Share this...Published on: January 28, 2009
Mindseye Lighting Design has completed a project in Bermondsey Square, London/UK. It is a reception area within a large residential building.
The design team used bespoke luminaires that are integrated into the timber cladding. According to the designers it accentuates the drama and aesthetics of the space.
Here is some info from Mindseye:
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Mindseye Lighting Design were approached by Munkenbeck and Marshall Architects to design the lighting for the residential reception area of an apartment block within the Bermondsey Square £60 million regeneration project. The project is now complete; boasting 76 outstanding residential apartments, new office and retail units, an art-house cinema, a boutique hotel, restaurants and bars, all based around a communal square.
The site was once an ancient monument, and in later years a depressed 19th century housing estate. More recently it has been the site of the famous Bermondsey antiques market, which has a royal charter and is actually called the ‘New Caledonian Market’. It has been on the site since 1960’s having moved here from Islington.
When briefed, Mindseye quickly realized that illuminating the space would be a challenge. The budget was restrictive and the space is relatively complex, having a split level design with double and triple height ceilings and timber clad walls. What’s more, there’s barely a right angle in sight.
Due to these challenges, instead of accentuating or treating surfaces and details, we took a different approach, the idea being to use the visual language of the linear cladding and integrate bespoke fluorescent luminaires with acrylic diffusers. No luminaire on the market was suitable to be integrated into the cladding, so we took the challenge and designed a bespoke luminaire. Their lengths and positioning were carefully considered in order to work with the space, sensitively enhancing the dramatic aesthetic.
The result is pleasing; simple yet effective, providing the required lux levels with an innovative, integrated approach.
Posted by: Mitja Prelovsek
Published on: January 27, 2009
It’s all systems go again! The engines driving the great Saloni machine are now up and running, fired up by the huge success of the previous edition.
Great projects, great displays and great crowds will provide the basic ingredients for what is universally regarded as the key event par excellence at global level in the home furnishing sector.
Alongside the Salone Internazionale del Mobile, now in its 48th edition, together with the International Furnishing Accessories Exhibition this year will be Euroluce, the eagerly-awaited International Lighting Exhibition that sets the sectorial benchmark with its wide range and broad spectrum of goods that go to make up a unique lighting sector scenario – from light sources to domestic lighting, from technical illumination to urban illumination – embracing both technological and formal innovation.
A major collateral event dedicated to light will also be held in the city.
When: 22.-27. April 2009
Where: Fair Milano / Italy
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Posted by: Mitja Prelovsek
Published on: January 25, 2009
With fast development in the past four years, LED CHINA exhibition has become the leading global event for LED application and dedicated to explore an extensive LED market in sign industry and city illumination project.
In 2009, LED CHINA, SIGN CHINA and NEON SHOW will be held under the same roof again. The total exhibition area will be up to 80,000 sq. m. with about 1,000 exhibitors, and LED CHINA 2009 anticipates gathering 300 exhibitors taking up to 20,000 sq. m.
When: 28. February-3.March 2009
Where: China Import and Export Fair Pazhou Complex, Guangzhou/China
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Posted by: Mitja Prelovsek
Published on: January 25, 2009
Carnivorous lampshades, pole dancing robots, man-animal-machine hybrids, mechanical writing machines, subliminal and sensitive installations, mesmerising light sculptures and cybernetics are just some of the incredible exhibits at Kinetica Art Fair, the UK’s first art fair dedicated to kinetic, robotic, sound, light and time-based art, that opens in London on Friday 27 February with a dance-light spectacular.
Kinetica Art Fair, developed by Kinetica Museum in partnership with P3 with the support of the Contemporary Art Society, features well known artists from across the world including Daniel Chadwick, Sam Buxton, Jason Bruges, Martin Richman and Tim Lewis.
More than 25 galleries and organisations specialising in kinetic, electronic and new media art are taking part and over 150 artists are exhibiting. The Fair will be like no other with ‘living’ artwork moving, speaking and performing. The Fair provides unparalleled opportunities for the public and collectors alike to view and buy work from this thriving international movement, and to participate in talks, workshops and performances.
When: 27.February – 2. March 2009
Where: P3, 35 Marylebone Rd, opposite Baker Street Tube.
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Posted by: Mitja Prelovsek
Published on: January 24, 2009
The Richard Kelly Grant was established by the New York Section of the Illuminating Engineering Society in 1980. Originally conceived as a scholarship program and later opened to young persons working in lighting in North America, the Grant is administered by the New York Section under the auspices of the IESNA.
To recognize and encourage creative thought and activity in the use of light. Cash award(s) will be granted to the person(s) who preserve and carry forth Richard Kelly’s ideals, enthusiasm and reverence for light.
Applicant must demonstrate accomplishment as well as the potential to contribute to the art and science of illumination. Proposed, completed, and on-going work involving light may be submitted and should clearly illustrate the way in which the conceptual or applied use of light in new and innovative ways is used to solve or better understand a problem.
The Grant Committee will consider works using light in: Architecture • Art • Education • Environmental Design • Health • Fixture Design • Software Design • Theater.
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Posted by: Mitja Prelovsek
Published on: January 24, 2009
Since 2000, the New York City Section of the IES has invited students from New York City Art and Design schools to participate in a city wide design competition. The competition empowers students to explore light as an art form, demonstrate light as a stimulus, and prove light as a valuable medium.
Every year, students in lighting, architecture, interior design, art, product design, photography and electrical engineering programs have submitted projects, resulting in a diverse showcase of ideas and interpretations on a single theme.
Schedule:
- Online registration deadline: February 23, 2009
- Submission due: March 4, 2009
- Exhibition dates: March 4 – March 5, 2009
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Posted by: Mitja Prelovsek
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