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Lucky Cat Restaurant | Gabriel Scott | Clarges Mayfair Portugal Design Report | Enzo Catellani | London Design Festival | St Regis Hotel | Decorex

Helen Ankers • Managing Editor Welcome to the Sep/Oct issue of darc, which comes to you with a fresh new look. The focus of the magazine remains the same - covering the very best decorative lighting in interior design and architecture - but presented in an updated, more design-focused way, we have also introduced a Q&A product focused feature, which you can find on page 114. This issue we chatted with product designer Jordi Ilopis and his work with Almalight on the Tribeca range, which makes use of Alabaster stone, giving each shade a unique identity thanks to its white and grey tones. The first thing you will have noticed this issue, is our front cover, which features Gabriel Scott and their stunning new Luna Series. I caught up with designer Scott Richler ahead of the studio's new showroom opening in Mayfair and discovered that while the new collection has a softer feel to it compared with some of their more geometric lighting collections, jewellery design remains a strong influence. You can read about the processes and materials involved in this exciting new lighting range from page 63 onwards.

I also interviewed Italian lighting legend Enzo Catellani, which you can read from page 54 onwards. Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, Catellani & Smith is renowned worldwide for its striking lighting sculptures thanks to Enzo's obsession with quality, precision and craftsmanship.

Projects in this issue include everything from classical, sophisticated lighting at Clarges Mayfair in the UK on page 20, to the more playful lighting schemes in China at the Loong Swim Club on page 26. Then there's the more contemporary, sculptural pieces at the Park Pavilion in the Netherlands on page 50. Our regular Design Report - introduced last year - focuses on Portugal for this issue. Produced in collaboration with lighting association AIPI / LUZZA, we profile some of the leading lighting brands representing the country, while designer Brimet Silva of Portugal-based DigitaLAB, provides an insight into the country’s lighting sector and what makes Portuguese design so special. You will find the design report from page 71 onwards.

Last but not least, you will find our guide to this year's London Design Festival and Decorex as part of our usual On Show section. Starting on page 93, it includes a guide to our own event [d]arc room, taking place at the Truman Brewery as part of London Design Festival from 1922 September. As well as a whole host of lighting exhibitors, we will offer four-days of talks, presentations and workshops related to lighting. It's free to attend so make sure you register at: www.darcroom.com

Cover: Gabriel Scott Luna Series

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090 On Show | INDEX Product Preview

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093 On Show | London Design Festival Preview Media Sales Manager | Stephen Quiligotti

107 On Show | Decorex Product Preview

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112 Calendarc | International Design Events for 2019

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a.syme@mondiale.co.uk 012 St. Regis Hotel A major renovation by DesignAgency has established Canada’s first St. Regis Hotel, introducing Canadians to the elegant spirit of the historic New York brand.

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020 Clarges Mayfair Clarges Mayfair brings high-end living to the heart of London. Layered lighting from StudioFractal complements a blend of traditional and contemporary materials.

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026 Loong Swim Club The Loong Swim Club is a fantasy inspired space for children and parents to enjoy. Designed

by X+Living, the leisure centre plays on all the senses, creating a magical space.

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Contributing Editors Matt Waring Maria Oberti

032 The Draycott Fettle Design provides Los Angeles with a European-inspired brasserie with a Californian twist. The space delivers a warm and lived-in atmosphere.

040 Lucky Cat Lucky Cat is a new Asian Eating House from Gordon Ramsay Restaurants. The categorydefining interior design was completed by Afroditikrassa Studio.

046 Newnham College Nulty designs lighting scheme for Newnham College's modern extension incorporating a

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050 Women in Lighting Focus | Park Pavilion, Hoge Veluwe National Park Beersnielsen creates stunning cut-metal chandeliers in the Park Pavilion for the Hoge Veluwe National Park, Netherlands - drawing the outside-in.

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054 Interview | Enzo Catellani Known worldwide for its striking decorative light pieces, Catellani & Smith's founder, Enzo Catellani takes darc deeper into his design philosophy, obsession with quality, precision and craftsmanship.

063 Materials Feature | Gabriel Scott darc discovers a softer side to Canadian design-duo Gabriel Kakon and Scott Richler with their latest lighting launch - Luna.

071 Market Report | Portugal In association with LUZZA & AIPI, darc provides a deeper understanding of designs coming out of Portugal, while profiling a selection of stunning decorative lighting brands.

080 [d]arc awards 2019 preview Highlights of some of this year's entries into the [d]arc awards, featuring both projects and product entries by some of the leading design studios around the world.

114 In Focus | Almalight Our regular Q&A focuses on Jordi Llopis and his work with Alamalight on the Tribeca Series.

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Focal Point 70 St Mary Axe London, UK Arranged over three basement levels and 21 floors above ground, 70 St Mary Axe’s distinctive, curvaceous form soars elegantly from the surrounding historic London streets.

Lighting studio Foundry was appointed by developer Nuveen to deliver a striking lighting scheme for the reception space. To do this, the lighting solution includes lots of concealed light sources to counteract unwanted reflections on the expansive glass façade.

Yet there’s one lighting element that takes centre stage, a fully custom designed Bocci chandelier that spans the seating area and which gives visitors the feeling of walking through the installation.

In addition, there is free-standing lighting from Vibia, Parachilna and Foscarini Diesel, spread around the space creating pockets of warm illumination and softening the concrete interior. foundry.london

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Focal Point Oxford University Beecroft Building Oxford, UK The University of Oxford recently revealed its new state-of-the-art physics facility, the Beecroft Building.

Illuminating the space from within are VISO Fort Knox fixtures installed in a random fashion throughout the space. The metalised mirror finish of the Fort Knox reflects its surroundings and adds glamour to its environment. The design of the pendant also complements the architectural features within the contemporary building, including the wooden wall panels and the architectural staircase featured in the facility.

This ambitious project was brought to life through VISO’s partnership with UK firm 299 Lighting and architectural firm, Hawkins\Brown. The goal was to help Oxford create one of the most advanced physics departments in the world through the construction of the ultra-modern ten-story working space for physicists. The building features five floors of offices in the space above ground, five floors of advanced laboratories underground and open concept work spaces for students throughout. www.299lighting.co.uk www.visoinc.com

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Decadent Luxury A major renovation by DesignAgency has established Canada’s first St. Regis Hotel, introducing Canadians to the elegant spirit of the historic New York brand in the heart of Toronto’s financial district.

Images: Brandon Barré

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Canadian practise DesignAgency took inspiration from Toronto’s cultural and architectural heritage to create an interior scheme for Canada’s first St Regis hotel.

The creative team was led by studio Design Director Julia Summerville, who worked with lighting design consultancy Ombrages to create a scheme that would express enduring quality. The project comprised the overhaul of a 3000sqft space, which includes the ground floor lobby, café and bar lounge, and the 3720sqft signature hotel restaurant on the 31st floor. Prior to the renovations, the interiors were dark and overwhelming. A key challenge for Summerville and her team was to establish an environment that felt fresh and new, while also retaining certain existing elements in the lobby, such as the black granite floor and the onyx walls that were simply too valuable to remove.

Entering through the elegant Porte Cochere, (meaning coach gate) guests find a warm and welcoming milieu in the lobby and ground floor Astor Lounge. Summerville explains: “We were asked to create a space that could cater to both large and intimate groups, transition from day to night, act as a functional reception and bar, while offering a welcoming, residential feeling. We used a soft, earthy colour palette,

custom-designed furnishings, lighting and custom designed elements that shift the emphasis from the floor and walls as a solution.

We created vignettes that add layers and allow reprieve and quiet moments, but also activate the space for signature St Regis rituals like the champagne sabering,” - a celebratory technique of opening champagne bottles that the hotel brand uses for ceremonious occasions.

The focal point of the lobby is a double-sided stained oak reception cabinet with polished bronze and fluted glass detailing. There’s also a curated collection of artefacts and sculptural elements that prompt curiosity. A tall totemic sculpture by local artist Edward Falkenberg further emphasises the connection between built structure and nature.

Behind the screen, the flexible Astor Lounge is defined by soft, earthy colours, and exudes the artistry and craftsmanship of the St. Regis brand through the use of authentic woods, leathers, stone and bronze details. Luxury stems from the array of custom-designed elements, each conveying quiet excellence, while abstractly paying homage to a myriad of inspirations including geology, mapping, railway ties, wooden and leather snowshoes, birch bark canoes, and urban

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architecture including Victorian brick facades and modernist office buildings.

Selecting the right lighting is always a huge decision for the team at DesignAgency, as Summerville explains further: “It sets the whole tone of voice for the room. For the lobby, we designed a softly illuminated metallic ceiling mural, which was hand-painted by Moss + Lam Studio.

It echoes the typography of the Great Lakes while drawing eyes upwards and inviting guests beyond the reception to the Astor lounge.

Balancing the layers and levels of light was the main challenge for the lobby and café/bar as the room has many different uses throughout the day. We selected smoked glass for accent lights because it is soft on the eyes and casts a warm glow throughout the space.”

Another key part of the design was adding concealed and integrated lighting into the millwork to provide a soft and elegant ambiance.

Summerville continues: “Indirect lighting also informed the design, for example the ceiling includes integrated cove lighting that acts as the general illuminator for the space, while feeling soft and sophisticated."

“The café/lounge needed to easily transition from early morning to late night, so flexibility was key,” says Summerville. “We created a

retractable countertop in the bar so that it could easily transition from a pastry display in the morning to a champagne well at night. A bronze mesh screen conceals and reveals the bar bottles, while smoked glass globe lights held in braided leather nets underscore the bar’s presence while also helping to shift the illumination from day to night.”

The 31st floor Louix Louis restaurant is the jewel in the hotel’s crown.

Stepping out of the elevator, guests are immersed in a gilded mosaic lobby – a dark and intimate foyer that sets the stage for entering the Louix Louis restaurant. Champagne coloured cut-crystal tiles are ignited by the golden light from a geometric chandelier above, and an elegant hostess station combines burled walnut and burgundy leather with bronze detailing. From there, guests are ushered into a soaring space inspired by the decadent spirit of the turn of the 19th Century, the grand hotel bars of France and America and Canada’s history as a manufacturer of distilled whisky and spirits. According to Summerville, “We wanted to treat guests to the abstract feeling of whisky swirling in a cut crystal glass.”

The restaurant shimmers and glows from refracted light bouncing off curved oak walls with smoked bevelled mirror and metal detailing.

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The three chandeliers swirl from above like fluted silk skirts – their rose gold and amber tinted shades cast warm light throughout the restaurant.

When designing a lighting scheme, Summerville tells darc, she always considers how the decorative elements work with the architectural.

“The ceiling elements in both the lobby and 31st floor restaurant required sophisticated lighting accents that provide a weightlessness to the room, we introduced coves to enhance the expansiveness, and also to frame the art.”

Decorative lighting elements were key to adding that final layer of luxury and DesignAgency collaborated directly with Czech crystal manufacturer Preciosa Lighting to create a host of bespoke lighting; wall sconces and table lamps, the feature bar light in the café, the billowing chandeliers in the signature Louix Louis restaurant, as well as the console table and bar. Key off-the-shelf pieces were also specified from Toronto lighting brand Avenue Road and New York manufacturer Apparatus Studio.

“Whether it was carving large scale wood flutes in the walls with lighting to highlight the grand scale of Louix Louis, or adding in layers of sparkle on the ground floor that add softness to the room, lighting

was pivotal in setting the overall tone of voice for both spaces,” says Summerville.

Even with the successful outcome of this project, the process of achieving such a considered interior was not without its hurdles.

DesignAgency needed to work closely with the mechanical and electrical consultants to ensure historic heating, ventilation and sprinkler systems could be relocated in order to achieve frames in the ceiling that allowed the team to install and illuminate feature artwork.

Even with these challenges, the team managed to stay true to their initial vision. “It was a great achievement as our original design intent was successful and now both ceilings act as talking points for guests and enhance the overall experience,” adds Summerville.

Another key challenge in designing the restaurant was the need to create intimate moments within such a magnificent space. In order to achieve this, DesignAgency integrated a variety of seating options and defined a different lighting ambiance for each space. Round leather club chairs and curved elongated sofas are combined with side table lamps to offer a sense of intimacy and familiarity, capturing a feeling of domesticity.

The final design reflects the unique vision developed by the

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DesignAgency team in their original visualisations. “We’re so pleased with the result; it was great to see the creative project come to life and the hotel launched with much success,” says Summerville.

As this is the first St Regis hotel in Canada, DesignAgency had a larger challenge than just curating an interior space. They were tasked with setting the standard for luxury, upholding the historic New York hotel chain’s impeccable and unrivalled standard. The team needed to ensure there was a strong narrative that ran throughout the whole design and highlighted the brand principles of St Regis, which included drawing a connection to its location.

The creative scheme for the St Regis is about more than just furniture and lighting, Summerville and her team used interior tools as vehicles to tell the bigger story of the culture upon which the hotel was built. It has a responsibility to uphold a standard of decadent luxury without being obtuse, while capturing heritage and paving the way for a modernist era of wealth.They exceeded at this significant challenge, placing lighting at the core of a scheme that creates a warmth and captures wealth, home comforts, and modesty all in the same glow. www.thedesignagency.ca

Design Details St Regis Hotel, Toronto, Canada Interior Design: DesignAgency Lighting Consultant: Ombrages Lighting Specified: Apparatus Studio Lantern floor lamp; Avenue Road Lantern table lamp - Neri & Hu; Preciosa Lighting bespoke pieces

A key challenge for DesignAgency was to establish a new environment that was adaptable while also retaining certain existing elements in the lobby such as the black granite floor and the onyx walls that were too valuable to remove. Inspiration for the hotel was drawn from Canada’s history as a manufacturer of distilled whisky and spirits.

Decorative lighting elements were key to adding that final layer of luxury at the St Regis. Whether it was carving large scale wood flutes in the walls with lighting to highlight the grand scale of the Louix Louis restaurant, or adding in layers of sparkle on the ground floor that add softness to the room, lighting was pivotal in setting the overall tone of voice for both spaces.

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Luxurious Living Clarges Mayfair brings high-end living to the heart of London.

Layered lighting from StudioFractal complements a blend of traditional and contemporary materials - the result, super-prime luxury.

Images: Gareth Gardner, James Newton & Joakim Blockstrom

Clarges Mayfair is a super-prime luxury residential development in London, comprising 34 apartments, a private wellness spa with 25-metre swimming pool, fully equipped gymnasium, private cinema and underground garaging.

Architects Squire & Partners created classical architectural rhythm and proportions, fine quality craftsmanship and Martin Kemp Design developed an interior aesthetic with a blend of timeless Britishness and influences of both Art Deco and Classicism. Lighting designers StudioFractal worked closely with the client British Land and the design team to craft a carefully layered lighting strategy that links the various interior spaces and accentuates the materials and details across both the interiors and exteriors.

The lighting was developed to create a series of layers of light that helped reduce contrast by day and reveals the architectural forms, volumes and sumptuous materials and details throughout. Lines of light accentuate stepped forms in the ceilings, stone walls, and provide discrete levels of illumination, while accent lighting illuminates a curated art collection and bespoke wall lights draw the eye and provide rhythmic accent to the public spaces. Integrated lighting within the bespoke cabinetry highlights the wall displays and combined with table lights and artwork lighting, creates a relaxing lounge environment for residents. Configurable meeting rooms and a private cinema benefit from a dedicated lighting approach that provides appropriate illumination for working or relaxing.

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“As the client and interior design team wanted a visually captivating scheme that showcased the blend of Deco and Classicism styling, it became clear early in the concept stage that light sources needed to be either completely hidden or decorative to establish a balanced ambience between the texture, tone and appearance of the materials and the volume of the architectural spaces,” says StudioFractal’s Tim Downey. “The main lighting considerations were all focused on the quality of light. To ensure quality in each space we balanced the technical aspects of the light source – colour temperature, colour perception, output, distribution and so on – with the materials and surfaces that were being illuminated. We created a carefully nuanced background layer of amenity and detail lighting that allowed the decorative fittings to take centre stage.

“The decorative lights were all specified in conjunction with Martin Kemp Design and reinforce a visual consistency with the materials; they have been designed and specified to work alongside the architectural lighting. Material finishes, lighting colour temperatures and output were all balanced during the specification process.”

The decorative fixtures were provided, in-part, by UK-based Dernier & Hamlyn, which produced 70 bespoke wall lights for the project. The unique fittings required a range of specialist metalworking techniques,

including knurling, casting, machining and spinning. The bespoke lighting studio also provided four beautiful wall-mounted floor lamps for Clarges Mayfair that feature hand-turned vertical rods and silk shades with handmade Tudor ruff style trims, giving playful reference to London’s history.

“The final lighting scheme is stunning and exactly what’s needed for this very high-end residential development,” Dernier & Hamlyn’s Managing Director Jeremy Quantrill tells darc. “Everything we do is high quality bespoke so it was ‘business as usual’ for us, but I think what made the project stand out was the combination of craft techniques employed and the keenness of the design team to participate first-hand by talking to the people making their lighting and then watching it actually happen on the shop floor.

“There were natural challenges associated with producing the high quality required - the fixtures needed specialist, very labour-intensive techniques such as hand cutting glass and we worked closely with both Martin Kemp Design and Studio Fractal to ensure that aesthetic, practical and cost considerations were met to everyone’s satisfaction.”

Oliver Davies, Associate at Martin Kemp Design, commented on the collaboration with Dernier & Hamlyn: “At Clarges Mayfair we were keen to keep everything British. The bespoke lighting is a key element of

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our design so selecting a UK manufacturer that has a reputation for high quality and we could trust was essential. Our team worked closely with theirs to produce light fittings that met the brief in ways that were practical and cost conscious, whilst maintaining the intricacy of the design. Working with Dernier & Hamlyn was a real pleasure and seeing our lights develop from drawings to reality at its UK-based factory, reinforced the legacy we have instilled in the project.”

One area that is particularly striking at Clarges Mayfair, is the atrium, where a sweeping stone staircase, with illuminated treads, descends to the lower ground where lines of light from StudioFractal in ceilings, columns and walls continue to accentuate changes in surfaces and draw the eye up to the triple height Amaranthyne light sculpture created by British lighting installation specialists Haberdashery.

Located within the dome ceiling of the atrium space, it is a fitting view for residents and visitors to the Clarges Mayfair address.

The name Amaranthyne is derived from a Greek word meaning

‘immortal or unfading’. Haberdashery's Ben Rigby talks darc through the sculpture's development: “We wanted to create a sculpture that was a constantly evolving, never-ending world of colour. This story with light slowly evolves throughout the year, revealing nine sections of illustrations across 32 panel sections, across which, thousands of tiny hand-adjusted metal tabs interplay with light and shadow, and in turn, are flushed with colour.

“The range of hues represent colour ranges we identified in the different seasons of the year – celebrating cool morning tones, rich sunsets, mists and rain, all choreographed in sync with the real rising and setting sun outside – both in time and orientation.

“Across the decorative surfaces, the artisanal history of Mayfair was researched then interpreted into graphic form; details from brogue shoes, watch mechanics, hands of playing cards and fine umbrella handles for instance are laid across details taken from a historical map of the area.”

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All of these details are revealed then hidden again as the lighting cycles evolve every hour of the day, reflecting off the 250,000+ individuallypositioned tabs across the 32 decorative panels. A faceted collar detail inspired by an Elizabethan ruff surrounds the perimeter, anodised in gold to frame the sculpture when viewed from below, acting as a defined boundary against the stone façades of the atrium.

“Nestled within the centre of the sculpture is the Oculus; a convex mirrored surface that reflects the space below and allows the viewer to become part of the sculpture,” continues Rigby. “Various lighting effects can be projected out from its perimeter giving an additional means of transforming the look of the sculpture with light.”

Tim Downey adds: “The atrium light installation is spectacular and a testament to the vision and hard work of Haberdashery. British Land wanted us to make the atrium light feature blend with the rest of the project – so we paid particular attention to the colours and levels of light emitted and made sure the lighting across the adjoining spaces

complemented the visual effect. Direct light sources were avoided and the lines of light within the atrium walls draw the eye up to the roof installation.”

Elsewhere in the Clarges Mayfair building, three levels below ground, archways of light and bespoke wall and pendant fittings lead to a contemporary British spa, featuring a full-length, double parabola illuminated Barrisol ceiling above the 25-metre stainless steel pool. A combination of architectural and feature lighting highlight personal Cabana’s, showers, a hydrotherapy pool and separate sauna and steam rooms as well as a series of personal treatment rooms. Another illuminated Barrisol ceiling is featured in the fully equipped gymnasium.

Moving up to the apartments, a comprehensive lighting strategy was developed for all 34 apartments and associated terraces. Decorative ceiling fixtures, floor lights, wall lights and table lights from Alexander Lamont, Lum Fardo and Otoro are supported by concealed ceiling and wall cove lighting, accent downlights and integrated joinery lighting.

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All lighting is colour matched and controlled via a discrete lighting control and AV system.

Commenting further on the lighting scheme at Clarges Mayfair, Michael Poots, Partner at Squire & Partners, said: “Our ambitious vision to deliver a new grand house on Piccadilly, that was both luxurious and intimate, utilising a huge selection of luxury materials and intricate crafted detailing was fully embraced and enhanced by StudioFractal, which provided an invaluable contribution to the design, product sourcing and delivery of this project.

“The studio's design team illustrated full understanding of the complicated elements of the design and we had absolute confidence in their judgment in the evolution of the design details to ensure the design intent was delivered at both the macro and micro scales of the project.”

Maria Averkina, Head of Clarges Mayfair, added: “The success of Clarges Mayfair has been in the precision and craftsmanship the whole team has carried out, from beginning to end. Light and lighting are vitally important in making great architecture and intimate spaces and the creative talent and technical expertise has achieved an elegant and sophisticated lighting scheme for the project.” squireandpartners.com martinkempdesign.com studiofractal.co.uk

Design Details Clarges Mayfair, London, UK Architect: Squire and Partners Interior Design: Martin Kemp Design Lighting Design: StudioFractal Lighting Specified: Alexander Lamont; Otoro; Dernier & Hamlyn; Gladee; Haberdashery (atrium dome light sculpture); Lum Fardo

StudioFractal developed a carefully layered lighting strategry via a close collaboration with the client British Land, architect and interior designer, to complement and enhance the blend of traditional and contemporary materials, such as Portland stone, antique brass metalwork and sumptuous fabrics used throughout.

Lines of accentuate stepped forms in the ceilings and stone walls provide discrete levels of illumination.

Discrete accent lighting illuminates a curated art collection and bespoke decorative wall lights draw the eye and provide rhythmic accent to the public spaces.

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Water Wonderland The Loong Swim Club is a fantasy inspired space for children and parents to enjoy. Designed by X+Living, the leisure centre plays on all the senses, creating a magical space.

Images: Shao Feng

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The Loong Swim Club is a brand new, fantastical leisure space in Suzhou, China. Completed in May this year, it is a parent-child sports training facility that integrates both swimming and sports education with entertainment and leisure.

The large, subtle horseshoe-shaped building is divided into five main functional areas with some secondary functional spaces - all of which are centred around the behavioural habits of its audience.

In order to break-up the spacious floorplan, chief designer, Li Xiang of X+Living, devised a streamlined flow through the space, taking into account the users’ habits and potential behaviours of the differing target groups, so all age ranges can benefit fully from the club.

“Since we had no previous experience with projects related to swimming pools, we spent a lot of time in the beginning, researching consumer behaviours,” explained Xiang.

“We also spent time designing appropriate functional distribution, movement lines and choice of materials according to the different ages, gender and needs. The design ideas provided by the client were to make a beautiful swimming pool. Using our experience from previous parent-child projects, we created some new functional areas for them, which they had never thought of and were really fond of taking the chance with.”

The first point of entry for visitors is the reception area. This room sets the tone for the rest of the space and establishes the design narrative

that the parents and children will venture on.

A big whale is wrapped around a column in the entrance, which appears to be jumping out of the ocean-like floor. The reception desk is shaped like a ship with small lace arcs outlining the bottom in a simplified wave that pushes the ship and the narrative into the next room. Paying close attention to these design details helped the team to emphasise the design expression of X+Living’s concept.

Water played a key role in inspiring the interior design for the space, particularly in the colours and textures used for furnishings and finishes. Continuing on the journey further into the leisure club, the parents and children find themselves in the reading room. The roundshaped decorative lighting elements in this space are reminiscent of sprays of water glinting in the sunshine across the ceiling. Alongside the reading room is the restaurant. Several fragmented eggshell-like shapes are arranged in the space, all coloured in fairy-tale tones and shapes and reflected in mirrors across the ceiling.

“The main function of the decorative lighting was to satisfy the aesthetics of the space. Another factor for consideration was the humanisation of the space, with a particular focus on the decorative lighting fixtures used above the baby bathtubs. We also took into account the idea of attracting childrens’ eyes to something above whilst ensuring the angle of light avoids hitting their eyes directly,” described Xiang.

The fixtures used throughout this project were bespoke designed and made in X+Living’s own factory. This allowed the team full control to create the desired effects in each room. It was important the fixtures created a soft distribution of light across each room, avoiding any dark angles or shadows. The pendants and fixtures add an ornamentally richer layer to each room’s design concept, as well as provided functional lighting for the user.

Progressing through the next stage in the narrative, visitors enter the pinnacle point of the building – the swimming pool. First glimpses

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of the pool are seen through the parenting observation window in a dedicated seating area. Pastel pink and blue walls mixed with the blue hue of the water create a beautiful backdrop to the simplistic, yet striking lighting features across the ceiling. The giant water droplet-like lamps appear like condensation, adding to the overall dramatic effect.

“The entire parent-child swimming pool uses gentle colours, and does not distinguish between different genders. The thin black lines add a bit of an avant-garde fashion to the overall space. In order to create an encompassing dreamy experience, design without accent lighting is used, which motivates people to explore every corner in the space,” explained the design team.

The final room at the end of the corridor is the bathing area, which is the most functional space. A huge chandelier is an eye-catching focal point in the room that also demonstrates the essence of the designer's style.

“The design thinking of the overall space is closely centred around the water element. Water is extremely light and soft and has the infinite tolerance for life. To keep such a softness embedded in the heart of this project, we combined the design elements in the space to be as natural as flowing water.” www.xl-muse.com

Design Details The Loong Swim Club, Suzhou, China Interior Design & Lighting: X+Living Lighting Specified: In-house bespoke pieces

Bespoke designed and manufactured decorative lighting fixtures played a key role in creating this magical fairytale experience at this swimming pool. X+Living was chosen for its portfolio of eccentric designs for various spaces covering hospitality, leisure, business, restaurant and residential.

For the Loong Swim Club, the entire design narrative is based around water, taking visitors on a fantasy inspired journey that encorporated lighting as focal points throughout.

The playful pendants and colour scheme are coherant throughout, creating a gender neutral space for all to enjoy.

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California Dreaming Fettle Design provides Los Angeles with a European-inspired brasserie with a Californian twist. Combining vintage pieces with offthe-shelf lighting, the space delivers a warm and lived-in atmosphere.

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The Draycott is a European-inspired brasserie with a California twist situated in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles. The flagship restaurant, by acclaimed restaurateurs Matt and Marisa Hermer, evokes a sense of nostalgia of a grand European brasserie, balanced with the flair of its Californian location.

Designed by Fettle design studio, The Draycott is an exercise in bespoke design and all of the furniture has been meticulously customdesigned – including a marble-topped jewel-box like bar in the heart of the space, with other elements of the dining room symmetrically positioned to create a strong sense of uniformity and organisation.

Other design features include the ornate ceiling, bespoke marble mosaic floor on the outside terrace and the dramatic patinated brass back bar.

Fettle used a fresh and bold colour palette to create a Californian ambience throughout the space, including a coral-coloured coffered pink ceiling with detailed cornice-work, that sits alongside striking leather upholstery in mustard and rich green. Fettle has married

various textures together and in several areas of the restaurant used tone-on-tone finishes with the same piece of furniture. For example, the bar stool seat is upholstered in leather and the back pad in mohair in similar colours, to add a sense of playfulness and depth to the design. The simple white walls of the Draycott form a canvas for the mixture of local and European art on display.

The hidden gem of the design scheme is ‘The Queen’s Room’, a 26seat private dining room adorned with two huge vintage gold frame French mirrors and two vintage glass chandeliers. A bespoke dining chair upholstered in yellow mohair provides a restrained pop of colour.

Moving to the outdoors, the elegant terrace overlooks Palisades Village Park and is covered in a vast canopy to allow for year-round outdoor dining. Fettle oriented the Riviera café style seating to look out over the terrace from the interior. Within the restaurant every seat has a great view, either of the impressive bar, terrace or the park beyond.

Fettle founders Andy Goodwin and Tom Parker talked darc through the design process for Draycott: “The initial brief was to design an English

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brasserie that also represented its Californian location. It was intended to be family-friendly and welcoming and at the same time refined and elegant. The restaurant was to be quite luxurious with a central feature bar that would provide a great late-night drinks spot.”

The Fettle founders were introduced to the clients Matt and Marisa by interior designer Martin Brudnizki, whom they both used to work for.

“He designed their townhouse in London before they moved out to LA,” the designers tell darc. “The biggest challenge on this project was the timeline. The owners of the centre, which was a whole ground up new build, are Caruso Affiliated, and they had an opening deadline that had to be met. To work with this timeline, we were very upfront with the clients and informed them every time a tweak or change would affect the delivery date.

“This was one of those rare projects where the brief stayed fixed throughout. We feel that actually manifests itself in the resulting scheme, which is very firmly an English Brasserie with Californian flair.”

Decorative lighting was key for this project. The restaurant is lit using

diffused lighting and includes statement frosted globe pendants with antique brass and blackened steel fixtures. Fettle also sourced decorative floor and table lamps from flea markets and vintage shops across Los Angeles, giving the restaurant a lived-in feel.

One of the main considerations, however, was California’s very strict green energy code – Title 24. This meant the overall lighting power consumption needed to fall below a certain wattage per square foot ratio and entailed the use of low wattage LED lamps to meet the stringent criteria. “That said, the grand European brasseries always have stunning age-old decorative lighting, so the key was to source remarkable off the shelf and vintage lights and refit low energy lamps and lamp holders where required,” said the design duo. “We used several layers of decorative lighting including main and secondary pendants, wall lights and rechargeable battery-operated table lights, as well as hedge lights on the terrace perimeter, which all tied back into the main dimmer to give complete control and flexibility throughout the day. The other element worth mentioning with the

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lighting was that – as with all of our projects – we aimed to keep all colour temperatures on the lighting between 2200-2400K to give a consistent, cosy feel throughout.

“We were very aware that, although we were designing a relatively traditional looking space, the location was a new build high-end shopping centre. In order to balance these two elements, we used a mix of reclaimed vintage and off-the-shelf items. The lights in the private dining room are vintage, whereas those in the main restaurant space come from Circa Lighting, Lumens and Modern Lantern. The main pendant in the restaurant space is more layered, intricate and a slightly more modern fitting, this is complemented by the simple globe pendants with arm detail. The wall and table lights from Kelly

Wearstler, remain the same throughout the restaurant and private dining room to keep the overall design continuity. One other point worth noting is that all the lighting in the space is diffuse. There are no exposed lamps, and this means that there is a consistent soft glow throughout the space.”

While the decorative lighting takes centre-stage in the space, architectural lighting is used as a background to set the stage. For the Fettle designers, a great example of this, is the ceiling coffer lights throughout the space where concealed 2400K LED illuminates the coral painted coffers from which the decorative lights hang. In the daytime, the coffer lights are set to be bright, raising the focal point up towards the ceiling. During evening service, the timer on the dimmer

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turns the lights right down and the pendants are even more noticeable as the main source of illumination at high level.

“In all schemes, lighting is what really makes the difference between a good space and a truly magical space,” the designers continue.

“Setting up all of the lights on separate circuits is key to this and allows us to control the two types of pendants, all lights, hedge lights, concealed bar LED and ceiling coffer LEDs completely separately.

We then set this to a variety of settings to be used throughout the day – from breakfast settings into late dining and lastly late-night bar settings. This translates into a space that changes throughout the day, and these setting are in-turn amended as the seasons change throughout the year – meaning we can source and custom-design great lights and know we will be able to find a lighting level that makes them the centrepiece of the space.”

For Fettle, one of the main things that made this project unique was the incredible site. Four-metre high ceilings, with a terrace overlooking a great park, within a very high-end development don’t come around too often. The site provided the designers with a great canvas to work with. The Draycott is Fettle’s first project to open in the US and is destined to become a popular neighbourhood destination. fettle-design.co.uk

Design Details The Draycott, Los Angeles, USA Interior Design & Lighting: Fettle Design Lighting Specified: Circa Lighting; Kelly Wearstler; Lumens; Modern Lantern

Decorative lighting was key for this project. The restaurant is lit using diffused lighting and includes statement frosted globe pendants with antique brass and blackened steel fixtures. Fettle also sourced decorative floor and table lamps from flea markets and vintage shops across Los Angeles, giving the restaurant a livedin feel. One of the main considerations, however, was California’s very strict green energy code – Title 24. This meant the overall lighting power consumption needed to fall below a certain wattage per square foot ratio and entailed the use of low wattage LED lamps to meet the stringent criteria.

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Ramsay's Lucky Talisman The Lucky Cat is a new authentic Asian Eating House in the heart of London from Gordon Ramsay Restaurants. The category-defining interior design was completed by Afroditikrassa Studio, that transported diners back to urban drinking dens from 1940s Tokyo.

Images: Courtesy of Afroditikrassa Studio

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Situated on the original site of Maze, one of the Ramsay’s previously well-loved restaurants that resided there for fourteen years, Lucky Cat brings a whole new vibe and atmosphere to the developing food and beverage scene in central London.

The authentic Asian Eating House took on a restaurant-come-evening lounge design inspired by drinking dens of the 1930s and 40s in Tokyo and the Far East. Afroditikrassa design studio was approached by the restaurant group based on its rich past of category-defining hospitality design, with Dishoom, Heston Blumenthal and Itsu amongst its portfolio.

“In-keeping with the authenticity of the concept, the restaurant’s name takes inspiration from Asian culture where the ‘lucky cat’ is a talisman that is believed to attract good luck and fortune,” studio founding Director Afroditi Krassa.

Collaborating closely with Ramsay and his team, the studio worked hard to hone down the desired concept’s aesthetics, introducing a bold and creative flair with strong attention to detail that ensured diners would travel on an experiential journey from their first point of entry.

The team also paired up with Connected Lighting, which helped turn the creative brief into a tangible scheme. “Our main challenge was ensuring the space considered and welcomed both existing and new audiences,” explained Krassa. “With Mayfair’s fine dining scene

experiencing a clear shift from its often-imposing interiors, the space aims to create the perfect balance of luxury, comfort as well as longterm innovation in concept and design.

“We wanted to find lighting pieces that perfectly encapsulated both the Asian Art Deco movement and the urban touch of the Japanese Kissa dens, which informed the creative direction. It was important that the lighting felt moody and atmospheric throughout, without masking the many open chefs’ tables and large kitchen within the space.”

The restaurant is a large open room divided into multiple variedfunctioning areas, including a bar, restaurant and multiple chef’s tables and private dining rooms. The decorative lighting played a key role in mimicking the atmosphere of the Japanese Kissa’s that exude a dark and moody ambience. The chef’s tables have much warmer lighting radiating out that also draws attention to the skill and precision of the chef’s at work.

A selection of fittings were used from Bath-based company, Felix Lighting, as its pieces add to the continuity of the theme with its painted metals, industrial details and Art Deco influences. “Their fittings were incredibly complementary to the creative direction that we had created,” explained Krassa.

“We used the Art Deco pendant, reeded bone china globe pendants, glass bar top lights and handmade blackened steel and brass table

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top lamps. Alongside these sit anthracite and weathered brass School Pendants from Original BTC lighting and bronze long bulb cage wall lights from Edison Light Globes.”

During the project, some structural elements did cause issues, including low ceiling levels and numerous mechanical and electrical items, such as low hanging sprinkler points, which the team had to work around.

“The architectural lighting was used to create a perfect backdrop for our carefully chosen decorative pieces. It guided diners through the space and created warm and atmospheric pockets of intrigue,” continues Krassa.

“It was very beneficial working with a lighting consultant [Connected Lighting] who helped with the technical side of the project, ensuring we achieved the desired feel of the space.”

The overall impression of the design remained true to the team’s initial creative direction. “The lighting really helps to encapsulate the vibrant, urban atmosphere of Tokyo in the 1940s and we aimed to achieve and highlight the many smokey hues we have throughout the restaurant,” reflected Krassa.

“Diners are taken on an experiential journey from the moment they arrive, and the final impression is really for the guests to judge, whether it works and communicates the intended atmosphere and feel.” www.afroditi.com

Design Details Lucky Cat, London, UK Interior Design: Afroditikrassa Design Studio Lighting Consultants: Connected Lighting Lighting Specified: Felix Lighting Art Deco pendants, Reeded Bone China globe pendants, Glass bar top lights, Blackened steel and brass table lamps; Original BTC Lighting School Pendants; Edison Light Globes Bronze Long Bulb Cage wall lights.

Decorative lighting played a key role in creating the dark and smokey atmosphere of this Asian Eating House.

Afroditi Krassa chose a selection of fixtures from Felix Lighting, Original BTC Lighting and Edison Light Globes that matched the Art Deco aesthetics, emphasising the design details the team worked closely on continuing throughout the space. The overall design transports diners back in time to an atmosphere that exudes the luxury of 1940s urban Tokyo.

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Literary Lights Design studio Nulty designs lighting scheme for the Newnham College modern extension incorporating a light-filled homage to notable former students and research fellows.

Images: James French

Newnham is one of the 31 colleges of the University of Cambridge in the UK. Established in 1871, as a women’s college at a time when women were not allowed to attend the University, its co-founders included Dame Millicent Garrett Fawcett, the famous campaigner for women’s suffrage and as such, today, remains a space that brings together outstanding women from around the world for study and research. With a mixture of beautiful historic and contemporary buildings, set in stunning gardens, Newnham is located by the University’s Sidgwick site and University Library.

Having recently introduced a new modern extension, lighting design studio Nulty was asked to design the lighting for the space, which incorporates a light-filled homage to some of the college’s most

notable former students and research fellows, including: Prof Dorothy Garrod, Anne Jemima Clough, Anne Jemima Clough, Rosalind Franklin, Eleanor Sidgwick, Philippa Fawcett and Basil Champneys to name a few.

Working in close collaboration with Walters & Cohen Architects and Ab Rogers Design, Nulty was tasked in creating an inviting warmth to the new wing, as well as addressing the practical needs of the students and faculty.

Inside the entrance, Nulty Bespoke produced 36 beautiful surfacemounted ceiling pendants, with the capability of producing two layers of light. Each pendant consists of two circular plates with a gap in between. The lower plate holds a series of small LED lights, which

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project light onto the larger brass disk close to the ceiling, producing a soft ambient glow of reflected light, highlighting the sensual texture of the ceiling’s timber coffers.

Nulty Bespoke cleverly utilised some of these pendants further by incorporating a pop out, adjustable spotlight within the lower disk.

When popped out and angled, these allow highly targeted beams of light to illuminate art on the walls when required. Alternatively, the spotlights can stay partly hidden and create a pool of light on the floor directly below the pendant. Some of these pendants are also fitted with concealed emergency lighting features, ensuring the necessary function doesn’t impact on the aesthetics of the space.

In the café and social area, Haberdashery design studio was commissioned to develop a lighting sculpture inspired by the fascinating written and photographic history of Newnham College and the prints of Japanese artist Hokusai. Designed to represent 270 pages of paper flying through the air, the ‘pages’ made of brass and powder-coated steel are etched with historical documents and letters written by women associated with the college. Small LED lights are

positioned on some of the ‘pages’ and carefully targeted spotlights positioned on nearby walls allow light to be reflected from the piece.

Associate Lighting Designer at Nulty, Anna Sandgren comments: “We were determined to reflect the history of the college in the main lighting installation and tell the inspiring stories of these pioneering women. Due to the double-height configuration of the space, it is possible to be close enough to read many of the pages when looking from a first-floor opening.”

Haberdashery’s Ben Rigby adds: “As a brand-new architectural space, we were very aware that our sculptural interventions needed to absolutely complement the architect’s design language while also maintaining the harmony of the architectural lighting, without making the room feel crowded or over-complicated.

“We always take care to ensure our work integrates with the light qualities of the surrounding architectural lighting but also ensure it makes the most of the natural light available. This gave the sculpture several identities depending on what time of day you see it, or the position you view it from – light reflects off the curved ‘paper

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sheets’ and passes through the perforated surface produced by the photoetching process, allowing distinct light and shadow to evolve through the day.

“The pages were carefully positioned along curved ‘arcs’ that guide the viewer’s eye through the space, hence the sculpture name Arc of History; overall a feeling of lightness was preserved, allowing for a relaxing café environment below – inspiring free thought and imagination.”

“The decorative lighting elements add playfulness and warmth to the space,” continues Sandgren. “Creating an environment that inspires students and teachers alike. The space is brought to life and the mood changes throughout the day. All of the bespoke elements were tailored for the audience. Every light element was developed with the use of the space in mind; linking academia with design throughout.” www.waltersandcohen.com www.abrogers.com www.nultylighting.co.uk www.haberdashery.com

Design Details Newnham College, Cambridge, UK Architect: Walters and Cohens Interior Design: Ab Rogers Lighting Design: Nulty Lighting Specified: Flos surface-mounted decorative pendants; Haberdashery Arc of History sculpture; Nulty Bespoke brass pendants; Optelma pendants

The modern extension incorporates a light-filled homage to some of the college's most notable former students and research fellows. Nulty was tasked in creating an inviting warmth to the new wing while addressing practical needs of the students and faculty.

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Nature's Finesse Lighting Design firm Beersnielsen create stunning cut-metal chandeliers for the Park Pavilion at Hoge Veluwe National Park, Netherlands - drawing the outside-in.

Images: Stijn Bollaert

The new Park Pavilion is located in the heart of the Hoge Veluwe National Park in Otterlo, Netherlands. An architectural sculpture and striking landmark, it provides walkers and visitors with a rest stop during their visit. The pavilion, opened at the end of June, by King Willem-Alexander, offers visitors a destination within the forest and houses a restaurant, shop, education and reception areas for varied functional uses.

Designed by a collaborative team of architects from De Zwarte Hond and Monadnock in Rotterdam, with interior design coming from

Vosinterireur, in Groningen, the striking and modern building has a scandi-style to it and fits perfectly into the forest surroundings of the National Park. The pavilion is an elongated, open-plan curved space with a high vaulted ceiling and fireplace at one end for the winter months. “A key point of departure for the architects was that the entire building must form an integral part of the landscape and the park experience," explained the Zwarte hond team. “This is not only reflected in the design itself, but also in the collaboration with lighting specialists and

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interior designers. The entire building reflects the direct connection with the surrounding natural landscape of the Hoge Veluwe. “Like the building itself, the interior forms an alliance with the surrounding landscape. Visitors entering the high space with curved walls, will be surprised at how the glass wall presents an everchanging view of the Veluwe. Above their heads, the vaulted ceiling extends over the entire length of the space.�

Lighting design firm Beersnielsen, also from Rotterdam, completed bespoke lighting features for the space, drawing the outside-in.

Nine chandeliers project an intricate pattern of nature onto the high ceiling, forming a light installation based on the sun shining through the leaves in a forest, as well as demonstrating an example of biophilic design. The patterns draw nature into the building and form a connection between the physical and the virtual world.

The pavilion's structure at 60-metres long and 7.5-metres high, with its large glass windows, proved a challenge for the lighting team during the initial design process. As well as dealing with large amounts of daylight, the team also had to take the idea of telling a story through

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an experience and feeling, rather than through physical content.

Juliette Nielsen, lighting designer at Beersneilsen and Amabassador in Netherlands for Women in Lighting, tells darc: “De Zwarte Hond and Monadnock architects won the competition with a design for the pavilion that had a vaulted ceiling, which they proposed to use for ‘telling stories about the park and its history. The inital idea was that the content should change, so couldn't be painted or printed on. Their first thought was to use some sort of LED screen/mesh or a beamer projection.

“However, we felt this was not appropriate for a pavilion in the heart of a nature park and so proposed to use the ceiling as a canvas for a more subtle, natural experience, and tell the story via light, colour and shadow patterns.”

As such, the Beersnielsen team carried out numerous tests and

created multiple prototypes to explore varied ideas of light installation.

Alongside Juliette Nielsen, Beersnielsen designers Wim aan de Stegge, Mieke van der Velde, Charl Smit and Sjoerd van Beers experimented with various light projections and shadow play options in a scale model of the pavilion to get an idea of what worked on the high, curved ceiling. They then devised some true-to-scale dome-shaped prototypes that were tested in the pavilion during its construction.

“We also had to work around the challenge of getting the physical design right - the size, shape, patterns, material, colour and so on - as the chandelier would also have a big visual impact on how the space is perceived," continued Nielsen. "Both the architects and interior designers had their own opinions about the design, so it was key to work together to accomplish the desired effect."

These tests all influenced the final designs used for the scheme and

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the earlier dome-shaped, standing lamp evolved into to a Pringle-like hanging pendant, that has a mixture of shapes and patterns of small birds and animals cut into the metal canopy. Each pendant includes 20 individual light sources that are fully dimmable to create dynamic and natural feeling movements, such as water rippling or trees moving in the wind.

Reflecting on the project now it is completed, Nielsen said: “We received great reactions from visitors - some even felt the architecture was designed around the fixtures and that the lighting gives a subtle and natural vibe to the space without being too present.� www.beersnielsen.nl www.dezwartehond.nl /monadnock.nl www.vosinterieur.nl

Design Details The Park Pavilion, Hoge Veluwe National Park, Netherlands Architects: De Zwarte Hond / Monadnock Interior Design: Vosinterireur Lighting Design: Beersnielsen Lighting Specified: In-house bespoke pendants

Large bespoke metal pendants are a key part to the new Park Pavilion in the Hoge Veluwe National Park. The metal canopy chandeliers project nature-inspired shapes onto the ceiling and move to mimic leaves moving on a tree in the wind or water rippling in a stream.

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“LIGHT PIECES MUST PRODUCE UNEXPECTED EFFECTS, SOMETHING POETIC, EMPHASISING LIGHT IN ALL ITS CUES. IT MUST BE A CONFIRMATION OF FORM AND FUNCTION, ABLE TO BRING CHARACTER TO A ROOM WITH A TWOFOLD PURPOSE.”

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atellani & Smith celebrates its 30th anniversary in the lighting industry this year. Known worldwide for its striking decorative light pieces, Helen Ankers spoke with the brand's lead designer and founder Enzo Catellani - delving deeper into his design philosophy, obsession with quality, precision and craftsmanship.

Enzo Catellani is a self-made designer and entrepreneur. While he has no formal training in architecture, industrial design or engineering, the one thing he does have in abundance is a curiosity to explore and a desire to express his creativity.

Having worked with light in some form or another since the late 1970’s, Enzo admits that his lighting studio Catellani & Smith was born almost by chance.

“I was given the opportunity to buy a lighting shop called ‘Aladdin’ in Bergamo, Italy,” he tells darc. “And I soon realised that the fascinating world of light was in fact a hidden ambition of mine. Light became an increasingly important source of inspiration for me and I decided to pursue this, creating lighting objects that express my personal concept of light. This is something I continue to do in my creations today; I put all of myself into my designs, all of my research, attention and feelings. To achieve this, I have to persevere, to experiment, to evolve and keep a keen eye on the latest technologies.”

Success as a designer came suddenly and unexpectedly for Enzo in 1989 when he presented his lighting products at the Ambiente Fair in Frankfurt, Germany. “The pieces immediately drew attention and I came home with orders for around 1400 fixtures; I wasn’t prepared for this – I didn’t even know how to make lamps on a production line… but I did know that this was now my life.”

It was at this moment that Catellani & Smith was established - in a historic building in Villa di Serio, near Bergamo, Italy. Dating back to the 15th Century the building housed the commercial and administrative offices of the business until just last year when they moved nearer to the production facilities, located along the Serio River. Here, design, lighting and nature merge to create a pleasant working environment in-line with the company’s core values. The rooms are filled with light, terraced areas are covered in jasmine, Buddha statues feature in the large garden and wooden furniture and parquet flooring adorns the internal manufacturing space.

Catellani & Smith is based on a working concept that reflects Enzo’s approach to design; a large part of his production is made up of pieces that require a great amount of craftsmanship, yet technology also plays a key role, as he explains: “My personal approach to design is halfway between craftsmanship and art. I am always experimenting with new materials, which in turn keeps me abreast of the latest technologies. Catellani & Smith originated as a craft industry and most of the production is based on skilled artisanal care. It is the hand of the craftsman that builds each piece, their manual work that creates the little differences and imperfections that makes each lamp unique.

“The basic rule I have instilled in my collaborators, is that they have to put their heart and soul into everything they are doing, just as I do. I believe that this process can be felt in our lamps. I believe people still appreciate my work 30 years on because of this. Perhaps this is also the reason they possess a kind of timelessness to them. Turciu, for example, belongs to our first collection Oggetti Senza Tempo (timeless objects) and it is still one of our best sellers.

“I like to give people the opportunity to live with light in different ways,

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in accordance with their mood and the ambience where they live or work. A light source should never be direct or blinding, it must be warm, pleasant and evoke emotion. In nature, light affects everybody’s own life – light gives life. Just consider the importance of natural light in human behaviour and health, how it can influence animals and plants, how the lighting environment can produce different effects on every living being.

“The invention of the light bulb was the greatest of all time – indeed, it allowed us to bring light into our homes that we would usually only get from the sun,” continues Enzo. “Ever since its invention, we have been able to ‘dominate’ light, to regulate and even ‘shape’ it. The interaction between users is fundamental in my concept of lighting design, as well as the emotional response it should elicit. People who buy one of my lighting designs are engaged to establish a relationship with light. The lamp, while lighting up the room, should become an object that raises an emotional response.

“When I start working on a light I always consider the most suitable material that can be applied in order to reach the lighting effect I want, then I test and evaluate the best possible outcomes and functions.

I need to feel and see how the materials ‘play’ with light, how they interact with it… as such, in the initial stages there is no design, just an idea that must take shape and become a lighting object able to give expression to a concept of light. Only after having achieved that, do I move on to the traditional design phase, feasibility, technical characteristics and so on.

Enzo has always avoided artificial effects in his work, preferring to use natural materials that change with time or age naturally, as he further explains: “The iron we use is coated with a thin layer of

beeswax so that it changes colour and even gains spots of rust over time. Aluminium and brass compose many of our structures and also age slowly with time… Through the interaction of light with different materials – gold, silver, or copper finished surfaces, irregular or flat – you can achieve particular lighting effects, almost giving a shape to light. Most of the light objects I create both interact with light and the user, who can shape them in accordance with their taste or lighting needs in a room.”

Catellani & Smith is world renowned for its Fil de Fer light fixture.

One of Enzo’s favourite designs, over the years, it has become a symbol of Italian creativity. Exhibited at Shanghai Expo in 2010 as an example of the best ‘Made in Italy’, the piece is installed at the V&A museum in London, at the Triennale in Milan, as well as other, countless installations. Still one of the brand’s best sellers thanks to its distinctive design, Enzo explains the origins of the fixture to darc: “I was asked by an architect to design a huge chandelier for the Museo della Cartografia di Stato – Fontana di Trevi in Rome. The original briefing was to create a lamp in large dimensions, with lots of light bulbs that could be ethereal at the same time. It should symbolise the universe and I immediately thought of using a lightweight and flexible material – such as iron wire (Filo di Ferro in Italian) – that could also become the lamp structure and be capable of holding a lot of light sources. The iron wire was flexible and malleable and allowed me to create an enormous sphere of tangled wire.

“The light for the museum was another thing completely, but this prototype remained and it was more than easy to produce it in many different sizes and shapes – in aluminium wire or, more recently, in an anodised gold finish.”

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“A lighting object must be able to produce unexpected effects, something poetic, to emphasise light in all its cues. It must be a confirmation of form and function, an object able to give character to a room and have a two-fold purpose.”

For Enzo, in terms of technological advances in lighting, there has been both positives and negatives along the way, specifically around the arrival of LEDs. “There was an initial period of confusion and maybe creativity was sacrificed to technology when LED first arrived on the scene,” he says. “LED lighting was interpreted as the complete opposite to decorative lighting but I believe they started a revolution in lighting and I had the foresight to use the technical light source for decorative, emotional lights – adapting them to design. LEDs allowed me to create more essential forms and linear designs, which are possible thanks to the miniaturisation of light sources and related cables. Technology is becoming more and more important, but it must not be used at the expense of creativity.”

Thanks to these advances in lighting technology, for Enzo the gap between decorative and architectural lighting is now becoming smaller, since decorative lights can provide the same functionality as architectural lighting in many cases thanks to the latest generation of LEDs. “Decorative lights today are able to fully illuminate a room to a high level,” he says. “While a relaxing, meditative light is certainly preferred for interiors – both for residential or hospitality projects. Today, people take great care when choosing the lighting for their home, they look for the perfect decorative light to give character to a room, change an ambience or even define and divide different areas in their home, without the need of walls or furniture.

“I think lighting design is continuing to look for new expressions of light, for new designs to be produced in limited editions. People today are more attracted by custom-made items and tailor-made solutions rather than mass produced items. At Catellani & Smith we

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will continue to combine craftsmanship and technology at the service of creativity. I’m not looking to transform the company into an industry or relocating the production to other countries. Our products are the expression of ‘Made in Italy’ and of a tradition in craftsmanship.

This year we started a collaboration with a young designer Giulia Archimede, who shares my own passions for light and has been able to investigate the interaction between shade and light, giving a shape to her emotions through the creation of her Alchemie lamp.

“Looking ahead, we are looking for new ‘Smiths’, people who can design new products in tune with my vision. Young or old… as long as they are enlightened and enlightening.” www.catellanismith.com

Over the past 30 years Enzo Catellani has designed close to 300 light fixtures for Catellani & Smith. Each and every product is created in Italy and requires a unique combination of craftsmanship and technology.

Enzo's personal approach to design is halfway between craftsmanship and art, always experimenting with new materials and keeping abreast of changes in technology.

Having originated as a craft business, most of the production is made up of pieces that require skilled artisanal care. It is the hand of the craftsman that builds each piece, their manual work, that creates little differences and imperfections that makes each lamp unique. Preferring to work with natural materials that change with time or age, the iron pieces are waxed with beeswax so that they can change in colour and even rust in areas over time, while the aluminium and brass used for many of the structures also naturally age over time.

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Helen Ankers discovers a softer side to Canadian design-duo Gabriel Kakon and Scott Richler with their latest lighting launch - Luna.

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darc’s first encounter with Gabriel Kakon and Scott Richler came during Paris Design Week, September 2016 – we met at the Triode Gallery, where they were presenting their impressive Welles lighting collection.

At the time, the Canadian duo’s design studio – Gabriel Scott – had only been around for a couple of years and admittedly I knew little about them. Fast-forward to today and through their New York-based showroom, they are firmly making their mark on the world of interior design and lighting, exhibiting at Euroluce, during Milan Design Week, and most recently expanding their presence outside of North America with a showroom in Mayfair, London.

With backgrounds in architecture, fashion and jewellery their lighting pieces are bold and striking in their design, full of geometry and strong architectural lines, making a statement in whatever space they might find themselves. That is, until recently, when the designers launched the Luna Series in Milan, showcasing a more relaxed side to the studio.

Exploring a marriage of two lights – tube pieces and blown glass beads – the two work to counterbalance each other and push forward a softer look.

Delving deeper into this shift in design style, Scott Richler tells darc: “From the beginning there has always been an intention to have freedom of creation with our light pieces. So far, we have been known for hard lines, geometry and modularity and while the Luna Series borrows some of those aspects, there’s a lightness to it in terms of the colours produced and a roundness to its appearance, so it’s a culmination of the

familiar design language we have established, but softening it up a bit.

“The Luna Series was actually born out of initial designs for two separate products. I had one idea of round blown glass pieces as beads, so there were all these disks and spheres I was working on... and then there was another fixture that was made up of tubes, so there were two separate light fixtures on the drawing board. I was trying to figure out how we were going to thread the beads together and how we were going to get light into them - we ended up combining the two ideas and threading the beads onto the tubes.

“Like all of our lighting pieces there’s still a reference to jewellery and modularity with Luna, but it has what some people might describe as a more feminine look and feel to it. I think you also pick up on the handmade aspect of it thanks to the glass blowing process. When pieces are free blown you are always going to get different tints, shapes and sizes – a lot like artisanal Murano beads would be if you bought them to make necklaces.”

While Richler doesn’t see this ‘softer’ approach to lighting as a change in direction for the studio, he does see further exploration of glass as a predominant feature in future designs. “It is something we’re definitely going to continue with and there are a lot more pieces to come out of the studio that relate to this collection and bring other types of use – direct ceiling applications, wall lights, floor lights and so on; they’re all in the process of being designed. I definitely want to explore glass more as a result of some of the things we’ve done with our glass table tops

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Bringing ideas together The Luna Series was born out of designs for two separate products.

Round blown glass pieces are combined with tubes. The beads are thread onto the tubes like you would jewels for a necklace.

Jewellery influences There's still a reference to jewellery and modularity with the Luna Series, but it features what some people might describe, as a more feminine look to it in comparison to other lighting pieces produced by the design studio.

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Encourgaing Creativity The modularity of the Luna Series lends itself to the specification market easily. You can add pieces horizontally, or have the pieces stacked, or mix horizontal and vertical positions. There's a lot that can be done with the range and designers are encouraged to get creative with their installations.

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in the furniture range – ideas we borrowed from Luna – I’ve found it interesting and want to reapply them back into lighting; I think moving forward – for now at least – there will be less hard line glass work in our lighting pieces.”

While Gabriel Scott partners with a talented glass blower - who lives and works out in Quebec’s countryside in Canada - to produce the beautiful glass shades for their light pieces, when it comes to the illumination of their pieces, the designers have found it more effective to produce their light sources in-house, particularly for the Luna Series, as Richler explains: “All of our lighting pieces use our own COB (chip on board) light sources and Luna was no different – this was an interesting project in that the COB is located either end of the tube and is almost a donut shape; this gives us the possibility to do more with the light source in the future in terms of colour temperatures, so it’s a more sophisticated COB than we’ve developed before.

“We buy most of our chips from big manufacturers like Cree, but it’s important to develop our own light sources because we’re looking for something really specific and are often dealing with uniquely small spaces. It’s risky to buy something ready made because LED design is so rapidly changing - you might buy a module that in six months time doesn’t exist, so by developing our own COB we can control the next generation. It’s the same with diffusion of light, we have very specific lumen outputs for our fixtures – take the Harlow for example, it uses a very high output that you can’t find on the market and so we’ll make

our own diffusers.”

The Luna Series has so far seen interest from all areas of the specification market – from hospitality to residential to commercial and while in the past Gabriel Scott has been specified for the more large-scale signature pieces, what the designers are keen to do with Luna, is produce options for more price sensitive buyers so that the product range can be specified more easily throughout restaurants and hotels etc. “We often get specified for hotels,” says Richler. “But it might be for the lobby or reception area. We want to be able to offer a product range that can feature in corridors or hotel rooms and so I think the modularity of the Luna Series, in particular, lends itself to that option.

“We’ve not shown it yet, but you can add them horizontally or have the pieces stacked and you can mix horizontal and vertical positions.

This idea of producing modular fixtures came early on, we wanted to get designers more involved with the products. We were getting commissioned to do these huge fixtures and rather than having to amend an off-the-shelf standard size, which results in an additional ‘custom-made’ expense to the client, it proved better all round to provide fixtures that could grow organically depending on the project.

“I do think there has been a natural progression in the lighting industry towards modular lighting pieces, which is a positive I think… it just makes it easier to work on projects of different sizes – the fixture is built into the design.”

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Having launched earlier in the year during Milan Design Week, the Luna Series can be seen at Gabriel Scott’s showroom in New York, as well as the recently opened Mayfair space. For Richler, this expansion into the UK will further cement the studio’s relationships with existing clients and allow for closer collaboration within the design community.

“I believe what New York does for the North American market, London does for Europe and some parts of the Middle East,” he says. “New York reaches a very deep pool of architects, designers and clients and it feeds into the North American market - it’s so accessible. From London you can access a lot of the main design and specification companies and it also provides great links to the market in the Middle East and elsewhere in Europe.

“One of the things that’s important to us is to service our markets properly and I believe it’s done better with a more personal presence. We could have chosen Milan or Paris and I certainly wouldn’t dismiss a showroom in either, but London for me, just has that bit extra and felt like a more natural choice. I’m excited to see how this latest move progresses our position in the market and how the Luna Series is going to be received, there’s a lot of creativity to the series and lot you can do with it. I'm looking forward to hearing feedback from designers on what they want to do with Luna and progressing the range from there.” www.gabriel-scott.com

The Luna Series makes use of handblown glass, which creates different tints, shapes and sizes - a lot like artisanal Murano beads would be if bought to make necklaces. Gabriel Scott works with a talented glass blower in Quebec to create the beautiful glass shades, which are then illuminated with lighting technology designed in-house in order to get the correct colour temperature and light output for the fixtures.

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Portugal Design Report The Portuguese lighting sector is made up of more than 200 companies, employing over 3,000 people. Made up of small and medium sized brands, which some might consider a handicap for internationalisation, the country managed to export over â‚Ź120m in 2018, doubling its exports compared to the major economic crisis of 2009. Over the next few pages darc provides you with a deeper understanding of lighting designs coming out of the country, while profiling a selection of stunning decorative lighting brands.

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Under the umbrella brand of LUZZA, AIPI Portuguese Lighting Association works to promote the greatest brands of the Portuguese lighting industry. Combining the highest standards of European production with innovation, uniqueness and original design, LUZZA aims to support and promote Portuguese brands at an international level. As part of our Portugal design report, LUZZA asked Designer Brimet Silva of creative lab, architectural office and design studio DigitaLAB, to provide an insight into the country’s lighting sector and what makes Portuguese design so special.

How has the design industry in Portugal changed?

Does Portuguese culture play a role in design style?

Brimet Silva: The design industry is somewhat binary.

On the one hand, we have an industry with huge know-how that produces for leading international brands, using highly skilled artisans or the most advanced manufacturing technologies. On the other hand, there is still some hesitation in investing in Portuguese brands, as it remains a risky option and the vast majority of manufacturers and investors fail to realise the importance of design and creativity in society and the economy. This is because design in the national territory is underappreciated, a fact across the entire ecosystem. Lighting is no exception, I would even say that there is a huge way to go.

Design in Portugal is taking its first steps and lighting is still a brave new world - there is still a lot to do and the best is yet to come.

The presence of Portuguese culture in design seems to be unavoidable, but I do not believe it is a concept based on copy and paste. I identify a reinterpretation of the culture present in materials and functionality of design pieces. Identity plays a crucial role in differentiating a country’s design in an increasingly globalised world. It is this individuality that characterises and values us.

There is no design style in particular. In this embryonic phase of lighting design we see a wide range of styles and influences. We may eventually divide the national state of the art into four major groups. The first group develops more technical lighting for contract design, exploiting the latest potential of LEDs, more sophisticated materials and sometimes using Bluetooth technology. It is a small number, but the amount of international awards these companies have already won is remarkable.

In the second group, we can see a clear influence of modernist design; revivals present in the shapes of the products and the materials used.

In the third group, we observe a strong connection with handcrafts and cultural traditions. With very variable scales, companies rely on the expertise of artisans in the work of glass, metals, porcelain and so on, to create unique pieces, sometimes resorting to almost extinct practices and processes.

Finally, there is a new generation of designers who have adopted a more exploratory, experimental and disruptive design. Devoid of slogans, these recent practices explore convergences between different materials, styles and production processes. As a result the pieces gain a more sculptural character, where light is more dream-like.

The overall picture remains very heterogeneous; it would be premature to specify a lighting trend. But it seems clear to me that materials such as cork, porcelain and marble are beginning to gain greater prominence, joining more classic materials such as glass, brass, metals, fabrics and so on.

It has huge potential. For many years, old generations have always acquired timeless pieces that passed from generation to generation. Nowadays, young people have retained this habit, not with the same degree of investment and durability, but in the valorisation of decorative light as an essential element in the comfort of the space. Interior designers have long realised the importance of this paradigm and a consistent lighting design is the beginning of a balanced interior space where light creates environments and promotes emotions.

What’s next for design in Portugal and how do you see lighting playing a role as part of that?

Design in Portugal continues a process of great development and affirmation. It will be a long and complex process, but absolutely necessary. It is vital to value not only ‘Made in Portugal’ but also ‘By Portuguese Designers’. Development only makes sense if it is transversal. Industry, designers, investors, marketers and the media have to work together for a greater appreciation of Portuguese design. There is a spirit of great enthusiasm and optimism. The economic crisis is part of the past and the country is already a world reference in the tourism area. It is vital to use this ‘state of grace’ to promote and communicate best practices of Portuguese design, spreading new brands, designers and concepts. Lighting design is changing and international brands are exploring light in an increasingly experimental way. This great conceptual opening can be the gateway to the new Portuguese design that combines the know-how of its identity with new lighting experiences. www.digitalab.pt www.aipi.pt

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How strong is decorative lighting in Portugal?

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1. Begolux Mensa

4. CANDICOVA Cubos

Mensa is an aluminium wall light, making use of a line of light that can be seen along its entire surface. Offering great versatility, it uses LED PCB and soft, elegant design, with straight and sober lines, in standard lengths or customised dependant on customer’s requests and space requirements. Due to the different types of finishes it fits in to different types of business, hotels and housing environments easily. www.begolux.com

The Cubos collection by Candicova was designed in collaboration with a customer.

A suspension lamp with contemporary lines and warm colours it fits perfectly in a minimalist and cozy decor.

An oversized luminaire with lacquered iron frame, PVC lampshades and LED light sources, it is a fully customisable collection where shape, dimensions, finishes and colours can be decided on. www.candicova.pt

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2. K-LIGHTING Line Lune The Line Lune was inspired by sophisticated and modern living. Ideal for large high-end residences and hotel lobbies, Line Lune makes any space look stunning. The luminaire is composed of crystal and mirrored, gold stainless steel.

As K-Lighting has its own production facilities, its lighting can be customised to different measurements, shapes and finishes. www.k-lighting.com 3

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3. Brilumen IRIS

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Iris tubular light, with lengths from 600mm to 1500mm, is an elegant lighting fixture featuring a minimalist design.

Composed of opal polycarbonate tube and textured white or black aluminium ends, which form a perfect linear LED light, it integrates LED with a high level of luminous efficiency up to 190lm/W. With a CRI +80 and a 360° beam angle, Iris is suitable for any indoor area, effectively lighting up the space through beautiful, uniform light. It has a five-year warranty and is available in colour temperatures 3000K or 4000K and in ON/OFF or DALI versions. www.brilumen.com 3

5. Castro Lighting skylar The Skylar suspension fixture is a stunning glass and brass chandelier that is designed to impress, bringing a special allure and refined lighting detail to the most exquisite interiors. The artistically fulfilled lighting fixture is made of brass with a gold-plated finish, visually intercalated with mesmerising glass. This handmade suspension lamp is perfect in creating an effortless luxury for contemporary living. www.castrolighting.com

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LUZZA is a partner that supports Portuguese companies in the promotion of their brands in the international markets. Our mission is to leverage the international notoriety of the Portuguese lighting industry by promoting actions such as advertising and presences in trade shows.

In addition to the awarded design of Portuguese products, our companies offer a production and customization service including handmade finishing for your lamps/designs, resulting in limited series and unique lighting pieces.

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1. Corep Iberica Natura Collection

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The Natura collection presents itself with organic/simple forms and natural materials including raffia. The coloured ribbon that appears on a selection of lamps from the collection gives it a modern note, breaking the nude tones that dominate the collection. www.corepiberica.com

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4. DelightFULL Abbey Suspension Lamp

2. CRISBASE HEADLAMP Headlamp fixtures carry the urban language for the illumination of interior spaces.

They do it with a fresh and contemporary approach, inspired by the iconographic semantics of headphones.

The fixture makes use of glass and metal, which are handcrafted and assembled with accuracy and precision, ensuring a high standard of quality of the final product.

These lamps, like all Crisbase lamps, can be fully customised and adapted to the market where the customer operates. www.crisbase.com

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3. Dedal KAPSULO The light capsule is a flexible object that can work as either a table lamp or ceiling lamp. Made with glass and cork, this capsule-shaped light is moldable to suit cozy moments and is so flexible it can be placed on a table, sofa or even hung from the ceiling. www.dedal.pt

Inspired by the enigmatic life of Abbey Lincoln, this majestic pendant light will be the right lighting design choice for a dramatic dining room. A memorable piece that counts with golden finishes and black matte to give it a twist. This luxurious modern pendant lamp will be giving life and a statement to your modern home decor. Abbey suspension lamp has it all. The Luxury you’re looking for and that touch of class that can’t be unnoticed. delightfull.eu

5. Creativemary Melrose Suspension Lamp The West Hollywood Design District, located in Melrose Avenue, is a design-oriented complex that provides a wide range of projects in different sectors. The Design District was born in 1996 and has, since then, become a mandatory stop for everyone in love with creativity. The Melrose pendant, is inspired by such a location and has a singular design made of lacquered, polished brass with lampshades in lacquered aluminium and polished brass. creativemary.com.pt

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All entries will displayed online and each company that enters will receive a free profile page in the [d]arc directory. [d]arc night, the spectacular and creative awards party, will take place at MC Motors in London on 5th December 2019.

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1. INPPUT MATH LAMP The Math lamp, part of the Caustics Series, is an excellent example of the Inpput design philosophy. lt is both a high-tech/low-tech approach, where craftsman practices are mixed with technological processes. The forms and textures are developed through algorithms that generate not only generative patterns, but also potentiate the effects of the Caustics. The pieces have been delicately worked on by master glassmakers that shape the glass according to this new aesthetic. www.inpput.pt

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2. Utu Soulful Lighting Monaco

3. R.Vidro Blow

The idea behind the creation of the Monaco family was to introduce a sculptural piece resembling a mobile art sculpture, including the warming and comforting ambient light coming from the opaline glass globes. Part ambient light, part artwork, Monaco lamps will highlight any space in all the right ways thanks to the glass globes and sleek brass details. As it is usual in Utu’s collection, Monaco’s finish is fully customisable in all its parts, allowing it to adapt perfectly to each project and space. www.utulamps.com

Blow brings back the glass tradition of Marinha Grande in Portugal, but with a touch of the modern.

Each glass is blown and worked manually without resorting to molds, which confers a unique texture and character to each piece.

This collection is very diversified, as each piece can be customised and the colour can be added to the raw material, creating a gradient of colour that follows the shape given by blow. www.areia.com.pt 3

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Inspired by actor Ronald Colman, the Colman collection whose lines and colour choices remind us of the incredible 50’s design. At its centre we discover a golden sphere, covered by an imposing sphere of handmade glass. Outside its oval shape, colour lacquering transforms any room environment in to a comfortable and warm space.

This is a luxury Mid-Century modern lamp with a contemporary feel and amazing attention to detail. www.villa-lumi.com

The Aro pendant distinguish itself not only by its imposing character but also by the way it diffuses light through all of the room. It fits perfectly in any space, from a dining room in a high-end residential project or in a hotel lobby. The fact that it can be totally customised (in size, colours, materials and fabrics) gives it big potential for all projects.

Valditaro presents here a product that not only makes use of ceramics with lampshades, but is also the perfect combination of metal finishes and glamorous colours. www.valditaro.pt

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Art – Bespoke Moxy, USA Lighting Design: Moment Factory & Digital Ambiance The Moxy lighting sculpture consists of a series of rings with addressable LED pendants stretched between them. The piece can be described as a volumetric lighting installation, using pixels suspended within a volume of space to create a holographic area in which to run animated lighting patterns.

Programming a system like this requires advanced software and lighting control techniques, as such Digital Ambience worked with Moment Factory’s custom lighting control environment and provided the control systems needed to express the animations on the sculpture.

Places – High Hotel Norge, Norway Lighting Design: Concrete Hotel Norge is a collection of curated spaces with a different array of ambiences that capture the city of Bergen in Norway.

Inspired by the exceptional lighting conditions in the Nordics, the team designed a giant bespoke sun in the lobby - so that the sun always shines at the hotel. As well as this, Michael Anastassiades’ Arrangements pieces for Flos are used in the café, creating something more graphical and playful and forming a contrast with the soft hues used for the interiors.

Elsewhere in the hotel, architectural and decorative lighting combine to refer back to the sun - such as the circular e15 pendant from North and the disc-sphere from Areti in the lobby.

Kit – Decorative Inari Cameron Design House Inspired by Lake Inari in Finland, the awe-inspiring chandelier furthers the brand’s organic exploration of light fluidity and entwined design.

Each piece is hand-formed by Cameron Design House artisans, to create one continuous cursive piece to the required size. Due to the flowing sculptural nature of the chandelier, each design is made bespoke for a one-of-a-kind piece resulting in no two being the same.

“The Inari is an incredibly special piece to me, due to its distinctive sculptural nature and the intricate craftsmanship used to bring the piece to life,” says Creative Director Ian Cameron. “The Inari chandelier is designed to complement the architecture of a space and create a seamless, uninterrupted flow of light for a breathtaking appearance from any angle.”

Since opening the floodgates for the 2019 [d]arc awards, we’ve been incredibly impressed with the high standard of entries that have come pouring in, with a huge, diverse range of entries already submitted. From beautiful light art installations, to stunning interior lighting designs and remarkable exterior scenes, alongside an abundance of the latest product innovations in the industry. We recommend submitting your

projects, products, events or light art installations for this year’s awards as soon as you can as the entry period will close very soon. With winners voted for by the lighting design community, this is your chance to get your work seen in the industry.

Head to www.darcawards.com for more information on how to enter, and to check out all of our current entries.

Places – High Budget ANdAZ, UK Lighting Design: Foundry Located in the heart of East London, the Grade II Listed, Andaz Liverpool Street has just undergone a refurbishment, which Foundry provided lighting design services for.

The lighting scheme for this ‘Conservative Victorian London meets modern Avant-Garde East End’ space, is warm and inviting with contrasting layers of light that help create a theatrical, luxurious environment.

Lighting is discreetly integrated into much of the interior, with additional decorative elements introduced to provide a nod to the Victorian era concept.

Light Playground is an immersive installation that visualises a child’s imagination through light, taking inspiration from childhood toys - the kaleidoscope and wind-spinner. The installation’s main effect is achieved through the design of customised pendants. Each pendant comprises of 126 acrylic leaves of varying sizes, laminated with dichroic film. They are attached to a thin steel rod, which are then hand assembled on site to a perforated central rod creating the flower-like pendant. The pendants are hung on a motor above the covered walkway. There are five pendants that align with the centre of each arch on the building creating integration with the façade, bringing playfulness to the formal architecture.

Places – Low Budget InTime Transport, Germany Lighting Design: Cordula Kafka - Light & Porcelain One-hundred porcelain sheets pivot the central axis of the spiral staircase of InTime’s headquarters in Buchholz, Hamburg. Affixed to 37, eight-metre long stainless steel rods and lit by built-in and suspended LED spots, the warmth of the softly ascending leaves juxtapose the stark metal staircase.

Individually handcrafted, each leaf is unique and takes on the character of slightly creased paper.

Elsewhere, creating continuity, three Thincut pendants illuminate the conference room. Composed of 40 flat-cast porcelain sheets each, light filters through the lamellar spaces between them in a rhythmical sequence of shadow and light.

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Kit – Decorative Gold Moon Catellani & Smith Catellani & Smith has reinterpreted the traditional notion of the chandelier. Gold Moon is composed of a set of irregular black/ gold wrap discs, suspended from a satin-steel base by thin black cables of different lengths. The discs have a diameter of 20cm and are covered by thin gold-coloured leaves that ‘host’ precious copper curls and small gems of glass, provided with LEDs. The interchangeable LEDs are IGBT / Triac dimmable and therefore the intensity of light can be adjusted, to get the most suitable lighting in the room. Custom versions of the Gold Moon chandelier are also available, with a ceiling base in various diameters and according to the number of pendants, which may vary starting from a minimum of 20 elements.

Places – High Budget Hilton Imperial Hotel, Croatia Lighting Design: dpa lighting consultants The main challenge at the Hilton Imperial was working with the existing architectural elements and incorporating this into the lighting design, as well as creating a balance between the abundance of natural light coming through the building’s large arched windows during the day. Standout bespoke light fittings create a sense of arrival and grandeur that evokes the hotel’s glamorous heritage. Upon entering the hotel, there is a spectacular light feature made up of eleven globe-shaped antiqued brass pendants; the chandelier connects the height of the ceiling with the lower levels, helping to unify the large interior space. Architectural lighting here is minimal and discrete.

Art – Bespoke Hotel Motel One, Germany Lighting Design: Cordula Kafka - Light & Porcelain With a total of 700 stainless steel rods, suspending 350 porcelain leaves and 70 LED spots, Cordula Kafka’s bespoke installation for the Motel One Frankfurt – Römer hovers above 25sqm to establish an ethereal atmosphere around the hotel lobby area. Located directly on the Büchergasse (Book Ally) in the Old Town of Frankfurt am Main, the architecture and design of the hotel thematically reference the long history of the Frankfurt Book Fair. Responding to this concept with an immense version of the light object Leaves, the cluster of porcelain sheets simulate book pages, frozen and floating in space. This project was executed in collaboration with Architect Barbara Wild / Motel One.

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Kit – Decorative Type 80 Anglepoise In July 2019, Anglepoise introduced a new, contemporary lighting collection designed by renowned British industrial product designer Sir Kenneth Grange in his 90th year. The full collection includes a Table, Wall and Ceiling lamp in four colours. The Table Lamp is distinguished by a striking, graphic profile and the design is enhanced by an attractive ‘halo’ lightescape feature in the shade. This adds an extra dimension in low light environments - a refinement characteristic of Sir Kenneth’s designs for the brand. Every detail has been carefully considered and precision engineered to deliver streamlined style, ease of use and consistency.

Places – High Budget The Retreat at Blue Lagoon, Iceland Lighting Design: Liska With a subterranean spa carved into the volcanic earth, a terraced geothermal lagoon, a restaurant that reinvents Iceland’s culinary heritage, and 62 elegant guest suites surrounded by a stunning mineral-rich waterscape, the Retreat at Blue Lagoon opens a door to an unparalleled journey of relaxation, rejuvenation, and exploration — bringing mind and body into harmony with nature. To preserve the enchantment and inspiration manifested by Iceland’s natural lighting and the night sky, lighting was designed to create a relaxing and revitalising atmosphere by articulating the relationship between nature, human biology and architectural design.

Places – High Budget Raffles Shenzhen, China Lighting Design: dpa lighting consultants dpa lighting consultants was part of the design team under interior designers LW Design Group and GA Design International for this project.

Involved from the very outset, from concept through to completion and final set-up stages on site, the lighting needed to respond to the interior design and enhance the focal points of interest, whilst being inviting and conveying a sense of luxury typical of a Raffles hotel, which was successfully achieved.

All lighting equipment was locally sourced and detailed within the interior fabric to be as integrated as possible.

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Places – High Budget Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, UAE Lighting Design: dpa lighting consultants Mandarin Oriental Jumeira Dubai is a new, five star resort style hotel located on Dubai’s Arabian Gulf shoreline. For four years, dpa worked in collaboration with the client, operator and design teams, to design the lighting solutions for all front of house areas of the hotel, internally and externally. A highlight of the public areas is the main lobby. Fourteen handcrafted Light Trees from Preciosa Lighting create a spectacular colonnade of light. Each tree features approximately 900 individually addressed LED light points, illuminating bespoke glass leaves. The leaves are programmed to produce subtle ripples of light, individually varying their brightness to create a dynamic sparkling canopy.

Kit – Decorative Bud Innermost Bud is a go-anywhere do-anything LED lamp. Imitating nature, the globe bulb is shelled by two petal-like forms, which appear to simultaneously hold and protect the light. Interact with Bud’s bulb to activate the light and dimming function from 25% to 50% to 100%. Rechargeable, portable and above all fun, Bud is available in six pleasingly solid colours, cean, olive, lemon, fluoro, aubergine and ash. Designed for Innermost

by Melissa Yip, it is intended to be intuitive, so that the user doesn’t have to search for an on/off switch. Yip and the team spent some time developing a special mechanism to activate the light by touch.

Kit – Decorative Crenellated Lamps Justin Bailey Design The Crenellated Lamps explore the interplay of colour and texture in lighting. Intertwining fingers puzzle together to create an ethereal volume with a punctuated, curved silhouette. Using an aluminium framework and prismatic acrylic panels, the lamps are produced in three sizes. The two larger pendant lamps measure 51cm x 51cm x 69cm and 58cm x 58cm x 46cm. The third, smaller lamp is designed to be a more versatile decorative lighting piece so that it might be a pendant or table lamp, and measures 24cm x 24cm x 27cm. Finished in a dichroic film, the faceted structure and light allows the Crenellated Lamps to change states relative to the environment in which they are placed.

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Art – Bespoke Haara Mesta, USA Cameron Design House Cameron Design House created this 20m long Haara Metsa chandelier for the stairwell of an Upper East Side residence.

They worked closely with the client to create the perfect design for the space, which has since been described as ‘the backbone of the house’. A direct descendant of the Haara, this piece grew organically to form an ambitious chandelier.

Designed to be hung vertically like a weeping willow branch, the Metsa is a unique, contemporary statement piece at any size. The cylindrical lanterns are assembled from hand-drawn glass and brushed antique bronze, concealing the light source and creating a distinctive and beautiful lighting diffuser to be admired whether the light is on or off.

Places – High Budget Jumeirah Beach Hotel, UAE Lighting Design: UMAYA Lighting Design The renovated interiors were inspired by the sea, the new design had key interior and architectural elements calling for attention amid the architectural composition. Different layers of technical and ambient lighting shaped the overall lighting scheme. Bespoke pendant lights were designed exclusively for this restaurant to be in line with the interiors.

The design for the wicker pendants was inspired by traditional fishermen’s baskets with starlets of light housed within. These baskets are fixed at different heights along the restaurant in a wave-like setting. Contrast play is clear in the approach to illuminate the dining tables in the restaurant as well as in the cafes in the Palm Court atrium.

Places – High Budget Art Paradiso Hotel Lighting Design: EON SLD The design concept of the hotel is an art gallery that is represented by the interior and lighting. The client aimed to create an art-tainment environment; the combination of art and entertainment in a single space for guests to relax and enjoy art. Therefore, low illuminance of light was used in the suites to recreate the ambience of an art gallery. The second was to have a clean ceiling design to emphasis artwork and furniture with spot lights. The highlight of Art Paradiso Hotel is well-balanced direct and indirect lighting installations without glare. The use of anti-glare downlights gives a cosy and comfortable mood against the contrasting reflective and dark finishing materials.

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1. Caleidoscope Series Frederike Top Design

2. Vida Elstead Lighting

3. Pendant fixture Migaloo Home

The Caleidoscope Series of Frederike Top Design is part of the Ventura Dubai exhibition. Its character lies in the contrast of simple construction, combined with the unexpected. At first glance the lamp’s façade appears non-intrusive and plain, while further inspection reveals an array of infinite patterns and colour. www.frederiketop.nl

Featured is the new Vida chandelier, one of six stunning pieces in this new collection by Hinkley. The Vida’s modern design bursts with crystal accents from a Burnished Gold frame. Vida and many more new items will be showcased at Index, Dubai, by Elstead, which has been manufacturing and distributing decorative lighting for 50 years. www.elsteadlighting.com

Presenting the pendant lamp nominated for the Venice Design 2018 Award. The handmade shade is made of epoxy resin with different fillings: sand, granite aggregate or fiberglass. Depending on the aggregate, the shade has different illumination properties. It is a great solution for restaurants and places with a natural twist in design. migaloohome.com

4. Arabesque Chrysler VGnewtrend @ Italian Pavilion

5. Tutu Inspired by Design

6. SoHo FEDE

A luxurious lamp that celebrates intricate details, the essentiality of the round metal structure is enriched by a floral-inspired texture, delicate and refined. The crystal gems seem to be inlaid and emphasise the preciousness of the lamp thanks to a play of reflections, which create an atmosphere full of light and suggestions. www.vgnewtrend.it

Tutu is the new interior and exterior table and floor lamp from Inspired by Design. This smart light source boasts Italian design, features a touch switch and is rechargeable.

The fixtures are available in white, black, blue, green, and customised colours and will be on show at INDEX Dubai. fedeswitchandlight.com

The SoHo light switch collection is made from quality brass. Overlaying this is a contemporary brushed matte finish in gold, copper, graphite or nickel. Brass is the ultimate sophistication giving that touch of distinction. fedeswitchandlight.com

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London Design Festival Preview 14-22 September, London, UK

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1. Kaleidoscopia installation Lee Broom Studio

2. Haara Chandelier Steinway & Sons x Cameron Design House

3. Gold Filament Lamps Megaman @ [d]arc room

Lee Broom will transform his Shoreditch showroom to present the installation Kaleidoscopia. Unveiled on 17 September, it uses visual illusion to create an intimate exhibition with maximum impact. Visitors will be invited into an enclosed space to discover lighting products within a highly reflective environment, forming a sequence of multiple images and mesmerising optical illusions. www.leebroom.com

The Haara chandelier evokes the beauty of a weeping willow falling from the ceiling.

Made of cylindrical lanterns, assembled from hand-drawn glass and polished brass, this limited edition version, on show during LDF, features the iconic Steinway black lacquered finish and Steinway logo. A limited run of ten pieces will be handmade to order by artisans in Cameron Design House’s workshop. steinway.co.uk / camerondesignhouse.com

The Gold Filament LED lamps are designed with a 2200K colour temperature and dimming capabilities to provide warm illumination. The range has an excellent lumen output and is extremely energy efficient. Offering a service life of 15,000 hours the lamps can easily accommodate restaurant and bar applications that require a consistent level of lighting for long periods. www.megamanuk.com

4. Grafton Globe Fritz Fryer @ [d]arc room

5. Paddington Central Installation Tangent Studio

6. Introvert Extrovert Haberdashery @ 100% Design

New to the Fritz Fryer collection is the Grafton Globe. Inspired by the complex mechanisms of timekeeping and an obsession with carefully engineered objects, Simon Wallis-Smith has designed the latest in bespoke design. Using handblown glass, each Grafton Globe is made to order in the UK exclusively for you. www.fritzfryer.co.uk

Lighting studio Tangent showcases its full spectrum of lighting products and sculptures at its first LDF solo exhibition. Taking place at Paddington Central station, these works include INAHO, an interactive light installation and winner of the Lexus Design Award, and HERE, a sculpture of planet Earth originally commissioned by Hermès. www.tangent.uk.com

Introvert Extrovert is the first range in Haberdashery’s new Duality collection, which starts its conceptual journey from a simple statement. One object; two states of being.

This is realised through two connected but independently illuminated elliptical forms allowing different moods to be expressed within a space. www.haberdashery.com

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2. Buzzijet Buzzispace @ [d]arc room

3. Riddle Bert Frank @ [d]arc room

The Bertie pendant light is the perfect size for hanging above a kitchen island. Teamed with high quality British components to produce a truly unique pendant light, the Bertie collection comes in a large array of colours, which enables customers to tailor make their Bertie to their own taste. www.glowlighting.co.uk

BuzziJet is a simple pendant light for superior acoustics, designed with happy, healthy workspaces in mind. The aerodynamic design offers sound-absorbing capabilities, delivering acoustic comfort paired with a powerful light output. With a wide range of upholstery fabrics available, it is available in two models and can be customised. www.buzzi.space

The Riddle chandelier is a versatile and stunning collection of pendants. It produces a beguiling light effect created from not only each individual light source but the effect each one has on the neighbouring shade.

The highly-engineered perforated brass shades with a fabric insert, casts a soft, warm light. bertfrank.co.uk

4. Walter Original BTC @ [d]arc room

5. I-MADE Exhibition Icone Luce @ Saatchi Gallery

6. The Flame Embassy Interiors @ 100% Design

Original BTC’s collections on show at [d]arc room explore the dramatic combination of handblown anthracite glass and brass; weathered and polished. Each displayed collection – Walter, Globe and Pillar – showcase the versatility of this signature finish, united also by their commitment to detail, quality and British manufacturing. www.originalbtc.com

Icone Luce will take part in the I-MADE exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery, co-ordinated by architect Giulio Cappellini. Some of its most iconic products - Canaletto, Luà, Gru, Tecla - will be realised in different finishes to perfectly blend with the architectural context of the Gallery and the entrance will be enlighted by the Arbor floor lamps. www.iconeluce.com

The Flame makes full use of mouthblown glass - slight differences in its thickness gives the lamp a depth and sculptured feel.

Art Deco in its origins but suited to a variety of interiors, the Flame is completed with a pressed metal top, which is hand finished in chrome or brass. embassyinteriors.com

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2. Raw Presented by Mint @Mintshop

3. Arles floor lamp Di Classe @ designjunction

Archilume presents the new Diamond addition to Configurate, its flexible, modular canopy system that features a clean, reverential feel. The new diamond-shape is decidedly modern, with the points adding drama and dynamism, while creating tromp a l’oeil, Escher-like effects. Configurate’s shared-edge design allows surface-mounted electrical connection between each module. archilume.com

Mint curates an innovative exhibition dedicated to an unconventional approach to design with a main focus on respecting nature and minimising the human impact on the environment. Canadian lighting brand Lambert + Fils will feature alongside over 60 established designers and new talents specially selected for their ability to cross boundaries in pursuit of considerate design. www.mintshop.co.uk

Di Classe's popular Arles lamp is a contemporary yet nostalgic design, born after founder and product designer Domei Endo's encounter with an elegant woman holding her hat in the French breeze. The floor lamp was developed as a sister product of the table lamp in 2018. www.di-classe.co.uk

4. Helena Mullan Lighting @ 100% Design

5. Huilu Blond @ [d]arc room

6. Enna Astro Lighting @ [d]arc room

The Helena is an impressive glass ball chandelier constructed from solid brass and twelve glass shades. The Helena chandelier has a distinctive hexagonal shape that is formed by intersecting brass tubes that interact with brass spheres. Each sphere holds an internally threaded glass globe lamp shade and lamp holder. www.mullanlighting.com

Huilu, the Finnish word for flute, is a luminaire that creates layers of light with the reflectors while also creating a glare-free light.

Huilu is possible in various materials and combinations - monochrome, brass, glass, painted reflectors, as well sound absorbing felt. Manufactured in two standard lengths, it is also customisable. www.blond.se

Deceptively simple in design, the Enna collection, which includes floor and wall luminaires on show at [d]arc room, perform the three key functions of reach, adjustability and glare-free illumination. By insisting on a fixed stem, Enna maintains an architectural purity, but enables full adjustability of the beam to illuminate the task at hand. www.astrolighting.com

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2. Art Arkoslight @ [d]arc room

3. Sarious Ceiling Pendants Dowsing & Reynolds @ designjunction

The Pilke plywood lamp family consists of five pendant lamps designed by Tuukka Halonen. The Pilke lights are assembled of numerous plywood parts in a way that brings together traditional Finnish handicrafts, technique and ultramodern computer geometry. Pilke is a unique, decorative lamp, giving natural warm light through its wooden structure. showroomfinland.fi

Art is a minimalist and rational suspended luminaire that allows an ambitious range of composition possibilities. Individually, it transmits a sober look, but when combined it is revealed as a sculptural piece of art. It can offer ambient lighting in any kind of interior design project; its versatility allows it to be installed discreetly over a table, or as an artistic composition to light up a space. www.arkoslight.com

On display at designjunction will be a selection of Dowsing & Reynolds statement ceiling pendants. Based in Leeds, Dowsing & Reynolds was founded by James DowsingReynolds in 2013. Now run by husband and wife duo, Dowsing & Reynolds was originally an e-commerce, selling vintage light bulbs.

The brand has evolved to now offer an extensive range of home decor products. www.dowsingandreynolds.com

4. Oran Line Kreon @ [d]arc room

5. Paris Paris Friends and Founders @ designjunction

6. Hikari SQ Lightly Technologies @ [d]arc room

The decorative Kreon Oran Line consists of pendant and ceiling luminaires. The luminaires are available in black and white, or in pure materials such as bronze. The mouthblown lamps come in two shapes, round or cone-shaped, or in alabaster.

The pendant is optionally covered by a lampshade. www.kreon.com

Paris Paris is a new desk lamp from Friends and Founders launching at designjunction.

Friends and Founders is a contemporary Scandinavian brand that takes influence from its heritage. Striving to find new materials and methods of design, products range from lighting, accessories and furniture, all manufactured in Scandinavia and Europe. friendsfounders.com

Inspired by a determination to deliver a commercially viable and functional ultra-thin product, Hikari SQ, combines beautiful form with powerful function. Just 3.2mm thin and only 35g, it emits up to 450lm of low-glare, CRI 93 light. No additional heat sink or optics are required, and they are compatible with standard LED drivers and DALI dimming. www.lightly.tech

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2. Chrona by Graypants Pad Home @ designjunction

3. Perla Nulty Bespoke @ [d]arc room

Designed by Walter de Silva, exclusively for Performance in Lighting, Liquid is a statement piece of motion, energy and light.

Technical aspects and beauty converge in a very distinctive design.

Options available with UGR ≤19 supporting good practice to BS EN12464-1-2011 indoor work spaces. www.performanceinlighting.com

Pad Home will show the latest innovations from Graypants at designjunction, including the Chrona lights, which create a luminous glow by combining spun brass and diffused acrylic. With a variety of configurations in both horizontal and vertical orientations, dish pendants can be clustered together to make stunning constellations or individually hung to accentuate any space. padhome.co.uk

Nulty Bespoke unveils a striking single pendant ‘Perla’ light at [d]arc room. The Perla is illustrative of the studio's personal lighting design service and shows the breadth of detailing and craftsmanship that goes into each commission.

Nulty Bespoke offers an individualised service for each client, creating beautiful, bespoke lighting for any scheme. www.nultybespoke.co.uk

4. Birdcage Harriet Caslin @ designjunction

5. Cloud Bsweden @ 100% Design

6. Hive Verpan @ designjunction

Harriet Caslin designs and makes porcelain lighting and tableware. Her approach is inspired by Scandinavian aesthetics from her own family roots, focusing on simple form, linear patterned design and soft contrasting colours to invite a tactile approach to her products and to appeal to the user's senses. www.harrietcaslin.com

With its silhouette resembling a cloud, Bsweden’s Cloud pendant lamp is the winner of the Elle Decoration Swedish Design Awards 2014.

Equipped with a light filter that creates a decorative gradient illumination, Cloud reduces the upward light. bsweden.se

Hive offers a new style of lighting to the Verpan line-up. Made up of multiple concentric shades of varying size, the layered design of the pendant offers a very characteristic and sculptural quality, while ensuring a 100% glare-free light. The unique and expressive idiom of the Hive pendant demands attention even with the light off. www.verpan.com

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The [d]arc Timeline Taking place for its third year, [d]arc room is now in partnership with London Design Fair, and has moved to its new home in Hall 13 of the Old Truman Brewery in Shoreditch, the heart of design in London. The four days are jam-packed with live talks and workshops, and is completely free to attend.

Register at www.darcroom.com Following on from last year’s exceptional programme of speakers and workshops, we’re delighted to welcome the return of both [d]arc room: live and [d]arc room: workshops for the 2019 edition of the show.

Sponsored by Delta Light, [d]arc room: live will feature 32 quick-fire, 15-minute presentations from leading lighting professionals. As with last year, all talks are free to attend, and will also be live streamed across the internet.

The [d]arc room: workshops programme, sponsored by Ecoled, will feature an array of interactive workshops and in-depth panel discussions addressing the latest lighting technology topics and design trends, covering wellness in design; sustainability; acoustic lighting; decorative lighting & interiors; and the future of the lighting profession to name just a few.

[d]arc room : Workshops THURSDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER 11:00 – 12:00

14:00 – 15:00 Purple Reign - Practical application of violet based LED sources in Health & Wellness Lighting Host: Charles Selander, Soraa

12:30 – 13:30 Evolution in lighting control and performance Panellists: Stephen Jackson & Saara Guastella, Casambi; David Kriebel, LensVector

15:30 – 16:30 Third Age of Lighting VR Presentation Host: Benz Roos, Speirs + Major

14:00 – 15:00 Stepping out of the shadows - Women In Lighting

17:00 – 18:00 Must read parts - SLL Handbook

Hosts: Katia Kolovea, Urban Electric; Greta Smetoniute, Michael Grubb Studio Guests: Sandra Brooks, Lighting Design International; Neil Knowles, Elektra Lighting; Aiman Shah, Isometrix; Paulina Villalobos, DIAV / NocheZero; Jess Gallacher, Institution of Lighting Professionals; Emilio Hernandez, Nulty

Host: Paul Ruffles, Lighting Design and Technology

15:30 – 16:30 Optimum White LEDs – Finding the right fluence and spectrum for lighting plant walls

Moderator: Helen Ankers, darc magazine Panellists: Sarah Colson, Ian Clarke, dpa lighting; Sofia Hagen, DH Liberty; Karen Taylor, Design LSM

SATURDAY 21ST SEPTEMBER 12:00 – 12:30 Decorative lighting and interiors

Host: Xicato, Amardeep M. Dugar and David Gilbey

17:00 – 18.00 Daylight & Experience - How To Be Brilliant (ILP) Hosts: Arfon Davies, Arup; Nicola Rigoni, Arup

13:00 – 13:30 The Beauty of Bespoke Moderator: Helen Ankers, darc magazine Panellists: Joe Riley, light.iQ; Saleem Khattak, Archilume; Alison Smith, Nulty Bespoke

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14:00 – 14:30 Sustainability and Design

11:00 – 12:00 Finding purpose when none is apparent: Design for the planning process

Moderator: Matt Waring, arc magazine Panellists: Milo Mcloughlin-Greening, product designer; Kevan Shaw, KSLD; Matt Waugh, Michael Grubb Studio

Host: Richard Taylor, Graphic Strategy

12:30 – 13:00 Acoustic Lighting in Hospitality and Commercial Design Moderator: Helen Ankers, darc magazine Panellists: Daniel Verlooven, Buzzispace; Sabrina Voecks, JOI Design; Kate Sweater, Dwaal Lighting Design

15:00 – 15:30 Wellness in Design Moderator: Matt Waring, arc magazine Panellists: Sanjit Bahra, Design Plus Light; Vanessa Macedo, MSLD; Carla Sigillo, Lightsphere; Hrólfur Karl Cela, Basalt

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Elevating the power of light in the architectural environment Host: Ecoled

[d]arc room : live THURSDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER

16.20 Christopher Knowlton Why We Should Learn to Love Risk

11:20 Daniel Fosbery, Fosbery Studio Q&A with Helen Ankers, darc

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The future of design - sustainability and materials

The Value of The Night and the Poetry of Darkness

11:40 Magdalena Gomez, Elektra

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How Dark is too Dark when Living in a Wold of Overly Lit Areas?

Restaurant & Bar Lighting

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Maximising the Minimal

Adding Value with Light: The Inspiring Spaces Handbook

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13:20 Lora Kaleva, BDP Lighting Effect in Mental Health Sector

13:40 Sacha Abizadeh, WSP My Lighting Journey in Railway Stations

15:00 Clementine Fletcher-Smith, Speirs + Major Microdosing Light Therapy in the Built Environment

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11:40 Virginie Nicolas, Concepto

16:00 Zerlina Hughes and Carolina Sterzi, Studio ZNA Hierarchies of Light

16:20 Lee Painter, BDP Lighting the Way

16:40 Siobhan Kelly, David Collins Studio Q+A with Helen Ankers, darc The Materiality of Light(ing)

17:00 Ruxandra Dascalu and Agata Tyburska, Lighting Design International

12.00 Julie O’Reilly, Ariona Bilo and Marijn van de Geer, Sutton Vane Associates

17:20 Maria Katsarou-Vafiadis, MKV Design Q+A with Helen Ankers, darc

The Language of Light

12:20 Iben Winther Orton, Lightscapes Good Lighting Makes Us Better People

12:40 Paola Jose, SOMBRA Blue - The Evolution of Colours

13:00 Kael Gillam, Nulty Crafting Office Culture: Good Practice for Design Practices

15:40 Neil Tomkinson, SBID / Lumen Architects

How to Light Up Your Marketing!

The importance of Lighting in Hotel Design: The Effect on Atmosphere and Emotions

Lights in Movement

Quality of Daylight & Effects on Circadian Rhythm in Urban Spaces

13:20 Eve Gaut and Sarah Cull, Parrot PR and Marketing

16:00 Sabrina Voecks, JOI Design

15:40 Daria Helonek and Huajing Liu, Jason Bruges Studio

Designing Black Infrastructures in Urban Lighting Masterplans

Artistic Light-Sense

Circadian Lighting vs Increased Flux vs Faux Sky Panels

15:20 Jo Littlefair, Goddard Littlefair Q+A with Helen Ankers

13:40 John Williams, Space Invader Q+A with Helen Ankers, darc Radius Payment Solutions Case Study

15:00 James Bassant, Astro Lighting The Importance of Bathroom Lighting

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SATURDAY 21ST SEPTEMBER 11:30 -13.30 Marcus Steffen, Ernesto Tassi, Ellie Cozens, Annelie Orbe, Karoliina Helin and Christina Nicolaides Residential Lighting Conference - For this micro conference, we have brought together a group of leading architects and lighting designers to share their knowledge on residential lighting, and how best to light a home with a room by room approach.

You’ll see real life examples of how various homes have been lit, understand the reasoning behind the lighting and leave armed with some tips ready to approach your next residential project with conviction.

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1. Inari Cameron Design House

2. Blenheim Alexander Joseph

3. Spate Bert Frank

The Inari chandelier is Creative Director Ian Cameron’s latest breathtaking creation.

Inspired by Lake Inari in Finland, the aweinspiring chandelier furthers the brands organic exploration of light fluidity and entwined design. Each piece is hand formed

by CDH artisans, to create one continuous flowing piece to the required size. camerondesignhouse.com

Named after the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, Blenheim epitomises simple elegance. The body is handblown in Midnight Blue glass and combined with a silver coloured base and ivory silk 16-inch drum shade. It features a USB style charging port in the side of the base and provides at least 52 hours of continuous use before charging. www.alexanderjoseph.co.uk

Spate combines the latest technology with elegant forms and rounded shapes. Available as a pendant, wall sconce and table lamp, Spate maintains Bert Frank’s continued homage to Art Deco style. The marble spheres act as a robust tonal counterbalance to the soft satin brass and the opal stepped glass shade. bertfrank.co.uk

4. Siren Curiousa & Curiousa

5. Manhattan Fosbery Studio

6. Hoxton Innermost

Curiousa & Curiousa has added new designs to its Siren wall light range, layering colourful handblown glass plates, bowls and dishes.

Available in two sizes it can be positioned as a single light, a set, or as an eclectic arrangement. www.curiousa.co.uk

With a strong architectural presence the Manhattan light works perfectly within interiors that embrace the structure of a building, such as loft style apartments. The light’s formal presence also works in reading rooms, libraries or studies, on smart writing desks or side tables. www.fosberystudio.co.uk

Hoxton is a curvilinear pendant with three angled facets in spun aluminium that creates a simple yet striking aesthetic. Available in spun aluminium with dark teal, forest green or brick red finish, which all have a smooth white interior, and in textured black or white with contrasting antique gold interior. www.innermost.net

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8. Liquid Light Rothschild & Bickers

9. The Oberon Slyvie Lighting

Perspex Sunny Side Up is the perfect lift and tonic for a room. It is an unsung hero that brings colour, balance and contrast to a room. The handmade designer lamps are made to order using handblown glass, that is then painted and decorated from inside the glass. All lamps are fitted with brass parts and silk gold wires. www.rosannalonsdale.com

This year Rothschild & Bickers has been looking at processes that celebrate the art of glass blowing. Liquid Light is a pure homage to the material itself, fluid and glossy, it captures the very essence of glass. The molten form is rolled over pebbles to create a gentle undulating surface, replicating the flow of water. rothschildbickers.com

This flower-inspired light contains twelve light sources across a twisted braid and is the perfect way to brighten up any space. It adds a touch of quirkiness to the home and with a vast array of colours to choose from there is something to suit all tastes. sylvie.co.uk

10. Samara Plum Elstead Lighting

11. Cintola Family Tom Kirk Lighting

12. Breuer Martin Huxford Studio

New to Elstead’s portable collection are a series of dual-lit table lamps that use a stunning combination of coloured blown glass and polished nickel. Pictured is the Samara Plum, with its four-way light switch that allows you to illuminate the glass base with or without the titanium silver faux silk shade. There are five colour options available. www.elsteadlighting.com

New additions to the Cintola family will launch at Decorex. Inspired by exuberant Mid-Century design motifs, the Cintola Maxi pendant combines handblown glass diffusers with a machined and anodised aluminium body. The new wall and chain variants are available in complementary finishes and seven different glass colours. www.tomkirk.com

Martin Huxford's Breuer chandelier is a luxurious modernist light, taking the iconic tubular Wassily chair by Marcel Breuer as inspiration.The linear tubular grid structure mimics the elegant harmony of a classic chandelier, with the formal silk shades and solid brass links adding a luxurious decorative touch. www.martinhuxford.com

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

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MAISON ET OBJET •

BDNY • NEW YORK, USA

PARIS, FRANCE

6 – 10 September 2019 (www.maison-objet.com)

10 – 11 November 2019 (www.bdny.com)

LONDON DESIGN FESTIVAL • LONDON, UK

DOWNTOWN DESIGN • DUBAI, UAE

14 – 22 September 2019 (www.londondesignfestival.com)

12 - 15 November 2019 (www.downtowndesign.com)

INDEX • DUBAI, UAE

SLEEP + EAT • LONDON, UK

17 – 19 September 2019 (www.indexexhibition.com)

19 – 20 November 2019 (www.sleepandeatevent.com)

100% DESIGN • LONDON, UK

RESTAURANT & BAR DESIGN SHOW • LONDON, UK

18 – 21 September 2019 (www.100percentdesign.co.uk)

19 – 20 November 2019 (www.restaurantanddesignshow.co.uk)

[D]ARC ROOM • LONDON, UK

[D]ARC AWARDS • LONDON, UK

19 – 22 September 2019 (www.darcroom.com)

5 December 2019 (www.darcawards.com)

DESIGNJUNCTION • LONDON, UK

LIGHTOVATION • DALLAS, USA

19 – 22 September 2019 (www.thedesignjunction.co.uk)

8 – 12 January 2020 (dallasmarketcenter.com/lightovation)

LONDON DESIGN FAIR • LONDON, UK

MAISON ET OBJET • PARIS, FRANCE

19 – 22 September 2019 (www.londondesignfair.co.uk)

17 – 21 January 2020 (www.maison-objet.com)

DECOREX • LONDON, UK

INTERIOR DESIGN SHOW • TORONTO, CANADA

6 – 9 October 2019 (www.decorex.com)

16 – 19 January 2020 (www.toronto.interiordesignshow.com)

LIGHT MIDDLE EAST • DUBAI, UAE

ARCHITECT@WORK • LONDON, UK

15 – 17 October 2019 (www.lightme.net)

29 – 30 January 2020 (www.architect-at-work.co.uk)

INDEX • DOHA QATAR

INDEX • RIYADH , SAUDI ARABIA

22 – 24 October 2019 (www.index-qatar.com)

3 - 5 February 202 (www.index-saudi.com)

HONG KONG LIGHTING FAIR • HONG KONG, CHINA

STOCKHOLM FURNITURE FAIR • STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN

27 – 30 October (www.hktdc.com)

4 – 8 February 2020 (wwwstockholmfurniturelightfair.se))

AD INDEX 100% Design............................................................... 79 AIPI / LUZZA. . ............................................................. 75 ANDlight.. ..................................................................... 83 Archilume..................................................................... 59 Arpel Lighting. . ........................................... Gallery 110 Artemide. . ..................................................................... 85 Astro Lighting............................................................. 19 Axolight. . ....................................................................... 43 BDNY.. ......................................................................... 111 Bizz Collection. . ......................................... Gallery 110 BuzziSpace................................................................... 61 Catellani & Smith....................................................... 31 Cerno.. ........................................................................... 45 Curiousa & Curiousa............................................... 101 CTO Lighting.............................................. Gallery 110

[d]arc awards . . ............................................................. 77

Karice............................................................................ 17

[d]arc room.................................................................. 70 David Trubridge . . ...........................Gallery 110 & IBC Decorex.. ..................................................................... 106 Delta Light................................................................... 87 designjunction.. ........................................................... 92 Duncan Meerding Studio......................................... 91 Elstead Lighting. . ........................................................ 99 Gabriel Scott.................................................................. 2 Gong............................................................. Gallery 110 Hubbardton Forge................................................... 113 Index Dubai. . ................................................................ 62 Index Qatar. . ................................................................ 97 Innermost. . ................................................................... 39 Karboxx. . ....................................................................... 29

Light Middle East..................................................... 105 Lightovation.. ............................................................. 102 Linea Light Group...................................................... 49 Lladro............................................................................ 89 London Design Fair................................................. 109 Louis Poulsen................................................................. 7 Modern Lantern......................................................... 37 Original BTC. . .............................................................. 69 Oxen Luce.. ................................................................... 25 SAAS Instruments..................................... Gallery 110 VISO.. ............................................................ 4&5 & OBC Weplight....................................................................... 67 Woka Lamps................................................................ 95

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In Focus Tribeca by Jordi Llopis Almalight What is the concept behind Tribeca? The Tribeca range is made using alabaster stone, which is found in Spanish quarries and has a long tradition in our country; I discovered it while visiting a small workshop two hours south of Barcelona. The stone gives each shade a unique identity, featuring white and grey tones and sometimes even creating a more earthy colour… I wanted to use the lighting range to highlight alabaster’s wonderful design properties and bring a focus back on using the stone in design – it also works wonderfully with light.

Each piece is fascinating and has a soft translucency to it.

How long have you been working with Almalight? I have been aware of Almalight for a number of years but we have never known each other on a personal level until this project. Once I met the team, there was an instant connection and I understood the brand's design philosophy from the beginning.

How many pieces does the collection include? I have developed three different ceiling pieces – the first is a pendant with just one shade, then there is a pendant with two overlapping shades and there is also a ceiling piece that features four shades and linear ceiling plate. As well as this, there are two floor fixtures, where again, there is the option of having one light shade or two; all of the options use dimmable LED technology.

What kind of environment is this product range suitable for? The alabaster conveys a great deal of warmth and gives a spectacular look when the light is turned on, as well as a wonderful appearance when it is off. The style of the collection fits perfectly into many different interior design schemes… with Tribeca we are creating a trend. While the structures are simple, contrasting with the ‘heaviness’ of the stone – Tribeca finds a perfect balance in the contrast between weight and lightness.

Describe the Tribeca range in three words? Warm, sincere, without stridence.

Who inspires your designs? A little more than a year ago, my father passed away followed by mother in April. They taught me everything I know about life and supported me in my design career – for this I thank them. Even during the more difficult times in my career, their support was constant – they remain my role models and inspiration in all areas of my life. almalight.com / jordillopis.com

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What makes Tribeca different? Personally, I think choosing the alabaster has given the collection a strong personality but most of all I am proud of the properties of the material that ‘tame’ the light – for me this is the most important aspect when you are designing a lighting piece.

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