LiGHT 24 Welcomes All Designers
(UK) – The only trade show in the UK dedicated to lighting specification provides an incredible opportunity for designers to discover new technologies, solutions and inspiration.
Lighting is one of the first things that designers should consider when working on a project. The importance of working with the right tools and having the right knowledge to produce the best light – and in turn the best environment for the end user – is undeniable.
A common misconception is that trade shows dedicated to lighting specification are just for lighting specialists. Yet by bringing together architects, interior designers and lighting designers with innovative brands and suppliers, LiGHT 24 is the perfect opportunity to find the right lighting for your next project, whatever the role you play.
So, if you’re not a lighting designer, what does LiGHT 24 have to offer you?
If you are looking for ways to more seamlessly integrate the right lighting solutions into your project designs, you can learn more about the effects of lighting on design schemes and the end user. LiGHT 24 will feature 100s of high-end decorative and architectural lighting brands all under one roof. With brands from all over the world on show, it is guaranteed that there will be a product at LiGHT 24 that fits the brief for your next project.
A dedicated space for decorative and design-led lighting brands returns to the gallery level for a second year, focused on providing a space to collaborate, inspire and specify decorative, design-led lighting solutions all under one roof.
This year, the Associations Lounge will host a number of industry associations from the architecture, interior design, and lighting communities, providing a comfortable space for designers to meet with colleagues and gain vital information on the advantages of memberships with these associations.
Not only that, but the next [d]arc thoughts talks programme is taking place at LiGHT 24. This highly-regarded talks programme will feature experts from across the world of design and editors from speciality design magazines, while covering project highlights and topics that affect all areas of the industry. Watch this space for a full talks programme announcement coming very soon!
Are you ready to meet like-minded individuals and make connections in the lighting, interior design and architecture communities? LiGHT 24 offers visitors multiple unrivalled networking opportunities, including late-night welcome drinks during the first evening and the popular LiGHT LUNCH on day two of the event. This year, LiGHT LUNCH will be centred around a Women in Industry networking event – this brunch with representatives from Women in Lighting, Women Lighting Professionals, Women in Office Design, Women in Architecture, and the Women in Furniture Design Network, offers an in-person insightful opportunity to find out more about these empowering initiatives and how to get involved.
Another networking opportunity will be the Silhouette Awards event, which involves the entire global lighting community, featuring advice from the programme’s mentors and mentees, education insights, presentations, discussions, and all-important photo opportunities.
LiGHT WORK will also make a welcome return to the show, with visitors making good use of the dedicated workspace area to network, hold meetings, or complete office tasks, while offering dedicated wi-fi, free coffee, and charging points so that you don’t need to leave the show floor to do vital work.
LiGHT Expo values bringing together inspiring leaders and passionate people to share ideas and solutions to grow the future of the industry. For all visitor information, visit: www.lightexpo.london
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this inspiring and influential event! Registration is now OPEN > LiGHT 2024
Metaroom and DIALux partner on 3D Modelling app
(Austria) – From mid-September, users can send 3D scan data from Amrax’s Metaroom solution directly to DIALux’s planning software, allowing precise light plans for each room.
The Metaroom app is an advanced 3D scanning app, driven by the power of AI, LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging), and SLAM (Simultaneous Localisation and Mapping) technologies. This enables professionals in spatial planning industries to envision and redefine spaces.
The Metaroom solution is a workflow consisting of Metaroom app for capture and Metaroom Studio for optimisation before export, which is available on iPhone Pro or iPad Pro*. The scans are then uploaded to the cloud, generating true-to-scale 3D models within seconds. Users can then use Metaroom Studio, to enrich these 3D models with additional information before exporting.
DIALux is utilised by more than 750,000 active users to design, calculate, and visualise lighting for both indoor and outdoor areas. Featuring real luminaires from over 412 DIALux members, users can create unique atmospheres and generate comprehensive project documentation. Available in 26 languages, DIALux supports a worldwide network of lighting professionals and adheres to the open BIM approach. The integration with Metaroom is also based on open BIM and IFC standards.
Metaroom promises to save lighting time when designing and placing luminaires. Projects can be downloaded from Metaroom Studio and imported into DIALux. The planning results can then be exported as an IFC model for the Open BIM process or other programs, significantly reducing the workload.
Martin Huber, CEO of Amrax, says: “Advances in 3D modelling, software and AI are combining to democratise design. Lighting designers and electrical planners now have access to powerful tools that significantly enhance efficiency, enabling them to serve more customers in less time. This is going to lead to a revolution in how buildings are designed and how we all interact with our built environment.
Huber adds: "Partnerships between cutting edge solutions like Metaroom and DIALux are key to powering this change. By creating an extensive ecosystem of lighting design solutions, we will significantly improve accessibility, reduce costs and bring spatial design to the mainstream.”
Dieter Polle, CEO at DIALux, adds: “Simply scan the room with your smartphone and start planning right away. Wouldn't that be fantastic? By integrating Metaroom into DIALux, this is now possible. The time-consuming task of constructing the geometry before starting the actual lighting design is eliminated. Martin's team and their solution have convinced us. The integration follows our Open BIM strategy technologically. With this integration, we've made life a bit easier for lighting designers.”
DALI Alliance to Host First DALI North America Summit
(USA) - The DALI Alliance, the global industry organisation for DALI, announces its first North American DALI Summit, taking place on 30 October, 2024, at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City.
The Summit promises a range of topics surrounding sustainability, smart buildings, DALI-2 certification, D4i use, and the integration of DALI with building management systems.
Attendees will benefit from expert-led presentations, interactive workshops, and panel discussions designed to address the current challenges and opportunities within the lighting industry.
Key Highlights:
- Explore the Latest DALI Technologies and Applications: Gain insights into cutting-edge innovations and practical implementations in the field of DALI lighting control.
- Network with Leading Figures and Peers: Connect with industry experts and fellow professionals to exchange ideas and build valuable relationships.
- Earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Participate in selected sessions to earn CEUs and enhance your professional development.
Paul Drosihn, General Manager for DALI Alliance, says: “This is the first time we have brought the DALI Summit to North America, and we are excited to connect with our peers and friends in the industry to share knowledge and best practices. We have listened to the feedback from our members, and we are committed to opening up our knowledge base and sharing expertise on DALI technology. The summit is a key part of our efforts to expand the educational opportunities available to our members and other stakeholders. We are looking forward to sharing this special event with members of the lighting industry.”
Early bird registration is now open until September 1. More information can be found here.
Marina Mall, Abu Dhabi - LEDFlex
https://vimeo.com/997713862
The newly refurbished Marina Mall, Abu Dhabi shines brighter with bespoke linear lighting solutions by LEDFlex. In collaboration with Nulty+, Huda Lighting and Bill Johnson Technical Services, the iconic façade has been illuminated into a visual masterpiece. A blend of art and engineering, the project demonstrates LEDFlex's comprehensive approach encompassing design, programming, and commissioning to redefine Marina Mall as the city's leading, modern and vibrant shopping destination.
Lighting Designer: Nulty+
Supplied by: Huda Lighting
Installation: Bill Johnson Technical Services
LIA launches updated website
(International) - On 2 July, 2024, the Lighting Industry Association (LIA) launched its newly refreshed website. A significant milestone for the organisation, the launch went live marking its commitment to developing initiatives that enhance member experience and support personal development.
Megan Henshaw, Marketing Manager at the LIA, explained: “A fresh-faced website was imperative to our goals for 2024 as it became clear we needed a platform to better reflect The LIA as we are today and create a site that is easier to navigate for members and the industry.”
The website takes on a modern look while introducing two new features: an Online Learning Portal and a Member Engagement Platform. The former offers courses tailored from introductory to advanced technical skills, to behavioural and leadership development.
The Member Engagement Platform is a space for members to connect, share insights, and access exclusive content. This platform contains resources such as industry articles and webinars, while having the opportunity to interact with peers, gain knowledge, and find the latest trends within the sector.
Teresa Beazley, Commercial & Training Manager, commented: “It’s important to recognise the needs of people within the industry have changed, and offering learning opportunities that fit around busy work and life commitments is essential to bridging the emerging skills gap, while engaging and retaining talent. Our new online training portal brings a range of new content to life, while making it as accessible as possible.”
Ayça Donaghy, CEO of The LIA, added: “The launch of our new website, online learning platform, and member engagement platform represents a significant step forwards for The LIA. We are committed to providing our members with the best possible resources and a platform that supports their professional development and engagement within the industry. This new site is a testament to our dedication to continuous improvement and innovation.”
www.thelia.org.uk
Matt Waring - "The Light Within Us"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MwNfUyEl9M
arc's editor Matt Warring sat down with Phos to discuss the importance of biophilic design, and Pho's new book "The Light within Us".
Steve Meadows appointed to Recolight Board of Directors
(UK) – Steve Meadows will represent Signify on the Recolight Ltd board.
Meadows has been with Signify since 2007 and recently took the role of Services and Operations Director for West Europe.
On joining Recolight, Meadows says: “I’m delighted to join the Recolight Board, taking over from my colleague Robert Sprott who represented Signify for over three years. I’m a champion of Recolight’s Circular Economy activity, and all they do to raise the profile of the need for action on sustainability in the lighting industry. I really look forward to getting to know and supporting the Recolight team.”
Nigel Harvey, Chief Executive at Recolight, says: “We are delighted that Steve has joined our Board. The breadth of his experience, and knowledge of our industry will be invaluable to us as we expand the range of services, we offer to meet the changing needs of our Producer Members and collection partners.”
Meadows joins as non-Executive Director representing Recolight’s founding members along with board chair Andreas Adam, Senior Director at LEDVANCE, and Andrew Clark, Financial Controller at Feilo Sylvania UK. Also on the board are Steven Reed, Commercial Manager at Trilux and Stephen Bell, Services Transformation & Compliance Director UK & IE at Zumtobel.
www.recolight.co.uk
teamLab Planets earns Guinness World Record for most visited museum
(Tokyo) – teamLab’s immersive art museum, Planets, in Toyosu, Japan, welcomed 2,504,264 visitors from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024, earning a world record for the most visited museum in the single art group.
According to the Art Newspaper Visitor Figures 2023 survey, teamLab Planets surpassed other single-artist museums, such as the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam and the Picasso Museum in Barcelona.
This recognition is the second Guinness World Record, following the record set by teamLab Borderless: MORI Building Digital Museum in Odaiba in 2019, which attracted 2,198,284 visitors.
In 2025, teamLab Planets will expand with the addition of major new art space alongside the creative athletic space Athletics Forest, co-creative educational project Future Park, and more than 10 art installations.
Toshiyuki Inoko, Founder of teamLab, says: “Humans perceive the world with their bodies and think with their bodies. When you explore a complex, three-dimensional world with your own body, you physically perceive the world three-dimensionally and in turn your thoughts become three-dimensional. We started this project, Athletics Forest, with the hopes to enhance three-dimensional and higher-dimensional thinking.”
Inoko adds: “Spatial awareness is said to be correlated with innovation and creativity. I grew up in a rural area and played in the mountains, but in today's society and schools, the body is stationary. I think cities are surrounded too much by flat information such as books, TV, and smartphone screens. That is why we created a three-dimensional space that excessively demands the physical body. It is a space where people can perceive art with their physical bodies."
www.teamlab.art
Light Collective announce third book in series
(Global) – UK-based Lighting consultancy Light Collective is set to release the third book in its series ‘Collected Light Volume three: Women in entertainment lighting’.
The new book focuses on women in the entertainment lighting industry, compiling stories worldwide that showcase their contributions and addressing the imbalance in the field. Light Collective will present the book in Paris, London and Las Vegas.
A launch party will be held at Aryton’s Paris showroom on 20 November. All 65 global contributors are invited to attend and will feature talks by Clementine Fletcher-Smith on light and architecture, Clara Daguin on light and fashion and, Christina Thanasoula on theatre lighting.
Ayrton, LED and laser lighting solution specialists, has partnered as sponsor, enabling the expansion of its focus from architectural to entertainment lighting and aims to support the next generation of women in the industry.
Contributors featured in the book include: Alita Escobedo, Amy D Lux, Anna Turra, Anne Militello, Averil Bott, Bethany Gupwell, Beverly Emmons, Cara Hood, Cat Tate Starmer, Celine Royer, Christina Thanasoula, Danielle Feinberg, Daphne Ting-Yu Chu, Diana Kesselschmidt, Domino Mannheim, Elanor Higgins, Elena Armellini, Elisabetta Campanelli, Eliza Alexandropoulou, Ellen Ruge, Emily Bornt, Emma Weil, Erica D Hayes, Erica Lauren Maholmes, Eve Radwan, Fiametta Baldiserri, Heather Carson, Hema Maskowitz, Hetall Dedhhia, I – Hua Kao, Iga Pop, Jennifer Tipton, Jessica Greenberg, Jessica Hung Han Yun, Karla Lopez, Kat Borderud, Kathy A Perkins, Lauren King, Liliana Ladeluca, Lola Barroso, Lucy Carter, Luisa Fanciullacci Sodergren, Maria T Mendoza, Mary J Varher, Megumi Yatabe, Mildred M Moyo, Natalie Heckl, Natalie Wreyford, Paule Constable, Peggy Eisenhauer, Po- Hsin Liu, Randiane Aalberg Sandboe, Rie Uomori, Roma Flowers, Sian James-Holland, Sooner Routhier, Stacey Boggs, Subul Lodi, Susan M Nicholson, Tess Minor, Tiffany Spicer Keys, Yana Rits, Yang Yu, Zoe Dirse.
Workspace Design Show continues event growth
(Europe) – With eight months left to go, expansion continues to rise with a portfolio of international exhibitors for Workspace Design Show’s London and Amsterdam editions.
Taking place 26-27 Feb (London) and 5-6 November (Amsterdam) 2025, the show will feature a variety of brands that explore the latest trends in office specification from lighting, furniture, flooring, and more.
Using its platform in design knowledge exchange, the show is working with industry leaders to form an expert advisory group. Bringing expertise to its panel are Clare Bacchus, Global Lead at The Design House, Barclays; Collin Burry, Design Principal at Gensler; Allison English, Deputy CEO at Leesman; Gurvinder Khurana, Director at M Moser Associates; Matt Jackson, CEO at BDG architecture +design; Mark Simpson, Principal and Board Director at BDP; Dharshini Singh; Neil Usher, VP Places at Sage; and Dominic Williams, Interior Director of Ryder Interiors.
Esha and Charlie Bark-Jones, Founders of Workspace Design Show, say: “We are proud to work with such an exemplary community of international design brands and industry experts across both our London and Amsterdam shows. Providing a world-class platform that brings industry experts together to exchange knowledge and connect, with the goal of transforming the employee experience in our workplaces. We are excited to see the 2025 content developing so well with such amazing partners and design content—watch this space!”
IALD Enlighten Europe welcomes international audience to London
(UK) – IALD Enlighten Europe drew 350 lighting professionals to London to discuss the latest research and perspectives in the industry.
Specifiers, manufacturers, educators, students, and researchers from more than 40 countries spent two days in educational seminars, roundtable discussions, peer networking, and social receptions.
30 professional development sessions were integrated into the schedule, allowing attendees to choose from various lighting design subjects from creative, technical, and ethical perspectives.
A theme throughout the conference was the relationship between lighting and the world it illuminates. From sustainability and respect for the environment to light poverty, representation, and light's physical and psychological impact on humanity, all of which encouraged conversations among all in attendance.
Andrea Hartranft, IALD President and design firm principal, says: “Seeing the energy this community demonstrates and its eagerness to continually progress the industry in practice, creativity, and ethics is genuinely extraordinary.
“So many different voices come together in these Enlighten conferences, and the exchange of ideas and perspectives is always positive. Particularly for a diverse European audience, opportunities like this to meet face-to-face and participate in such important conversations are invaluable. Nothing compares to being in a room or across the table from any number of peers from as many countries, hearing everyone’s opinions on globally relevant but regionally impactful issues.”
The next Enlighten conference will be IALD Enlighten Americas 2024, from 17-19 October in San Diego, California. Information regarding the schedule, sessions, speakers, and venue for that event is on the IALD website.
Lighting Installation Workshop at ALBA: A Bright Success Beirut
(Lebanon) – The Interior Architecture section of the Lebanese Academy of Fine Arts (ALBA-UOB) in collaboration with Cherine Saroufim, hosted a dynamic interdisciplinary lighting installation workshop for students to learn lighting installation techniques and technologies.
Led by Dr. Amardeep Dugar of Victoria University of Wellington and Cherine Saroufim, MFA Lighting, Parsons - The New School, the event brought together students, professors, and industry sponsors for a unique learning experience. Students from the Dekwaneh and Koura campuses, coming from diverse creative fields such as architecture, interior design & architecture, animation, and visual arts, explored new concepts and experimented with innovative lighting techniques.
Participants were provided with a comprehensive understanding of the latest lighting installation techniques and technologies through interactive sessions, practical demonstrations, and collaborative projects; using theory and practice to examine the relationship between function, emotion, and context through real-life scenarios.
The workshop was sponsored by the IALD (International Association of Lighting Designers) and actively supported by WIL (Women in Lighting), their involvement emphasising the importance of diversity, sustainability, inclusivity, and high professional standards in lighting design.
The workshop highlighted the power of collaboration between educational, social, and professional communities. It was made possible through the support of a series of lighting sponsors, including Zumtobel Lighting, iGuzzini, Tridonic, LEDFlex Group, Lumiere Group Lighting, Linea Light Group, Simon Electric Center, Light Avenue by Debbas, and Unilux Group.
