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Peter Brett said: ‘Schréder’s lighting design for the bridge is really very striking, but also practical, and will help to encourage regular use of this iconic structure by pedestrians and cyclists; contributing to more sustainable travel in Reading.’ A specialist installation team fitted the LED handrail and colour change feature lighting. Schréder worked in conjunction with manufacturer, Hollandia to ensure compatibility with the lighting equipment, as the installation involved creating a custom system to fit the LED handrail to the curvature of the bridge, enabling it to flex with the movement of the suspension bridge. Moore continued: ‘Schréder and Peter Brett Associates were an ideal choice for this project, and the quality of installation and peace of mind that comes from the longevity of the products makes the bridge a great investment for Reading.’ In addition, Schréder installed a series of Sculp floodlights to illuminate the bridge, including one placed in the middle of the ‘tuning fork’ at the top of the 40-metre central mast.
Northern Soul A family run lighting and electrical specialist that has established a reputation as one of the region’s leading LED suppliers, is targeting further growth after opening a new showroom in Peterlee. Harbro Electrical has recently undergone a company
restructure, which has seen owner, Phil Harbord invest heavily in a new state-of-the-art venue to showcase its products. The investment will enable the continued growth of the LED lighting side of the business, which now account for 75 per cent of sales. Harbord said: ‘With rising
energy costs, more and more businesses are looking at how they save money, and that has resulted in many turning to LED lighting. ‘It’s such a big market for us, and so the investment in the new showroom is money well spent. In terms of our future growth this is where our focus will be. ‘We’ve been working with a number of businesses in the region who were keen to reduce their energy bills, and each one that has installed LED lighting has noticed a sharp reduction in costs.’ Harbro Electrical, which also supplies parts to trade, saw turnover for the current financial year rise to £1.3m, and Harbord expects that, with the recent investment in the showroom, it will increase to around £1.6m in the next financial year.
Bi-City Biennale Improving the quality of life and sustainability in the built environment are an integral part of Zumtobel Group’s corporate vision. It is against this background that the appearance at the world’s only biennial for urban development and architecture must be seen: the Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism/ Architecture (UABB) in Shenzhen, China –
an exciting platform for discussions about the contribution of light and shadow in urban spaces. Under the motto ‘Re-living the city’, new and innovative approaches that will improve not only the quality of urban life, but also its efficiency, will be presented from 4 December 2015. This year’s UABB will be curated by:
Aaron Betsky; Alfredo Brillembourg; Hubert Klumpner; and Doreen Heng Liu, international architects, researchers, and critics in this sphere. The objective is to discuss the potential of light from varying perspectives, especially the interfaces between various different disciplines that provides exciting scope for new ideas. www.tlmagazine.co.uk • D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 5 • 11
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Merry Manchester dbn Lighting provided full illumination for Manchester’s city centre festive lights switch on, getting the pre-Christmas party in the north-west off to a bright start. dbn has been involved with the fun-filled event for the past six years, and this year, Nick Buckley
once again designed the lighting and coordinated everything on site. The stage moved to a new position on the Princes Street side of Albert Square, in front of the imposing Victorian Gothic architecture of Manchester Town Hall.
The brief this year put more emphasis on lighting the audience than in the past. This was to pull them into the action and include everyone packing the space, even those further away from the stage, so the overall lighting design encompassed both.
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hite Light (WL) has completed two large-scale projects at the Barbican Centre. The venue’s concert hall needed an upgrade of its moving light rig and control system, and the Barbican theatre required a like-for-like replacement of its current rig, incorporating additional LED lighting. The concert hall’s rig has to be suitable for its busy day-to-day schedule. Jason Kew, the centre’s technical supervisor, commented: ‘For years we have operated with a large, in-house lighting rig, and this has previously been more than sufficient. However, as it was installed five years ago, it is now far behind the rapid advancements in lighting, and our shows require the very latest technology.’
Kew continued: ‘I was in charge of designing the rig and, to be as environmentally friendly as possible, this needed to be reflected in the equipment we chose. We were particularly interested in LED
options due to their power yet also the fact that they have low energy consumption.’ The equipment included Clay Paky A.leda K10s
and K20s, ROBE Robin DL4S LED Profiles and Pointes, and Martin MAC Vipers, all controlled from an MA Lighting grandMA2 console with fader wing and RPU. The Theatre had slightly different aims, needing to augment its existing stock. Richard Beaton, lighting technical manager explained: ‘As we receive a lot of award-winning, international work, we require the latest technology to match the high standard of these shows. The more advanced the lighting set-up, the more freedom and creativity the visiting artists have with their performance.’ To fit the bill, WL supplied Robert Juliat lanterns comprising of 2kW profiles, and a mix of 5kW, 2kW and 1kW fresnels and PCs, plus ETC Source Fours with a mix of fixed focus and zoom lenses.
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Fly me to the mood STG Aerospace has completed a retrofit project to install its liTeMood LED cabin lighting across Spanish charter airline, Air Europa’s fleet. Installation took place through October and November, of cabin lighting together with the company’s saf-Tglo photoluminescent emergency floorpath marking and saf-Tsign signage products. Alberto Linés, Air Europa’s maintenance and engineering director, commented: ‘As an existing customer of saf-Tglo photoluminescent lighting, we already held STG Aerospace in high regard. The simplicity and speed of installation was as impressive as the transformation of the cabin, and we’re now looking forward to offering our passengers an improved passenger experience.’ Gooee inside John Cullen Lighting has signed a partnership agreement with Gooee, to connect lighting manufacturers to the Internet of Things. The agreement will enable John Cullen to take advantage of a new trend towards intelligent lighting solutions, and integrate the latest smart IoT technology into its product range. The company aims to have its first jointly developed smart interior lighting products with ‘Gooee Inside’ by the second half of 2016. CEO, Peter van der Kolk, said: ‘Our 35 years of in-house lighting and product design experience, coupled with the cutting edge technology that Gooee is bringing to the table, enables us to start working on the joint development of ultra-smart lighting products for the particular applications that bring the most value for our customers. Our clients will benefit with better and smarter control, as well as having a suite of services that provide an exceptional experience.’ Focused on design, engineering and supply of hardware, software and data management components across the LED lighting value chain, Gooee provides sensing, control, and communication components that integrate with an enterprise scale cloud platform. Jan Kemeling, Gooee’s CCO, says that it is the first truly independent, openly accessible, interoperable solution for lighting OEMs, and is similarly excited by the agreement: ‘We are dedicated to developing and integrating truly innovative technologies that exceed the market’s expectations. That means creating high performance smart components and software solutions that present no surprises, no disappointments, no compromises.’ He went on to explain that not only will these ‘Gooee inside’ products be individually controllable, they will also become conscious of the environment in which they are deployed: ‘This creates far-reaching possibilities for the monitoring of product performance and energy usage, and for interaction with other devices in (or outside of) the space, such as air conditioners, heaters, smart phones, and more.’
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Appointments Hamilton Litestat has appointed Kimberley Chandler to the newly created role of commercial sales manager. Chandler’s career to date has encompassed commercial and managerial responsibilities, the latest with Rexel UK. Hamilton’s MD, Ian Hamilton, said: ‘We are experiencing a strong period of growth across our business, therefore it’s even more vital that our efficient management systems and high customer service levels evolve with the business as it develops. We are delighted to welcome Kimberley to the team. Her commercial experience and sales expertise will be an asset and help us to progress our strategic plans for the company.’ German Light Products (GLP) has announced a new nordic office, based in Sweden, and headed up by sales manager, Daniel Rüdén. He brings widespread experience to the role, having specialised mostly in EDM artists and festivals, and co-designing lighting sets with fellow LDs. Speaking of the move, he commented: ‘I like to step out of my comfort zone and take on new challenges — therefore I was really excited when [GLP’s] Kasper Gissel offered me this opportunity. ‘Sweden is a small country, but has a big entertainment culture. There is a lot of potential, and so far there has been considerable interest in GLP from the Swedish LD’s, in sectors ranging from TV shows to festivals, theatres and touring productions.’ GLP has also announced two new appointments at its US base in California. The position of west coast sales manager will be taken by new appointment, Dave Barten, who joins GLP having worked in the lighting industry for many years, with a strong focus on the integration of lighting within corporate presentations. The second new appointment is Brian McNutt, in the role of product specialist, which will see him working as a product ambassador, ensuring smooth integration for customers between the sales and technical sides of the company. Additionally, moving within the company is Greville Kellett, who has taken on the newly created position of internal sales manager, strengthening the company’s commitment to its customers and the service they receive. GLP US president, Mark Ravenhill, commented: ‘Dave and Brian both bring with them a wealth of experience, but more importantly a passion for their work and for helping customers. Chroma-Q has announced the appointment of John Fuller, as its global brand manager, with immediate effect. Fuller has been deeply involved in the entertainment industry for 30 years, bringing a wealth of experience and technical knowledge to the role. For the past 10 years, he has been principal of Colorado-based Mountain Light Company, where he was involved with corporate events, lighting rentals, and special projects using LED lighting. As the company’s gobal brand manager, Fuller will provide the direction to promote and continue
the growth of the brand, with support and training for clients and users. He will also work closely with Chroma-Q’s R&D team to create forward-looking, successful product development efforts that anticipate and fulfil end-user lighting design needs. Factorylux has recruited Chris Schulkins as a London-based sales manager. Schulkins has 10 years’ experience in the lighting industry, most recently with KKDC, the specialist LED designer and manufacturer, where he was a senior project manager in the UK, before moving on to develop sales in northern Europe as regional distribution manager. Graham Appleyard, managing director at Factorylux, commented: ‘We’re thrilled to have recruited someone as experienced as Chris. We’ve been looking for the right person to work with designers and specifiers in London for some time. Chris is the perfect candidate: unbeatable technical knowledge, extremely well organised, and 100% reliable.’ Robe Lighting has appointed Adam Camp as regional sales manager for the western US. Due to customer demand Robe continues to expand its reach in the US, and this is one of several strategic steps the company has taken to provide its clients with excellent sales support. ‘I am very pleased and honored to take over alongside such a great team of well-respected industry professionals,’ said Camp. ‘In recent years, I have watched Robe bring many new and innovative advances to our industry. In my opinion, we have the widest array of professional lighting product, and some of the most advanced LED technologies. This is all due to a key factor – Robe listens. US-based Illumitex has announced two appointments. Rebecca Knight, Ph.D., is an environmentally minded scientist and engineer who will head up the R&D team. Theo van de Sande will share 30 years’ greenhouse growing experience in his new position as senior horticulture consultant. An accomplished academic, Knight will help Illumitex continue to innovate specialised LED grow lights for a variety of horiticultural applications. Dutch native, van de Sande brings expertise in hydroponic applications with a focus in substrate utilisation, as well as experience in crop and varietal selection. He will work with customers to optimise their greenhouse operations using LED technology, developing low-cost, high-production methods specific to each operation. ‘As team members go, these two are the cream of the crop,’ said Paul Gray, VP horticulture lighting solutions, and senior horticulture scientist. ‘As we grow and our reputation spreads, Illumitex continues to be a place where the best and the brightest want to work. In their respective disciplines, Rebecca and Theo each bring an unparalleled skill set to our organisation.’ Optelma Lighting has announced the appointment of Dan Warwick to the position of lighting designer, at its Blackfriars office.
With a background in graphic design and 3D modelling, Warwick brings energy, enthusiasm, and creativity to the company. In his new role, he will offer technical design support to other designers, architects, and consultants, in order to provide the optimum made-to-measure lighting solutions from the company’s architectural lighting systems.
HSL continues its recent management restructuring with the appointment of Harrison Cooke as technical operations manager. He will be responsible for the design, sourcing, and building of HSL’s expandable visual control platforms, and believes: ‘Technical direction, support, and continuing investment is paramount to stay ahead in the game.’ MD, Simon Stuart said: ‘We’re delighted to have Harrison on board. He has already worked with us on some demanding and galvanising shows, and his keen eye, attention to detail, and extremely organised workflow make him ideal for the role.’ Aura Light is expanding its team, having appointed a new industrial sales manager following its transition into the LED market. Tony Smith has joined the company with a wealth of experience gained in various roles across the lighting and electrical industry. Simon Taylor, MD at Aura Light commented: ‘We are extremely pleased to have Tony join our team to take care of sales within the industrial market. He is extremely experienced in lighting sales and design, and has a lot of knowledge of the industry, which we have no doubt will assist in our on-going growth.’ Javier Santafé, until now general manager of Luxiona in Spain, will be taking over as corporate general manager of the Luxiona Group Group. For three years, Santafé has managed the export teams for Spain, Portugal, and Italy, improving the company’s fortunes and laying a solid foundation for sustainable, profitable growth. In the past year, he has also headed up heading the company’s French subsidiary. The position of general manager of Luxiona Spain will be taken over by Albert Milé. ‘The challenge for the coming years is to ensure that Luxiona is perfectly articulated as a global company, that reaches five continents, and to see it become a worldwide point of reference in the field of lighting,’ commented Santafé. John Cullen has appointed Trevor Morgan and John Carey to create a new specification sales team. Morgan will head up the team in the role of specification director, working alongside Carey, as specification sales manger. Both bring a wealth of experience to their roles: Morgan has worked in product and lighting design, while Carey has worked for lighting manufacturers and an energy company. Their role is to work with architects, lighting consultants, and interior designers to help realise their vision.
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supported, it was great to see all of our hard work being showcased to such a mass audience.’ Philips has recently provided state-of-the-art LED pitch lighting for Chelsea Football Club. Stamford Bridge is the first top-flight club to be equipped with the pioneering ArenaVision LED floodlighting system. It is designed to provide footballers, fans, and TV broadcasters with the best possible experience, and supports the latest Premier League requirements for TV broadcasting. These include lighting standards for high definition, super slow-motion replays, avoiding the flicker synonymous with conventional lamps. Also, unlike the previous metal halide system, the LED solution can be instantly switched on and off without the need for a warm up period. Ron Gourlay, chief executive of Chelsea FC commented: ‘I am delighted to be able to work with Philips on delivering the best possible environment for our supporters.’ Eric Rondolat, CEO of Philips Lighting added: ‘The world’s first ever floodlit football match took place in England, so as sports lighting goes digital, it is only right that the lighting standard is again being set there. We are witnessing another technology milestone in the modern football game.’ The solution includes a dedicated user interface, and a control system, allowing quick, easy, and reliable monitoring, and switching between optimal lighting configurations, providing complete flexibility and the ability to switch and dim each floodlight individually. The ArenaVision system can also be used to create special entertainment lighting effects that would normally require dedicated stage lighting, providing the opportunity for the floodlights to be integrated into pre- and post-match light shows to help build atmosphere and excitement in the stadium. A typical British summer means there’s a vital requirement for excellent lighting at cricket grounds up and down the country. Concord, part of the Havells Sylvania group, has also completed an ambitious lighting project, this time at Lord’s Cricket Ground. The company’s Glace has been installed in 16 private viewing boxes. With floor length glass panels, the rooms receive a large amount of sun, so to complement the natural light, a high power version of the luminaire was selected, which produces nearly 1,500 lumens, 30 per cent more than the standard model. The increased output improves light levels and quality of light within the rooms, while still providing the ability to dim. Due to the compact nature of the private viewing boxes, the temperature has to be closely monitored. Thanks to the ultra-efficient ability of the LED technology, no power is lost through heat, ensuring the boxes can maintain an optimum temperature. Moving indoors, Newton Abbot Squash and Tennis Club’s management had been replacing fluorescent tubes for more than 20 years, and costs were mounting. The tubes would often blow and the fluorescent ballasts fail, forcing the courts to close down for periods while they were replaced. The cost implications of energy inefficient fluorescent technology, frequent maintenance
calls, and forced downtime, encouraged the club to find a solution, in the form of NET LED Lighting’s LED NCF luminaire. Resembling a traditional batten fitting, the NCF incorporates rows of SMD LEDs mounted on a plate within a robust diffuser. A cool white 5500K colour temperature, and colour rendering index greater than 80 ensures lighting is crisp and bright in appearance, and surroundings are rendered in true-to-life colours. With a life expectancy upwards of 50,000 hours, and IP65-rated housing, the burden of maintenance has been eliminated. The all-polycarbonate housing is completely shatterproof, making it safe for use around volatile sports equipment. The Newton Abbot club is expected to save 55 per cent on its energy spend with the introduction of the new lighting. ‘The light quality is crisp and great to play under,’ said James Cooper, a member of the club management team. ‘The instant on/off functionality is useful, and the increased reliability means we don’t have to frequently replace our lighting - and won’t for years to come.’ Staying inside, Jersey recently hosted the biennial NatWest Island Games, which saw more than 2,700 competitors do battle in sports such as archery, tennis, sailing and table tennis, which took place at Jersey’s Geoff Reed Table Tennis Centre. New lighting, installed by MHA at the centre, has smashed lux level targets in the facility. Audrey Tupper, president of the Jersey Table Tennis Association, said: ‘As part of the improvement works in preparation for the Games, we identified that the lighting installed above the nine-table hall fell short of official international competition standards, as recommended by Sport England. ‘After speaking with St. Helier-based LED Lighting Technology, it became apparent that switching to LED is an investment that would achieve our exacting requirements, and that installation could be fully completed before the beginning of the Games.’ After researching various options, managing director, Paul Couser recommended MHA’s products. The team at MHA designed a bespoke solution for the centre, installing 60 LightStar 203 LED luminaires, reducing lighting energy consumption by 61 per cent in the process. Sport England specifies 600 lux for community competitions, and 850 lux for national competitions. The installation has achieved 1,000 lux, creating an environment suitable for sporting activities featured on TV. MHA’s MD, Tom Harrison said: ‘It was essential that we achieve the lux levels required for such a prestigious international competition. We understand that good lighting is paramount in sports and leisure facilities and, in particular, we ensure that our unique technology provides an extremely low glare rating. Couser confirmed there is a strong local business community on the island, which led to his partnership with the centre. ‘The management team at the Geoff Reed Table Tennis Centre were keen to find a Jersey-based lighting business like mine to manage the refurbishment project. Having worked with MHA
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The design is anchored around a suspended installation in the atrium - “Chorus”, created by contemporary artist, Susie MacMurray. It is made from hundreds of pieces of used sheet music, including a number from manuscripts printed by Novello in the building. To highlight the work and underline the importance of music and publishing in the building, cool light is projected down from the roof level. This directional light flows over the sheets of music both illuminating them, and casting dappled shadows on the floor in an echo of the many interwoven layers that exist within the music itself. The surrounding exposed brick walls have been left deliberately dark, allowing light spill from the offices to create an atmosphere that recalls the time when the building served as a publishing house. In the context of the large space, custom pendant luminaires provide focal points that bring a sense of human scale. Designed and manufactured in collaboration with Jonathan Coles, these “music sheet” pendants provide task lighting to the reception desk, and create intimacy for the seating groups. The warm colour of the light contrasts against the cool daylight ambient illumination. Way finding is a key component to any office conversion. Linear wall washing at the entrance and lift lobby walls is designed to provide a visual link between the spaces, while emphasising a linear axis that helps people orient themselves and navigate the space.
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Austrian clients. From mainstream to high fashion collections, Brandmasters’ showroom has to look perfect at all times. Managing director, Michael Gerlach, commented: ‘At Brandmasters, the fashion collections are ever changing, and we need a space that can be altered to suit the demands of the moment. We knew that the old mill in Erkrath was ideal as a display and office space. However, one of the refurbishment challenges was to create a lighting scheme that balanced the high levels of natural light that flood the building during the day, with strategically placed lighting for those gloomier winter afternoons. We wanted lighting that would put the products centre stage, and this has been very successfully achieved.’ To cope with the fivemetre-high ceilings in some parts of the historic building, Megaman’s Modena track lighting system was suspended four and a half metres up,
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for their unique space. We wanted to help them create something, which would not only be self-efficient, but provide a wide range of options for those utilising the venue.’ Rambert purchased cutting-edge technology from WL, including ETC Lustr 2 Profiles, with additional Fresnel lens tubes, ETC ColorSource PARs, ROBE DL4S Profiles
and ROBE Robin 300 “TV” spec fixtures with a 15W chipset. WL also provided and commissioned an ETC Sensor3 system with 36 dual Thru-Power modules. Haynes continued: ‘The fixtures specified complement each other perfectly, offering excellent optical and colour quality, as well as extremely smooth dimming, which is of critical importance in the world of dance.’ Whereas it was important that the lighting used suited the performance requirements of the space, it was vital to Rambert that it was also efficient to run, as Glanville explained: ‘As the new equipment is exclusively LED, it produces considerably less heat. The fact that it can colour change with ease means fewer fixtures, hence a considerable reduction in our energy use’. Haynes says the company sees this more and more often: ‘As with our installation at The Point Theatre earlier this year, we are seeing more clients making the move to LED. The latest offerings by leading manufacturers, such as ETC and ROBE make the transition from tungsten to LED almost seamless. No longer do we need to be concerned about issues with output, dimming, or colour; these units do exactly what they claim to, and have the added benefit of being extremely energy efficient, something which WL actively encourages as an organisation.’ With the new lighting set-up now in regular use, it seems to be proving extremely popular with those using the space. Glanville said: ‘We have already had several parties from various fields in the space, and they have been able to use the now permanent lighting set-up, so that it is suited to their needs.’
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ambert is Britain’s national dance company, and has built a reputation of commissioning leading dance makers, composers, and designers from across the globe. It presents new and historic works to audiences in all parts of the country, performed by world-class dancers, and accompanied by live music. The company recently decided to install a new lighting set-up at its London base, which was being used more and more frequently as a performance space. For both the purchase and installation of its new equipment, Rambert turned to White Light, drawing on the company’s extensive stock range and expertise. The move last year to an award-winning building on London’s Southbank not only reflects the prominence of the company within British dance, but also provides the public with greater access to the company’s work in a purpose-built facility. Earlier this year, the company decided to invest in lighting equipment, which would allow it to be used to its full potential. Malcolm Glanville, Rambert’s technical director, explained: ‘The aim was to install a dance-type lighting rig, which would not only be suitable for the variety of dancebased projects we have at Rambert, but also provide us with the option to light other
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has been an amazing year for outdoor events – none more inspiring than autumn’s must-visit Botanic Lights – Seasons in Colour – Edinburgh’s award-winning celebration at the Royal Botanic Garden. Botanic Lights 2015 – Seasons in Colour has been designed by Scottish lighting artist, Grant Anderson, working with composer Claire McKenzie, and Unique Events to celebrate a year in the Gardens and the city itself, creating a unique night-time experience, themed around the elements and the changing seasons. Black Light worked with the team to supply lighting to enhance the flora: as night falls, visitors can follow a magical trail of light leading them through the colours of the seasons. New for 2015, the event uses state-of-the-art technology, projections, and lasers to highlight the Garden’s magnificent trees and landscape. Visitors will notice distinct seasonal changes as they progress through the journey, experiencing the extremities of natural elements, such as water, fire and ice. Heather Jackson, director of enterprise at RBGE commented: ‘The level of interactivity being introduced is very exciting, and offers something completely different. We hope that our visitors, both new and returning, will be at one with the changing seasons as they experience this years’ Botanic Lights.’ • D•E CA EUM www.tlmagazine.co.uk www.tlmagazine.co.uk GB U ES RT 2 0 1 5 • 35
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Get outdoors A growing number of small towns are clambering aboard the outdoor bandwagon. Ramsbottom’s festival, billed as a boutique event, is one of the early adopters of this popular format, and was a hug success again this year for the 5,000-strong audience. It’s the fifth year that dbn has lit the event’s main stage, in which time the production has grown steadily. dbn’s project manager, Nick Buckley also created the production design for the main stage, which this year included headliners, The Wonderstuff, The Magic Numbers, and The Proclaimers. Normally, as with any festival, they look at the touring designs and rider requests and design a rig incorporating as many of these as possible, but this year, explained Buckley, there were no specific lighting requests, so he had free rein.
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‘I wanted to make it as universal, multipurpose, and flexible as possible, to cater for the various different artists and genres of music’ he said, ‘so everyone could have their own lighting treatment.’ He also wanted to try out dbn’s latest technology, so included Clay Paky Mythos as the primary spot moving light: the versatility and brightness gave
massive scope to a relatively compact rig. ‘It was another great year of Ramsbottom,’ commented Buckley. ‘It is a very enjoyable event – and we love the chilled vibe, and along with that, the dedication to real production values, and presenting a great looking and sounding show for everyone performing and attending.’
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Staying in the South West, Fineline again provided lighting for four main music performance areas at the 2015 Somersault festival, a fiveday extravaganza of music, fun, food, discussion, debate, and outdoor adventure, on the picturesque north Devon coast. This year, the company was responsible for lighting the main stage, the Communion stage, the Forrest party non-stop dance experience, and the bandstand. The main stage production lighting rig was designed by Fineline’s Stu England, and based around the requirements of the various headliners, an eclectic line up of acts. The moving lights included Robe 600E Spots, LEDWash 600s and Pointes, which provided all the main washes, specials and effects, together with base lighting from 4-lamp PAR bars, ACLs, 4- and 8-lites, strobes, and key lighting via ETC Source Fours. In London, the Hyde Park Barclaycard British Summer Time event was preceded by an eclectic series of warm up shows, including Glasgow’s Barrowlands, Le Zenith in Paris, an intimate show at Newhampton Arts Centre in Wolverhampton, and the Isle of Wight Festival, with Entec supplying lighting, crews and sound equipment. The company also supplied the floor lighting package for the Hyde Park gig, which saw Blur entertain 60,000 fans. Entec has enjoyed a long relationship with the band, dating back 20 years, and lighting
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schools and museums. It was evident that the quality of lights and a human-centric design approach were being stressed. I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to the worldwide lighting community for their support in staging such an extensive mix of lighting applications at our 2015 fair. This reinforces our commitment to playing a leading role in the lighting industry by creating a global platform for lighting technologies.” Among the innovative products present at the 2015 edition were: • Chip-scale packaging (CSP) technology significantly scales down the size of LED packages, enabling more flexible and compact designs of LED modules or fixtures. CSP also lowers manufacturing and operational costs of LED lighting systems. UV/IR • LED-related applications cover LED chips, die packages and other products. Displays included UV packages with different wavelengths that can disinfect, printer dryers, money verifiers, and nail curing and tanning machines. Also exhibited were outdoor UV/IR radiation-free, lead-free and mercury-free LED
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G UA N G Z H O U I N T E R N AT I O N A L LIGHTING EXHIBITION, C LO S E I N D U S T RY C O O P E R AT I O N D E L I V E R S I N S P I R AT I O N A L P R O G R A M M E S F O R 2 0 T H A N N I V E R S A RY This year marked an important milestone for the Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition – its 20th anniversary. Together with the continuously evolving lighting community, the fair witnessed the vast transformation of the industry, from conventional lighting to solid state, energy efficient and intelligent lighting over the past two decades. To celebrate this special occasion with the industry, the organiser launched a series of interactive programmmes that engage lighting experts, allowing them to inspire and be inspired by innovative ideas regarding the future of lighting. “LIGHT IS ABOUT IMAGINATION” PROGRAMME Launched in January 2015, this programme gathered industry elites to share their visions and forecasts for the future of lighting. Visitors also imparted ideas on: • Returning to simplistic lighting designs that are clean, simple and elegant • Balancing Multi-generational Tastes: the wide appeal of lighting technology among all age groups
• Wireless controls are becoming more mainstream • Synchronising HVAC and lighting controls • TLED, one of the key future developments of lighting “TALK-SERIES” PROGRAMMES These programmes, including “Design Talk”, “CEO Talk” and “Light Talk”, attracted more than 1,500 attendees such as designers, CEOs, and industry associations. These industry players shared their visions and ideas for the future of lighting from different perspectives. Topics discussed were “Smart Lighting”, “Human-centric Lighting”, “Quality of Lights” and “Sustainability”. Mr Liu Xiao Dong, an attendee of “Light Talk” and member of the Project Team at AKE Lighting Co Ltd of China, mentioned: “I am particularly impressed with the presentation on “Quality of Light” delivered by Mr Martin Klassen from CLDA. He presented lighting design principles on how to use space to highlight the contrast of light and human-centric lighting to increase quality of life. The content of his presentation was very practical and allowed me to increase my knowledge on lighting design.”
along with the concurrently-held Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology, is headed by the biennial Light + Building event, which will take place from 13 – 18 March 2016 in Frankfurt, Germany. In addition to the aforementioned fairs, Messe Frankfurt also offers a series of light and building technology events worldwide, including Shanghai Intelligent Building Technology, Shanghai Smart Home Technology and Shanghai International Lighting Fair in China, BIEL Light + Building in Argentina, Light Middle East in the United Arab Emirates, Interlight Moscow powered by Light + Building in Russia, Light India, as well as LED Expo New Delhi and LED Expo Mumbai in India. The next edition of Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition is scheduled to take place from 9 – 12 June 2016 at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou.
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“HOSTED BUYER NETWORKING” PROGRAMME This programme was designed to give exhibitors and visitors a chance to maximise networking and carry in-depth business discussions. Over 150 exhibitors and visitors were successfully matched according to their business interests. Mr Miguel Perez Fernandez, visitor and Manager at Mode on Tecno SL of Spain, expressed: “My goal was to source LED modules and electrical components. I was able to network with over 200 exhibitors. Regarding the business matching services at the show, they have helped connect me with suppliers I originally missed. Overall, the show was great and I will most definitely be back again next year.”
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The future of lighting also sees increasing demand for intelligent products which provide more comfortable living standards and satisfy energy-efficient goals. It is no surprise that this is one of the major driving forces behind China’s economy. Supporting this notion was Mr Gordon Guo, Marketing Director at PAK Corporation Co Ltd of China. He has exhibited for more than 10 years and promotes intelligent controls. Mr Guo exclaimed: “We want to emphasise that smart control lights can create lively atmospheres and industry interest is strong. The visitor flow was very good this year and we met visitors of great diversity
in business nature including dealers, designers, home decoration companies, design institutes, owners, commercial users and many others. We are very satisfied and the show means lots to us.” Sharing the same sentiment regarding the visitor quality was Mr Sebastian Steuer, Managing Director at Alanod GmbH and Co KG of Germany. He commented: “The fair is one of the largest and most reputable lighting shows in the world. We are not focused on visitor quantity but rather visitor quality and it was excellent this year.”
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FA I R R E M A I N S T R U E TO M I S S I O N : P R O M OT E G LO B A L
D I A LO G U E A N D E X P LO R E T H E FUTURE OF LIGHTING
The fair organiser understands that the exchange of information and ideas can bring new life to inspirations. With strong support from the lighting community, the organiser remained true to the show mission and gathered industry peers during the fair to have fruitful dialogue regarding the future of lighting. Industry specialists of varied business backgrounds divulged an array of forecasts such as:
DESIGNERS: Mr Chou Lien, Partner, Bardston Partnership Inc “In the future, we should stress the non-visual biological effects of lights. Healthy lights will become one of the main themes of lighting design. On the other hand, macro scale urban lighting will no longer be widely adopted with growing lighting knowledge. Self-controls to customise comfort levels according to users’ preferences will become the advanced target of micro-design.” Mr Charles G Stone II, President, FIALD, IESNA, LC, LEED AP BD+C “I envision a future filled with light. We will work, learn, play and heal in spaces that are filled with beautiful, appropriate and sustainable lighting. Lighting for tasks, for decoration and for our lives will be perfectly conceived and integrated.” A S S O C I AT I O N : Dr Dongwook Park, President, Korea Photonics Technology Institute “Human-oriented lighting is the hub of next generation lighting applications. Thus, high CRI with highly efficient lighting technologies will top most R&D agendas.” CO R P O R AT I O N S : Mr Edmond Wong, General Manager, Citizen Electronics Co Ltd “Technological innovations with phosphor material and spectrum tuning are important for coping with upcoming trends in human-centric lighting and the quality of light.” Mr Zhongwei Yu, Product Director, Macroblock Inc “The popularity of smart phones and the unlimited capacity of the Internet to develop will facilitate trends in which all homeelectrical devices can synchronise in one place.” Impressed by the information flow and dialogue generate among show participants, Ms Wong added: “Technological breakthroughs will continue in lighting development. The possibilities for the future of lighting are endless and there will always be elements waiting to be discovered. Going forward, perseverance, constant exploration and interaction among lighting communities will be essential for development. We will continue to stay abreast the latest developments of the lighting industry to envision the future of lighting.”
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The National Theatre’s new bookshop
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ocated on the ground floor of the National Theatre’s Lyttelton foyer, opposite the main entrance, the new bookshop features a dedicated reading area, a 20 metre-long wall of books, together with touchscreen technology. Lumsden Design was appointed as interior designer, with into lighting as lighting design consultants. The brief was to reference key elements of Denys Lasdun’s iconic architecture and interior, while creating a retail space to showcase the National Theatre’s new gift range, vast collection of theatrical books, and wide selection of products supporting each production. Optelma worked with into lighting to create a bespoke linear luminaire that would help to achieve this vision.
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The design of the interior is bold, with a material palette of dark wenge, grey engineered wood, and red lacquered oak, contrasting with the concrete walls and floors. Optelma’s made-to-measure profile, Quad 62, in anodised and black, adds to the clean, elegant design, providing a direct lighting solution, with wall washing provided by asymmetric reflectors. The result is a scheme with excellent performance and glare control, which assists in delineating the space and drawing people into the store. Commenting on the new space, Kate Bone, head of retail at the National Theatre, said: ‘It’s a glowing, theatrical space that draws audiences in across the National Theatre’s foyers, and then invites exploration. Beautifully detailed and easy to merchandise, it’s an elegant shop that has space to breathe.’
It’s a glowing, theatrical space that draws audiences in across the National Theatre’s foyers, and then invites exploration’
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Lumsden Design Into Lighting Optelma Lighting
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Precision precisionlighting.co.uk Designed for a wide choice of architectural spaces, including circulation areas, hospitality, exhibition and retail applications, the Domino family of low-profile high-CRI LED luminaires from Precision delivers outstanding performance, optical flexibility and choice of mounting options for elegant lighting solutions. All three sizes of the range, Domino 1, 2 and 4, offer a multitude of beam distributions thanks to interchangeable optics. The Domino family features the same minimalist appearance and clean lines as Precision’s existing LED Spotlight Collection, for a consistent aesthetic across a broad application focus. For maximum versatility Basis Track, recessed and surface versions are available from launch.
Led Hut trade.ledhut.co.uk 0161 655 0660 New retrofit LED spotlights leave halogens in the dark LUMiLife has launched a new range of LED GU10s that have been backed by years of research and development and offer like-for-like replacements for 30W-70W halogens. The collection features wattages ranging between 3.6W and 7W, with lumen values going up to 550. As well as different colour options, dimmable versions are available too. And they are all fully compliant with the Energy-related Products (ErP) Directive.
Lifespans go up to 25,000 hours, which is approximately 15 years based on average use, and the standard-fit GU10 bases allow for the direct replacement of halogen equivalents, without the need for technical support. Plus, the 5W version provides both narrow (36°) and wide (60°) beam angle options. Trade customers can buy theirs from trade.ledhut.co.uk from just £1.84, or they can call LEDHut Trade’s dedicated support team on 0161 655 0660.
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A five-star read HHHHH
Light in Architecture: The Intangible Material, by Elisa Valero Ramos
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About the author
Light in Architecture: The Intangible Material explores the role of light in buildings throughout history, and the many disparate ways in which architects have approached the phenomenon around the world. Translated and updated from the best-selling Spanish original, this book highlights the significance of light on human perception by examining the ways in which it can be harnessed and manipulated to achieve particular objectives or experiences – and tackles the fallacy that ‘more’ light necessarily means ‘better’ light. With increasing relevance to modern urbanism, it also considers what happens when we build in, or around, pre-existing architecture – how light can be improved, restored, or even destroyed in the process. Extensively researched and beautifully illustrated, Light in Architecture: The Intangible Material offers a fascinating study of how a greater understanding of this intangible, freely available material can improve our built environment and quality of life.
Light in Architecture: The Intangible Material takes the reader on a thought provoking journey through the use of light in architecture, from the beginnings of civilization to the current day. Ramos explores the use of light in many different buildings around the world, some very well known, from palaces to swimming pools, temples to domestic interiors, inside and out each example showing the reader the fantastic effects natural and artificial light has on the space. The book is filled with beautiful images of light used to enhance already beautiful architecture. Whether you’re interested in lighting, architecture, of just the world around you, it’s a great read, and will make you look at the buildings around you with more appreciation of the architect’s craft. 5/5
Elisa Valero Ramos is an award-winning architect who runs a cutting-edge practice in Granada, Spain. Author of five books, she is also a university professor with an international reputation for her specialism in natural light. Having studied, researched, practiced, and taught on the subject for more than 20 years, Ramos has led various governmental research projects, and has been invited to teach at a number of universities around the world – most recently at London South Bank University, and the AA School of Architecture. She is based at the University of Granada, and is currently undergoing a study into the effects of natural light on human wellbeing.
A fascinating study of how a greater understanding of this intangible, freely available material can improve our built environment and quality of life’
Light in Architecture: The Intangible Material is published by RIBA Publishing in paperback format. It costs £25.00 and is available to order from www.ribabookshops.com
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Timage sales@timage.eu www.timage.eu 01376 343087 A classic piece of nautical design. The masthead light was originally designed for use on vessels where its teardrop shape ensured that ropes or lines could not get caught or snag on the fitting. The ‘wall washing’ nature of the light output means that the masthead light makes for an excellent feature or exterior light. This model features a GU10 lamp holder and is supplied as standard with a 7 Watt warm white LED lamp (240V). The fitting is available in a number of finishes to suit a wide variety of applications. All finishes will be available from December 2015.
Easilume 0333 800 5555 | www.EasiLume.com EasiLume has just completed an LED lighting project for the Focus Learning Trust School at Stoke Poges. Commissioned by Atlas Solutions Ltd, EasiLume designed, supplied and managed the complete lighting project as part of the refurbishment of the school. The school was fitted throughout with LED lights,
using LED panels and fittings from EasiLume’s Cavona and Loreo ranges. Atlas Solutions chose EasiLume for its extensive range of LED products, ideal in a varied school environment. The lighting is fully controllable and at least 50% more efficient than conventional lighting. With more lumens for fewer watts and a lifespan of up to 100,000 hours
LEDs save on both energy and maintenance costs – a significant economy. The school can expect to save around 50% on its current bills. To find out how EasiLume can help you get the most from your lighting call Stuart Dixon, Head of Sales on 0333 800 5555, follow @EasiLume and visit www.EasiLume.com.
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Researching a brighter future Cancer Research UK makes high efficiency lighting a cornerstone of its latest retail upgrade
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ancer Research UK (CR UK) is dedicated to saving lives through research. The charity has a network of almost 600 shops across the UK that help fund pioneering research into beating cancer. CR UK recently embarked on an initiative designed to ensure its shops stand up to comparison with enduring high street brands. The aim was to enhance perceptions of the charity’s shops, and in particular guarantee the interest of a younger generation of consumers.
The initiative incorporated a comprehensive review of decoration, and fixtures and fittings, not least the lighting installations. CR UK’s retail estates manager, Nigel Wighton has overseen the specification of lighting for its new shops, plus a review and upgrade of the lighting for the rest of the estate. All of these threads came together in a recent project centered on Cancer Research UK’s first English ‘superstore’, at Cromwell Retail Park in the Cambridgeshire market town of Wisbech. From the very start of the scheme, Wighton was acutely aware of the transformative possibilities of nextgeneration lighting. He explained: ‘In retail, effective lighting design is a vital link to the overall environment and has improved sales, as, if visitors feel comfortable in the environment, it makes sense that they are more likely to linger and ultimately purchase something. ‘Then there are the benefits of the
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Lightique 024 7638 1559 sales@lightique.com www.lightique.com LED Filament Lamp Range The new Vintage LED filament lamp range by Lightique is an innovative range of filament style retrofit LED lamps. Neatly combining a classic vintage look with state-of-the-art LED filament technology, to offer an entirely new proposition to architects, interior designers, energy managers and residential users alike. This latest range from Lightique includes a wide selection of popular, designer and niche lamp shapes currently available. These include: globes (G80 and G125) squirrel cages (ST64), long tubes, valves and candles lamps, all with a multitude of filament designs and gold external finish. These fully dimmable, ultra-warm white (2200K) vintage-style laps can be used to create the enjoyable ambience; designed luminosity; and nostalgic chic previously only the territory of energy-hungry incandescent lighting. Smooth and stable 0-100% is now possible with a range of compatible or recommended dimmers.
Metway www.metway.co.uk Metway’s new range of 5-pole Pastel Blue Connectors Metway Electrical Industries are pleased to announce the launch of their new 5 pole Pastel Blue range of Series 166 G type connectors into the lighting industry. Suitable for dimming applications, with (+ - PE N L) DALI mechanical coding, the range will consist of 5-pole male and female panel mounted connectors for luminaire installation, mating moulded tee piece and male/female low profile connectors complete with strain relief to enable quick, efficient “plug and play” connectivity. Products are also available in standard black, mechanical coding (L1 L2 PE N L3) All connectors will be held in stock at Metway and available for next day delivery along with all configurations of pre leaded 5-pole assemblies.
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greater lifecycle – meaning fewer failures and a lower number of maintenance callouts – as well as significantly lower energy consumption. A win-win.’ CR UK had already deployed LED solutions from Tamlite during the refit project for the whole estate, which was completed earlier this summer. Subsequent results indicated that average weekly incomes rose significantly post-refurbishment; percentage uplift at the Armley store was a remarkable 49 per cent during the first year after the refit. It was therefore a fairly straightforward decision to make Tamlite the basis of the lighting infrastructure for the Wisbech installation. The charity approved a fit-out
based around Tamlite’s Hilux HX LEDs, Europa LED track-spots and Firestar Mini LEDs. Wighton explained: ‘We had been very impressed with the performance of the Tamlite LED fixtures at our other locations so, following agreement with the shop development team, the inclination was again to opt for their solutions at our new superstore at Wisbech. ‘Once again, the process of installing the products was remarkably straightforward, and the quality of the lighting is excellent.’ It is over the long-term that Cancer Research UK will really register the benefits of its next-generation lighting fit-out. With
an expected lifespan of 50,000 hours, the charity is poised to achieve a significant reduction in maintenance costs – no small consideration in shops such as Wisbech, where high ceilings mean that cherry pickers and closure are a necessity to access and change any failed fixtures. The low-heat output of the LEDs also promises to be hugely advantageous. ‘Our stores are glass-fronted, and can obviously become very hot during the summer period,’ explained Wighton. ‘Older-style light fittings would inevitably have intensified the problem, but with LED equipment, we would expect these replacements to assist and reduce the problem of heat in the shops.’
The desire to achieve higher quality output and lower energy bills underpins the plan to install LED lighting’ C O N TA C T
Cancer Research UK www.cancerresearchuk.org Tamlite www.tamlite.co.uk
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Enhancing the hotel guest experience
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egular readers will, I’m sure, have heard me comment in the past about poor lighting in hotel guest rooms. Since an unfortunate experience in Hong Kong at the dawn of the LED phenomenon, where 34 – seriously, 34 – separate light sources in the room still didn’t supply enough light for me to read by, It has become my personal mission to find – and applaud – the perfect hotel guest room lighting scheme. So, a few years on, what’s changed – and more importantly
as we head to a new year, what’s improved? For those travellers lucky enough to visit, the refined chic of Lotte’s Hanoi hotel, which occupies the upper floors of the Vietnamese city’s magnificent Lotte Centre, has been beautifully lit by Project Lighting Design. As the five-star hotel has an array of addition amenities including a spa, an in-house bakery, and a multitude of bars and restaurants, the lighting scheme needed to take account differing atmospheres and the intended function of each.
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For Grill 63, the lighting design is modern and sophisticated, to coordinate with the distinguished décor. A large number of Precision Lighting’s Evo spotlights were used throughout the restaurant, installed in ceiling slots in the window mullions around the edge of the dining areas, lighting the window-side tables, and offering subtle detail to the overall atmosphere. General ambience lighting was provided by spectacular multilevel chandeliers, which descend over the restaurant space from the ceiling of the floor above. For the trendy Pharaoh’s Bar,
a lively aesthetic was employed, which features stunning washes of coloured light from Color Kinetics to add to the dynamism of the space. White Evo spotlights, mounted on a discreet track system, are used to provide accent lighting around the unusually shaped bar, and draw attention to the cocktail bartenders. Further spotlights pin spot tables around the periphery of the venue. The design of the Sky lounge is subtler, with a relaxed appeal so a consciously tranquil lighting concept has been adopted. Black Evo fittings
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Precision Lotte Hotel, fitness centre
are positioned to produce a focal point in the otherwise open space; the advanced features of the fitting ensures complete control, which facilitated accurate aiming to ensure the bar area was a highlight of the space, while avoiding any obtrusive light spill. PLD’s lighting concept included the spectacular lobby entrance, where the ceilings are of exceptional height. DR8s from Remote Controlled Lighting (RCL) were specified. The high lumen output LED spotlights offer full control of tilt, pan, and dim level, using a handheld controller, minimising the need for
Chelsom Brittania
scaffolding or ladders for re-positioning. One of the UK’s best known hospitality lighting specialists, Chelsom has been busy, both on land and at sea, creating a series of fittings for P&O’s luxury liner, Britannia, as well as for the swanky Beaumont in London’s Mayfair, and the sublimely cool Six Senses in the Douro Valley, Portugal. At the latter, working in collaboration with New Yorkbased design studio, Clodagh Design, and The Parker Company, Chelsom created a stunning scheme for the guestrooms. Designed to enhance the
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Project Lighting Design Precision Lighting Remote Controlled Lighting Color Kinetics Chelsom W-DMX Griven
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Chelsom Beaumont’s Lotus room
exquisite interiors, which feature contemporary décor wedded to the Six Senses’ natural style balanced with a nod to the heritage of the Douro region, all fittings for the guestrooms were modified to meet the exacting requirements of the design brief. Taking inspiration from the simplicity of Japanese design, the Box table lamp provides a distinctive addition to the desk
To be able to add Britannia to our marine portfolio is undoubtedly a real honour, and is testimony to the expertise we have accumulated within the marine sector’
Chelsom Brittania’s Live lounge
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space. Swing reading lights with swivel arms and rotating cylindrical heads offer stylish and functional lighting for the bedside, while the sleek LED Crane floor lamp provides additional lighting, fusing clean and stylish design with the latest technology. A completely different vibe was called for at The Beaumont, where, working in collaboration with Richmond International,
The Sheraton, Doha
Chelsom created a series of custom designed pieces for the iconic home of restaurateurs, Jeremy King and Chris Corbin. Originally built as a garage in 1926, the Grade-II Listed building is pure Art Deco in style. The interior combines a rich palette of colours and materials, with elegant, timeless pieces selected to emphasise the exuberance of the period.
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LUG www.luglightfactory.com CRUISER LED With an operating temperature range of -20 to +45˚C, this IP66, IK08 luminaire provides high quality, highly efficient (105 lm/W) lighting perfect for industrial environments. Top-class lighting parameters offered by the luminaire, combined with a number of advanced solutions ensuring its durability and long lifespan, make CRUISER LED the optimal solution for basically any industrial application.
Helvar www.helvar.com Helvar goes into orbit with latest lighting control solution Helvar, the lighting controls expert are previewing iDim Orbit at Lux Live 2015, a complete room lighting control solution in a single sensor. Using the latest technology, and with a unique design, iDim Orbit offers features usually only found in more complex systems, whilst maintaining its simplicity and ease of use. Providing an intuitive user experience, iDim Orbit delivers simple, cost-effective and easy to install room-based lighting control. iDim Orbit is a flexible solution comprising either one PIR sensor which provides 7m diameter coverage or five PIR sensors for up to 15m coverage at 2.8m height, to cater for a range of commercial and public building applications. Its built-in light sensor provides constant light and bright out modes for maximum energy efficiency. The internal time-clock allows for profile scheduling, and it features mobile app connectivity for easy, quick application-specific configuration using wireless technology.
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CREATING THE RIGHT ENVIRONMENT FOR ENERGY SAVINGS
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hen Southampton Freight Services (SFS) moved to a purposebuilt facility, one of the challenges was sourcing energy-saving LEDs fittings and lighting controls. SFS set its sights on a new converted facility in Southampton with two warehouses, one fully racked for bonded storage, and the other designed to accommodate its fast moving ‘in transit’ operation. Managing director, Ross Negus was keen to create a facility that would provide an efficient operating space and a pleasant working environment for his staff. He and his team worked with lighting controls manufacturer, BEG, Davison Electrical Services,
and Space & Solutions, to come up with a design that would allow for expansion, create efficiency and calm, and provide a welcoming environment for clients, partners, and suppliers to visit. Business Development manager, Keith Martindale said: ‘BEG worked in conjunction with other partners to provide a cost efficient design that would also fulfill requirements to help with the reduction of energy costs for SFS, and provide a comfortable working environment for its employees.’ A comprehensive site survey allowed BEG to develop a lighting control strategy that ensured the facility would be as energy efficient as possible. This meant providing the correct amount
of light to rooms’ requirements, ensuring that lights were only turned on when required, and not used inefficiently or unnecessarily. The company tailored the lighting systems to the specific needs of SFS’s individual spaces after a full investigation of each area’s use, how many employees would be working in the space, and how much daylight was available. A range of different sensors was used, depending on the areas. The main office was designed to be open and spacious, housing a 20ft container, converted into an informal meeting space with a built-in fish tank. BEG used Luxomat PD2 sensors in the office areas and meeting
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BUT BEHIND THE SCENES, AND UNDER THE SKIN OF THE DESIGN, WAS OUR DESIRE TO PUSH HOME ENERGY EFFICIENCY, CARBON FRIENDLINESS, AND OVERALL GREEN CREDENTIALS’
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rooms, as these environments required an occupancy detector that could measure the constant light changes. Martindale said: ‘We positioned the sensors near the desk areas, so as to utilise the seated figure – the pick-up range where the detector is at its most sensitive – which allows it to detect small movements, such as when a person is sitting at a computer terminal. ‘The switching control of the groups of luminaires had to be taken into account as well – the window area would be brighter than the back of the room and, during the day, would be subject to more daylight influence – so we used sensors that can switch off the group of luminaires near the window if the light level goes above the threshold selected. ‘By not using luminaires if they are not required, assists with saving
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energy and reducing operating costs. We also used a Slave to increase the detection area for the main passage area.’ In the bathroom areas, stairwells and general workspaces, surfacemounted and flush mounted sensors were fitted. Luxomat PD3s as motion detectors were suitable for these areas where there was no need for continuous daylight appraisal. In the main warehouse and racking areas, BEG used detectors with a wider range, as Martindale explained: ‘We used PD4s in the area under the mezzanine, as this particular detector has a 24-metre diameter range, as opposed to the 10-metre PD3. ‘A bigger area needed to be covered in the general area of the warehouse, so we used a different type of PD4. This detector is specifically designed for
warehouse operation and can be used up to heights of 14 metres so it was ideal.’ SFS MD, Negus commented: ‘Aesthetically speaking, we feel this was a resounding success, and we’re delighted with the end result. But behind the scenes and under the skin of the design, was our desire to push home energy efficiency, carbon friendliness, and overall green credentials. ‘Working with BEG and Space & Solutions, we identified the lighting requirements, and they set about planning the physical implementation to provide consistent, good quality lighting, while using the latest technology to ensure our facility was efficient. The result of LED lighting throughout the warehouses, and a mixture of low energy, and subtle lighting solutions through the rest of the building, work perfectly.
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Forge Europa +44 (0)1229 580 000 sales@forge-europa.co.uk www.forge-europa.co.uk Simple, cost effective and reliable Our expert team of clever people have been busy designing new additions to our already vast range of LED light engines. Forge Europa’s not so standard LED light engines incorporate the latest energy efficient LED components for a reliable and practical solution that can be used for: product illumination, visual merchandising and signage and even accent lighting to improve the overall aesthetic and retail experience.
The octagonal LED light engine adopts the same dimensions and mounting hole positions as other industry leading PCBA solutions, making it ideal for use in surface-mounted wall and ceiling bulkhead luminaires. The board can even be customised and branded to your liking. Speak to our sales team to enhance your luminaire with a reliable, practical solution today.
Havells Sylvania www.havells-sylvania.com www.concord-lighting.com CONCORD BRINGS HISTORY TO LIFE AT THE ASHMOLEAN The Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology is the world’s oldest public museum and one of Europe’s most popular cultural tourist destinations. It is home to Oxford University’s collection of art and archaeology and more than 850,000 people visit each year. The building needs constant care and attention to ensure it delivers the welcoming atmosphere upon which the Ashmolean prides itself and keeps up with the demands of visitors. As part of this continuous maintenance, a collaborative group was formed between the University of Oxford’s Estates Services team and the operational team at the museum in order to find an innovative and sustainable lighting solution for the gallery spaces that provided a better experience for the visitors and the behind the scenes maintenance teams. Over 1900 halogen light fittings were replaced with dimmable Concord Beacon Muse LEDs. Due to the longer lifespan of these lamps the museum will now save two man days a week, which were previously used to replace broken halogen lamps. The lamps are also easily moved along a track, dimmed and refocused to allow museum teams to change displays with ease. An added bonus is that the museum will now save £45k a year in reduced energy usage. When it came to redesigning the lighting scheme the aesthetics and performance of the lighting was paramount as Harry PhythianAdams, Executive Officer, Director’s Office at the Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology, explains, “We required a solution that provided the same lit effect as halogen but also delivered a better uniformity of light whilst bringing the vibrant colours in the galleries to life. Concord was able to adapt the Beacon Muse to meet our needs perfectly: it changed the colour temperature of the spotlight to 2700K warm white with colour rendering index of typical 97 and also
provided us with a customised white bezel to better suit our interior décor. We are also impressed with the energy savings we have seen. Due to the unique design of the product, in addition to the LED energy savings compared to the previous Halogen lights, less heat is emitted and we have been able to reduce our air conditioning usage and save on our energy costs” The project was funded jointly by the museum and by the Carbon Reduction Programme run by the Environmental Sustainability team at the university. As such, an important factor in the project was the carbon reduction potential. The new LEDs use less energy and produce less heat allowing the museum to reduce their mechanical air cooling. 236 tonnes of carbon will be saved every year and will count towards the university’s overall carbon reduction target of 33% by 2020/21 on a 2005 baseline.
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FIVELIVE! WITH THE NIGHT COMES THE PARTY
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he world over, our cities are supporting a thriving night time culture of music and dance. While the events take place after dark, they certainly don’t take place in the dark. In fact, lighting is one of the most important elements of designing an atmospheric bar or nightclub. Get it wrong, and the place will resemble the Marie Celeste, but hit the spot, and the joint will be jumping until dawn. Here is TL’s top five lighting schemes for after-dark partying:
1 Drai’s Beachclub • Nightclub Las Vegas
The driving force behind some of the world’s most iconic clubs, movie producer, Victor Drai has an undeniable talent for turning dreams into reality. One vividly beautiful and exciting example of this ability is Drai’s Beachclub • Nightclub, a magical vision come to life. Recently, Drai’s asked Steve Lieberman of SJ Lighting to replace a collection of warm white fixtures with colour changing LED pods at the entrance, and at the venue’s main outdoor DJ booth. ‘We took out the white arc lights at the entrance, and replaced them with Iluminarc Colorist Pod 18QA fixtures,’ said Lieberman, who created the original lighting for the club. ‘The Iluminarc fixtures were our first choice for the design, but they were swapped out for the warm white light products. After seeing the white light in this kind of setting though, everyone agreed that colour would be more appropriate for creating the ambiance we were after. ‘As guests are entering the beachclub, you want to convey the message that they’re walking into a special kind of place,’ added Lieberman. ‘You can do this much more evocatively with richly coloured light than you can with white light.’ In addition to illuminating the archway between the two areas, the fixtures are being used to illuminate the main DJ booth in the beachclub. ‘Colour is again the key factor in the decision to do this,’ said Lieberman. ‘It’s just much better for the ambience of the club when the DJ booth is immersed in these rich colours.’
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SJ Lighting Illuminarc Chantelle Lighting Robe LightTech Group Chauvet Professional
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2 Charlie Mayfair, London
Owner, Paul Chung came up with the concept of Charlie to replace Funky Buddha, one of London’s top nightclubs. Charlie underwent a £1m refurbishment before a star-studded launch event in September 2015. Designer, Tibbatts Abel, which has extensive experience transforming London’s leading nightclubs, was tasked with creating a luxurious and decadent interior, inspired by Charlie Chaplin in the 1920s. Tibbatts Abel planned to combine decadent and retro fittings in the refurbishment, including a parlour bar, featuring candelabras to add sophistication and elegance. When it came to lighting, a retro feel was key. Chantelle Lighting was commissioned to create two huge LED ring pendants with colour changing panels, which connect to the venue’s music system.
3 Alibi
Belfast, N Ireland
A new installation of kinetic light structures suspended over the dance floor at the Alibi bar and nightclub in Belfast, involves 12 independently moving triangles of Digital Pixel DPPT1000 pixel tubes, controlled by Showcad Artist and 8-way Artnet Device, with signals via W-DMX. Lighting designers, Dave Charman and William Barrett of Liteworx AV, designed the ceiling, which includes the W-DMX system from Whitelight. Charman explained: ‘The W-DMX system was used solely to transmit data to the moving triangle pixel tubes, while the motor data was hard wired. The main challenge was sending four universes of DMX to the pixel tubes surrounding the triangles. ‘One issue was the venue’s requirement to provide a strong Wi-Fi signal throughout the building, and we encountered some interference to the W-DMX system’, he continued, which was quickly sorted out by Wireless Solution’s tech team. Charman added: ‘The venue has been a huge success since its refit/rebranding. It looks spectacular.’
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4 Haven Miami, Florida
Robe MiniMe and LEDBeam 100 fixtures are proving a perfect choice to help bring the atmosphere alive at Haven, a trendy lounge and nightclub in South Beach, Miami. The lighting has been installed in the center of the venue, where the small size and unobtrusive design of the fittings is perfect for Haven’s stylized interior scheme. The lighting was recommended by David Chesal, who was asked by Haven’s technology director, Ricardo Agudelo, to provide a fresh, new, contemporary lighting scheme that offered something different and interesting.
‘They were absolutely perfect for the job,’ commented Chesal, whose creative lighting work is renowned across the US club scene. The MiniMes project across the walls, bar tops, and on to the dance floor, while the LEDBeam 100s add extra layers of colour, movement, and energy, particularly late at night. Images and video content related to promotions or special events can be uploaded to the MiniMe heads and projected around the room.
5 Vetro
Howard Beach, Brooklyn, NY The lighting design for Vetro’s sea-view rooftop area is a collaboration between John Gonzalez, lighting director of MSNBC’s Morning Joe Show, LightTech’s Leon Saddler, and Steven Retas. Retas asked Gonzalez if LightTech could help him create a signature look for the newly designed rooftop deck at Vetro. Working with programmer Jason Ayala, LightTech was able to help Retas achieve his vision in breathtaking fashion. ‘We used state-of-the-art lighting effects to unite different elements in the room, and create a light space that harmonised with the beautiful surroundings,’ explained Saddler. LightTech positioned Ilumiline 36 IP linear LED architectural wash lights around the deck and the cabana drapes. The IP67-rated RGB fixtures fit well, even in the tight space on the rooftop, to ensure widespread coverage of the area. ‘The Ilumilines gave us a lot of flexibility,’ said Gonzalez. ‘We didn’t have to
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compromise our plans because of tight configurations. Plus the colour rendering is excellent. The perimeter fixtures are used as wall washers, and they really colourise the room beautifully. The other fixtures are used to light the sheer curtains wrapping the cabanas, which creates an elegant touch.’ A pair of Ilumiline 21g2 IP fixtures were used as downlights at the entrance, and two Ovation F-95WW Fresnel fixtures from Chauvet Professional were sited over the DJ booth on the Vetro deck to provide soft, flat, warm white light for the performer. ‘The Fresnels allow us to illuminate the performers in a flattering way, without detracting from the overall ambience created by the architectural lighting,’ explained Saddler. ‘The programming is intended to flow with the evening,’ added Ayala. ‘We have the lighting pre-programmed so it starts lowkeyed for the early evening, then picks up in intensity for the prime partying hours.’
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Hamilton +44 (0)1747 860088 info@hamilton-litestat.com www.hamilton-litestat.com Hamilton litestat showcases latest 2015 launches in new product brochure Hamilton Litestat has launched a series of exceptional new innovative products and product lines during the first half of 2015, with more new products scheduled for 2016. Developed with the Contractor/Installer in mind, all the latest additions are now featured in a handy information brochure, including: Contour and Convex Metal Consumer Units, Circuit Protection Modules, Vogue White Plastic wiring accessories, Elemento Weatherproof Range, Metalclad, LEDstat and Gridstat Modules and Mercury Air 4 Channel Wireless Switching. Gavin Williams Hamilton Marketing Manager says: “Getting close to the issues facing our customers has allowed us to develop and launch the latest new products in our portfolio. We have brought fresh new ideas and innovative solutions so that we can keep one step ahead. We are also in the process of developing even more new products and extending our existing ranges ready for further launches in 2016. Hamilton is primarily known for its high quality decorative electrical wiring accessories, lighting controls and multi-room audio systems, designed and manufactured to meet the project demands of architects, interior designers and installers. The company has progressed through building a portfolio of designs to please the interiors fashion industry, to harnessing today’s technology to serve the current insatiable appetite for electronic control of all aspects of living.
Mackwell 01922 458255 www.mackwell.com
Arditi UK 01933 223862 | sales@arditiuk.co.uk Multifunctional Dimmable LED Power Supply This multifunction dimmable independent LED power supply offers 5 operation modes selected by dip switches; constant current 350mA, 500mA, 700mA or constant voltage 12V or 24V. Suitable for a variety of applications this power supply is controlled by either 0-10V or via external push button. With push button control up to 10 units can be synchronized to operate as a master and slave system. Contact us for further details on this and our wide range of LED power supplies, controllers and other lighting products & accessories available from our warehouse in Wellingborough. Product Code: 800579
The new N-light EC from Mackwell provides an innovative and efficient approach to installing, powering and monitoring emergency lighting systems. N-light EC achieves this by using category cables so that monitoring and testing an emergency lighting system can be completed without the need for additional wiring. N-light EC is a central component for powering and commissioning emergency lighting systems, specifically designed to be used alongside general lighting that operates on a Smart building platform to create a complete lighting solution. One of the key advantages of the N-light EC is that all components are powered, commissioned and monitored via a plug-in category cable, making installation simple and cost effective. Using a category cable, connecting devices is as simple as plugging the connecting pin into the port on the emergency product, with the remaining connecting pin being plugged into the N-light EC, thus eradicating wiring errors. Mackwell’s N-light EC has three ports to provide a mixed configuration for powering emergency lighting: one for maintained emergency lighting and two that are capable of powering maintained and non-maintained emergency lighting. The number of devices that can be connected to each port is determined by the number of consumed power units that each connected product requires. This is simple to determine and details can be found on compatible Mackwell product datasheets.
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s we approach the season of ‘eat, drink, and be merry’, it seems fitting to look at some of our favourite eateries – ahem - from a lighting perspective, of course!
1 Adrift
Marina Bay Sands, Singapore The choice has absolutely nothing to do with either the stunning beachside location, or chef, David Myer’s award-winning food offering; it is, of course, purely based on Project Lighting Design’s creativity. An interior featuring suspended charred beams and antiqued metal screens required careful treatment, as Project Lighting Design’s Peggy Tan, explained: ‘We made use of node monopoints to attach MR11 spotlights on to a delicate metal structure.’ The node monopoints are Precision’s smallest monopoint mounting option, and utilise the company’s Jack Plug to allow for easy removal and connection of the luminaire for cleaning or re-lamping.
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Project Lighting Design www.pld.com Precision www.precisionlighting.co.uk Dorin & Coppel www.dorinandcoppel.com Kolarz www.kolarz-uk.com Epos Design www.eposdesign.com Whitegoods www.whitegoods.com LDI www.lightingdesigninternational.com RCL www.rclighting.com .PSLAB www.pslab.net www.tlmagazine.co.uk • D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 5 • 69
2 Aladino’s Kensington, London
The five-star Egyptian restaurant’s simple décor is uplifted by a series of swanky, sparkling, gold-plated, bespoke chandeliers from Kolarz. ‘We love the fact that the lights are tailor made, and there is nothing like them elsewhere in London. This is the client’s flagship restaurant, and they really to make an impact with the décor. It’s clear from the feedback that we’ve achieved this, and a big part of it is the lights,’ said Christian Dorin, of Dorin & Coppel.
3 Four to Eight Covent Garden, London
Fine dining with a modern twist was the starting point for Atelier West’s concept for the Italian restaurant; the architectural, design, and project management practice strives to achieve clean,considered, cohesive designs that combine beauty and practicality. Epos Design was responsible for the lighting element, which features reclaimed Italian feature pendants from an old Pirelli factory, sitting alongside custom made arm luminaries from a small workshop in Paris. This provided a visual focus at mid-level, but there was still a requirement for functional high-level and surface lighting. The challenge faced by Epos Design was to marry the juxtaposition of the stripped back, industrial feel of the interior with the bold pendant lighting. Its solution was Whitegoods 20L, the slimmest linear in the company’s product range, which creates an evenly illuminated, linear line of light for accent, as well as functional illumination of a space.
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4 Fera at Claridge’s London
For the double height space of Claridge’s new Fera Restaurant, Lighting Design International (LDI) required discreet luminaires that could pin-spot tables from elevation, without intruding on the Art Deco interiors. Katerina Chanioti, senior designer at LDI explained the design concept: ‘Our task was to create an elegant, young, and fresh restaurant, that reinforced the aesthetic developed by [interior designer] Guy Oliver. ‘The lighting scenario sought to celebrate the Art Deco styling in new and exciting ways. The latest lighting technology was concealed seamlessly into the interior details, ensuring a graceful appearance while maintaining visual impact with a lighting scheme that could subtly change throughout the day.’ The solution came in the form of Remote Controlled Lighting’s (RCL’s) multidirectional recessed DR7 luminaires, which were disguised behind what was designed to appear as dark ventilation grilles. Finished in black, the luminaires provide a discreet solution for LDI’s scheme. Chanioti continued: ‘Our carefully considered pin spotting with the DR7s results in a warm, intimate setting that strengthens the sophisticated appeal of the restaurant.’
5 The Jane
Antwerp, The Netherlands The Jane, is the brainchild of chef, Sergio Herman and Nick Bril. With architect, Piet Boon intent on investing in the artisanal feel of the historic chapel housing it, .PSLAB was brought in to provide suitable lighting. The team sculpted bespoke lighting to compliment the existing space, where guests are greeted with a series of white corrugated cylinders; the lit brass interiors give a rich deep yellow glow. In the ground floor dining area, the use of brass continues in a set of table lamps above seating level, adding definition to the spatial layout. The focal point is a 12x9 metre chandelier, suspended above the dining area. Weighing 800 kilos, and suspended from one point in the ceiling, the chandelier dips to 2.75 metres above the ground, and fills the vaulted space above with tubular tentacles, each ending with a glass bulb. Above the upstairs bar, projector lights are mounted on steel beams installed across the width of the former chapel. The sharp, black finish adds a layer of contrast with the material of the chapel interior, without conflicting visually with the focal chandelier.
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Emergency lighting products limited (elp) is a small and focused UK manufacturing company dedicated to providing superior service and products to all customers requiring Emergency Lighting Equipment and Emergency Lighting Conversion services.
Spirit Circuits have great experience in the latest developments in the LED Lighting industry, and are the UK’s leading manufacturers of metal clad PCB’s (MPCB), as well as standard FR4 products. As an independent supplier, we are able to offer advice on material selection, thermal management and most efficient panelisation formats to achieve best material yields.
Arditi UK offers a wide range of electric and electronic components and accessories for lighting; Lampholders, Switches, Plugs, Dimmers, Cord Sets, LED Modules, Power Supplies and Transformers. Catalogues available on request or download from our website.
TEL: 01403 786601 EMAIL: sales@elp.uk.com WEB: www.elp.uk.com/ ADDRESS: Unit 9 Gillmans Industrial Estate, Natts Lane, Billingshurst, West Sussex, RH14 9EZ
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TEL: 01933 223862 EMAIL: sales@arditiuk.co.uk WEB: www.arditi.com ADDRESS: 55 Leyland Trading Estate, Wellingborough, Northants NN8 1RS
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COVERSHIELD.CO.UK Timage (GB) LLP is renowned in the yacht industry for its beautifully crafted Italian LED and traditional bulb lighting. Timage specialises in nautically styled brass bulkhead lights, waterproof step and courtesy lights, reading lights and ceiling lights. Substantial stock holding for fast delivery. TEL: 01376 343087 EMAIL: sales@timage.eu WEB: www.timage.eu ADDRESS: PO Box 141, Lakes Road, Braintree, Essex. CM7 2SG
Specialists in coloured lighting effects. All aspects of lighting for health and safety. Waterproof light fittings, led fittings. TEL: 01704 841073 EMAIL: sales@covershield.co.uk FAX: 01704841362 WEB: www.covershield.co.uk ADDRESS: 10 Heaton Bridge, Scarisbrick, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 8JG
RCL specialise in the design and manufacture of high-quality remote controlled luminaires. Its patented technology allows spotlights mounted on high ceilings to be individually aimed and dimmed from floor level using a simple hand-held controller. TEL: +44 208 404 2400 EMAIL: sales@rclighting.com WEB: www.rclighting.com TWITTER: @RCL_ltd ADDRESS: 42 Riverside Road, London SW17 0BA
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Iberian lighting Ltd. The UK’s leading bespoke lampshade manufacturer/supplier for commercial or domestic projects. Our complete in-house manufacturing allows us to take your bespoke lampshade & lighting ideas from concept to carefully designed reality.
As an established UK manufacturer with over 30 years of lighting experience, we understand that design, quality and service must underpin all that we do. This philosophy ensures that we lead the way in creative, practical and cost effective lighting solutions for the commercial, retail and leisure sectors. A five-year guarantee and comprehensive product stock assures product performance and delivery within tight project timeframes. TEL: +44 (0)1332 818 200 EMAIL: sales@illuma.co.uk WEB: www.illuma.co.uk ADDRESS: Sills Road, Willow Farm Business Park, Castle Donington, Derbyshire DE74 2US
Launched in 2006, we quickly established ourselves as one of the market leaders in LED ‘retrofit’ lamps. Today, we differentiate ourselves by offering a broad range of high quality products and services at competitive prices, combined with a strong focus on new product development and innovation.
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Recolight operates the UK’s most comprehensive free lamp recycling network, taking away the burden of compliance from the lighting industry. We are funded by our members as a not-for-profit organisation, enabling us to offer a FREE service. Since 2007, Recolight members have recycled over 30,000 tonnes of lamps and luminaires; this is more than all other UK WEEE schemes put together.
Ark Lighting Ltd have manufacturing and warehousing facilities in the heart of Yorkshire, we develop cutting edge LED products and systems to ensure that we remain at the forefront of lighting technology. We work with leading component firms from around the globe to offer some of the most efficient, innovative and attractive lighting solutions in the market today. TEL: 01226 320737 EMAIL sales@arklighting.co WEB: www.arklighting.co ADDRESS: McGann House, Chesham Rd, Barnsley South Yorkshire S70 2NT
The leading UK manufacturers of brass lampholders and lighting components offering quality products for the Lighting Industry. Full catalogue available on request or on our web-site. We also offer a bespoke service for customers own component designs. A long established family business with a professional approach. Full ISO 9001:2008 and LIA Code of Practice Quality approvals.
TEL: 01424 428 161 WEB: www.iberianlighting.co.uk ADDRESS: Design & Innovation Centre, Drury Lane, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, TN38 9XP
TEL: 0845 601 7749 EMAIL: info@recolight.co.uk WEB: www.recolight.co.uk ADDRESS: Recolight Limited, Suite 265 Airport House, Purley Way, Croydon CR0 0XZ
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Liteplan are Specialists in the design and manufacture of a wide range of emergency lighting conversion kits including a comprehensive variety of LED kits and devices.
Focus SB, Luxury and designer light switches and sockets for contemporary and period interiors of all types. Large range of styles and finishes. Bespoke plate designs and finishes available.
The leading UK manufacturers of brass lampholders and lighting components offering quality products for the Lighting Industry. Full catalogue available on request or on our website. We also offer a bespoke service for customers own component designs. A long established family business with a professional approach. Full ISO 9001:2008 and LIA Code of Practice Quality approvals.
TEL: +44 (0) 1708 372 223 EMAIL: oem@liteplan.com WEB: www.liteplan.com ADDRESS: Liteplan Ltd, Apex House, Bryant Avenue Romford, Essex RM3 0AP
TEL: 01424 858060 FAX: 01424 853862 EMAIL: sales@focus-sb.co.uk WEB: www.focus-sb.co.uk ADDRESS: Napier Road, Castleham Industrial Estate, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 9NY
TEL: 0121 622 2385 EMAIL: sales@s-lilley.co.uk WEB: www.s-lilley.co.uk ADDRESS: 80 Alcester Street, Birmingham B12 0QE
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The Selux Group is a leading provider of sustainable lighting solutions for interior and exterior applications. Our high standards in energy efficiency, ergonomics and product design drive our fascination for enhancing quality of life using sophisticated lighting concepts. TEL: 0044 (0) 1926 833455 EMAIL: enquire@selux.co.uk WEB: www.selux.co.uk ADDRESS: Selux UK Ltd, No 10 Spartan Close, Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV34 6RR
Ecopac UK Power Ltd are an authorised Meanwell UK distributor. Meanwell Power Supplies offer a range of AC to DC and DC to DC power supplies & PSU products. These are available in open frame, enclosed or DIN rail format. Ecopac UK power were established in 1995 to provide high quality , good value power supply solutions for the UK Electronic Manufacturing Industry ( OEM’s ). TEL: 01844 20 44 20 WEB: www.ecopacpower.co.uk ADDRESS: Ecopac (UK) Power Ltd, Unit 4 Ridgeway, Crendon Industrial Estate, Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire, HP18 9BF
With over 35 years’ experience, Mackwell has grown to become the leading technology supplier to the global lighting industry. Our experience has helped us develop ties with many major international companies and having a wealth of experience in lighting markets across the World enables us to work closely with our clients to create innovative solutions. TEL: +44 (0)1922 458 255 WEB: www.mackwell.com ADDRESS: Vigo Place, Aldridge Walsall, West Midlands, WS9 8UG, UK
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Hilclare Lighting manufacture and supply luminaires and lighting solutions for business and the public sector. Having over 20 years of expertise in the lighting industry, enables us to deliver cost effective projects with a high level of efficiency.
MONO are a design led company producing a professional range of linear LED lighting technology, enabling seamless integration within architectural details, interiors and furniture Linear LED Made Easy.
TEL: 0161 274 3626 EMAIL: sales@hilclare.com WEB: www.hilclare.com ADDRESS: Hilclare Ltd Head Office, Unit 1, Bond St Ind Estate, Mancunian Way, Manchester M12 6HW
TEL: +44 (0) 207 277 0426 EMAIL: info@monoled.com WEB: www.monoled.com/ ADDRESS: 10 Galleria Court, Sumner Road, London, SE15 6PW
A1deSIGNS can offer you the complete sign makers and cold cathode lighting service from design and planning through to installation and maintenance. From one-off bespoke signs to complete corporate branding or cold cathode lighting projects, A1designs can provide you with the professionalism and experience to make sure your projects run on time and to specifications with the minimum of hassle.
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Inspired Lighting was founded in 2006 with industry experience of over 30 years. We are based in the North West of the UK in Heywood Manchester with excellent links to motorway networks. As we have a vast amount of stock available in the UK, we are able to offer an unrivalled service to the high street and end user. Our products range from the simplest of GLS lamp bulbs right up to the showpiece light fitting for any setting.
We have a comprehensive range of industrial, commercial, amenity, retail and exterior lighting. We supply through all the major wholesalers, and we provide a complimentary lighting design service too. If you need experienced advice, we have 20 lighting sales engineers covering the whole of the UK and Ireland. Our LED product range is expanding all the time – for details please get in touch or ask one of our engineers to call.
TEL: 0844 844 7600 WEB: www.inspired-lighting.co.uk ADDRESS: Sefton Street, Heywood, OL10 2JF
TEL: +44 (0)121 457 6340 EMAIL: sales@nvcuk.com WEB: www.nvcuk.com ADDRESS: NVC Park 201, Hollymoor Way, Rubery, Birmingham B31 5HE, UK
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Many other high quality Italian styled lighting and electrical components. Call or email our UK office. Clifton Lighting exclusive distributors throughout the whole of the UK. TEL: 01484 712097 FAX: 01484 714029 EMAIL: sales@cliftonlighting.co.uk
TEL: +44 (0)20 8646 9886 EMAIL: enquiry@a1designs.co.uk WEB: www.a1designs.co.uk
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Ann Loxley What is your favourite light source, and why? Any source that creates diffused light to give a soft, even light, sympathetic to the surface it is lighting. Building facades lit with colour; are you for or against – and why? If the lighting is well designed, architecture generally looks dramatic without the need for colour. Who is your favourite designer of anything that’s not lighting-related? Joseph Dirand Architecture – they mix traditional and contemporary elements so well. Which lighting project would you like to have worked on? The Alexander McQueen exhibition ‘Savage Beauty’, at the V&A.
This month, we share the thoughts of Interior Architecture UK director, Ann Loxley, who looks at lighting and design with an architect’s eye for detail
After the huge changes LED has brought to the industry, what do you think and hope will be the next big advancements? Improvements in light quality and light consistency, and the continued growth in control through mobile technology. Do you see a time when all lighting is sustainable? If so, how, in your opinion, can we begin to achieve it now? Although light sources will continue to become more efficient – and control technology will certainly help – I think it is only by taking personal responsibility for our individual energy consumption, that lighting could become sustainable. What trend do you forecast in domestic lighting for 2016? More diffused lighting and less spot lighting.
Tungsten – it may not be the most sustainable source, but it gives a lovely quality of light’
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