The future of hospitality design with Holly Hallam of DesignLSM at CDW
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Interior designer Holly Hallam discusses what the future of hospitality design could look like; what will impact design choices; and how designers might need to adapt.
Discussion on 'Lighting and Wellness' with Jo Littlefair at CDW
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Jo Littlefair of interior design studio Goddard Littlefair discusses the use of lighting when working on wellness interior design projects, referencing the studio’s work on the spa at Raffles London at The OWO.
In Conversation with... interior designers Staffan & Monique Tollgard at CDW
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[d]arc media’s managing editor, Helen Ankers sits down with the design duo reflecting on their 20-year career history, how the industry has changed for designers in general, as well as what has changed for products and trends in lighting.
XAL Group opens new London showroom
(UK) - XAL Group has opened a new showroom in Shoreditch.
The showroom, located on Bateman’s Row, displays a range of lighting products from all XAL Group brands: XAL, Wever & Ducre, Wastberg, and IQ LUX. Its opening event was held on 5 June and attended by a host of architects and lighting designers.
Paul Welbon, Managing Director XAL UK & Ireland, commented: “After twelve years of XAL being in the UK, it is amazing to be able to open this new showroom highlighting all the brands in the XAL Group. The launch event was a huge success, and we look forward to welcoming further customers to show off our latest innovations.”
Paul Fraissler, Sales Director XAL Group, stated: “I am delighted that we have finally opened our most beautiful showroom in the capital of lighting design – London.”
The XAL Group will be exhibiting at LiGHT 24, the UK’s only lighting specification exhibition at the Business Design Centre, London on 20-21 November 2024.
MP Illumination celebrates 50th anniversary
(Greece) – Marinos Patrikos (MP) Illumination is celebrating its golden anniversary in architectural lighting.
Since its establishment in 1973, the Greek company has become a reliable partner in providing architectural lighting solutions. From the offset, MP Illumination has been committed to quality and safety, underscored by its ISO 9001 certification from DQS Germany, a testament to its rigorous management systems.
The company’s expansive product range, made from local and imported material, are built around high aesthetics with high quality technology, and cater to a diverse array of needs, both indoors and outdoors.
A focus on LED technology underscores the brand’s commitment to ecological responsibility, offering energy-efficient, long-lasting, and recyclable lighting options. Offering OEM services and producing special luminaires according to customer requests, the brand believes, further exemplifies its commitment to meeting the needs of its client.
A spokesperson for MP Illumination says: “We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has been part of our journey over the past 50 years. Your trust and support have been the cornerstone of our success. We look forward to continuing to serve you with the same dedication that have defined MP Illumination for the past five decades.”
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Landscape Forms
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With its range of performance options including multiple outputs, distributions and clear and diffused lenses, Northport lighting casts pleasing, low-glare illumination that enhances everyday evening life and community interaction. Invoking the form of the iconic acorn streetlamp, Northport area and path lights combine modern lighting technology with an elegant homage to the traditional-style lights so deeply rooted in American landscape design heritage.
Zumtobel win third Ecovadis gold medal
Zumtobel Group wins third EcoVadis medal
(Austria) – For the third consecutive year, the Austrian lighting manufacturer has secured a gold medal from EcoVadis, ranking it among the top 1% of companies by the sustainability platform.
Sebastian Gann, Sustainbility Director at Zumtobel, says: "Evaluations by independent and globally acting rating agencies such as EcoVadis are highly relevant for our company, as they confirm the path we have taken with all the measures we have implemented so far and the goals we have set for ourselves. Together with our specialist departments, the Sustainability Team makes the best possible contribution to the Zumtobel Group's sustainable development. This not only benefits the environment, but also our customers and partners."
The Zumtobel Group has demonstrated notable improvements in labour and human rights, where it achieved a ten-point increase this year. This progress is attributed to enhanced employee health initiatives and the attainment of ISO 45001 certifications for all European plants. With a total score of 78 points, the group has not only upheld its solid sustainability foundation but also advanced it further.
The successive gold medals reflect Zumtobel Group's work towards sustainability and its continuous efforts to implementing measures that benefit both the environment and the broader community.
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LDC promotes four team members to Director positions
(Spain) – Madrid-based experimental light and media design company Lighting Design Collective (LDC) has promoted four team members to Director positions in a strategic move to expand into international market.
Victor Soria, known for his work on projects such as the Real Madrid Bernabeu Stadium light & media design, assumes the role of Director of Project Management; Mahdis Aliasgari, whose projects include TBC Bank HQ with UNStudio, takes role of Creative Director; Manuel Pantoja Cano, known for his in light and virtual reality, takes the position of Director of Visual Innovation; David Hernandez Pascual, a digital content specialist and innovative leader on projects such as the Aurora experience at Setas de Sevilla, assumes the role of Director of Creative Technologies.
Tapio Rosenius, Founder of LDC, says: "I am thrilled to see these talented individuals elevated to director roles, each bringing a wealth of expertise and vision to their respective areas. Their leadership will play a pivotal role in driving LDC's continued success and expansion into new markets."
This strategic restructuring will extend its reach to a diverse clientele including real estate developers, corporate entities, and leading architects in more than 20 countries and align with its mission to create experimental light solutions that transform places that will inspire and generate wellness.
LIA inaugurates new President
(UK) – The Lighting Industry Association (LIA) marked 12 successful months at its recent Annual General Meeting and Lunch, where the new President, David Barnwell, was inaugurated.
Held at Drapers’ Hall in London, the AGM and Lunch officially marked Barnwell’s (Holophane Europe Ltd) tenure as the 2024/25 LIA President. He was passed the presidential chains from outgoing official Matt Carpenter (Sylvania Lighting).
LIA CEO Ayça Donaghy, said: “We’re delighted to welcome David as the new President and are looking forward to working closely with him in this role. On behalf of the LIA, I’d also like to thank Matt for his excellent tenure; it has been a pleasure to see him representing The LIA so wonderfully over the past two years.”
The event was also celebrated The LIA’s Annual Award winners. Those taking home the trophies were:
- Joanne Percy - LIA Advanced Interior Certificate, sponsored by Fox Lux
- Emily-Rose Maule - LIA Advanced Exterior Certificate, sponsored by Holophane Europe Ltd
- Lally Widelska - LIA Certificate award, sponsored by Mackwell
- Lumineux – LIAQA Award for Commitment to Quality and Compliance
- Energy Efficient Solutions - LIAQA Award for Consistent Quality and Compliance
- Fox Lux – LIAQA ICEL Emergency Lighting Award
The President’s Award, recognising individuals for their outstanding dedication, commitment, and contribution to the lighting sector, broke away from tradition with the presentation of two awards to Andy Hughes (Zumtobel Group), who will assume position as LIA’s Technical Board as Chair, and Lawrence Barling, LIA’s Senior Technical Manager and is the first ever staff member to receive such an accolade.
As part of the 2024 Talent Supply and Development Strategy, students from Nottingham Trent University were in attendance, showcasing their project design brief submissions and decorative lighting prototypes. These shortlisted entries were reviewed by industry representatives at the event, with the overall winner announced during the award ceremony.
Jessica Nagle, winner of the programme, says: “The day was such a good experience, and I really enjoyed it.” The Nottingham Trent University project design brief was sponsored by CTO Lighting and led by CTO’s Managing Director, Matthew Dabbs.
Reflecting on the day, Donaghy says: “This year’s event saw a record number of attendees, with tickets selling out incredibly early. This was fantastic to see and gave the event a real buzz, with great energy and lots of rich discussion. It’s also a testament to how much The LIA has grown its profile and contribution to the lighting sector over the past 12 months. Our events are incredibly popular, and the AGM and Annual Lunch was no exception. We are already looking forward to next year.”
Silhouette Awards opens call for mentors
(UK) – The Silhouette Awards has announced an open call for mentors for its 2024/2025 programme, encouraging senior members of the lighting industry to apply. Applications are open from Thursday 3 June until Thursday 5 August 2024.
The Silhouette Awards team will review all submissions and contact the successful candidates at the beginning of September 2024, before the new programme begins mid-September.
Those selected will become part of an international network of renowned past and present mentors, defining the winners of the programme by forming a valued part of the judging panel. Mentors will review all nominations and participate in the independent judging process, before being part of the online winner’s ceremony.
Eve Gaut, Silhouette Awards Co-Founder, Parrot PR & Marketing, commented: “As the awards grow each year, it is a wonderful collective achievement to see another 20 young designers’ benefit from the journey with their mentors, progressing their careers and developing the future of the industry. We have seen a lasting impact from the past two years at how the mentorship journey has made a huge difference to our mentees.”
Katia Kolovea, Silhouette Awards Co-Founder, Archifos, added: “As the pool of mentors grows larger and reaches further around the world, we are proud to see how everyone is connecting and supporting each other. It is inspiring to see how our passionate mentors want to continue to benefit the industry. This year’s winners equal 60 young talents so far which have been nurtured, making a massive impact on the future of the industry.”
Applications are open now until 5 August 2024.
Renegade Launch Digital Design Studio in London
(UK) – Lighting and production design studio Renegade has unveiled ‘Entoptic Vision’, a progressive digital design agency specialising in creating visuals for high end clients in design, production, and architecture sectors.
The London and New York-based studio has revealed its new studio in London, specialising in creating visuals for high end clients in design, production, and architecture sectors.
Originally devised to expand Renegade's range of creative services and to propose a refined approach to 3D visualisation, Entoptic Vision emerged initially as an in-house operation to create detail-focused visuals for its clients.
The studio offers a range of design services worldwide, including 3D Design, Lighting Visualisation, Visual Storytelling, and CG Animations. By combining talents in lighting design and architecture, Entoptic Vision focuses on rendering realistic lighting effects and textures.
The two studios will work autonomously, while still leveraging the collective expertise and diverse talents of both organisations.