Spanish Technical Building Code (CTE) regarding railing strength:
| Usage category | Service load | Strength verification (×1.5) |
| Private usage | 0,8 kN / linear meter | 1,2 kN / linear meter |
| Public usage | 1,6 kN / linear meter | 2,4 kN / linear meter |
| Crowd areas | 3,0 kN / linear meter | 4,5 kN / linear meter |
Strength verification is an essential requirement to ensure the safety and regulatory compliance of any railing system installed in public spaces. In an environment such as the Font dels Colors, where hundreds of people can gather at the same time, this aspect is non-negotiable and represents a fundamental regulatory requirement for the installation of railing systems in Andorra and other countries.
Are you planning a similar railing project in Andorra or another location?
If you are looking for a railing solution in Andorra for public spaces, riverside promenades, urban areas, or high-traffic environments, Comenza’s GlassFit SV-1801 system could be the ideal solution.
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