Issue 122
arc Jun/July 2021 – Issue 122
A new arrival...
Welcome to the world, Daisy Mae Waring...
If you’ll forgive me for taking a moment to be incredibly self indulgent, the last couple of months since our last issue has seen my world turn completely upside down as on 25 March, my wife Emma and I welcomed our daughter, Daisy Mae into the world. The adjustment to parenthood and the transition from a duo to a three-piece has been an adventure to say the least, but luckily we’re both coping very well, and even managing to get some sleep!
It has meant that working from home to produce this issue has suddenly become a lot harder as alongside interviews, meetings and deadlines, there are now nappy changes, feeds and general cuddles thrown into the mix. It’s certainly true what they say about learning to do things one handed once you have a child!
I also want to take this opportunity to give a big shout out to my colleagues Sarah and Helen for stepping in and holding the fort while I was on parental leave, and for helping out with some writing too.
Onto this issue, and as you’ll have seen from our stunning front cover, I was lucky enough to sit down with Christopher Bauder, the founder and creative mind behind art and design studio WHITEvoid on the eve of the launch of its latest exhibition, Dark Matter. Bauder has produced some exceptional pieces of light art over the years (winning two [d]arc awards in the process), so it was fascinating to chat with him about his creative process and learn more about the history of the studio, and the new exhibition.
Speaking of the [d]arc awards, it feels like a very long time ago now, but back in April we were thrilled to reveal the winners of the 2020 awards in a special online presentation. Well done to Helen, Sarah and Paul for your top notch hosting duties, I’d have been involved too but was up to my eyes in nappies at the time! Huge congratulations to all of the winners (if you missed it, you can find out who took home the top prizes later in this issue), and a big thanks to everyone who tuned in, submitted projects, voted, and generally got involved in the awards process. We love doing the awards each year, but it would be nothing without all of you!
We’ve already opened entries for the 2021 [d]arc awards too, so make sure to submit your latest and greatest works.
Enjoy the issue!
Matt Waring
Editor
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Issue 121
arc Apr/May 2021 – Issue 121
A fond farewell...
We wave goodbye to Kerem Asfuroglu’s Dark Source Stories...
As I sit here writing this, it is pretty much a year to the day since lockdown began and we packed up arc HQ to work from home for what was supposed to be a six-week spell, “just to see how things pan out”. That six-week period very quickly turned into an indefinite hiatus, and after a whole year of remote working, the idea of returning to the office full time, when/if that eventually happens, feels very alien indeed! Although putting a magazine together remotely was a challenge at first, the fact that you’re now reading issue #7 of lockdown (not including the annual ILDS!) I suppose shows how we have all adapted to the new circumstances that were rather thrust upon us.
After a year of lockdown, you might think that it was quite an ambitious move for us to run a hospitality focus in this issue; but the sheer number of you that reached out to us to share your latest hotel/bar/restaurant projects just goes to show that, while the hospitality industry is outwardly on pause, it’s given hoteliers and restaurateurs the chance to renovate their premises, or even expand and open new ones. What it does mean is that when life does eventually return to something approaching “normal”, we’ll all be able to go out to some beautifully designed spaces, with some amazing lighting! Inside this issue you’ll find a small snapshot of new hospitality venues around the world, with lighting design from Klaasen Lighting Design, FPOV, Light Collab, Paloma Design Studio, and more, so make sure you check them out.
On another note, I’m sad to say that this will be the last issue of arc to feature Kerem Asfuroglu’s Dark Source Stories. Kerem has graced our pages with his incredible artwork detailing our social and cultural relationship with light for the past 46 issues (23 of which I have been here for), but his increasing professional commitments mean that it is time for us to say goodbye. While it’s obviously sad news for us that Dark Source Stories is coming to an end, all of us at [d]arc media are incredibly happy for Kerem that his professional venture, Dark Source, is doing so well, and we wish him all the very best in his future endeavours.
Thanks for the amazing work, Kerem!
Matt Waring
Editor
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Mawa Seventies 70’s Plus
Mawa's track spotlight for professional applications such as in museum settings; the seventies 70's plus is the sequel to its predecessor seventies 70's series.
The track spotlights consist two LED modules, beam angles (11° - 52°) and power classes (10W - 37W) and are modularly configurable for special lighting requirements.
The suitability of these products are for museums, regarding excellent colour rendering and minimisation of potential light damage with respect to preventative conservation, and have been certified and confirmed by an independent research institute.
Valmont Structures Jalouise
A light pole enhanced and reimagined, designed to fit your vision. These sculptural columns from Valmont Structures are customisable to match the aesthetics of wherever they’re installed. The poles are lit internally, illuminating streets at night while making a statement during the day. Jalousie uses high-precision laser cutouts and carefully designed aluminium, with custom options including Bose speakers and 360° cameras. Innovation, extending beyond just a light pole.
John Cullen Lighting: Vorsa Frame
The revolutionary Vorsa Frame produces a perfect, even light and precisely frames any object creating a self-illuminating effect. True colour phosphor technology ensures art is seen in its true light that goes beyond the CRI scale. It contains six element photo quality optic lenses along with a custom projection mask for every piece of art with bespoke installation and commissioning with a wider projection allowing for closer installation.
Issue 120
arc Feb/Mar 2021 – Issue 120
Have your say...
Voting for [d]arc awards 2020 opens on 1st March...
Readers of our last issue may recall a fascinating article where I spoke with Colombian lighting designer Cristina Gil Venagas about her recent research project, The Nighttime Traveller, in which she looks at how lighting designers can improve the nighttime urban environment for women after dark. Following on from this incredibly interesting study, we’ve decided to use this issue to look closer at some recent examples of public space lighting in a special project focus.
Public spaces have become integral to the way that we meet up and interact with each other as life under lockdown continues, so creating the right lit environment is absolutely critical to ensure that these brief moments of interaction are more enjoyable. Throughout the focus, which begins on page 84, you’ll find some great recent projects from the likes of Speirs Major, Zenisk and Verkís.
Elsewhere in this issue, following the news that he has been named as Head of Light Bureau, I was privileged to sit down with Paul Traynor to look back on his career to date, and discuss his ambitions for Light Bureau moving forward. I’m very also happy to welcome the GreenLight Alliance to the magazine. This new association was formed with a mission to create a more sustainable, circular economy in the lighting industry, and inside this issue they share the first of a series of columns explaining how we can do just that.
In other news, I’m sure many of you are eagerly awaiting the 2020 [d]arc awards. The entry window has officially closed now (thank you to everyone who entered - you’re all amazing!), and voting is scheduled to open on 1st March; so be sure to mark those calendars and cast your vote when the time comes! This issue features a plethora of awards entries, but you can check out every submission on the [d]arc awards website.
Finally, it gives me great pleasure to tell you about [d]arc media’s newest venture, [d]arc sessions. Officially unveiled at the beginning of the year, [d]arc sessions is a new series of exclusive and intimate gatherings for lighting specifiers and suppliers. The first of which will take place at the Royal Mykonian resort in Mykonos, Greece on 5-8 October 2021. We’re very excited about it, and can’t wait to share more details in the coming months. Watch this space!
Matt Waring
Editor
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IALD CEO Marsha L. Turner steps down
(USA) – The International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) announces Marsha L. Turner, CAE will step down as Chief Executive Officer of the association and Executive Director of the IALD Education Trust after 18 years effective 30 June 2021.
The IALD Board of Directors has selected the current Chief Operating Officer Ashley Robbins, CAE, IOM as Interim Chief Executive Officer effective upon Turner’s departure. Robbins will also act as Interim Executive Director for the IALD Education Trust.
During her tenure, Turner worked in partnership with the IALD Board of Directors to advance the association’s mission of promoting the global profession of lighting design through leadership and advocacy. She also worked in tandem with the IALD Education Trust Board of Directors as Executive Director to foster the future of lighting design by supporting education and connecting students to future colleagues.
Under her leadership, IALD’s globalisation flourished and the association’s Region and Chapter network grew from a handful of chapters into the robust international footprint of 30 regions and chapters globally it enjoys today. Through these efforts, the IALD Region and Chapter network has significantly increased activities on the local level while supporting the global achievements of the profession and membership. Membership in the association has also seen exponential growth over the last 18 years with more than 1,500 members currently globally.
Professional education and advocacy became cornerstones of the work under Turner. The Enlighten Conferences evolved from a single one-day conference to a fully developed suite of multi-day international conferences featuring internationally renowned speakers. Likewise, the association’s public policy and regulatory affairs efforts to advocate for the profession have been successful in places like the EU, UK, Australia, and USA. Turner also helped establish the global certification program for assessing proficiency in lighting design, the Certified Lighting Designer (CLD) credential. The CLD is the first evidence-based certification in architectural lighting design.
“Marsha’s leadership and dedication to the association have set the IALD up for success long after her departure,” said IALD President Douglas Leonard, IALD. “Personally and professionally, I am grateful for the time I have had to work with her. She has truly led IALD to deliver on the ‘I’ in its name, and I am impressed with how far the association has come during her tenure.”
“I have seen the IALD grow and thrive during my time here and I am pleased to have had a part in its successes,” said Turner. “I have been privileged to work closely with the best and most visionary volunteer leaders I have ever met, and I know, with IALD’s amazing leadership and in Ashley Robbins’ capable hands, the future holds great things for this association, its members and the lighting design profession.”
Robbins steps into the roles of Interim CEO and Interim Executive Director after eight years with the IALD working closely with the members as Director of Membership and most recently Chief Operating Officer. She has earned the prestigious Certified Association Executive credential and her previous association management experience includes the Australian Institute of Management and the Chicago Medical Society.
Hacel: New for 2021
Hacel introduces an exciting new range of architectural luminaires for 2021. Designed and manufactured in the UK by Hacel, its new products combine powerful performance with sleek, minimalistic design whilst incorporating the latest Smart Bluetooth controls.
eldoLED: 48V DC 32W Track Driver
eldoLED’s 48V DC 32W LED Track Driver is the only programmable track driver on the market that meets flicker performance industry requirements while achieving high-quality deep-dimming (0.1%) and tunable white applications. This LED track driver means designers don't have to compromise design due to miniaturisation and form factor constraints. Make every hospitality lighting dream a reality with DALI-2 DT8(Tc) lighting controls and eldoLED's proprietary LightShape colour temperature and intensity control technology.
Valmont Structures: Jalousie Light Pole
Can a better light pole inspire better lighting? If it’s customisable to your vision, technologically advanced and built to last, the answer is yes. Valmont Jalousie light pole columns are comprised of a perforated base section and a specially designed aluminium profile. Valmont Structures will let you see light poles in a whole new light.
Lama Arouri becomes Managing Director of Studio N
(Dubai) – Alex Holler will step down as Managing Director of Studio N in March.
Lama Arouri will step into the role of Managing Director moving forward. Arouri joined Nulty in 2020 as business development director and has over ten years of experience working in the lighting industry. With her experience spanning both industrial and architectural lighting, Arouri will bring both strategic planning and local market knowledge to her new role.
“I am thrilled to be joining Studio N at an exciting time in the company’s development. My focus will be on driving continued growth for the business, as well as positioning Studio N as the first choice in delivering lighting consultation,” says Lama Arouri.
“In her previous role at Nulty, Lama played a pivotal role in generating new business. She is a natural fit to lead Studio N to greater heights and I’m delighted to have her on board,” comments Paul Nulty, Founder.
Issue 119
arc Dec/Jan 2020/21 – Issue 119
Another year over...
And a new one just begun...
What a year it has been!
I don’t think anybody could have possibly predicted this time last year that 2020 would have turned out the way that it did. To use the most over-used word of the year, it has been completely unprecedented in the challenges that it has thrown our way, and I sincerely hope that all of you have made it through the year happy and healthy.
While it has, at times, been a huge struggle, it has also been a year of new adventures, new technologies and new opportunities. For many of us, it may have taken a while to get used to, but by now I’m sure you’re all overly comfortable with Zoom/Teams/Hangouts, and have sat in on enough webinars to last a lifetime.
Through it all though, I’ve been constantly reminded of the kind-hearted, spirited and community-driven attitude of the lighting industry. From digital events such as our own [d]arc room livestream and the IALD Enlighten conferences to wide variety webinar series, to simple group chats and virtual hangouts, the way that everyone has stuck together and supported each other has been incredibly touching, and I know that we as a magazine would certainly have found it a lot tougher without the support of you, our readers. So from everyone at [d]arc media, a heartfelt thank you!
Onto our final issue of 2020: inside these pages, we’re thrilled to feature a massive 15-page special on Lighting Planners Associates as they celebrate their 30th anniversary. I also sat down with Colombian lighting designer Cristina Gil Venegas to talk about her fascinating research project, The Nighttime Traveller, which you can find in our Women in Lighting feature.
Elsewhere, our incredible cover story sees us speak to Eleftheria Deko about the amazing re-lighting of the Acropolis of Athens - Deko provided some great insight about the logistics of this incredible project, so I hope you enjoy reading it.
Finally, as we wave goodbye (and good riddance) to 2020, and look ahead to 2021, I’d like to paraphrase the late, great John Lennon:
Have a very merry Christmas, and a happy New Year, let’s hope it’s a good one, we could certainly do with it!
Happy Holidays everyone!
Matt Waring
Editor
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