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EPOCA RESTAURANT RESIDENTIAL FOCUS 2 LG STUDIO DARC AWARDS • ROCKWELL GROUP • BDNY REVIEW • KIMPTON DE WITT HOTEL • MEI UME RESTAURANT • SLEEP REVIEW

HELEN ANKERS • EDITOR We're back with a bang after our Christmas break, bringing you a strong focus on decorative lighting within the home. The lovely Russell Whitehead and Jordan Cluroe of 2 LG Studio in London, took time out of their hectic schedules to give us their top tips for beautiful lighting within the home. For them, designing for the home is all about throwing out the rule book and working closely with their clients to create the perfect environment and choosing the best lighting is part and parcel of that. Lighting, they say, is key to creating living, breathing spaces that make you 'feel'. It can shape space, create moments of wonder, ambience and function... you can read more on page 42.

Elsewhere in this issue we have projects from The Netherlands, France, Italy and UK, covering all manner of venues including the first Kimpton de Witt hotel outside of the US on page 16, which saw Michaelis Boyd and Deerns lighting design studio collaborate; the new Mei Ume restaurant from AB Concept and dpa lighting consultants on page 22; and a stunning light installation from design studio BY LUUM at 20 Old Bailey on page 40. Last issue we were just about to head off to New York for the Boutique Design show; this was a really successful trip for the darc team and we got to catch up with some great lighting brands both inside the show and around the Manhattan and Brooklyn design scene, take a look at our show review on page 68. You will also find our round-up of the best lighting at the recent Sleep event held in London on page 72 and we profile this year's Maison et Objet Designer of the year Cecilie Manz on page 78.

One last thing to mention, the 2018 darc awards / decorative are now in full swing having officially opened for entries in December. This year's awards party will take place at the iconic London nightclub Fabric and I'd like to officially welcome onboard our sponsors so far: Innermost, Bright Goods, Niche Modern and Dark Lighting, who will be working alongside awards partners molo and Applelec to bring you some fantastic light installations on the night itself. In case you're still not familiar with the darc awards / decorative and how it works... there are twelve categories covering all areas of hospitality, entertainment, high-end residential, retail, commercial and offices, as well as products. There's no restriction on how many categories you can enter, all we ask is that the products and projects focus on stunning decorative lighting design. The winners are then decided on by the design industry - there's no involvement from the darc team whatsoever - so it's a real peer-to-peer awards celebration. For more info and to enter the awards head to: www.darcawards.com/decorative

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Cover image: EPOCA Restaurant in Paris, France.

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darc awards / decorative 2017 entry: Motel One Campus Restaurant Ippolito Fleitz Group & pfarrĂŠ lighting design featuring Graypants

darc awards / decorative 2018 now open for entries!

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042 2 LG Studio

062 Alissa + Nienke

Jordan Cluroe & Russell Whitehead talk home lighting.

REGULARS

076 Lucie Koldova

Alissa van Asseldonk talks materials, innovation and design.

FEATURES

006 DARC AWARDS NEWS Your guide to entering the 2018 decorative awards.

010 FOCAL POINT ERWIN RESTAURANT, RUSSIA 012 FOCAL POINT VICTOR RESTAURANT, CANADA 060 FOLIO ROCKWELL GROUP, USA We take a closer look at the architectural firm's interior schemes.

022 RESIDENTIAL FEATURE Introduced by interior designers Russell Whitehead and Jordan Cluroe of 2 LG Studio, we profile some of the most stunning high-end residential projects out there.

056 CASE STUDY Moroccan Mood Lighting 056 CASE STUDY A Modern Throwback 056 CASE STUDY Clean and Classic

080 CALENDARC DESIGN SHOWS FOR 2018

056 CASE STUDY Old World Elegance

082 SOCIALIGHT INSTAGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

056 CASE STUDY City Chic 062 IN DETAIL: ALISSA+NIENKE Alissa van Asseldonk & Nienk Bongers talk to us about their experimentation with materials.

The Czech designer takes over this year's imm cologne Das Haus.

078 Cecilie Manz

We profile Maison et Objet's 2018 designer of the year.

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016 KIMPTON DE WITT The first location for the hotel chain outside of the US sees Michaelis Boyd design a playfully plush environment.

068 BDNY REVIEW We bring you the best in lighting from one of New York's premium interior design shows.

022 MEI UME RESTAURANT A sophisticated fusion restaurant in the heart of London, designed

by AB Concept and dpa lighting consultants.

072 SLEEP REVIEW Our review of the best lighting products on show at London's leading hotel event.

028 EPOCA RESTAURANT Emilie Bonaventure brings a taste of Italy to a classic Art Nouveau property in the heart of Paris.

076 DAS HAUS Lucie Koldova of Brokis takes over this year's Das Haus at imm cologne.

028 BARCA'S RESTAURANT Fabio Fantolino transforms a Turin building into a 70’s eatery reminiscent of Italy’s west coast.

078 M+O DESIGNER OF THE YEAR Masion et Objet crowns Cecilie Manz as their 2018 designer of the year.

036 ISLINGTON RESIDENTIAL Avocado Sweets took on a run-down ex rental property and transformed it into a vibrant, playful, family home.

040 20 OLD BAILEY

BY LUUM created two opposing light installations for workspace 20 Old Bailey.

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focal point ERWIN RESTAURANT AND BAR MOSCOW, RUSSIA Every aspect of the interior design at Erwin restaurant and bar in Moscow, Russia, was considered by MMZ Project Architectural Bureau. Using contrasting colours, materials and fabrics, copper coloured synthetic leather is mixed with colourful velvet, while the Veli Copper ceiling lamp from Italian lighting brand Slamp creates a stand out lighting feature.

Inspired by the high fashion world, where folds, pleats and soft structural shapes reign, Veli is a sophisticated, glamorous collection featuring a series of handcrafted elements carefully connected in a sinuous, elegant design, mounted on a magnetic system. Designed by Adriano Rachele, Veli’s varying colours and forms add value to any interior. The final result at the Erwin, is a luxurious bar where clients can relax after a busy day. www.mmzproject.com www.slamp.com Image: Ena Spahic

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focal point VICTOR RESTAURANT TORONTO, CANADA To reintroduce the Victor restaurant in Le Germain Hotel in Toronto, DesignAgency was tasked with making the space feel like a true ‘hotel’ restaurant - approachable, universal and versatile enough to attract an array of hotel guests, as well as daytime business visitors, corporate event goers and special occasion groups. Inspired to create a modern interpretation of the comfortable American tavern, Victor’s highly fluid space sets an attractive tone - warm and welcoming, shifting in style, artfully strewn with decorative touches.

DesignAgency’s signature emphasis on lighting is central to the venue’s ambience. A spectacular feature fixture constructed from brass tubing strung with white globes squiggles around and swoops down over the main room, breaking into sections and scattered throughout the dining room. Designed to glow in contrast to a deep gravel-gray ceiling backdrop, this light sculpture demarks the area by visually dropping the ceiling height to a more intimate level and imparts a sense of vitality and character to the entire restaurant. www.designagency.ca Images: Lisa Petrole

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DARC AWARDS / DECORATIVE 2018 IS NOW TAKING ENTRIES! WWW.DARCAWARDS.COM/DECORATIVE Images: Sarah Cullen

Back for another year, the 2018 darc awards / decorative launched on 22nd November with a relaxed drinks party in conjunction with awards sponsor Innermost.

Taking place at their Oxo Tower-based showroom in London, as you can see from the photos, we had a great night socialising with friends from the design industry while divulging details on this year's awards process. With the 2017 decorative awards attracting 200 entries and over 4,000 votes from designers, we're keen to grow moving forward and encourage any designer big or small to enter and vote when the time comes!

AWARDS CRITERIA Projects and Products must have been completed and launched between 1st March 2017 – 1st March 2018 - please do not enter previous darc awards entries as they will be disqualified.

• The entrant must supply a statement / design narrative - maximum 500 words.

• The entrant must supply 5-10 photographs (jpegs 740 x 493 pixels). A link to a video can also be included. No extra written material or PDFs will be accepted.

• Please note, architectural lighting projects and products should not be entered into the decorative awards and will be disqualified.

ENTRY PERIOD DEADLINE 1 March 2018 Have you been involved in a project where stunning lighting has been the focus of your attention? Or have you collaborated with a lighting manufacturer on their latest range of decorative light fixtures?

This is your opportunity to shout about your achievements, any interior designer, architect, lighting designer, product designer or manufacturer can enter the awards.

VOTING 12 March – 12 April 2018 Once the entries have been shortlisted by a panel of international designers, it’s over to you, the design industry! Every independent designer is encouraged to vote online for their favourite decorative lighting schemes and products, meaning the winners will be a true reflection of the design industry and an entirely democratic vote that is not influenced in any way by the darc magazine team.

DARC NIGHT 31 May 2018 @ Fabric, London Taking place at the iconic London nightclub Fabric, the darc night awards ceremony is for all the designers that vote in the awards. Having opened in 1999, Fabric occupies the former Metropolitan Cold Stores of Smithfield Meat Market and features an abundance of dark corners that will feature stunning light installations from our sponsors.

Tickets for designers are FREE and so is the bar! We will be inviting interior designers, architects, lighting designers and product designers to attend the awards party by asking them to vote in the awards. This means anyone from your design studio that has voted can join us for a fun night of socialising with like-minded people.

To enter the awards visit: darcawards.com/decorative

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Playfully Plush Design firm Michaelis Boyd looked to a crisp architecturallydriven interior for Kimpton De Witt's first hotel outside the US, while taking influence from the building's Dutch roots.

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The Kimpton De Witt in Amsterdam is Kimpton Hotels’ first destination outside of the Americas. Located in the heart of Amsterdam’s vibrant centre and within walking distance of Centraal Station, interior architects Michaelis Boyd has created a newly refurbished hotel boasting 274 guest rooms, including 15 signature rooms.

Working with Ave Bradley, Global Senior VP / Design & Creative Director of Kimpton Hotels, Michaelis Boyd designed a crisp architecturally-driven interior, featuring contemporary timber wall panelling, pale oak timber floors, steel glazed screens and bespoke terrazzo walls. The hotel design was inspired by the playful nature of Kimpton, with a contemporary architectural approach and a nod to traditional Amsterdam.

The ground floor has been reconfigured to provide a new entrance with a visual connection to the street and an improved guest journey through a series of lobby and lounge spaces. On arrival, guests ascend a white terrazzo staircase under a slim curved mirrored canopy, which punctures the

glazed facade and runs seamlessly through to the internal entrance area. A bold custom green terrazzo wall defines the entrance and is complemented by the softness of a living wall, which runs the length of the entrance facade. Inset within the foliage are the words ‘and breathe’ in playful pink neon letters.

For the hotel reception area, Michaelis Boyd designed a range of graphic blue and white encaustic floor tiles inspired by the traditional Dutch delft tile. Behind the reception desk a ceramic tiled fireplace is surrounded by a ring of banquette seating, with cushions and blankets for reading and relaxing. Walls are animated with a bold selection of contemporary artwork and feature lighting in the form of a bespoke made Atelier Areti Alouette pendant, which is accompanied by the Porada floor lamp; Lambert et Fils Clark table lamp, and the Bolle chandelier from Giopato & Coombes.

The lounge areas use a combination of decorative lighting elements including Flos IC floor lights designed by Michael Anastassiades; Pin wall lamps from Vibia; the Dreistelz floor lamp from Kalmar; and

the Tripode G5 floor lamp from Santa & Cole in the grand lobby area. “The concept was to use domestic light fixtures like those used around the home and arrange them around furniture clusters. These lights are integral in promoting a feeling of familiarity and a sense of home.

“The brief, set by the client, was to rework the internal arrangement of the space to improve the overall circulation and guest experience,” says Alex Michaelis, of Michaelis Boyd. “The decorative lighting is playful and thematic, which works in contrast to the architectural finishes and lighting. The lighting reinforces the concept of birds, botanicals and flowers – a language that runs throughout the hotel. We also wanted to make the spaces feel very residential, so the small decorative lighting elements such as desk lamps, table lamps, and floor lamps help to make it feel more like a home than a hotel.”

Mathijs Sommeijer and Ilse DijkstraNugteren of Deerns Netherlands lighting design practice worked on the architectural lighting at Kimpton De Witt, which took on a supportive role to the rest of the interiors

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as Sommeijer explains: “Deerns was selected as MEP consultant for the project. During the process it became clear that there was a need to design the architectural lighting in close cooperation with the decorative lighting elements. The interior design – including the lighting fixtures – had to be the ‘eye-catcher’ in the space. With our architectural lighting design we made sure we created the proper ambient light to meet the regulations by using high quality fixtures from Xicato and let the interiors speak for themselves.”

Concealed within the centre of the hotel, a former lounge area has been reimagined as a new garden room, bringing in daylight and fresh air to the centre of the building, while acting as the terrace to the adjacent House Bar. “This fresh and ethereal space is now washed in an abundance of natural light during the day,” says Michaelis. “However, festoon lighting and lanterns provide subtle twinkles of light, bringing magic to the space in the evening and throughout the night.” The external courtyard is draped in cascading plants and swing chairs, enclosed within full height steel framed glazing, while internally, the floor is made up of a sequence of diagonally-laid oak planks inset with smooth square concrete tiles. This pattern continues through to the external courtyard and is formed using concrete pavers and black gravel. In the summer, the courtyard can be opened allowing the light and fresh air to permeate through.

The House Bar is located within the historical Queen of Holland building.

Featuring original beams and timber wall paneling, the interior is painted a dark glossy teal. Michaelis Boyd designed a bird motif wallpaper to run between the ceiling beams - this pays homage to the traditional painted murals that date back to the Dutch Opening spread 1. A Giopato & Coombes chandelier and Porada floor lights adorn the reception area and grand lobby. The concept was to use domestic light fixtures like those used around the home. Arranged around furniture clusters, these lights are integral to promoting a feeling of familiarity and a sense of home.

This page 1. Astro Lighting's Eclipse Round LED fixtures create an interesting lighting feature in one of the hotel's lounge areas. 2&3. The bedrooms make clever references to the public areas by using the Areti Alouette wall lights as bedside lamps, while the Gubi BL1 table lamp provides functional desk lighting. 4. The bathrooms feature Areti Disc and Sphere wall lights. 5. Meeting rooms are brought to life with decoratice chandelier elements, accompanied by functional lighting again, using Porada floor lights. 6. A bespoke made Areti Alouette pendant has been made for the reception area, bringing a sense of relaxed theatricality to the space.

Alongside it sits a Lambert & Fils Clark table lamp.

Next page Lee Broom Chamber pendants add a striking design to the House Bar. The idea here was to create a dramatic and moody atmosphere, within the context of a dark and sumptuous room. The back bar itself acts as a feature lighting installation washing bottles with warm light.

Renaissance. “The lighting in the House Bar was to be dramatic and moody within the context of a dark and sumptuous room,” says Michaelis. “The back bar itself acts as a feature lighting installation, washing bottles with warm light.”

“The architectural lighting is in perfect harmony with the decorative lighting elements and interior,” adds Sommeijer.

“One of the main challenges we had on this project was the existing structure of the building as it sometimes provided very little space to recess the lighting and we really needed that space to minimize the possible glare of the architectural ambient light, but we worked around these challenges – as well as the tight deadline – to get the job completed in time.”

As the concept of flora and botanical runs through the hotel, the interior furnishings reference the natural world in a playful Kimpton way - deer, elk and bee doorknockers adorn guest rooms, bird pendant lights have been used, and beautiful dragonfly motifs have been incorporated into Kit Miles velvet upholstered Gubi chairs.

Moving upstairs, there are two interior palettes installed over the 274 bedrooms, providing guests with a unique experience with each visit. Smooth oak floors and colour blocked walls run throughout the guest rooms, which are furnished with a honed marble bedside tables, bold velvet fabrics and custom designed brass hanging rails.

The lighting in the bedrooms had to be playful yet functional and made clever references to the public areas, for example a smaller version of the Areti bird chandelier over the reception desk has been used to make the bedside lamps, accompanied

by BL1 table lamps from Gubi. The guest bathrooms are defined by bright geometric floor and wall tiles and feature the Disc and

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Reflecting on the project, Michaelis tells darc: “The outcome remained very much in line with the schematic designs presented at the start of the process. The materiality of some of the larger architectural elements have exceeded my expectations and add a real warmth and tactility to the spaces. It’s hard to communicate these elements through visuals, models or drawing presented during the early stages.

The decorative lighting was integral in communicating the design concept. These pieces are prominently displayed within the spaces and often attract a lot of attention from visitors.

“We do a lot of restoration projects which favour a raw and industrial design aesthetic

– a trend that is currently very fashionable.

However, in comparison, this hotel is a little more refined and well considered while remaining playful and fresh. The materials are crisp and new and the furniture is eclectic yet comfortable.

“If I could have changed anything I would have loved to have more ceiling lights in the lobby and conference spaces. The new courtyard works so well to bring daylight into the heart of the building – it would have been great to do this in other places but we were restricted by the existing building and heritage restraints.” www.michaelisboyd.com www.deerns.com

design details KIMPTON DE WITT, AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS CLIENT: KIMPTON DE WITT INTERIOR DESIGN: MICHAELIS BOYD ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING DESIGN: DEERNS NL

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Elemental Design Designers AB Concept, collaborated with dpa lighting consultants to create a classic, sophisticated fusion restaurant in London’s Four Seasons Hotel.

Images: Courtesy of Own Raggett & AB Concept

Following the successful launch of Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square earlier this year, the hotel has now opened its doors to Mei Ume, a Japanese and Chinese restaurant.

Demonstrating the part that both cuisines play in the concept of the restaurant, the name Mei Ume is inspired by the Chinese and Japanese terms for plum blossom.

Overseen by Hong Kong-based designers AB Concept, the interiors of Mei Ume work harmoniously with the stunning architectural features of Ten Trinity Square.

“We were approached by the owners, Reignwood Group, who we have known for quite some time,” Ed Ng, Principal at AB Concept and lead designer on the project, tells darc.“The project scope was for an Asian restaurant, so Reignwood felt we would be the right candidates based on our work in Hong Kong and that's how we began the discussions. It took us around two years to complete. As soon as we started working, we realised that we shared a lot of similarities and commonalities in terms of design. Hong Kong’s architectural and

interior design professions are pretty much based off the British system, so it almost felt like we were working on a project at home, we were honoured to be working on such an iconic heritage building, to bring in very Asian inspired elements and merge it within a western architectural context.”

The Mei Ume Bar is a focal point for the restaurant, with a pavilion-style design featuring sleek custom lighting and glassware. Ornate pillars run through the centre of the room creating a subtle division between the ten-seat bar and lounge area and the 48-cover dining room. Suspended between the first two pillars as guests enter the restaurant, is a panel featuring enamel paintwork on glass, inspired by Chinese and Japanese plum flowers – fusing the two worlds into one as a common language.

At either end of the main dining room, unique three-layer gilded artworks depict a traditional Chinese banquet scene while a palette of bold reds and pinks enhance the vibrant restaurant and bar - separated by a large embroidered silk lace panel. A private dining room seating up to fourteen guests

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provides a more intimate space for private dinners and events. dpa lighting consultants provided a flawless scheme, which complements the restaurant’s beautiful finishes perfectly.

“The designers produced a strong interior concept within this magnificent heritage interior,” explains Ian Clarke, Associate at dpa. “Due to the considerations related to the historic architecture, the fabric of the building was to remain untouched with all lighting integration to be reversible, the ceiling was also off limits so decorative lighting was the key to the success of the scheme.”

Bespoke lighting elements were designed with ambient light sources concealed inside,

while discreet, functional downlighting provides ambience to the tables and subtly highlights the interior’s details.

Only the most considered and delicate of interventions were achievable in terms of lighting. Metal structures were designed to adorn the interior in a way where lighting could be incorporated without the building needing to provide locations to house equipment. The two rows of columns in the centre of the space proved an issue, but still wanting to add drama; a halo inspired by celestial clouds was added and attached to each column, helping to lower the ceiling height to a more intimate level.

The outcome provides an elegant Asian aesthetic to the detailing with the

integration of localised lighting in a creative and unique way.

“On this particular project, I think decorative lighting plays an extremely important role because it’s a heritage building,” Ng says. “When we went to the site for the first time and learned more about heritage architecture from the professionals, one thing that was brought to our attention was that architectural lighting such as downlights don't belong to this era of architecture. We felt that we should follow and respect such norms when designing the lighting scheme, so we tried to minimise the use of architectural downlighting unless it was completely necessary, which is why decorative lighting became the major light

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source for the entire interior.”

“The decorative lighting elements were developed as bespoke solutions with specialist manufacturers,” adds Clarke.

“Lighting equipment was integrated within decorative interior detailing to provide high quality lighting without the use of standard architectural lighting equipment.”

The space relies heavily on the lighting to create a sophisticated, nostalgic atmosphere in the day and a relaxed, seductive feel in the evening.

“It is crucial for us to collaborate with a high calibre and competent designer on every project,” explains Ng. “Restaurants and bars are no longer places to just eat and drink, they’re experiences where lighting has a strong influence on the entire mood.

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If you can imagine that the chef has spent so much time and creativity on making a dish tasteful and beautiful, it’s important for lighting designers to showcase their art. If a restaurant is poorly lit, we wouldn't be doing justice to the chef or the diners.”

The final installed scheme achieves the goals of the initial concept completely.

“This project is a real credit to the owner and project team for their commitment throughout the project,” continues Clarke.

With Ng concluding: “I sometime still mix-up the final photos and computer renderings that we presented to the client because they look so identical.” www.abconcept.net www.dpalighting.com

design details MEI UME, FOUR SEASONS HOTEL LONDON AT TEN TRINITY SQUARE CLIENT: REIGNWOOD GROUP INTERIOR DESIGN: AB CONCEPT LIGHTING DESIGN: DPA LIGHTING CONSULTANTS

lighting specified All fixtures designed by AB Concept Bespoke chandeliers, table and wall lights manufactured by Hallmark Lighting Bespoke chandelier and suspended lanterns by Junction fabrication

Opening spread Bespoke Halo lights adjoin the columns running down the centre of the space Previous page Bespoke wall lights illuminate the enamel artwork. This page 1. Bespoke pendants line the bar. 2. Discreet, functional downlighting provides ambience in the restaurant's interior. 3. A closer look at the bespoke lights that illuminate the booths.

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A Taste of Italy Emilie Bonaventure designs a Parisian bistro with a Milanese twist in a classic Art Nouveau property in the heart of Paris.

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At 17 Rue Oudinot, hidden away amongst the Parisian bustle of the 7th arrondissement, there is an exceptional Art Nouveau building that is now home to Calabrian chef Denny Imbroisi’s latest restaurant. EPOCA was formed through a partnership with Micael Memmi and Denny Imbroisi who collaborated with interior designer Emilie Bonaventure, the talent behind ‛Frenchie’ in London’s Covent Garden.

Imbroisi crafted his culinary skills in the famous Northern Italian San Domenico and Corrado Fasolato restaurants. The turning point in his career came after he took part in the French TV show Top Chef; he gained insight into the culinary world whilst working alongside renowned Chef William Ledeuil before joining Alain Ducasse’s team at the renowned Jules Verne as sous chef.

Memmi is a serious foodie who left his job as a grain trader to become a restaurateur in 1997. He has since opened many eateries including Le Zo in 1998, a concept restaurant that fused Japanese and French cuisine with an Italian touch. In 2003 he launched II Caffe in Paris, which has since

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grown into a famous Italian restaurant chain, serving dishes that are made in the kitchen and delivered to five retail outlets in the French capital.

In October 2016 Memmi met Imbroisi at the Joel Thiebault stand at the President Wilson market. As Micael had dinner at his beloved restaurant Ida on several occasions, and Denny often lunched at Le Zo, their friendship blossomed and the idea of opening EPOCA was born.

“Micael appeared one day in my agency,” Bonaventure says. “He was a huge fan of Frenchie Covent Garden, the restaurant that I had designed in 2016 for Greg Marchand and asked me if I wanted to design the next Italian Bistro of calabrian Chef, Denny Imbroisi. I, of course said yes and the project was born.”

As this was Bonaventure’s first Italianinspired project, she sought to design an interior with a unique personality whilst also drawing inspiration from both the features typical to a Parisian bistro and a Milanese design emphasis on warmth and function in a colourful, graphic style.

Equally passionate about ancient and

contemporary objects, Bonaventure sets a scene for the vintage features in the space, such as the suspension lamps and wall sconces. Lights in chrome metal, stainless steel or aluminium interact dramatically with the brass features.

“We decided to preserve the original 1930’s light fixtures. To complement them I added discrete spotlights to the suspended ceiling, in order to enhance the general lighting level.”

Bonaventure chose not to work with a lighting designer, instead she used the already formed design and built on it, tying it in with the space flawlessly.

“Light is something I love experimenting with,” she explains. “For me light is the most important material and I do consider it to be a material. Conceptually I work with light as I would any other material. Its design is fully formed and integrated into the project from the very beginning.”

Bonaventure’s focus on the precision of design comes to the fore in this project through the presence of geometric shapes in black and yellow, accompanied by modernist influences. Unusual yet effective, the focal

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point in this design is the floor mosaic. In EPOCA, saturated tones in ochre, mustard and bronze add colour to the otherwise monochromatic scheme. The striped wallpaper lends a cinemascope depth to the room, which is enlarged through the tactical use of mirrors.

In keeping with the historical resonance of the building, Bonaventure chose a marble bar, however, she exerted a distinctive individuality over the space with veins running throughout the stone and up to the base of the vintage lights. Another reference to Art Deco is in the seating designs, which revitalise the traditional Thornet style with velvet booths.

For the tableware, Bonaventure herself designed the black lacquered wooden table tops and chose earthenware plates with black edges that perfectly echo the spirit of the restaurant. As a quirk against too much formality cutlery and accessories in aluminium were added.

The result is a vibrant and welcoming space in which lunch, dinner, or even just an apperitivo becomes an authentic escape to Italy in the heart of Paris.

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“Denny and Micael were wonderfully enthusiastic about the original briefs and goals,” she says. “Interior design is all about that delicate balance between fulfilling a client’s aesthetic and technical expectations with the harsh reality of economic and architectural constraints, and at the end of the project we were all so delighted and proud with the finished project,” she says. “I think this project definitely has the strongest décor of all my previous designs - the smaller projects can result in a much stronger design.

EPOCA is Bonaventure’s second address in the Left Bank, a mere few hundred metres from her first, The Rose Bakery tearoom at the Bon Marche.

“It has been a real opportunity to carry on exploring my roots and the legacy that has made me who I am today; the spirit of the Left Bank lends itself perfectly to my values. I keep coming back to the dream of a literary and fashion Intelligentsia so the desire to welcome lost icons is a definite part of the atmosphere.”

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design details EPOCA, PARIS, FRANCE CLIENT: MICAEL MEMMI, DENNY IMBROISI INTERIOR DESIGN & LIGHTING: EMILIE BONAVENTURE

lighting specified RESTORED 1930's VINTAGE CHANDELIERS & SCONCES MODULAR LIGHTS SPOTLIGHTS DCW EDITIONS ISP WALL SCONCES

Opening spread The interior of EPOCA evokes a classic Parisian bistro with an emphasis on Milanese design. The vintage 1930's chandelier was restored from the building's former life, along with the table lights that line the marble bar.

1. The 1930's table lamps have a marble base, matching the impressive marble bar. 2. The striped wallpaper lends a cinemascope depth to the room.

3. The room is enlarged by the tactical use of mirrors. 4. Restored, vintage wall sconces in the bathroom offest the monochromatic colour scheme.

5. Interior Designer Emilie Bonaventure.

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Down on the West Coast Fabio Fantolino transforms a Turin building into a 70’s eatery reminiscent of Italy’s west coast.

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Formally a family pub, Barca is Located in a Turin building overlooking Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, in the Borgo Nuovo district of Turin, Italy.

The three-storey Italian restaurant’s interior is designed by architect, interior and product designer Fabio Fantolino.

Characterised by a consistent design that connects the first two floors, the furnishings contribute to the creation of a warm and relaxed atmosphere. Custom designed lighting consisting of diagonally cut cylindrical chrome profiles; custommade tables of different colour laminates and Breuer sidechairs in Alcantra, recall the design of Italy’s West Coast in the 1970’s.

With a special focus on sofas and chairs, sea blue velvet, green dry cotton twill and hazel Alcantara alternate, covering the seats throughout the three floors and bringing a splash of colour to each space.

The counter is the protagonist of the ground floor space; the white circles on the wooden background are reminiscent of the typical geometries of 70’s interior design. The

underground level houses an intimate and reserved area, where the dark shades of the walls are softened by the red melange tones of the seats, the space is punctuated by blue velvet screens and wooden panels.

“The clients wanted to turn this old family pub into a pizzeria restaurant with an international design,” Fantolino tells darc.

“They expected a more industrial venue, but from the start we had a vision of the west coast in the 70’s with a touch of elegance. We showed them some examples and went through a strong and deep analysis of materials, lights and design trends. In a year, Barca’s was born.”

This was the first time the designer and his team had developed a concept for a threestorey restaurant. “This was fascinating to us, because it was an opportunity to work with height and give each of the spaces a unique mood and atmosphere.” says Fantolino.

The decorative lighting strengthens the space's dual atmosphere; the first floor has a light and airy ambiance while the

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basement houses a darker more reserved area. Iconic &Tradition Flowerpot VP1 pendants illuminate the bench table on the ground floor. Designed in 1968 and used predominantly in restaurant spaces, this classic light lends itself perfectly to the decor's vintage theme. The Paw floor light, designed by Fabio Fantonino himself for lighting brand Phanto spreads soft warm light and creates a sophisticated focal point near the first floor window's.

Minimalistic and angled LED Hexo ceiling lights by Wever & Ducre can be found on the first floor.

“We don't usually work with a lighting designer, we prefer to research the decorative and technical lighting elements ourselves in order to have a common thread in every detail of the project. The lights really highlight the 70’s references, the shapes and colours.”

The result is a lighting scheme that gives the space hierarchy, enhances the interior details and offers the diners a chance to bask in the laid back atmosphere of the west coast in the centre of Turin. www.fabiofantolino.com

design details BARCA'S, TURIN, ITALY CLIENT: ANTONELLA SALVATORE & FABIO BARCA INTERIOR & LIGHTING DESIGN: FABIO FANTOLINO

lighting specified &TRADITION FLOWERPOT PENDANTS CUSTOM MADE CHROME TUBE PENDANTS IDEAL LUX LUNARE AP1 SPOTLIGHTS PHANTO TANGO FLOOR LIGHT WEVER & DUCRE HEXO PENDANTS

Opening spread The first floor dining area where &Tradition Flowerpot VP1 pendants illuminate the tables This page 1. The Paw floor light, designed by Fabio Fantolino rests near the first floor windows. 2. Hexo ceiling lights by Wever & Ducre add ambience to the darker, more intimate basement space. 3. The protagonist of the ground floor is the gemetric 70's designed counter 4. Custom made wall sconces line the panelled walls of the second floor. 5. Another view of the ground floor dining area where natural light is abundant.

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Playful Design Avocado Sweets took on the re-design of a run-down ex rental property and transformed it from a drab and dingy maisonette to a vibrant, playful, family home.

Left languishing on estate agent websites, this former dark and dingy ex-rental property was not for the faint-hearted. The four bed flat spread over the garden level and first floor of a period Victorian property was in extremely poor condition with a layout that was completely unfit for family life. With a young family ready to move in, the design team set about transforming the space into a warm and welcoming home that meets the needs of adults and children in every room.

With a host of clever design tricks and hidden solutions including skirting board heating and a vertical Lego play wall –

Avocado Sweets increased the sense of space without extending an inch of the property. Drawing on their knowledge of cutting-edge and vintage products the design is a feast for the eyes and a highly functional family living space for adults and children alike.

With two primary-age children, the family agreed their design priorities, which included: an enjoyable kitchen with space for the children to join in the cooking; enough space to host large meals for family and friends; a comfortable living space to incorporate a piano and play area, two bathrooms, children’s bedroom with room

for homework; a comfortable hall space for storing coats and shoes and a garden that could be enjoyed by adults and children alike year-round.

The first challenge for the team was reworking the compact space. Going back to the drawing board, Avocado Sweets re-worked the internal layout to suit family life and bring in as much natural light as possible, removing walls to create an openplan kitchen-diner and building in a new family bathroom and en-suite to the master bedroom. Plaster was stripped from the hallway wall to expose the brick below and widen the narrow space.

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“The property was a run-down ex rental with dark rooms and corridors,” Avocado Sweets Co-founder Susie Agathou explains.

“We set about taking down the internal walls and moving rooms around to create a better family space.”

Agathou and her team looked at ways to not only create more space but to create the illusion of space, this was achieved by raising the kitchen and living room ceiling height by exposing the wooden beams.

“We found hidden tricks,” Agathou says.

“Running the heating through the skirting boards to leave a flexible space for furniture.”

With no extra room for a playroom, play was built into the design with a vertical Lego wall in the living room and a piano neatly tucked under the stairs.

A custom made, poured concrete kitchen island that doubles as an area for food preparation, a breakfast bar and even an ironing board, was commissioned. The island's textured surface adds an earthy,

welcoming feel to the kitchen design whilst banquette seating, clad in reclaimed wood, allows adequate space for a dinner party with hidden storage below.

“Sourcing the right pieces for each space was fun but a real challenge to get the right look to combine with the right measurements,” says Agathou. “Our designs are all tailor-made for the space and we like to mix and match vintage with modern – championing new designers alongside little known salvaged pieces.”

The wall lights throughout the house are salvaged from a post-war Hungarian factory, as well as the industrial kitchen pendants.The combination of the chalky white ceramic base with the elongated glass test tube-like lamp are at the same time a wonderful design statement and an unobtrusive layer of mood lighting.

"The dining area’s glass lean-to roof posed a particular lighting challenge, so we opted to create a hidden false wall in the painted exposed beam to allow the wall lights to

continue as the main lighting in this area," Agathou says.

Functional spotlights continue the ‘hidden theme’ as they peep out from amongst the exposed kitchen ceiling beams. Meanwhile the industrial pendants over the island (also salvaged from Hungary) add a gravitas to the space - with the warm orange cord adding a little Avocado Sweet’s twist and a sense of warmth and fun to the industrial metal chain fixing, which add a sense gravitas to the space, contrasting with the more playful aspects of the design.

“Light was always at the heart of the project,” Agathou explains. “As well as enabling natural light through careful space planning, the light fittings help shape the personality of each space.”

Hanging Muuto coloured lamps are a fun, colourful addition to the hallway and set the tone for the rest of the house whilst the softer hanging Luna Lana knitted pendants in the living room create a homely vibe set in combination with the bold colour-block

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shelving, rug and exposed wooden beams.

Peak up the stairs and the Ingo Maurer Lucellino Wall Lamp with its iconic exposed lamp sporting delicate angel wings creates a wonderful sense of anticipation and intrigue to the upper level.

For the children’s room, the designers played around with colour and texture bringing a sense of fun and whimsy to the space. The playful Seletti Egg of Columbus is an ideal pendant in the low-ceilinged bedroom, the combination of the moulded recycled cardboard ‘skirt’ with the bold red cord create a strikingly industrial feminine effect without being too ‘girly’. "We’ve long been admirers of Seletti’s ground breaking designs so we were delighted to include one," she says. For the boys bedroom, the Bau by Normann Copenhagen has all those great elements of colour, shape and fun literally fitting together like a jigsaw puzzle.

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team’s experience of hospitality design, love of innovation and experimentation.

For hospitality design its important to think about affecting customer behaviour through your design and you need specialist knowledge of the health and safety aspects of the job are needed, but the design mindset is very similar. "Our work is all about making spaces enjoyable and hunting out the ingredients that will unlock that feeling of enjoyment in each concept or home.

For us the starting point for every project is always the same – and that's to understand the needs of the people using the space and how the space should make them feel. We never sacrifice function for form. The trick to a great design is to weave the aesthetic into the flow of the space.” www.avocadosweets.com

design details ISLINGTON RESIDENCE CLIENT: PRIVATE INTERIOR & LIGHTING DESIGN: AVOCADO SWEETS

lighting specified RECLAIMED TRAINSPOTTERS PENDANTS STEPHANIE NG LUNA LANA PENDANT MUTUU HANGING LAMPS NORMAN COPENHAGEN BAU PENDANT LOUIS POULSEN COLLAGE PENDANT BY NINA CAMPBELL FOSCARINI DUII MINI WALL LIGHTS BY DIESEL COLUMBUS SELETTI EGG PENDANT INGO MAURER LUCELLINO WALL LAMP

Opening spread 1. Luna Lana pendants by Stephanie Ng adorn the living area with its playful, colourful take on the geometric trend. 2. Trainspotters pendants reclaimed from a hungarian factory illuminate the kitchen island.

This page 1. Hanging lamps by Mutuu add a splash of colour to the entrance hall. 2. A closer look at the Luna Lana knitted pendants.

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Opposing Sides Lighting studio By Luum created two opposing installations for workspace 20 Old Bailey in London, that work together to create a visually stunning atrium space.

20 Old Bailey in London is an immaculate workspace set around a pioneering ‘arterial street’, creating its own bustling community and consisting of 235,000sqft of exceptionally designed office space.

At the heart of the building’s atrium are two statement light installations from British lighting design studio BY LUUM. Each housed within a glass tree pit that extend from the ground floor to lower ground level, the installations – entitled ‛Order and Chaos’ reference the inherent historical context of the area and are juxtaposed in style.

Commissioned by international design practice BDP, on behalf of architects Buckley Gray Yeoman and developers ISG, Tom Niven at BDP commented: “As concept designers, we approached BY LUUM to work collaboratively on the two installations for 20 Old Bailey. Responding to a tight timeframe, we quickly developed a proposal using ‛Bangle’ from BY LUUM that met the brief of ‘Order and Chaos’. The two sculptures reflect the context of the surrounding area; the South atrium forming a giant ordered cube from 100 elements and the North atrium directly juxtaposed with Bangles exploding across the space.

“Light was punched up from the lower levels to illuminate the sculptures but also create a play of light and shadow on the soffits above. The finishes were chosen carefully to ensure some elements appeared bright, whilst others reflected light at all angles, adding a sparkle as viewers moved between the two final sculptures. Luum’s technical expertise was invaluable in the process and the final installations delivered precisely.”

Developing the project in partnership with the client, which in turn aided the smooth delivery of the project, BY LUUM’s Creative Director Chris Fox talks darc through the installation: “The main challenge for us was delivering such a large project within the lead time, while keeping to our usual high standards; a very meticulous approach was required behind the scenes. ‘Order’ for example made use of 100 ‛Bangles’, which means there are 300 ceiling points, each with specific cable lengths that had to be carefully coordinated when installed. One

wrong cable and the installation would have been out of position.

“The scale of each installation evolved over time,” says Fox. “Order became more compact as we progressed, while the looser formation of Chaos, which was mockedup in several arrangements, allowed our interpretation greater flexibility due to its more random nature.”

As mentioned, the desired effect of ‛Bangles’ is to reflect the light off the many facets, creating tones and casting complex shadows in the space. While the installation can be offered with integrated LEDs, for this installation BY LUUM used plain lengths and so it was vital to illuminate it as a whole in order to enhance the striking interaction with light. The properties of the matt finish also allow it to hold the light while intermittent polished ‛Bangles’ were used for their reflecting and refracting qualities.

BDP was responsible for specifying the lighting and ensuring the light output, colour temperature and beam angle was suitable for both installations, while the layout of the lighting in the floor was customised to suit each layout – ‘Chaos’ spans almost four metres compared to ‘Order’s’ two.

Created from extruded aluminium, which is then machined to create the detailing and fittings, each ‛Bangle’ is then hand polished and finished by a local craftsman to any finish the client specifies - in this instance polished aluminium, matt aluminium and matt brass, as mentioned.

“With the exception of our glasswork,

BY LUUM prides itself on the use of UK manufacturing for all elements of our installations to ensure our work is of the highest standard,” says Fox. “Utilising a combination of technology and craftsmanship, our network of manufacturers enables us to create imaginative designs and undertake complex custom projects in a wide variety of materials. The locality is crucial for regular production meetings, which allows BY LUUM to maintain our adaptable approach when creating bespoke designs.

“Watching an installation take place is a

special feeling as a render can never match up to the reality of transforming a blank space in front of your eyes. With ‘Order’ the cube shape becomes more evident with every ‛Bangle’ you suspend, therefore there is always great satisfaction in turning your designs into life and taking that step back for the first time.

“We were extremely happy with the outcome at 20 Old Bailey, it has a real presence within the space and enhances the atrium’s role as a vibrant hub of the building, which itself is extremely impressive with large glass panels and black detailing rising up from the atrium – so naturally, the ‛Bangle’ installations stand out as the centrepiece.”

While BY LUUM has done many ‛Bangle’ installations in the past, the cube shape of ‘Order’ at Old Bailey was a new challenge for the team as it is usually specified to fill a space in a more random manner. This, according to Fox, created the complexity of designing a cube from triangular pyramids, creating 90º angles from acute shapes, all of which couldn’t touch or contain overlapping fixing points to allow the steel cable to hang true – essentially pushing the design team to work out an effective pattern through extensive mock ups.

Comparing this latest installation to previous works, Fox tells darc: “Having two opposing installations was new for us due to the fact they were purposefully unsymmetrical and designed to contrast with one another. The density and quantities involved also made it the largest ‛Bangle’ installation BY LUUM have done to date while the combination of different finishes in each installation gave it an added dimension.” www.byluum.com www.bdp.com

design details 20 OLD BAILEY, LONDON, UK ARCHITECTS: BUCKLEY GREY YEOMAN ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING: BDP CONSTRUCTION SERVICES: ISG LIGHTING INSTALLATION: BY LUUM

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Throwing Out The Rule Book Jordan Cluroe and Russell Whitehead of 2LG Studio share their top tips for creating drama and an individual style through the use of decorative lighting in the home.

Images: Megan Taylor

Founded in 2014 by Jordan Cluroe and Russell Whitehead, 2LG Studio is a design practice based in South East London.

Working in residential interiors, creative consultancy and product design, the duo’s adaptable and personal approach to design allows them to respond uniquely to the specific human needs of each project.

Combining form, function and decorative joy in equal measure - with a background in theatre - collaboration has always been central to their work and has naturally progressed into their design ethic.

Not ones for sticking to set ‘design rules’, the duo adopt an individual approach to each project they’re involved with and find joy in the different challenges and inspirations each new client brings to the table, as they explained to darc...

It keeps the work fresh and we’re excited about getting into each person’s mind-set to find out how best to help make the experience of living in their space the best it can be.

Key factors for us though, are staying true to the architecture and true to yourself.

We like to build stories into each room with vintage pieces or new work and unique commissions; it’s important that the client comes on the journey with us and develops connections to the pieces we choose and makers we work with.

In recent times, there has been a definite shift in client’s attitudes towards interior

design, particularly in the UK. For so long, people have been mainly concerned with the value of bricks and mortar, not necessarily with the experience of living in their home for right now. This is now shifting and we couldn’t be happier about it!

It’s so important to live in your space for you, rather than what might happen later on down the line when you sell - you should be showing your home off to friends. This change in attitude has led to braver choices in interiors and a move back to decorative spaces.

Thanks to an explosion of design ideas and information now available on the internet – specifically via social media, clients are prepared to go further than they might have dared before. This has pros and cons - sometimes too much information and inspiration overload can lead to paralysis of homeowners afraid to make the wrong choice; that’s where we come in to give confidence and help navigate the bombardment of inspiration, to find a focused interior that our clients feel represents them and helps them to recharge. Homes are important retreats and it’s our job to deliver atmosphere as well as function and impact.

In terms of lighting within the home, the shift in the contract market towards the use of decorative lighting within interior design is now trickling down into the residential sector. Lighting is key to creating living, breathing spaces that make you feel. It can

shape space, create moments of wonder, ambience and function. With open plan living spaces becoming more and more common, it is all the more important to use lighting as a way to define different spaces.

While spotlights are still a strong reference point for most residential clients, we try to use them sparingly for bathrooms and kitchens and then gently lead clients towards more decorative pieces for the rest of the home. We much prefer the ambience of lamp light for lounges or TV snugs and love to create wow moments with statement lights over dining tables or in entrance halls, as it’s good to have a moment of theatre if you love to entertain guests. All it takes is one key light and it will set the tone for the entire house in one stunning moment.

Lighting can be the jewellery of the home - the Rolex watch, the diamond ring, the gold cufflinks, or even the designer fashion jewellery with a playful impact - whatever suits you on a personal level. Some clients are much braver now when it comes to decorative statement lighting and we tend to combine this with architectural lighting in specific areas to shape the spaces throughout a home.

We are lucky to have worked on several large-scale renovations where we have been involved from the beginning and were able to have an input on the bones of the lighting schemes. For example, we recently installed an architectural seamless strip lighting in the ceiling of an entrance tunnel

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at a Victorian townhouse, which was only possible because we were involved from the beginning. It creates a moment of subtle drama that makes a great impact as soon as you enter the space.

In terms of products suited to residential projects, we’re big fans of using wall lights to create ambience in a living room and decorative pendants above a dining table.

Pendants also work beautifully as bedside lights, leaving the side table clear for your water glass and book. Our Brockley project really benefitted from some star lighting pieces such as the Major Light by Roll & Hill. It’s a huge sculptural piece that sits above the dining table in an open kitchen / diner / living room and took a big chunk of the interior budget, but the impact is huge and connects the three spaces beautifully.

“The master suite at the top of the Brockley house project features a double height ceiling and the statement lighting continues in the ensuite with a stunning Giopato & Coombes Bolle light. It’s so rare to find such decorative lighting for a bathroom with IP rating, so this was a real winner! We love the passion of Giopato & Coombes, they are as curious about technology advances as they are about ornamentation and that leads to pieces of real quality.

When it comes to lighting advice for a project, we have worked with Atrium before now on specifying architectural lighting, as their knowledge is huge and they’re a great help in finding the right light for the job and telling us about new technologies available. We also work with Astro Lighting who have proven to be a very

useful supplier for functional lighting and Nest.co.uk who are a great resource for statement pendants or lamps with a design edge.

“CTO Lighting also has some incredibly architectural statement lights that we showcased in our Design House project and more recently we have been working with Decode and designer Dan Schofield. We love their new Clam and Bulk lights – so simple yet brutalist. Areti is also a go-to for us, we used their lights in our first ever project, one that has gone on to be shared many times; and Rothschild and Bickers is a firm favourite for more classic interior projects.”

The lighting influences don’t stop there for the designers, with the duo telling darc of their love for Normann Copenhagen, Hay and Petite Friture and admitting they’re “completely obsessed” with the conceptual and organic glasswork of Bocci.

“Having spent some time in New York earlier this year, we also found the design scene there incredibly inspiring. It felt more like an art gallery scene… So many brands out there such as Apparatus Studio, Roll & Hill and Lindsey Adelman are pushing the boundaries in lighting and keeping us very excited!

Lighting literally illuminates your life, shaping spaces, defining functions, creating atmosphere or drama,” the duo conclude.

“Homes are important retreats now and its our job to deliver atmosphere as well as function and impact. Lighting is a layer in every interior that deserves plenty of time, care and attention. www.2lgstudio.com

1. A residential project on Clapham Common bridges the downstairs with upstairs through pendant lighting from Rothschild and Bickers. 2. Statement lighting from CTO Lighting at 2LG Studio’s Perry Rise project. 3. Making the most of pendant lighting from &tradition in the bedroom at the Brockley Road residential project. 4. The Silica Light designed by 2 LG Studio in collaboration with award winning lighting designer, Sarah Colson and ceramic artist, William & Co - designed for the bathroom at the Design House Project 2 LG Studio has been working on for the past two years. It combines the skills of two local designer makers with different forms of silica - glass rods and hand thrown porcelain. The design was inspired by Superman’s Fortress of Solitude and the forms of stalactites and stalagmites.

The lighting collection comes as component parts in different iterations with hand thrown cups, extruded porcelain chains and hand finished glass rods. Here we see the wall light version. 5. The ensuite at the Brockley Road residential project features stunning IP-rated decorative lighting from Giopato & Coombes.

6. The Blackheath Park residential project makes use of slick, modern task lighting with the Cloche desk lamp from Hay. 7. Highlighting how interesting residential interior design can be at the 2017 House and Garden Festival - fabric pendants and bespoke painted lamps by Pooky are featured.

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Lighter Living Thanks in part to social media and the ready availability of fresh interior ideas, decorative lighting has suddenly creeped to the forefront of interior design. No longer an afterthought, light is now one of the most important aspects of any living space, as the following case studies highlight.

Moroccan Mood Lighting Cassis, Morocco A sprawling 200-year old property sits just outside of the Mediterranean fishing village of Cassis, France. Converted in the late 1960's, David Price design firm worked with the clients to maximise the house’s potential and meet all of their living requirements.

The interior brief, developed by David Price's Head of Interiors, Nina Laty, in collabooration with the client, was for a light-filled, calm, simple and almost monastic series of spaces, punctuated with glamorous, jewel-box colours and subtle patterns with a Hispanic-Moroccan feel - drawing on the client's childhood influences.

The new layout includes a beautiful series of open, ground floor spaces – a kitchen, dining room, living space and terrace – all interlinked, enabling views all the way through to the sea-facing, far end of the living space.

The interior is calm, light and comfortable giving a feeling of great space and intimacy.

“The lighting throughout the scheme had to be stand-out and individual and yet work together,” Laty explains. “It was a real pleasure to find such great pieces and for the white of the house to work almost as an art gallery setting for them. For the dining area, we needed a very strong piece to sit above a very sober and simple oak table and benches. I wanted to contrast the furniture with a piece of lighting that was precious, original and even a kind of sculptural jewel at the same time, the spectacular shape up five-piece chandelier designed by Ladies & Gentlemen Studio for Roll & Hill was absolutely perfect.”

The stunning Roll & Hill light feature is made up of five glass and metal shades in different shapes and colours – white, smoke, pale blue, copper and gold – all hanging at different lengths – adding a modern, sophisticated and colourful edge to the simplicity of the space. www.rollandhill.com

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A Modern Throwback Cheshire, UK UK interior design firm Northern Backdrop chose the VISO Buba pendant as the centrepiece of a gorgeous home renovation in Cheshire, which won the Best of Houzz Design 2017 award. Vinny Smith, MD and founder of Northern Backdrop, was tasked with creating a new living space and kitchen for a family home as part of an extension to an existing building. He realised that the Scandinavian inspired design needed an eyecatching piece to anchor the space and the VISO Buba was the perfect fit.

The extension to the existing house had to work as a bright and open space in the daytime, but also had to transform

dramatically in the evening where the owners could entertain, host dinners and have movie nights. To achieve this, Smith decided that a simple design with clean lines would be the best solution, and lighting played a huge part in the design aesthetic. “I wanted to create something more sophisticated that would respond subtly to directional and ambient lighting,” said Smith.

Having worked with VISO on prior projects, Smith knew that VISO product designs translate well in both residential, hospitality and commercial settings. The Buba was the perfect fixture for the kitchen design.

With a modern retro look and a 60’s feel, the simplicity lent itself well to the overall theme of the space. The gold interior detail of the Buba also exudes a warm light reflection, which is ideal for creating night-time ambience. The Buba gives off a restaurant/bar feel which the owners wanted to have when they host guests for dinner parties. Smith framed the cluster of three Buba pendants with circular mirror to accentuate the modern retro touch and to bounce the golden glow of the lighting around the dining area. www.visoinc.com

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Clean and Classic London, UK When Braco Designs was tasked with renovating the bathroom of a magnificent London Victorian home, it was crucial that they retain traditional features such as a Drummonds free standing bath and highlevel cistern. To complement this classic style, the Astro Lighting Mashiko wall lights were specified for above the skins. Chosen in a timeless polished chrome finish, the

Mashiko lights were placed either side of the mirror cabinets to achieve an even illumination, as well as add an elegant finishing touch. “We have a selection of Astro lights on display in our showroom," says Lee Collins, Braco Designs. "I regularly recommend Astro lights to customers as they are made so well and are such good quality. The Mashiko

wall lights look perfect in the Drummonds bathroom, they really complement the classic bathroom design.� The Mashiko is IP44-rated features a white glass diffuser and is available in various sizes and finishes, including polished chrome, matt gold and bronze plated. www.astrolighting.com

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Old World Elegance Dongguan City, Southern China John Henshaw Architect Inc took on the complete re-design of this family home in Southern China, which from the initial site visit to finish, took about two and a half years to complete. The client had expressed a more traditional influence in architectural design for the interiors, while the designers decided on a contemporary approach to the decorative elements such as lighting and furnishing to liven up its traditional background.

“The couple who own the house both preferred natural materials,” Joy Chao, lead interior designer at John Henshaw Architect Inc tells darc. “Cerno lends itself nicely to that category, we also liked the scale of the luminaires. This is not a small home at almost 9,000sqft so it was important that the scale of the lighting works well with the space. The simple lines of the Cerno CalX pendant and the Tersus sconce worked very well with our design principle on this

project; a touch of old world elegance working with contemporary elements.”

The lighting anchors each of the spaces well, providing a focal point, drawing attention where necessary and adding a sense of drama.

“We always approach lighting design with a layered principal,” Chao says, “functional, ambient and decorative.” www.cernogroup.com

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City Chic Chelsea, UK Helen Green Design Studio was commissioned to provide full interior design services for the Penthouse show apartment within The King’s Library, a skilful conversion of a Grade II-listed school in Chelsea, into eighteen individually crafted residences, undertaken by specialist revival developer Tenhurst.

The building was constructed in 1908 as the Sloane School and was the first purpose-built secondary school in the UK. The designers wanted to ensure that the interior scheme celebrated the building’s architectural heritage, integrity and character while

delivering full-scale modernity.

When it came to bespoke lighting, Helen Green Design Studio chose Dernier & Hamlyn’s team of artisans produced 21 light fittings that were installed in the entrance hall, library, billiard room, kitchen, dining room, library, bedroom and bathroom.

Residents and guests first pass through the entrance hall where the studio’s brief was to utilise the generous double and triple height ceilings which were accentuated with bespoke lighting.

This comprised three oversized pendants in antique brass and dark bronze to give an

immediate warmth and scale to the space, contrasting with the tones of the Helen Green Design Studio wallpaper.

Sammy Wickins, Director at Helen Green Design Studio says: “Dernier & Hamlyn turned our design concepts into reality, and produced impressive solutions to the scale that our premier residential commission clients demand. The King’s Library compelled us to innovate within the confines of historical architecture and Dernier & Hamlyn were able to translate that vision skilfully.” www.dernier-hamlyn.com

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OptiLight Technology™ is technology that becomes aesthetics. Transparent and elegant when turned off, the refined point texture engraved on the surface convoys the lighting beam in an optimal way. A Linea Light Group solution whose hardest test bench is the lamp Diphy.

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Rustic Retreat Umbria, Italy In 2006 the founders of Special Umbria, Rob Landerweerd and Jeroen Macco bought a farmhouse near Lake Trasimeno and embarked on beautifying the premises both inside and out. Karman lamps were chosen by interior designer and co-founder Rob Landeweerd, the floor lamp model Blackout, in resin with a diffuser cocoon and space for candles, adorns the great hall, while hanging lamps light up the beautiful patio outside.

The Alì and Babà suspension lamps were chosen to illuminate the kitchen for a rustic flavour, while also used as a table lamp for the nightstand in the bedroom, while the wall sconce features in one of the corridors.

Make up, in smoky satin glass, embellishes the atmosphere of the bathroom, and then there’s the most original and unusual touch, the Alfred model with painted metalpositioned inside the bedroom, which also serves as a nightstand with convenient

shelves, where you can put your books and favourite objects.

Karman creations light up and emphasise the unique setting of this stone and brick structure, a farmhouse between Castiglione del Lago and Montepulciano, which has maintained its original character, marrying modern design. www.karmanitalia.it

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Floating Light Boston, USA Nestled in the winding streets of one of Boston’s most historic and beautiful suburbs are countless aging Victorian homes, each one unique and endowed with great craftsmanship and ornate detail, for this reason, the Float pendant by Jerry Lighting was the perfect kitchen centrepiece for the recent modern revamp of the grand victorian residence from the late 19th Century.

Craig Bernabei who has been painstakingly restoring this home for the last ten years, was seeking not merely a high end centerpiece fixture for the kitchen, but something that would actually illuminate his space evenly and efficiently. The Float successfully lights his entire island, while evoking the plush natural elements, the beds of vermilion lilies and towering trees visible through the kitchen windows with its petal-like reflectors. Simultaneously, the fixture's sleek modern aesthetic relates to the kitchen appliances installed throughout the space. www.jerrylighting.com

Loft Lighting New York, USA For this New York City loft, high-end interior designers, Design Determination worked with Bouyant to create a warm and moody lighting scheme.

In coordination with the designers, Josh Neretin, founder of Buoyant redisgned an existing piece in his collection for the loft's nightstand fixtures-Stones Sconce.

For this project, the diffuser height was fixed on the stem and each light is now controlled by the dimming system via a wall switch. The diffusers were made with a slightly smaller diameter and a clear satin finish was applied to the brass fittings to enhance the room's colourway. The result was a pair of clean and elegant pendant lights that hover above each nightstand, highlighting the designer's intent.

“The designer, the client and I are really happy with this turnout,” Neretin says, “our company now has another piece in our repertoire which is fast becoming a favourite for specification." www.buoyantnyc.com

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Cool and elegant, floor-lamp with one floodlight, which can be turned in any direction. Handcrafted in Vienna, made from brass, optionally varnished or nickel-plated, all other surfaces on request

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Rockwell Group Folio is our regular feature highlighting the importance of decorative lighting in the work of a design studio.

This issue we present Rockwell Group, Founded in 1984 by David Rockwell and led by partners Shawn Sullivan and Greg Keffer, Rockwell Group creates extraordinary experiences and builds environments the world over.

Alohilani Resort WAIKIKI BEACH, HAWAII Inspired by the native Hawaiian culture and the island’s lush landscape, Rockwell Group designed a tranquil oasis in the midst of a bustling city. In the lobby, lighting fixtures inspired by natural materials bring the island’s lush landscape indoors.

For example, custom pendants hang above the reception desk to evoke a refined island aesthetic. Comprised of a woven oil-rubbed bronze outer shell, the fixtures are a modern take on rattan lighting.

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Union Square Cafe NEW YORK, USA For the new Union Square Cafe, Rockwell Group took an almost analytical approach to preserve the familiarity of the original restaurant. Custom lighting elements reinterpret the intimacy of the first location’s cozy feel and low ceilings. In the dining room, pendants hang at 9ft to bring an intimate scale to the double height space. The lights are comprised of perforated metal diffusers in USC’s signature green on the diffuser’s exterior, and a brass metal shade below with a green crackle enamel glaze. At the bar, spun metal pendant lights, with a burnished copper finish, come to 6ft 10ins to match the original bar’s pendant height.

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Hotel EMC2 CHICAGO, USA Hotel EMC2’s interior architecture celebrates the artist and scientist’s shared sense of discovery, creativity, and innovation. Rockwell Group developed a design concept that captures the unexpected intersection of art and science. This narrative informed not only large scale architectural gestures, but also custom-designed lighting throughout the public spaces and guestrooms. For example, a phonograph-style globe light and speaker adds an unexpected and playful element in the guestrooms. While a pole next to the desk supports a smartphone speaker, adjustable lamps, and rotating wooden desk drawers.

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Nobu Downtown NEW YORK, USA Occupying the ground floor and cellar level of a historic building in lower Manhattan, Nobu Downtown’s design connects old and new. The ground floor bar and lounge is framed by heroic Botticino marble columns, a 30ft high ceiling, and polished limestone flooring. Rockwell Group was tasked with designing custom fixtures that wouldn’t touch or compromise the historical setting.

Glass bar top fixtures and floor lamps, each with bronze bases, merge modern Japanese design with Art Deco influences. A centrally located circular bar volume features cast resin candle holders along the back bar that add to the subtle, luminous glow in the space.

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Tactile Light Founded by Alissa van Asseldonk and Nienke Bongers, Alissa + Nienke is a material research and design studio with a unique interpretation of surface design. Here, in her own words Alissa van Asseldonk talks materials, innovation and design.

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The basis of our studio is a joint urge to experiment, we met at Design Academy Eindhoven when we were both doing our internships, and we really felt the need to create for ourselves.

That is when we started a ‘material get-together’ resulting in our successful product line Pigments & Porcelain. The experimentalism and research was always there, but it wasn’t until a few years later that we deliberately transformed our studio into a much wider approach to materials and applications focussing on the manipulation of flat materials to make them pop-up, move or elevate and to apply them to our daily living environment this is strongly influenced by our aim to trigger curiosity and interaction.

You could say that the experiments we do in our studio often surprise or trigger us to such an extent that we really want to translate them into bigger, durable and applicable materials or products that can be experienced by a broader public. For us, material research is really about bringing this experience to people.

This means researching human perception, creating new

materials to improve daily life and exploring what our future environments will look like.

Over the last few years we developed our own human-centric approach to material research and design, specialising in surface design.

Our team consists of the two of us, often supported by freelancers, trainees or interns. As Nienke and I are quite different, we know where both of our strengths lie and aim to empower those by dividing tasks. This happens in a practical sense, but also within projects. Where I am the structured and analytical one, Nienke has the free, crazy mind. So my strengths lie in the research part looking into material properties and functioning, Nienke’s strength is the crazy patterns and detailing.

My focus is more graphical and leans towards colour use and combinations, Nienke leans towards tactility and touch.

It’s a constant synergy in diverging and converging a design from our own angle, to later bring it together in a brainstorm like meeting. This can sometimes result in intense discussions but always generates a stronger end result.

We often collaborate with specialised companies to push the technical boundaries of our designs, this keeps us fresh, we feel like we’re constantly learning new things.

The challenge is to apply this knowledge to your own design perspective, which is also really fun.

Material means so much to our brand: tactility, movement, softness, stimulation, discovery, and optical illusions. We really do believe that in a world that’s getting more digital it’s important to think about our daily surroundings, our work and living environment. Our studio’s aim is to adjust the environment we spend most of our time in, in order to enrich our lives, and we do so by creating materials that speak to all the senses. We see materials as the bridge between your body and the space surrounding you.

We often use readily available materials and techniques but tweak and manipulate them to get something new. This process is often very interesting; when we actually make an end result that can be applied it can make people perceive a space or an activity differently. We want to think beyond the ordinary, could a wall be more than a wall?

Our process is full of what ifs.

The first project in which we’re working with light is a good example of this, it’s called Woven Light and first began with us winning a Renault Design Award for a lifestyle product concept: layered window blinds that create new patterns due to cut outs and transparency. We didn’t develop this concept into a real product because it felt quite flat and we had a feeling that we could take it a step further, we let the project rest to pick it up again at a later date (this often works quite well for our company). We were already very interested in traditional weaving techniques and at the time we had an intern working with us who specialised in textiles who was working on ton-sur-tun weavings in black and white for the studio, we decided to work with a semitransparent material, which enabled us to discover the inner structure.

Analysing what made the weavings interesting triggered us to work with porcelain, a material we were already familiar with and had access to. We had the material Keraflex lying around the studio so tried some tests in common weaving that we fired in our kiln. Keraflex is a kind of porcelain foil, a sheet material that isn’t known for its most innovative applications so it was a challenge to use it in a not so obvious way.

Our studio is part of a creative coworking hub in Eindhoven (which we set up ourselves) all kinds of facilities are available to us, which means we can do rapid prototyping in-house in metal, wood, ceramics, printing etc.

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we decided to combine our research into transparent patterns for the Renault Design Award, a decision that was the basis of the development of Woven Light.

We started creating digital patterns that we later cut using paper as the initial material so we could physically weave it, later with a local laser cutting company we tested the Keraflex and after much experimentation discovered how to laser cut it in a detailed way.

As the material has a certain thickness, we had to create patterns that were actually weavable without the material breaking.

Porcelain has very nice qualities and transparent characteristics, but also shrinks almost 20% when firing in a kiln. It was a big challenge to create a woven structure that wouldn’t pull or tear itself apart while firing

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It became a quest, almost a puzzle, to create interesting patterns that changed with the light while not breaking it in the process. Therefore, and this happens in many of our projects, design choices are actually a direct result of the technical process. With every piece of knowledge we gain, ‘design rules’ within a project pop-up.

Our projects are always creating their own framework, as if we’re battling with the material itself.

When we succeeded in creating the porcelain, woven sheets, we realised the material was very fragile and proceeded to try round shapes, which are generally stronger. Again, an adaptation had to be made in the weaving patterns to create round shapes. Because of the strength

issue one of the ‘design rules’ became: in every weaving, horizontal, vertical and diagonal directions had to be combined.

This resulted in a collection of possibilities that you can now see in our prototype collection.

We chose not to glaze the porcelain, this could have made it stronger as it adds another layer but we felt that the porcelain is so beautiful already, almost skin-like.

Unglazed it also created more of a surprise effect.

We are always eager to discover and show all sides of a product or material, literally and metaphorically. We don’t just think about the flat front, what happens on the side? What happens when the material moves? What happens when you move?

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light. For example, in our three-dimensional wall coverings, we actually print all sides, even the interior sides. We create very subtle gradients that can be enhanced by the interaction with light.

Every material has a different effect while interacting with light, for us it’s very interesting to think about the application: where is our product or material going to live, who is interacting with it and when?

While testing and prototyping we work with different light sources to see how our materials react to it.

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As well as that, we are in the process of testing and further developing to integrate lighting in the design of some of our existing projects, such as the Dangling Mirror.

The biggest challenge as a small studio with the aim to innovate is that prototyping can sometimes be very expensive. How do you afford a long process of research and development? Our way is to constantly improve and build on what we have. We’re not afraid to show ideas or concepts to the world. For us making others around you enthusiastic actually results in great partners to work with. www.alissanienke.nl

Opening spread Nienke Bongers and Alissa van Asseldonk co-founders of Alissa+Nienke.

Previous page 1. Nienke Bongers works on a 3D wall covering. 2. Patterned Woven Light protypes are printed using a laser cutter. 3. The finished pendant, made from Keraflex.

This page Nienke and Alissa prepare to illuminate the materials. 1. A stark difference in texture is acheived with light. 2. The Woven Light pendant is illuminated, casting shadows which change both pattern and texture.

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Boutique Design NY Review November 12-13 2017, New York, USA

BDNY Celebrates Design Best of Product Design Awards The Best of BDNY Product Design Competition recognises designers and manufacturers of products introduced to the hospitality design market in the past year, that demonstrate functional and aesthetic progress and, above all, innovation in their respective category.

From the world of lighting came two winners - Italian brand Contardi, which won Best Outdoor product for it's Calypso fixture and US-based Atelier de Troupe, which won Best Lighting for its Tempo Light. Ernest and Littman Brands were runners up in the lighting category. www.boutiquedesign.com

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Drip & Drop Bover

Luxicole Hisle / Bright on Presidio

This eye-catching design features luxurious crystal to make a distinctive design statement in the finest residential, hospitality and commercial interiors. The circular frame embraces a sparkling array of hundreds of clear and amber faceted crystal beads that simulate the fluid movement of water droplets. www.2ndAve.com

All Drip & Drop models pay special attention to detail, to the quality of light, its brightness, colour and contrast but especially, to the specific needs they meet.

The Drip & Drop floor version for example, includes a tray and USB connection for charging your phone in the reception area of a hotel or bar. www.bover.es

The Luxicole rechargeable cordless table lamp diffuses a warm, glare-free LED light in four different intensities. Available in three heights and three aluminum finishes the Luxicole complements the most distinctive tables in hotels, restaurants and bars. Designed and manufactured by Hisle in France. www.hisle.fr

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2. Sirius Kuzco Lighting

3. GROK Invisible LEDS C4

The adaptive and interactive features of the Talea introduced exciting challenges to the Cerno team. The fixture thrives in a range of spaces and applications and is a beautiful mixture of utility and elegance. It makes use of an expressive hinge, suggesting an ability to swing, while the wood to metal arm suggests an arm that can telescope. www.cernogroup.com

Sirius’ array of elements emanate from a single point in a starburst of light. A visual statement that draws the eye as the burnished finish interplays with the light, revealing shifting highlights and shadows.

Contemporary and decorative. Available in two sizes and four finishes: black, brush nickel, gold and white. www.kuzcolighting.com

The simplicity of Invisible is what makes it unique. Its positioning generates multiple compositions that convey a sense of near complete weightlessness. The minimalist design is reflected in its essential components: an LED light source, two identical circles that act as counterweights, and a thin tube connecting them. www.leds-c4.com

4. Modernist Corbett Lighting

5. Custom Chandeliers Sapphire

6. Cantina Sonneman - A Way of Light

Made of iron and stainless steel, Modernist is an avant-garde Art Deco geometric cluster comprised of flat, vertical panes cut on the diagnaol.

Available in both silver and gold leaf finishes, Modernist is offered in three pendant sizes as well as a one or two-light sconce. www.corbettlighting.com

A custom contemporary chandelier comprised of smooth glass balls and six rows of decorative jewellery chain elements in a blackened nickel finish. The centre is open with a frosted acrylic bottom diffuser. This chandelier is 3ft x 3ft but can be customised to a variety of different dimensions. www.sapphirechandelier.com

A flask-like flat oval glass profile rotates randomly creating an asymmetric relationship to its surroundings. A single point source of LED illumination within the void of the larger glass volume creates a special aesthetic tension of scales. Cantina is an object of kinetic art that can be hung individually, in multiples or with spreaders. www.sonnemanawayoflight.com

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1. Zena Mitzi | Hudson Valley Lighting

2. Brooklyn LUX LED

3. Calypso Outdoor Contardi

The Zena table lamp from Mitzi - Hudson Valley Lighting, lights up the room with an LED source diffusing through a glossy opaletched globe.

Concealing the electrical wire in its circular black band, its weighted base, which is available in copper, brass and nickel provides a lovely counterpoint. www.mitzi.hudsonvalleylighting.com

The Brooklyn LED floor lamp brings smooth lines and an elegant, fine linen shade together in a compact, understated modern design. The triangular weighted base is ideal for difficult corners and comes with a rear kickstand for additional stability. This touch-activated lamp is available in brushed aluminum and black slate. www.luxledlights.com

Get a taste of the Caribbean with the new Calypso Outdoor lamps, an unexpected combination of patterns and colours with brightly diffused light. Servomuto designed Calypso as a family of lamps connected to tradition and with a pronounced sense of humour. Waterproof fabrics and IP65 rated for any outdoor space. www.contardi-italia.com

4. Kinetic Modern Forms

5. Tempo Atelier de Troupe

6. Eclipse Astro Lighting

Gyroscope inspired openwork globe with individually adjustable rings for a custom futuristic look. Crafted in a stunning titanium, Kinetic is designed with rotatable edge lit metal bands and can be mounted individually or grouped together to create larger chandeliers for ballrooms, lobbies and large living areas. www.modernforms.com

The Tempo Series is composed of curves and lines joined by shaped connectors, creating rhythm and repetition. All pieces are individually tailored with all elements to a perfect equilibrium. The finish is in satin brass or blackened brass and the globes are available in sandblasted clear or white opal handblown glass. www.atelierdetroupe.com

As showcased at BDNY this year, Astro Lighting's Eclipse wall light appears to float on the surface, producing a soft glow that blends into its surroundings. As featured in Kimpton de Witt on page 16, the light fixtures is available as a smooth disc or square, this plaster light brings an elegant atmosphere to any interior. www.astrolighting.com

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Sleep Event Review November 21-22 2017, London, UK Sleep London Loyalty and Love in Abundant Supply at Sleep 2017 With imaginative designs and thoughtprovoking debates, the 12th annual Sleep, Europe’s hospitality design and development event, returned to London’s Business Design Centre 21st and 22nd November 2017. Attracting a record number of visitors from around the world who all share a passion for creating hotels, restaurants and bars, this year’s edition explored the theme “Loyalty: Lessons in Love” through a spectrum of intriguing hotel space installations, Conference sessions that tapped into the undercurrents shaping tomorrow’s cutting-edge design destinations and the highest quality of international Exhibitors. www.thesleepevent.com

Cascade Avivo

LOE Baulmann Leuchten

Gracio Duran

Cascade consists of a beautifully designed, pristine hand cut hexagonal lead crystal, injected with random air bubbles. Stunning polished chrome or gold-plated finish, produced with 2W LED lights situated within the top of the crystal, creates a unique and incredibly eye-catching centrepiece.

Bespoke options available. www.avivolighting.co.uk

LOE was created by Zurich-based designer Iria Degen. The imposing collection of table and floor lamps evoke a classic and timeless feel that will fit any interior style.

It features a light level control via rotary dimming, which is housed within the shade base, controlling the Tridonic Talexx LED module inside. www.baulmann.com

The Duran Collection provides a refined selection of lighting, furniture, cushions and accessories. Sleep Event was the perfect setting for the introduction of the Gracio chandelier; an eyecatching lighting object comprising of seven oversized LED lamps.

The perfect mix of industrial design and sophisticated elegance. www.duran.nl

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1. Kenney Elstead

2. Mine Faro

3. Seneca Northern Lights

The Kenney LED flush wall light is a midcentury modern design in a Sunrise Silver finish. It has a geometric motif stamped out of the steel frame, which floats over a white line shade to create depth and visual interest. The dramatically tall sconce features integrated LEDs behind the fabric and is ideal for ambient lighting. www.elsteadlighting.com

Mine, designed by Nahtrang, is a sphereshaped pendant lamp that consists of up-to five glass balls, with each ball hanging in a loose and casual manner from its own decorative cable.

The suspension version of Mine obtained a Special Mention of the Jury at the German Design Awards. www.faro.es

Launched at Sleep, the Seneca lamps are designed to showcase the new Metallurgy range of finishes. Inspired by mid-century vintage and focussing on the contrasting Carbonne and Rich Bronze finishes and presented with a striking satin shade in burnt orange, the Seneca lamps are a versatile solution for any scheme. www.northern-lights.co.uk

4. Pearl Heathfield & Co

5. Symphony Sans Souci

6. Ziggi B Encompass

Influenced by the radiance and timeless allure of pearl, the Pearl collection’s contemporary aesthetic is underpinned by expertly handcrafted spherical opal glass forms and brass metalwork. Designed

by Heathfield & Co.’s Head of Creative, July Lin, the collection marks a bold contemporary aesthetic. www.heathfield.co.uk

The basic idea behind the refined crystal tubes is the combination of metal coating and cutting, which, by themselves, are two commonly used techniques. By combining them, a new, unique pattern is created.

As the coating is gradually cut off, the diamond pattern is imbued with a delicate golden gradient. www.ss-gd.com

From a distance, Ziggi B is a modern reinterpretation of the archetypal vintage standard lamp. Look a little closer and Ziggi B’s magical optical illusion becomes apparent. Designed by Studio Cheha, Ziggi B’s shade is in fact laser-etched two dimensional Perspex illuminated by an LED light source. www.encompassco.com

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1. Freeline Fabbian

2. Soho Chelsom

3. Stirrup Quasar

The Freeline collection is a very innovative and functional system that allows great flexibility in terms of lighting design in architectural projects.

Freeline is a modular system comprising black anodised aluminium bars in different lengths, fastened to one another through clamps. www.fabbian.com

Soho is an Art Deco inspired piece featuring deep vertical ribbing in Polished Aluminium and curved metal shades in Satin Black.

The wall light emits an attractive spill of up and down light to create an ambient light effect suited to both traditional and contemporary guestroom and public area spaces. www.chelsom.co.uk

Designed by Sybille van Gammeren, Stirrup was born by working on a lighting project for a stud farm.

Inspired by the equipment and gear, Sybille transformed the actual Stirrup into a sublime modern lighting design.

Available in black and brown leather, 7W LED, 2700K, 500lumen. www.quasar.nl

4. Altea Astro Lighting

5. OLED Classic Applelec

6. Folio Serip

A popular luminaire on the Astro stand at Sleep 2017 was the Altea wall light. Altea is IP44-rated and splash proof for bathroom use, but also suitable for other interior spaces.The Altea collection is available in polished chrome with an opal diffuser in a continuous form – a perfect example of the design purity that defines the Astro brand. www.astrolighting.com

Re-imagining the traditional incandescent light bulb, the OLED Classic pendant from Applelec highlights the beauty of OLED light with its sleek contemporary design.

Featuring a delicately suspended disc of OLED that can be tilted to a preferred angle, this stylish pendant provides all the benefits of OLED light. www.designwitholed.co.uk

The Folio collection has the intensity of a still moment directly drawn from nature.

The natural form reflects the arbitrary composition of patterns in a complex set resulting in a sense of an enchanted environment. Interesting results come from vertical compositions of its floating structure and serene expression. www.serip.com

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Das Haus Shaped by Light Product designer Lucie Koldova brings different light layouts and feelings to imm cologne's Das Haus 2018 installation.

For the seventh year running, the international interiors show imm cologne has invited an international designer to use architecture, interior design and furniture in a simulated house in order to make a personal statement about contemporary living. For the 2018 edition, the 180sqm installation located in Hall 2.2 of the Pure segment will be built and fitted out in accordance with the ideas of Czech designer Lucie Koldova.

“Following the transatlantic ‘Haus’ by Todd Bracher, we are returning to Europe with Lucie Koldova, and turning our attention to the Czech Republic – the home of superb glassware,” reveals the Creative Director of imm cologne, Dick Spierenburg. “We were particularly impressed with her lamp designs. They reveal an ideal combination of materials like wood, brass and copper with

the lustrous quality of glass that has been blown to the limits of what is technically possible – they are remarkable. In 2018, we are focussing on the subject of light and emphasising its importance as a creative design element. With this in mind, we also want to let our prestige project ‘Das Haus’ shine in a special light – in the truest sense.

As a highly talented designer of lighting products, Lucie Koldova is the perfect person to do this.”

‘Das Haus 2018’ will be shaped less by walls than by lighting cells in which light, appearing in various forms and controlled in different ways, will not only mark out the space, but also support its function and a specific sentiment. “In my ‘Haus’, light will play the main role, and the furniture will complete the rooms – and not the other way around,” says Koldova.

By creating different light layouts and specific light feelings of each lighting cell, Koldova can reach interesting visual contradictions. “People constantly swing back and forth between their feelings and moods, at home they should feel balanced and recharged,” she says. “This is a place where light can help. An ideal living space therefore offers a wide variety of mood levels, because its rooms close the circle between the ideas in our emotional world and the demands of real life.”

As a result, every room in Koldova’s ‘Haus’ aims to represent a certain feeling and perform a practical role in everyday life in order to satisfy individual needs. Then, at its heart, a living room represents shared experiences. www.luciekoldova.com

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M+O 2018 Designer of the Year January’s edition of Maison et Objet Paris will celebrate the talent of Danish designer Cecilie Manz.

Looking back to her childhood, Cecilie Manz remembers how she would always slip away to the studio her ceramicist parents kept in their house to sink her hands into the clay...

This relationship with materials did not end there and after earning a diploma in object and furniture design from the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in 1997, Manz moved to Finland to further her education at the University of Art and Design in Helsinki.

The very next year, she founded her own studio in the heart of Copenhagen. Even though she needs the vibrant feel of the city

to feed her creativity, she is still happy to commute back to her suburban home and garden every evening to reconnect with the elements.

Not unlike other Danish designers, the balance she maintains between civilisation and nature is vital to her creative process.

Much in the same way that her lifestyle and relationships with family members contribute to fuelling her inspiration.

Now in her 40s, the elegant Dane readily admits that the ceremony for the Crown Prince Couple’s Culture Award she won

in 2014, presented to her by the Prince and Princess of Denmark themselves, was certainly one of the highpoints of her career. A career that spans twenty years as she patiently honed her skills to emerge today as one of the major figures of Scandinavian design.

Her first project, entitled The Ladder – a ladder that doubles as a chair –, was quickly picked up for production by Nils Holger Moormann, after the German designer spotted the prototype in an interior design magazine. The other project that

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Mingus pendant for Lightyears

jumpstarted her career was the Caravaggio lamp in 2005 with Lightyears.

Heeding the call to experiment, Manz has worked on projects as diverse as sofa throws, a minibar for a Wallpaper* magazine show, a series of wooden armchairs, a collection of dining tables and chairs for Fritz Hansen, glass vases, and several models of portable speakers for B&O Play – the more affordable brand recently launched by fellow Danes Bang & Olufsen, who she has been collaborating with since 2014.

Despite her taste for experimenting with

new materials and exploring original functions, whenever she sits down at her drawing table the process is invariable.

Every new design starts with countless sketches and models, as well as a close dialogue and collaboration with the manufacturer. A visit to the production line may refine the result and match the techniques used in each particular factory.

More than a style, the Scandinavian approach she defends, “should reflect the actual lifestyle of these countries”.

In her work, this is often achieved through

subtle play on shades of grey associated with brighter colours.

Colour is a fundamental element in her creative process and she always develops a specific palette in the earliest stages of each project, because it is a way to assert the product’s identity. Her Scandinavian heritage is also self-evident in her effort to strip her creations of any superfluous element, focusing on the essential, oblivious to the fact that her ceaseless pursuit of uncluttered lines presents a new challenge every time. www.ceciliemanz.com

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On Show

A look ahead to forthcoming design shows with a strong lighting element.

IMM COLOGNE • COLOGNE 15-21 January 2018 (www.imm-cologne.com)

MAISON ET OBJET • PARIS 19-23 January 2018 (www.maison-objet.com)

ARCHITECT@WORK • LONDON 24-25 January 2018 (www.architect-at-work.com)

SURFACE DESIGN SHOW • LONDON 6-8 February 2018 (www.surfacedesignshow.com)

ICFF • NEW YOTK 20-23 May 2018 (www.icff.com)

STOCKHOLM FURNITURE FAIR • STOCKHOLM 6-10 February 2018 (www.stockholmfurniturelightfair.se)

CLERKENWELL DESIGN WEEK • LONDON 22-24 May 2018 (www.clerkenwelldesignweek.com)

DESIGN SHANGHAI • SHANGHAI

DARC AWARDS / DECORATIVE • LONDON

14-17 March 2018 (www.designshanghai.com)

31st May 2018 (www.darcawards.com/decorative)

LIGHT + BUILDING • FRANKFURT 18-23 March 2018 (www.light-building.messefrankfurt.com)

MAISON ET OBJET • PARIS 7-11 September 2018 (www.maison-objet.com)

INDEX • DUBAI

LONDON DESIGN FESTIVAL • LONDON

26-29 March 2018 (www.indexexhibition.com)

15-23 September 2018 (www.londondesignfestival.com)

SALONE DEL MOBILE / DESIGN WEEK • MILAN

DARC AWARDS / ARCHITECTURAL • LONDON

17-22 April 2018 (www.salonemilano.it)

September 2018 date tbc (www.darcawards.com/architectural)

RETAIL DESIGN EXPO • LONDON

INTERIEUR •

2-3 May 2018 (www.retaildesignexpo.com)

18-22 October 2018 (www.interieur.be)

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AD INDEX Archilume........................................................................... 51

ELA...................................................................................... 75

Lladro..................................................................................49

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Fritz Fryer.......................................................................... 71

Martinelli Luce................................................................. 27

Astro Lighting.................................................................. 21

Gabriel Scott................................................................. 4-5

niche.......................................................................................2

Blond...................................................................................39

INDEX.................................................................................46

Oblure................................................................................. 57

Cerno...................................................................................65

Innermost.......................................................................... 25

Surface Design Show................................................... 81

David Trubridge.............................................................83

Karboxx.................................................................................9

VISO.....................................................................................84

Dernier & Hamlyn ......................................................... 67

Light + Building............................................................... 71

Woka...................................................................................59

Ebb & Flow....................................................................... 53

Linea Light Group......................................................... 55

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#readinginthedarc A roundup of darc’s highlights from Instagram’s world of decorative lighting and interior design!

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1. @darc_mag 57 darc awards launch in full swing! #Gin #darcawards #darcmagazine #interiordesign #lightingdesign #decorativelighting #design Photo credit: @sez_cullen 2

2. @emmamaxwelldesign 90 A pop up restaurant I just did for Marriott group. Sometimes all you need to do is to see things a little differently to make your dreams come true. The space changes from being in an upside down landscape to floating in a field of stars through out dinner... until you find your lucky star. #marriott #interiordesign #ilovemyjob #findyourluckystar #restaurantdesign

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3. @gabrielscott 382 BRIOLETTE on Broome.

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4. @marsetbcn 713 Ohh baby! It’s cold outside #followmemarset #marset #marsetbcn #takingcareoflight #light #lighting #lightingdesign #design #portable #rechargeable #led #cordless #cozy #snow #inspiration #interiordesign #interiorism

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5. @ciaraoneilldesign 67

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ciaraoneilldesign Small Spine Round in its new copper finish ready for assembly... #copper #spine #inproduction #process #metallics #structure #pattern #handmade #lamp #concertina #pleats #folds #spiral

6. @chelsomlighting 39 chelsomlighting Custom Crown at The Grand Hotel. #hotellighting #customlighting #bespokelighting #decorativelighting

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