Schréder signs Smart City partnership with Panasonic
(Belgium) - New partnership will see integration of Panasonic sensors, cameras and software into Schréder luminaires.
Schréder, a global provider of LED lighting solutions, has announced a partnership agreement with international electronics corporation Panasonic, to co-develop new solutions that will accelerate the transformation of Smart Cities.
The two companies will share their expertise and knowledge to develop digital solutions and transform existing lighting infrastructure into an integrated Smart City platform.
Schréder specialises in smart lighting solutions, incorporating LED technology and control systems that help towns and cities manage lighting networks in a more efficient and effective way.
In 2015 Schréder launched the Shuffle by Schréder, an interactive lighting column combining state-of-the-art LED technology with multiple connected services, including cameras, speakers, internet connectivity and a range of charging applications. The new partnership agreement will see Schréder integrating sensors, cameras, and software applications from Panasonic into its luminaires.
Nicolas Keutgen, Chief Innovation Officer of the Schréder Group, explained: “Smart Cities are looking for infrastructure that will support the move towards a more sustainable model of urban society while meeting environmental targets and improving the quality of life for their residents.”
Keutgen continued: “This partnership brings two international technology brands together to deliver connected lighting systems that will enable towns and cities to not only save energy and reduce costs, but to reinvest these economies to provide a secure environment with a range of services that will make life better for their citizens.”
www.schreder.com
www.panasonic.com
KRONACH in lights to host sixth international workshop
(Germany) - Participants invited to deepen theoretical knowledge of lighting design through practical application during five-day workshop.
From the 23 - 28 April 2017, KRONACH in lights is hosting its sixth international workshop for lighting architecture in Kronach, Germany. With the registration deadline 1 April 2017, up to 34 students interested in architecture, lighting designers and designers are invited to deepen their theoretical knowledge through practical application.
Under the leadership of experienced lighting planners like Prof. Dr.-Ing. Thomas Römhild from the University of Wismar; Sabine de Schutter, a lighting designer from Berlin; Dr. Ashraf Nessim, Ain Shams University Kairo; Andrea Mantello from ACT Lighting Design in Belgium; and Michael Bamberger, a lighting designer from Ingenieure Bamberger in Eichstädt – five areas are going to be illuminated in the historical old town of Kronach. The installations will be seen by up to 100,000 people during the ten-day event.
The workshops last for five days, with participants divided into groups and each group responsible for one area. In the first two days a concept will be created and then implemented in the last three days.
The workshop week will be divided into a theoretical and a craft part. In the morning, there will be presentations, time for planning and design sessions. In the afternoon until late at night, the participants will gain a lot of hands-on experience by building and testing settings in the streets of Kronach.
The workshop fee is €300 for students, others €600, which includes hospitality, breakfast and lunch. There is an early bird discount for students that register before 1 March 2017 and then it’s only €260.
Visit www.kronachleuchtet.com/workshop/ for a video clip from the workshops in 2016 and the link for the application.
SATTLER family business in third generation
(Germany) - Sven Sattler joins family lighting business to inspire new ideas and focus on international expansion.
Representing the third generation to work for the family business, Sven Sattler has joined SATTLER as a new member of the management team.
For more than 30 years, the Göppingen-based company SATTLER has been an established name in the international lighting industry. With its wide range of exquisite lighting systems, the company maintains a presence in the market.
With his entry to the management team, Sven Sattler inspires new ideas, provides creative impulse to the family-run business and is able to build on sound organisational structures.
‘‘I’m proud of the fact that we work so well as a family business. When my wife and I took over my father’s company, change was brought about, however, the good was preserved – this is happening again with my son’s entry into the business,” said Ulrich Sattler, who together with his son Sven, is responsible for dual leadership of the company.
Having his son by his side is a great gain for Ulrich Sattler. In his own words, he is now able to concentrate “on the beautiful aspects of his profession”. That includes giving talks or working intensively on product design.
Among other tasks, Sven Sattler is primarily focused on the continuous expansion into international markets. His brother Tim is an addition to the management in the areas of controlling and process management.
SATTLER has achieved a continuous, double-digit percentage growth rate for several years, both nationwide and on the international market.
Lux Populi opens new UK office
(UK) - With 30 years experience, Bob Bohannon brings leadership and lighting expertise to new Oxford office.
Lux Populi, a Mexico City based lighting design practice, is now expanding its reach with a new UK team.
First established by Thomas Paterson over a decade ago, the award-winning practice has grown to a team of nineteen. Lux Populi has a strong client base throughout the Americas but has clients and projects across the globe. To allow the practice to grow and to better serve clients in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and India, Lux Populi is now achieving a long held ambition to create a UK team.
Since its creation, the practice has built many relationships in the architectural community, including collaborations with Tadao Ando, Renzo Piano, Wheeler Kearns, Gensler and many more.
Now, Lux Populi has turned to Bob Bohannon to lead the new team. Paterson and Bohannon have been friends since their early cooperation on Metal 57, Renault’s media headquarters in Paris in the early 2000s. Bohannon brings 30 years of lighting experience and strong leadership skills.
Bohannon said: “Having worked with Thomas over the years, I’m struck by several things, firstly, of course, is his output of innovative, engineered-in-the-round and effective lighting schemes. But Thomas also has a formidable technological brain, able to synthesise leading edge science and technology from fields well beyond lighting.”
Lux Populi UK’s first projects are lined up to start in January 2017 with the launch of its Oxford office. The team will be led by Bohannon and Associate Oriana Romero, who will be relocating from Mexico City to support the new team.
Romero commented: “I have no doubt, after all these years working with the Mexico team, that we are ready to grow to the next level, face new challenges and enjoy new successes. We are extremely excited to share our knowledge, passion and creativity with anyone joining us in this new adventure.”
Lux Populi are now recruiting a team of UK lighting designers.
Zaha Hadid Architects opens Middle East office
(UAE) - New ZHA Dubai office opened in response to growth in demand from new and existing clients across the region.
Zaha Hadid Architects has announced the opening of a new Middle East office located in the Dubai Design District.
With 30 years’ experience in the Middle East and North Africa, Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) is collaborating with visionary clients throughout the region on sixteen transformational projects. ZHA’s new office within the district continues its longstanding commitment to the region.
A recipient of the 2016 Aga Khan Award for Architecture, ZHA marries concepts of connectivity with the tremendous advancements in design technologies, material development and construction practices. ZHA is working with the many diverse histories and cultures of the region to address important issues in a meaningful way - contributing to the development of more ecologically sustainable and integrated built environments.
Opening on 7 November, 2016 ZHA’s office in Dubai has been established in response to the solid growth in demand from new and existing clients across the region; providing even greater levels of assistance, coordination and communication with our increasing client base throughout the Middle East.
Zaha Hadid Architects Middle East
Unit 503, Building 8
Dubai Design District
Dubai, UAE
City of Aalborg wins first prize in 2016 City.People.Light award
(South Korea) - Fourteenth edition of City.People.Light award by Philips Lighting and LUCI honours urban lighting projects that transform cities, increase safety and boost economic development.
The city of Aalborg, Denmark was awarded the first prize of the fourteenth annual City.People.Light award for its innovative ‘House of Music Area’ urban regeneration project. ÅF lighting, the company that designed and executed the project, was also awarded during the ceremony on 4 November 2016 in Seoul, South Korea.
The ‘House of Music Area’ is part of a larger renovation project that was geared towards transforming the Aalborg waterfront from an industrialised zone into a vibrant university city and buzzing cultural hub. The design embraced the local heritage of the site and used stakeholder analysis to ensure the space was not only attractive, but also inviting to local residents, students, and visitors to the city.
“In the new space, lighting intertwines with the natural backdrop of the waterfront creating a unique landscape throughout the day and even at night. The space is adaptive and dynamic ensuring the perfect environment is created no matter the event, exhibition or season. This is achieved through tailored lighting solutions,” said C.F. Møller, the project’s landscape architect.
The international City.People.Light award was created by Philips Lighting and LUCI, the international network of cities on urban lighting, in 2003. Over the years, it has honoured multiple cities for their sustainable urban development projects that utilise light to enhance the environment and lives of local citizens. “Lighting is a crucial part of city planning and their appeal. For the fourteenth consecutive year of this award, we received over 30 entries and have seen increasing interest from designers and cities in urban beautification and the importance given to urban lighting as part of their innovative city concepts,” said Kim Moonsung, Country Leader at Philips Lighting in Korea.
“The City.People.Light award participates in making cities within LUCI and beyond, progress towards a better use of light, leading to a better quality of life for their citizens,” said LUCI President Mary-Ann Schreurs, Vice-Mayor of Innovation and Design, Culture and Sustainability at the City of Eindhoven.
Runners up for the award included projects from Seoul (South-Korea) and Emmen (Netherlands).
Second Prize - Gyeongui Line Forest Walkway Lighting Design Project, Seoul, Korea
Since the railway switched to being underground in 2005, the area had been neglected leading to high crime rates and pollution levels. The Gyeongui Line Forest Walkway Lighting Design Project revitalised this area by utilising light to create a natural and comfortable space for local residents. The lighting was designed to minimise light pollution at night for local residents while creating a safe walkway for passersby throughout the day. The space has now been reborn as a popular city location with local resident satisfaction exceeding 80%.
Third Prize - Emmen City Center Renovation Project, Emmen, Netherlands
The Emmen City Center Renovation Project began in 2003 with a purpose to boost economic development, generate employment and strengthen the international position of Emmen. Since the project began, lighting has been embedded in attractions across the city emphasising major landmarks such as the Marktplein (Market Square) and the Raadhuisplein (Town Hall Square). As part of the project, the Hondsrugweg, one of the busiest traffic routes in Emmen, was redeveloped with art instillations interweaved with functional lighting to create a unique roadway for local commuters.
Designers:
- The House of Music Area (Musikkens Hus Arealer), Aalborg Municipality, Denmark
Design by: ÅF Lighting - Gyeongui, Seoul
Design by: Urban Lighting-Design Partnership Co. Ltd.
Lighting Design: Lee Yeon-So - Emmen, NL
Design by: Titia Ex and Studio DL
www.philips.com/citypeoplelight
www.luciassociation.org
Second LED installation surpasses 100,000 hours use at Pulsar HQ
(UK) - Second Pulsar factory installation showcases longevity of LEDs with over 115,000 hours activity.
Back in May 2003 Pulsar installed its own LED lighting on the front of the building, confident in its reliability, longevity, and durability. Twelve Chroma Panels were installed on the South-facing front of the factory building and have been running 24/7 ever since.
Fast forward to today and the original ChromaPanels printed with the Pulsar name have clocked an impressive thirteen years ten months of continuous activity - actually surpassing 115,000 hours! This real-world industry first is proof of LED’s amazing longevity and also of Pulsar’s dedication to making quality LED lighting fixtures.
In the May of 2005, an additional 21 metres of ChromaStrip2 product were installed on Pulsar’s facade. Pulsar's ChromaStrip2 product has now also surpassed 100,000 hours! So now Pulsar boasts the world’s second longest lasting LED installation.
Company records place the date of installation and commissioning to a day in May of 2004, when the company hired a cherry picker to install the ChromaStrip2’s on the front of the factory. This date confirmed by a recent serial number check.
Yet again, another major milestone for Pulsar, having two installations surpassing 100,000 hours continuous use. As far as Pulsar are aware there are no other similar examples, particularly when many installations would have been stripped out and re-fitted many times over the years.
Dave Cowan, Pulsar sales team said: “As the member of the Pulsar family responsible for generating, supporting and selling our Architectural Lighting Products globally along with a superb and talented team, it’s great to see our products survive the test of time and prove we can stand by our claims of durability, longevity and reliability. The installation here is mirrored by a real customer installation in Bahrain where the Financial Harbour is lit by the same product and still going strong. Let’s see where the next thirteen years will take us!”
Andrew Hilbert, Operations Director stated: “Whilst the ‘headline’ is the longevity of the LED’s, it is the driver components that keep those LED’s operating. Each CS2 has 30 LED’s and more than 40 driver components which have also operated for 100,000 hours. A luminaire is only as reliable as it’s least reliable component, so Pulsar has always taken a systemic approach to product design. Products can fail due to water ingress, stresses due to thermal cycling, or premature failure of just one passive component in a driver. The reputation for longevity, durability and reliability has only been achieved through a rigorous design process and 15 years of experience producing LED luminaires.”
dpa team develops
(UK) – dpa promotes three existing members, expands with a new Senior Designer and welcomes back a previous employee.
Lee Sweetman – Senior Associate, Dubai Studio
Originally trained in the three dimensional fields, particularly furniture and interiors, over the last sixteen years Sweetman has come to appreciate lighting as a medium in all its forms. From initial creativity and pitch through detailed specification to on site implementation and response, his ability to communicate across the broad spectrum of design related industries compliments his creativity as a designer. Working with leading architects and design consultancies such as Skidmore Owings & Merrill, HOK International, Foster + Partners, Wilkinson Eyre, Allies and Morrison, WATG, Martha Schwartz Partners and Checkland Kindleysides, Sweetman has developed several new lighting concepts for a variety of blue chip clients such as British Land, Ballymore, Land Securities, One & Only, Levis, Mercedes Benz & Porsche.
A variety of historic commissions such as Battersea Power Station and The Painted Hall, Greenwich have been particularly challenging yet enjoyable.
Things he would like to spend more time on:
Anything with 2 wheels
Travelling east
Beer and wine
Books
Maps
History
Cooking
Michael Curry – Senior Associate, Oxfordshire Studio
Curry has worked in lighting design for 20 years and joined dpa lighting consultants as a Senior Designer in 1999.
He has worked on many prestigious projects worldwide and has been an integral part of the practice’s growth and development over the past two decades. He leads one of three design teams within the Oxfordshire Office. Curry commented: “In my role, I contribute to the varied and exciting projects within the team, leading the design from conception through to a very hands on approach to design through lighting trials, specification and detailed development of the schemes”.
Hotel lighting design forms a large part of the practices’ portfolio and Curry has been instrumental in developing the team’s creative thinking by encouraging them to be brave, and use less light and appropriately so that the drama and theatre of the interior space is enhanced, whilst maintaining a balance of functionality.
Curry’s project experience is broad, as he commented: “I think we are fortunate as lighting designers to contribute to an exciting mix of project types from small scale individual spaces such as a residential commission through to large scale public realm environments changing a city’s direction. Regardless of the scale a passion to stretch our design thinking is important leaving a legacy of our design contribution for decades to come.” The diversity of project work fuels Michael’s enthusiasm for the subject, capturing exciting projects at different human scales and needs.
Ian Clarke – Associate, Oxfordshire Studio
Clarke has worked in the lighting industry for 20 years initially within product design and moving into consultancy withdpa lighting consultants over eleven years ago.
Clarke enjoys the creative process involved when pushing for great lighting solutions within each project. He believes being a lighting designer provides the opportunity to direct what is revealed or concealed during the hours of darkness and it is this visual and spacial control that he finds very exciting. Embracing the challenge as an artistic and creative opportunity is how superb results can be achieved.
Within dpa it is the great variety of project types, people and approaches to lighting which Clarke really enjoys. Hard work, attention to detail, a willing team and a common goal to produce excellent work are the elements Clarke believes make the difference.
Rachael Nicholls – Senior Designer, Oxfordshire Studio
Nicholls has recently joined dpa as a Senior Designer, following her return to the UK, having spent the last 2 years living and working in Sydney, Australia where she worked on a wide range of projects including private residential developments, transport and public masterplans. Prior to her sojourn to the Southern Hemisphere, Nicholls worked for a large consultancy in London, having completed her MSc in Light & Lighting in 2012. In 2013 Nicholls won the Society of Light & Lighting’s Young Lighter of the Year Award and she continues to play an active role in the industry.
Mike Simpson – Senior Designer, Edinburgh Studio
After some years working in lighting manufacturing, Simpson has returned to lighting design – and with the opening of dpa‘s Edinburgh Studio, is delighted to be reunited with former colleagues at dpa, which he says is “like a homecoming”. Initially the Edinburgh team will concentrate on providing support for the busy Dubai Studio enabling dpato service this growing marketplace more effectively.
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