On July 15, 2021, the set-up of the project will start on site. The Arc de Triomphe will initially be encased in scaffolding to protect all architectural and sculptural elements. Around the clock (workers* are on duty 3 x 8 hours), within three months, the Arc de Triomphe will be wrapped. 25,000 square meters of silver-blue polypropylene (made in Germany, recyclable) wrap the arch and are fixed by 3000 meters of red rope. ALL was financed by the Estate of Christo V. Javacheff – the realization comes entirely without subsidies from the public sector, which is incredible to say the least and deserves great applause for the certainly horrendous costs.