Hacel: Why Choose Hacel?
For more than 40 years, Hacel has designed and manufactured class-leading products in the UK for the Architectural, Commercial and Retail sectors.
Hacel has a heritage and brand philosophy founded on quality service and innovative luminaires alongside a reputation for flexibility and availability. All Hacel products are designed and manufactured in its purpose-built facility in the UK and still encompass the core values, which have been instilled in the business from the onset.
Lucent Lighting: FineLine
FineLine is a multi-functional slimline aluminium low voltage profile system comprising of several different profiles for surface, pendant, recessed trim and trimless installation.
The system incorporates a 48v low voltage track with snap in connection for the lighting fixtures and an integrated databus circuit for lighting control.
Fixtures compatible with FineLine include the Nano, Micro and Mini TubeLED spotlights, Micro, Mini and Midi TubeLED pendants, Line and ProStrip with both DALI and Analogue dimming possibilities.
Designers Mind & Women in Lighting: Can our work culture coexist with our wellbeing?
Designers Mind hosted a conversation with Women in Lighting about the work culture in our industry and the impact it has on our wellbeing.
This was an informal 'Clubhouse Style' online talk diving into challenges we face in our industry but also changes. Openness, setting boundaries, managing expectations & priorities were all on the agenda.
Our speakers:
• Kaye Preston – Interior Designer, WELL AP, Holistic Health Coach & Founder of Designers Mind
• Kael Gillam – Lighting Designer & Designers Mind contributor
• Martina Frattura – Lighting Designer, member of Women in Lighting Portugal, R.A.W. blogger & Designers Mind contributor
www.designers-mind.com
www.womeninlighting.com
This talk was supported by [d]arc media | www.darc-media.com
New online platform for lighting designers goes live
(Online) – The Virtual Lighting Design (VLD) Community has officially launched, offering various opportunities for lighting designers to exchange information, encourage innovation and draw inspiration from both within and beyond the lighting industry.
The new online platform was launched by six key figures in the lighting design community – Martin Klaasen, Martin Lupton, Sharon Stammers, Amardeep M. Dugar, Katia Kolovea and Ingmar Klaasen – with a mission to foster real-world connections by providing a sense of place within a virtual space.
The VLD Community comprises three types of members: Thought Leaders, Supporters and Members. Thought Leaders are members who present ideas and thoughts to the community so as to stimulate a discussion; Supporters are members with common experiences or interests who provide the community with various types of help and through pooling resources; Members are those who learn, work and play within the community.
The platform is designed for everyone from architects, builders, consultants, designers, developers, educators, engineers, sales reps and students to groups like government agencies, hospitality chains, manufacturers, museum authorities, NGOs, retail brands and universities who can benefit from the platform.
The platform was founded around three main activities: Information, Innovation and Inspiration. Information about the latest products and services is shared by Supporters to update Members. Innovation towards newer products and services is the driving force between Thought Leaders and Supporters. Inspiration is drawn by Members from the ideas and thoughts shared by Thought Leaders.
Fisher Marantz Stone welcomes three new Principals
(USA) – As Fisher Marantz Stone (FMS) celebrates its 50th anniversary, it is looking to the future while staying true to its legacy with the appointment of three new Principals.
Paula Martinez-Nobles, Kevin Frary and Michael Hemmenway are now Principals of the firm. As Principals, they will continue to provide design leadership, mentor staff and lead firmwide initiatives and growth, while remaining committed to helping its clients succeed.
Martinez-Nobles joined FMS in 2005 and brings a highly energetic and collaborative approach to projects. Deeply committed to her craft, Martinez-Nobles consistently pushes the studio to innovate, engage, and collaborate. Central to her process is envisioning the role that lighting will play in affecting the user’s perception and emotions in the built environment.
Frary re-joined FMS in 2015 to found and lead its Seattle studio. With his 20 years of experience, Frary has a robust understanding of how light plays in three dimensions and interacts with architectural materials to create beautiful luminous environments.
The designer in Frary loves making things, the engineer loves solving the challenges presented by each unique project.
Hemmenway joined FMS in 2004 with a background in theatrical and architectural design. He is enthralled by light and its unique ability to express and transform our shared environment and inspire emotional response. He is an avid tinkerer, explorer, and traveler who finds the combination of art and science fascinating and fundamental to design.
Charles Stone, President of FMS, said: “We are immensely proud of these capable leaders as we offer a confident and exciting future to our clients. Paul Marantz and Jules Fisher join me in offering enthusiastic congratulations and our continuing support in our studios.”
TLS: Carra
Launched by surface lighting technology brand TLS, Carra is an architecture-inspired collection with clean and simple lines. Providing uniform lighting in the shapes of squares and rectangles, the standardised yet versatile collection offers 288 mix & match options.
Carra is a LumiCloud collection comprising of:
Six sizes: 60x60, 60x120, 120x120, 120x240, 180x300, 240x260
Four lighting engine possibilities: Astra, Sola (Tunable White), Aurora (RGBW), Vega (Pixel Controlled)
Three frame colours: black, white, clear anodised
Four mounting options: suspended, surface mounted, recessed, t-bar integrated
IALD: The 38th Annual International Lighting Design Awards
The 38th Annual IALD International Lighting Design Awards returned for an online presentation on 24 June 2021.
Luminaries of the lighting profession gather from the comfort of their homes to honour the winners of the 38th Annual IALD International Lighting Design Awards, presented by Cooper Lighting Solutions.
During the online presentation, 20 projects were on display from 10 countries—including exteriors, interiors, universities, museums, retail and places of worship.
Watch the awards presentation to see all the winners, and to find out who won the highest honour of the IALD Awards programme, the Radiance Award.
Video courtesy of IALD.
New dates for launch edition of Light + LED Expo India
(India) – The inaugural edition of Light + LED Expo India, organised by Messe Frankfurt India and the Electric Lamp and Component Manufacturers Association (ELCOMA), has been moved to November 2022.
With the aim to reunite lighting industry stakeholders at an opportune time, the event – the biggest lighting exhibition in India – will now be held on 3-5 November 2022 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
Speaking of the launch edition of the event, Raj Manek, Executive Director and Board Member of Messe Frankfurt Asia Holdings, said: “LED Expo and Light India have created a niche in the lighting industry by being the top choice for trade. With the enormity at which these shows are hosted, there is no doubt that the launch edition of Light + LED Expo India will converge the entire lighting industry on a global level.
“Our aim with this strategic merger is to make India a hub for investments in the lighting sector and to provide equal trade opportunities for domestic as well as international stakeholders. I am confident that the new dates will allow us to accomplish the goals we have set for the momentous platform.”
While the launch edition of Light + LED Expo India has been postponed until 2022, the 2021 edition of LED Expo New Delhi will be held from 18-20 November, as per its original booking.
Shyam Sujan, Secretary General, ELCOMA, said: “The Indian lighting market is valued at INR 3 billion in 2021 and will register a year-on-year surge in the next three years at 10% to 11% with LED market having a share of 92% of total lighting value. This demonstrates that India has the potential to become the world’s most lucrative market for lighting and components industry.
“We want the exhibitors and visitors to make the most of the business opportunities offered at Light + LED Expo India and the dates for the upcoming edition were decided in tandem with the industry’s stakeholders.”
Covering the entire lighting ecosystem, the launch of Light + LED Expo India in 2022 will open doors to new trade opportunities for lighting and component manufacturers and suppliers, enabling them to strengthen their supply chain and tap into investments provisioned by the Indian government, under its Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme.
New appointments to Recolight Board of Directors
(UK) – Recolight has appointed two new members to its Board of Directors. Robert Sprott of Signify will join as a member of the Board, while Andreas Adam of Ledvance has been appointed as Chair of the Board.
Established in 2005 by Tungsram Lighting, Felio Sylvania, Ledvance and Signify, Recolight’s board is comprised of four non-executive Directors, representing the four founding members.
Sprott and Adam join David Nauth of Tungsram and Andrew Clark of Sylvania on the board.
Adam, Head of Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment at Ledvance, has worked in the lighting industry for more than 20 years, and has substantial experience in WEEE across a number of European countries, sitting on the board of six European WEEE compliance schemes.
Taking over the role of Chair of the Board, he said: “During my five years on the Recolight Board, I’ve seen the team grow and the services offered expand. I look forward to helping the company support its members in building a circular economy in the lighting sector.”
Robert Sprott, Service Manager at Signify, replaces Maurice Spee, who after 20 years is retiring from Signify and the Recolight Board.
On joining the board, Sprott said: “I join Recolight in exciting times. Scheme membership is increasing, and there is a great team of dedicated staff.”
Following the new appointments to the Board, Nigel Harvey, Recolight Chief Executive, said: “We are delighted that Robert has joined the board, and to have Andreas heading it up as Chair. The breadth of experience and knowledge of our board is invaluable to us as we expand the range of services we offer to meet the changing needs of our Producer Members and collection partners.”
Call for submissions for [d]arc thoughts at [d]arc room pop-up
(UK) – [d]arc room pop-up @ Design London, brought to you by [d]arc media, opens call for submissions for its [d]arc thoughts talks programme.
Moderated by [d]arc media’s team of editors, [d]arc thoughts will run from 22 – 24 September and feature insightful discussions from leading industry professionals working with light.
If you would like to be considered for inclusion on a [d]arc thoughts panel, get in touch here, outlining your areas of interest and expertise.
Recognising London’s profound influence over Architecture and Design specification, [d]arc room pop-up @ Design London is a new and enhanced event experience underpinned by the wealth of knowledge of both [d]arc media and Media 10, organisers of Design London.
[d]arc room pop-up @ Design London will feature a highly curated selection of lighting brands, talks programme and light-art installations, providing a unique platform to meet with leading lighting designers, architects, interior designers, developers and retailers at what will be the must-attend event during London Design Festival.
The UK has the second largest design industry in the world and is the largest in Europe. London has seen design-led businesses more than double since 2010.
Of the 25,000+ visitors to Design London (100% Design) in 2019, 80% were architects or designers with over 50% interested in lighting specification.
Of the 217 lighting design practices in the UK, over half (116) are located in the Greater London area (source ILDS 2021). This is by far the biggest concentration of lighting designers in one city in the world.
Situated alongside [d]arc room and Design London, Greenwich Peninsula will welcome London’s first purpose-built Design District – a collection of sixteen buildings designed by eight architects that will house 1,800 creatives. A new type of London is being developed specifically for the creative community. A mixture of architectural voices, open house workshops and design lovers will create an undeniable buzz of activity during London Design Festival aligning with [d]arc room and Design London’s celebration of the capital’s thriving design scene.
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Newly launched Workspace Design Show to hold workspace lighting webinar on 7 July
(UK) – As part of the build-up to the first ever Workspace Design Show, to be held on 4-5 November at London’s Business Design Centre, event organisers are holding a series of design webinars.
The Spotlight Series covers various aspects of workspace design, such as sustainability, product design and lighting design.
The third instalment of the Spotlight Series, entitled ‘Light Your Space’, will be held on 7 July, and will discuss how lighting design can help to create effective and enjoyable workspaces.
Panelists for this session, which will be chaired by arc’s Matt Waring, include: Paul Nulty, Founder of Nulty lighting, Neale Smith, Director at Foundry Lighting, and Susan Lake, Design Director at Susan Lake Lighting Design.
Registration for the session is free – more information on how to register can be found here.
Alongside the Spotlight Series of talks in the lead up to the event, organisers of the Workspace Design Show are very excited about the top level experts and partners involved in the show. During the event, a series of Workspace Design Talks will include a host of well-respected voices from end-user clients, including: Robert McLean, Head of Real Estate & Design at PwC; Emily Harding, Workspace Design & Culture Lead at Aviva; and Alan Bainbridge, Head of Workplace and Corporate Real Estate at BBC.
International Furniture-led consultancy, The Furniture Practice, will be showcasing the latest high-end furnishings available from world-class brands such as Vitra, Gubi, Brunner and Andreu World, to create a stunning environment for the conference talks at the show.
Other brands on display at the Show include Buzzispace, Actiu, Dams Furniture, TC Office Group, Abstracta, Interface, Camira Fabrics, Mute, Kettal and IOC Project Partners.
Registration for the show will open in July. Those interested in attending can register interest to receive advanced notice on the limited number of free passes for trade visitors here.
Sirius Lighting Office takes home Radiance Award at 38th Annual IALD Awards
(Worldwide) – Returning online for the second year in a row, the winners of the 38th annual International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) International Lighting Design Awards, presented by Cooper Lighting Solutions, were announced on Thursday 24 June.
The awards recognised 20 projects from 10 countries, spanning exteriors, interiors, memorials, hospitality, hospitals, retail, and places of worship.
Mirjam Roos, IALD Awards Chair and co-host for the awards presentation, said of this year’s awards programme: “Every year we see an increase in the quality of entries and this year is certainly no different. Our seven-member panel of judges evaluate each project submission for demonstration of excellence across 10 distinct areas in a rigorous and blind process.”
The highest point scorer across all entries, in addition to receiving an Award of Excellence, is also given the IALD Radiance Award for Excellence in Lighting Design. This year, the Radiance Award went to Sirius Lighting Office, for the Toranomon Hills Business Tower in Tokyo, Japan.
The awards winners are as follows:
IALD Radiance Award
Toranomon Hills Business Tower, Tokyo, Japan – Sirius Lighting Office
IALD Award of Excellence
Canadian Parliament West Block – Committee Rooms, Ottawa, Canada – Office for Visual Interaction (OVI)
Central Mosque, Shali, Russia – Natalya Koptseva and Vasily Tarasenko
Kungsträdgården, Stockholm, Sweden – Light Bureau
NorthConnex, Sydney, Australia – Lux Populi
IALD Award of Merit
25 E Washington Lobby, Chicago, USA – Schuler Shook
600 West Chicago Lobby Renovation, Chicago, USA – Schuler Shook
Chongqing Changshou Sales Gallery, Chongqing, China – Glint Lighting Design
CME Group, Chicago, USA – Schuler Shook
The David H. Koch Center for Cancer Care at Memorial Sloan Kettering Center, New York, USA – Licht (in-house lighting studio at ICRAVE) and HLB Lighting Design
Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial, Washington DC, USA – L’Observatoire International
Harrods Fine Dining, London, UK – Lighting Design International
Nitro, Seattle, USA – Oculus Light Studio
The Ritz-Carlton Nikko, Tochigi, Japan – Worktecht & Co
Sharjah Mosque, Sharjah, UAE – Light Concept
Starbucks Reserve Tianjin Riverside 66 Flagship, Tianjin, China – WEGO Lighting Design
Takanawa Gateway Station, Tokyo, Japan – Lighting Planners Associates
Wang Jing Memorial Hall, Songyang, China – School of Architecture, Tsinghua University and One Lighting Associates (Beijing)
IALD Special Citations
Boulevard of Arts, Dnipro, Ukraine – Expolight
K11 Art and Cultural Centre, Hong Kong – Speirs Major
The IALD praised the work of its panel of seven judges for the 2021 IALD Awards. The panel includes five IALD members at various experience levels, alongside an architect and interior designer. The judging panel was: Yahui Cheng, Kristen Garibaldi, Julia Hartmann, Vladan Paunovic, Glenn Heinmiller, Joe Lawton and Tina Turrisi.
The full awards presentation is available to view online here.
