Issue 131
Issue 131
Well, that was a bit special, wasn’t it??
At the time of writing, we’re two weeks removed from LiGHT 22, and the [d]arc media team is still riding high on the wave of positivity that has followed. Organising a trade show is no easy feat, let alone lauching a brand new one, but we’re over the moon with how successful it was, and are unbelievably grateful for the many positive comments that we’ve had in the show’s aftermath.
At [d]arc media, we like to think that our portfolio of events, in one way or another, brings people together; and that was very evident during LiGHT, as we caught up with friends new and old, and really felt the sense of community that is so strong in the lighting world.
On a personal level, I was also completely bowled over, and immensely humbled by the response to our [d]arc thoughts programme of panel discussions, and particularly to the Masters of Light session with Mark Major, Sally Storey and Nick Hoggett. It was amazing (and fairly terrifying!) to look out and see so many people in the audience, so a huge, heartfelt thank you to everyone that came along to that special discussion. It was a moment that will live long in the memory.
A massive thank you also to everyone that visited the show across the two days, to all of our exhibitors, to Lutron for supporting the talks programme, to Streeem for capturing it all (videos of the talks are now online on the [d]arc media Vimeo channel), and to all of the staff at the Business Design Centre who helped make the first edition a success. We’re already wondering how we’ll top it for LiGHT 23!
After all that, it’s not hard to forget that in the months since the last issue went to press, we’ve also been over to Frankfurt for Light + Building (check out Kevin Grant’s CoolKitList from the show later in the issue), and also back to Mykonos for the third edition of [d]arc sessions - another incredibly fun, successful event. It’s a wonder that we find the time to put a magazine together as well, but put a magazine together we have, and in between our travels we’ve created another issue packed full of insightful comment and inspiring projects. I had the pleasure of speaking to Silhouette Awards winner Iris Molendijk about her rapid ascent in the lighting world, while our Transport Lighting focus sees us journey through planes, trains and, erm, superyachts. Who says we don’t travel in style?!
Enjoy the issue!
Matt Waring
Editor
arc
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Issue 130
Issue 130
The last time I wrote an editorial leader on the eve of Light + Building was back in February 2020. I don’t need to remind everyone what happened next, but it does make me a little cautious about mentioning it again, some two and a half years later. That being said, it would appear that we are, finally, going to make it to Frankfurt in a few short weeks for the show’s long-awaited return. The world has obviously changed so much since we were originally supposed to go, so I’m fascinated to see how the event will pan out this time around. With a lot of the big names absent from the exhibitor list, I for one am hopeful that this will give more of an opportunity for some of the smaller brands to make a name for themselves and get some extra recognition. The arc team will, of course, be in Frankfurt for the event, and you’ll be able to pick up copies of this very magazine from the Trade Press Stand outside Hall 4.1. If you see any of us around the show (or in the Irish bar, if that’s still a thing??), please come up and say hello! A brief preview of what you can expect to see at Light + Building can be found later in this issue. On the subject of trade shows, inside this issue, you can also find a bumper preview of our very own LiGHT22 exhibition, which will take place in London this November. We’re incredibly excited to bring a proper lighting specification show back to UK soil, and we’ve got a great lineup of exhibitors already booked in, as well as a phenomenal [d]arc thoughts programme too (a full schedule can be seen in the preview).
Elsewhere, we’ve packed this issue out with plenty of inspiring articles (to read on your way to one of the many events taking place in the coming months, maybe!). I had an in-depth chat with Marci Song and Momena Saleem about their lighting design journeys, and their newfound relationship via the Silhouette Awards. We also held a fascinating round-table discussion with OVI’s team of Project Managers as the studio celebrates its 25th anniversary. The team reminsiced on their time with the studio, before offering their predictions for the future.
Our main workspace lighting focus features some beautful projects from the likes of Into, Reform and ATI, as well as our glorious cover stars Nipek. All of which have now got us wanting to renovate arc HQ. Watch this space!
Enjoy the issue, and see you around!
Matt Waring
Editor
arc
Issue 129
Issue 129
As I’m sure most of our readers will know, the issue of Dark Sky protection has been particularly prevalent within the lighting industry of late. More and more designers and manufacturers are looking to do what they can to minimise light pollution, not only to preserve views of the night sky, but also because of the impacts that poor exterior lighting can have on wildlife, humans and the environment.
As a result of this, we are seeing a lot more projects where exterior lighting has been tailored to minimise the impact on the night sky. Indeed inside this issue, Rune Brandt Hermannsson of Light Bureau tells us of a fascinating recent project in Gladsaxe, Denmark, where narrow spectrum red lighting has been used to limit behavioural effects on bats and other nocturnal species.
Alongside this, regular contributor Dr. Karolina Zielinska-Dabkowska and the ILLUME research group at Gdansk University, Poland, have, together with the SLL, spearheaded the Responsible Outdoor Lighting At Night (ROLAN) movement. Aimed at educating both lighting professionals and researchers into artificial lighting at night, a two-day online conference was held earlier this year; during the programme of talks, speakers examined issues surrounding dark skies and the impact of losing them, with several lighting designers sharing methods on how to minimise light pollution. You can read more about the conference and its findings in Karolina’s column in this issue.
Continuing this theme, our main project focus this time looks at Public Space lighting, with several projects showcasing commendable efforts to preserve the night sky, while also creating pleasant environments for the public to enjoy.
Elsewhere, our glorious cover story sees us step inside the new National Museum in Oslo, Norway. Opened in June this year, the musuem showcases the breadth and history of Norway across a vast art collection, spanning classical, modern and contemporary art, architecture and design.
With architectural lighting designed by Henning Larsen (formerly Rambøll) and exhibition lighting from Massimo Iarussi, the project is a testament to the power of collaboration, as both lighting teams, together with architects, exhibition designers, graphic designers and multimedia partners, have worked together to create something extraordinary for the city of Oslo.
Enjoy the issue!
Matt Waring
Editor
arc
