Lamp Lighting announces 2015 Lamp Awards finalists
(Spain) - The jury has the verdict: 21 projects are the finalists of the Lamp Lighting Solutions Awards 2015.
Here are the finalists for each category:
Architectural Outdoor Lighting Category
- Szczecin Philharmonic, Poland; by Barozzi Veiga Studio and Anoche Iluminación
- Les Murmures de Saint-Avit-Sénieur, France; by Lionel Bessieres
- Le Chai Ballande, France; by Yon Anton Olano
- Lluna Plena, Spain; by Eduard Callís and Guillem Moliner
- Affinity Interactive Art Installation - BCP Building, Peru; by Claudia Paz
Indoor Lighting Category
- Light Garden (Interactive Installation in C.C. Plaza Norte), Peru; by Claudia Paz
- Tintoretto in motion: art and architecture lighting, Italy; by Alberto Pasetti Bombardella
- Mummies, Spain; by Carmen Moreno Álvarez
- Art Museum Ahrenshoop, Germany; by Licht Kunst Licht AG
- Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian Art, Chile; by Limarí Lighting Design
Urban and Landscape Lighting Category
- The Undulating Bridge Hoofddorp, The Netherlands; by Lodewijk Baljon landscape architects and Industrielicht
- Between Silence and Light, Spain; by reMM
- Memorial to the Victims of Violence in Mexico, Mexico; by Lighteam
- PEM Dax, France; by Lionel Bessieres
- Northern Lights, France; by Aleksandra Stratimirovic
- Dolmen Light, The Netherlands; by Titia Ex
Students Proposals Category
- Light of ancestral Seas; by Valle Medina, student at ETH Zurich, Switzerland Lighting Umbrella; by Lee Jin Wook, Lee Eun Ji, Kim Dong Jun, Bang Jae Woong and Yang In Yeong, students at Inje University, Republic of Korea
- Pow Light [Myliobatidae Light]; by Arash Abbaszadeh, student at the Islamic Azad University Bandar Abbas Branch, Islamic Republic of Iran
- Body Fabric Light; by Neal Qiongyu Li and Daichi Yamashita, students at the University of British Columbia, Canada
- The reflection of daylight; by Ewa Krysa and Natalia Lenczyk, students at the Politechnika Rzeszowska im. Ignacego Łukasiewicza, Poland
The Jury, made up of lighting designers Mark Major, Kai Piippo, Douglas Leonard and Anne Bureau, IALD Project Manager in Europe, Emma Cogswell; architects Anupama Kundoo and Juan Carlos Sancho; and interior designer, Ignasi Bonjoch, met twice to select the 21 finalists from the 598 projects, stressing that each one contributed something new in relation to the rest.
The winning projects will be announced at an event held in the city of Barcelona this coming June, where each of them will be awarded with the following amounts: Architectural Exterior Lighting €8,000, Interior Lighting €8000, Urban and Landscape Lighting € 8,000 and Students’ Proposals €2,000.
In addition, the 'Life of Light' award will be given to the professional who has dedicated his life to lighting. The book Lighting Concepts 2015 will be published with all the finalist projects.
The 'Lamp Lighting Solutions Awards 2015' closed with record figures of internationalisation compared to all previous years, with a total of 598 projects submitted by 54 countries and 70% internationalisation.
GVA Lighting opens London office
(UK) - GVA Lighting promotes new technology through UK expansion.
GVA Lighting has opened a new office in the UK as part of its most recent efforts to promote its newest technology to British and European architects and lighting designers.
GVA's INFINITY technology allows running 300+ metre long lighting circuits
from a single power and data source and is said to be a great solution for illumination of large infrastructure projects: skyscrapers, long bridges, airports and shopping malls.
INFINITY helps to overcome many design challenges: penetrations into the building to feed the luminaires are no longer required, the system reliability is increased, luminaires are very compact and easy to install.
"London is the global capital of design and architecture," said Vladimir Grigorik, Founder and President of GVA Lighting, "GVA has developed a unique tool for architectural illumination. We have to be there to promote our ideas and to serve European specifiers on professional and timely manner."
A continuous emphasis on developing and retaining talented people remains the firm's key driver of success. In line with this principle, David Stramazzotti who worked as the Export Manager for Europe was promoted to a new role as the General Manager and will oversee the entire operation of this branch.
Acuity Brands introduces Bytelight services
(USA) - Acuity Brands announces commercial availability of lighting-based indoor positioning services from newly acquired ByteLight.
Retailers keen to communicate more effectively with shoppers can now use LED lighting to do so. Lighting-based indoor positioning services take advantage of LED lighting as a vehicle for embedded technology that can assist in the delivery of digital content to shoppers at a retail location who opt into a retailer’s loyalty app.
These new services support a variety of applications that can boost customer loyalty and revenues for a retailer, while reducing operating expenses. Acuity Brands’ new ByteLight services are being piloted with several customers, including a large US retailer.
“Retailers are seeking better uses of technology to engage consumers at the point-of-purchase location, and indoor positioning services are proving to be the best approach,” said Steve Lydecker, Acuity Brands Lighting Senior Vice President of Applied Integrated Solutions. “Our ByteLight Services, together with our LED luminaires powered by our award-winning eldoLED drivers, will deliver the full LED promise of quality of light and energy-savings as well as provide retailers with the ability to connect digitally with their customers.”
The ByteLight services for indoor positioning have allowed the addition of Bluetooth low energy (BLE) technology to the recently licensed capability of the Lumicast Visible Light Communication (VLC) technology from Qualcomm Atheros, a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated.
“Qualcomm Atheros’ mission to deliver ubiquitous location in all environments aligns with the services platform developed by Acuity Brands,” said Dr Cormac Conroy, Vice President of Product Management, Qualcomm Technologies. “Acuity has clearly demonstrated its leadership and commitment to LED-based indoor positioning solutions, and we are pleased Acuity has incorporated the Lumicast technology in its solution.”
This week in New York City, Acuity Brands and eldoLED are showcasing ByteLight services with embedded VLC and BLE technology at Lightfair International, the architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference.
gpstudio launches public exhibition space with Broken Heart installation
(UK) - gpstudio introduces first of 2015 exhibitions - Broken Heart - a light installation by GNI Projects.
Reflecting the trend of complementary uses of buildings, such as a cafés in retail stores and shops in restaurants, gpstudio has created a dedicated exhibition space called ‘The Arch Window', named after the railway arch where gpstudio is based.
The design agency has invited light installation company GNI Projects to create an installation art piece that will be visible from the street for visitors and the general public to view.
Commenting on the 2015 launch of The Arch Window exhibitions, partner at gpstudio, Gregor Jackson, said: "The Arch Window exhibitions reflect our passion for using art and design as a means to stand out. GNI is a very talented team that create fascinating and inspiring installations, and the piece we have selected for the 2015 debut of gpstudio's The Arch Window exhibitions is no exception.
"They are just the first in a series of similarly creative and thought provoking pieces that will appear in The Arch Window over the next twelve months. Each will be unique and we hope they will appeal to everyone from local residents, to clients, to visitors to London."
Graham Rollins of GNI Projects added: "We are delighted to be collaborating with gpstudio. We know the team well and they share our passion for using design to inspire, challenge and engage. What is particularly special about gpstudio's Arch Window is that the art is not hidden away behind closed doors. Our hope is passers by pause to reflect on the piece, and we would encourage everyone to share their thoughts using social media."
Evidence-based certification in architectural lighting design available
(USA) - Applications now being accepted for first international evidence-based certification in architectural lighting design.
The certification process, governed by the Certified Lighting Design Commission, is designed to assess an individual's ability to operate as a lead architectural lighting designer in a professional and proficient manner.
"The CLD was created by practitioners for practitioners, and we believe designers will find it a valuable addition to their existing qualifications and portfolio of work," said David Becker, Chair of the Certified Lighting Designer Commission. "Designers who earn the certification will indicate their high level of professional proficiency to colleagues, clients and the general public."
The certification was developed in accordance with the best practices of the credentialing industry, under the guidance of a psychometric professional. The multi-step, multi-year effort involved an in-depth job task analysis, global surveys, and pilot studies to confirm that the certification standards and application process effectively measure proficiency in architectural lighting design.
To apply for the CLD, candidates need a minimum of three years of experience working as a lead lighting designer. They must be able to demonstrate proficiency in up to seven areas, known as domains of practice: goals and outcomes, collaboration, ingenuity, synthesis, science, stewardship and human experience.
Candidates will be assessed on written responses to application questions, along with a range of exhibits that support their responses. No tests or specific training are required, nor is membership in any lighting design association.
Applications will be evaluated by multiple reviewers who are highly experienced and respected within the architectural lighting design profession. Lighting designers who earn the CLD will be required to recertify every five years to maintain the certification.
darc awards sponsorship now complete
(UK) - Lumino completes the line up of manufacturer partners who will be involved in lighting installations during darc night in London on September 24th.
Lumino is the last lighting supplier to become a partner of the darc awards, which will culminate in the darc night awards ceremony in London on September 24th. There are now no more sponsorship slots left.
The British manufacturer joins eleven other progressive companies who have pledged their support to the innovative new architectural and decorative lighting design awards programme. They are: Cooledge, Concord, Griven, Innermost, KKDC, L&L Luce & Light, LSE Lighting, Lucent, Megaman, Reggiani and Zumtobel. XL Video is the Technical Partner who will be helping to make darc night unlike any other lighting awards ceremony in the past.
Paul James, awards director and publishing editor of mondo*arc and darc, commented: "This is fantastic news. To have filled all the sponsorship slots five months before the awards ceremony is a great achievement and is a massive endorsement of the darc awards. I look forward to the sponsors involvement in the twelve lighting installations at the awards ceremony, darc night."
Each partner is teaming up with a lighting design practice to create a dozen inspiration spaces at the specially selected darc night venue in London next September. The practices involved are: Speirs+Major, dpa, Light Bureau, Michael Grubb Studio, Elektra, Paul Nulty Lighting Design, BDP, Design In Progress, LDI, Troup Bywaters + Anders, Arup and Electrolight.
Just like in the pages of mondo*arc and darc, we're not after the most efficient, the best money saving, the safe. We're after the creative, the clever, the brave.
The categories are:
1 Best interior scheme - low / high budget
2 Best exterior scheme - low / high budget
3 Best landscape / urban / streetscape / masterplan - low / high budget
4 Best decorative lighting installation
5 Best light art installation
6 Best architectural lighting product - interior / exterior
7 Best decorative lighting product
8 Best lighting concept
Every entry will be displayed online for full exposure and every company who enters will receive a free profile in the online darc directory. There are already a host of innovative schemes and products that have been posted.
darc awards and darc night are part of the IYL2015 (International Year of Light and Light-based Technologies 2015) related activities program and will be promoted by the L-RO (Lighting-Related Organisations) to raise awareness for the lighting design profession and showcase the importance and beauty of light.
Light IQ forms new team
(UK) - Gerardo Olvera and Althea de Ste. Croix join forces with Rebecca Weir to grow Light IQ brand.
Rebecca and Gerardo first met in the summer of 2013 and began talking about the exciting possibilities of collaborating together. With Rebecca's award winning residential portfolio and Gerardo's valuable experience in international lifestyle projects, the potential to create a world class brand was truly appealing. With ten successful years at Isometrix under his belt the opportunity for a new challenge was embraced.
Althea de Ste. Croix, renowned for her knowledge of decorative products and designers and with over eight years experience in the industry has joined Light IQ as their Senior Designer.
Philip Moule, Managing Director said: "We are incredibly excited and proud to have Gerardo and Althea on board, they join a well-established team of designers. Gerardo will manage the team through this pivotal period, shortly to be announced is Rebecca's long awaited book, The Languages of Light due in September, a new address in central London as well as a branding makeover. The company goes from strength to strength and we are looking forward to the diversity of new projects.''
Leccor LED-Handrail
This LED-handrail from Leccor features a rectangular stainless steel profile (Diadolus U-Profile) and provides a continuous light output which is protected by polycarbonate / acrylic glass. Equipped with single or double row-LED strips (4.8W - 9.6W/m, 530/1,060lm/m), it is available with symmetric or asymmetric beam angles and is IP54 / 65 / 67 class rated and electrical safety class: 1 / 2 / 3 rated, with the profile certified for public constructions.
Acclaim AL Graze DC DMX
The AL Graze DC DMX is a high output, DC powered, linear graze fixture for smaller spaces. It has an aluminium and grey finish made for wet or dry settings. The beam angle is available at 15°, 10° x 60°, 30° x 60° or 60° for maximum reach. 1.5-inches wide x 2.3-inches tall x 12-inches long or 48-inches. Available in one and 4ft sections with RGB, RGBW, Dynamic White, 2,700K, 3,000K, 3,500K, and 4,000K light schemes. This unit has 70% lumen maintenance at 150,000 hours, providing approximately 400 lm/ft.
Zumtobel eleventh sponsor of darc awards
(UK) - Zumtobel now eleventh partner of darc awards who will be involved in lighting installations during darc night in London on September 24th. Only one more sponsorship place left!
Zumtobel is the latest lighting manufacturer to become a partner of thedarc awards, which will culminate in the darc night awards ceremony in London on September 24th.
The Austrian manufacturer joins ten other progressive companies who have pledged their support to the innovative new architectural and decorative lighting design awards programme. They are: Cooledge, Concord, Griven, Innermost, KKDC, L&L Luce & Light, LSE Lighting, Lucent, Megaman and Reggiani. XL Video is the Technical Partner who will be helping to make darc night unlike any other lighting awards ceremony in the past.
Paul James, awards director and publishing editor of mondo*arc anddarc, commented: “Of course I’m absolutely delighted that we have eleven partners on board already with just one more to go to fulfil our brief of having twelve lighting installations at the awards ceremony.”
Each partner is teaming up with a lighting design practice to create a dozen inspiration spaces at the specially selected darc night venue in London next September. These include Speirs+Major, dpa, Light Bureau, Michael Grubb Studio, Elektra, Paul Nulty Lighting Design, BDP, Design In Progress, LDI and Troup Bywaters + Anders.
Just like in the pages of mondo*arc and darc, we’re not after the most efficient, the best money saving, the safe. We’re after the creative, the clever, the brave.
The categories are:
1 Best interior scheme – low / high budget
2 Best exterior scheme – low / high budget
3 Best landscape /urban / streetscape / masterplan – low / high budget
4 Best decorative lighting installation
5 Best light art installation
6 Best architectural lighting product – interior / exterior
7 Best decorative lighting product
8 Best lighting concept
Every entry will be displayed online for full exposure and every company who enters will receive a free profile in the online darc directory.
darc night will be part of the IYL2015 (International Year of Light and Light-based Technologies 2015 ) related activities program and will be promoted by the L-RO (Lighting-Related Organizations) to raise awareness for the lighting design profession and showcase the importance and beauty of light.
Fuhua UEL 240-A1Z
Suited to LED street lighting, high bay lighting, flood and landscape lighting, the UEL 240-A1Z outdoor driver has a range of beneficial features. With an output voltage of 24-56V DC, it is IP67 rated for outdoor application, meets 4kV surge immunity (IEC6100-4-5) and can be regulated externally. With a lifetime of up to 50,000 hours, UEL 240-A1Z also protects against short circuiting, over current, over loading, and over heating, while also being CQC, TUV-GS, UL, CE certified.
Top Light Puk Line
The Puk Line from Top Light covers a wide range of lighting options and includes wall lamps, ceiling lamps, pendants, floor lamps and outdoor lamps. Making use of LED technology, the range is ecological and modern while also available in different lamp sizes, colour filters, glasses and lenses.