http://via-verlag.com/ en http://via-verlag.com/typo3conf/ext/tt_news/ext_icon.gif http://via-verlag.com/ 18 16 TYPO3 - get.content.right http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Wed, 15 May 2013 14:50:00 +0200 http://via-verlag.com/pld/article/daylight-summer-course-2281.html?L=ukvmplmxvdjbliv&cHash=0bbb98c6e505296ece3d5b9e9eff23ef The course introduces the culture of daylight, both as an expressive device, and as a technical... We welcome worldwide applications from architects and lighting designers, both student and professional. http://daylightthinking.com
francastocco@ufl.191.it ]]> Article Wed, 15 May 2013 14:50:00 +0200 http://via-verlag.com/pld/article/lighting-designer-of-the-year-2012-david-atkinson-to-speak-at-gis-international-architecture-expo.html?L=ukvmplmxvdjbliv&cHash=256664975cd0535d6e86279a2f97a6fc The third edition of GIS International Architecture Expo Conference continues to promote the recent...
With over 25 years experience in the field of architectural lighting, the founder and the creative director of David Atkinson Lighting Design (DALD) is the triple winner of the Lighting Design Award in 2011, 2010 and 2007. He was also awarded the Lighting Designer of the Year Award in 2012.

For his original, creative projects, with an interactive approach, David won Lighting Design Awards, the most important international competition in the field of lighting, three times: in 2011, 2010 and 2007. The awarded projects Sky Gallery & Backstage Bar, The British Music Experience, Lost Worlds' Qatar and National Waterfront Museum will be presented in Bucharest in May.

The event is organized by ABplus Events and the Order of Architects of Romania, in partnership with IFI, The International Federation of Interior Architects/ Designers and IALD, the International Association of Lighting Designers.

www.iegis.ro ]]> Market News Mon, 06 May 2013 10:03:00 +0200 http://via-verlag.com/pld/article/amsterdam-light-festival-2013-building-with-light-2278.html?L=ukvmplmxvdjbliv&cHash=0463ae8d8d6f0514b4fe848e2e02c2f3 Amsterdam Light Festival is calling on artists, architects and engineers from across the globe to... Curator and artistic leader of the festival, Rogier van der Heide: ‘We want to demonstrate the importance of light in all its facets, to the city but to mankind as well. We want to start Building with Light, but not just in the architectural sense. Because we also want to build an experience and invite artists to explore the materialization of light: through reflection, transmission, light radiation and light absorption.‘

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The call is also the starting signal for the realization of the second edition of the Amsterdam Light Festival. Last year, the festival was able to get impressive artworks to the Netherlands, while drawing 375.000 visitors.  If the initiators have their way, the upcoming edition of the festival will be even bigger.

‘The next edition will consist of a more extensive water route and the visitors will be able to admire even more works during the Illuminade, a walking route across the city along light artworks’ says Felix Guttmann, driving force behind the festival. Guttmann is expecting even more enthusiasm and support of partners and sponsors.  ‘Last edition, we demonstrated what we are capable of, as a team. If we persevere, Amsterdam will be praised for this festival in a matter of years, and it will attract huge crowds during the winter.  An exuberant and diverse festival with great artistic value, that everyone will be able enjoy and that allows everyone to be part of its success story!’

About the festival
The second edition of Amsterdam Light Festival is a cultural festival of light and water that puts the splendor of the historic city in the spotlight. From November 28th 2013 until January 19th 2014,   light sculptures made by contemporary (international ) artists can be admired in the public space and buildings and bridges are illuminated in an enchanting or artistic manner. Visitors will be able to visit the Illuminade (a walking route) or the special Water route, which can be taken by boat or by foot. The festival is realized by means of collaboration between cultural institutions, the municipality, knowledge institutes and the business community.

www.amsterdamlightfestival.com ]]> Article Fri, 03 May 2013 09:01:00 +0200 http://via-verlag.com/pld/article/daylighting-summer-course-2268.html?L=ukvmplmxvdjbliv&cHash=24c1c5d75657359e72c622a02fe54cb0 The course from 8. to 19. July, 2013 introduces the culture of daylight, both as an expressive...
The intensive two-week course encompasses an interesting and varied programme, including lectures from professionals, and the opportunity to experiment with different technologies and techniques. The programme offers guided tours to experience the play of light in architecture, from Renaissance masterpieces by Palladio and Scamozzi, to Carlo Scarpa’s works, and offers access to contemporary buildings by Piano, Fuksas, Ando, and to the recent Traverso-Vighy daylight experiments. All the speakers and tutors are hightly experienced and qualified on their specific topics. The main focus of the
course is on daylight, and how new SSL lighting systems can integrate with and emulate its natural pattern. Partecipants will be invited to develop their own daylight project, using scale models as an investigation method.
The fortnight will cumulate in the display of a partecipant/designed lighting installation, a visual demonstration of the attainments and creativity of the course.

More information can be found in the brochure.
www.daylightthinking.com]]> Article Mon, 15 Apr 2013 10:32:00 +0200 http://via-verlag.com/pld/article/ceo-james-mckenzie-wins-entrepreneur-of-the-year-award-2267.html?L=ukvmplmxvdjbliv&cHash=0d0230b0e8c5d1ab29a501f7cd88ad0d PhotonStar LED Group plc, the British designer and manufacturer of smart LED lighting solutions,...
Now in its sixth year, the New Energy & Cleantech Awards aim to celebrate the trailblazers and key individuals who play a pivotal role in developing the process and shaping the future of the new energy, renewable and cleantech industries.

The Entrepreneur of the Year award is given in recognition of pioneering products, sales and profit growth, and market penetration, with the winner considered to be a successful innovator in the clean energy and cleantech space who has effectively advanced their business more effectively than their rivals.

www.photonstarled.com ]]> Market News Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:39:00 +0200 http://via-verlag.com/pld/article/barbara-montgomery-metro-ny-regional-sales-manager-announces-retirement-2266.html?L=ukvmplmxvdjbliv&cHash=b68dfa584e99eb244d0eea608dfa4887 Barbara will wind down her career with Lighting Services Inc in October of 2013. Please join us in...
Daniel Gelman, President said: "I am so grateful for Barbara’s dedicated service to our company, she exemplifies all of our core values. Most of all, I will miss my friend and the fun we shared during so many wonderful experiences over the years. It has been a great ride, which makes this announcement so bittersweet. I hope the next chapter in her life will be just as enjoyable, she deserves it!"

In 1968, Barbara Montgomery launched her lighting career when she entered the former Lighting Services Inc executive offices at 77 Park Avenue, New York, NY.  Ms. Montgomery was hired "on the spot" as a receptionist and the rest is history.  Now, four and a half decades later, Barbara Montgomery, Metro NY Regional Sales Manager, has exemplified the high standards of service and commitment on which LSI has built its reputation.  A diligent worker welcoming challenge, Barbara says, "My career at LSI has been a wonderful opportunity and experience," she adds, "I’ve met the greatest people in our industry, and have made lifelong friends."   


www.lightingservicesinc.com ]]> Market News Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:30:00 +0200 http://via-verlag.com/pld/article/contribution-2262.html?L=ukvmplmxvdjbliv&cHash=698976cde04f668c65d0af18ff935554 The Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS, DIFFA, in the USA regularly stages charity events,... Lighting designers from Lightswitch Architectural were invited to collaborate with architect Ted Pratt of MTP Architects to create a table based on the concept of progress. The table and bench bases were fabricated from reclaimed black walnut wood and metal salvaged from the Golden Gate Bridge, an historic symbol of progress for the city of San Francisco. Red saturated light was used to accent the historic “International Orange” hue of the bridge materials and to create an evocative backdrop for the centrepiece: a custom chandelier comprising simple, bare-lamp pendants that visually charted the improvement in survival rates for American patients with AIDS over the past three decades.
The chandelier displayed twin line graphs that depicted two sets of revealing statistics. The length of the pendants corresponded to the first set of statistics, AIDS mortality rates over a 31-year period. The graphic arc demonstrated the decline in AIDS-related deaths after medical advancements in the mid-’90s. The chandelier’s light levels represented the second set of statistics: the ratio of five-year survivors over the same 31 years. Individual lamps were dimmed or brightened according to the survival rates for that year. Both the graphic arc and increase in brightness symbolized the progress that health care, awareness and education have made in combating the disease.

Project team:
Architects: MTP Architects – Ted Pratt
Lighting design idea: Lightswitch Architectural – Janelle Drouet, Kelly Roberson, John Cumiskey and Adam Rechner
Furniture: Golden Gate Bridge Furniture Co.
Photos: Lightswitch Architectural

]]> Article Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:12:00 +0200 http://via-verlag.com/pld/article/the-final-countdown-3-days-left-for-early-registration-2260.html?L=ukvmplmxvdjbliv&cHash=653df4cd153dfa973f12818e43d53ded The early registration phase ends on 24. May! Register here for the best available rates.You want... The early registration phase ends on 24. May! Register here for the best available rates.You want to register a group? Contact Ms. Franziska Ritter at fritter@via-internet.com to find out more about the conditions!
To be up to date about PLDC, download the PLDC App to your phone. Check out our Speakers, find out more about the papers that are being given and compile your own programme for PLDC by clicking on the ♥ button. Discover the App and stay in the loop!]]> Spotlight Tue, 02 Apr 2013 11:15:00 +0200 http://via-verlag.com/pld/article/new-for-old-2252.html?L=ukvmplmxvdjbliv&cHash=f7b887a27b30403099d30510e3f1746f Burlington Arcade is almost two hundred years old, its history running practically parallel to the... When Speirs + Major were commissioned to redesign the lighting in the arcade, the brief was to counteract the gloomy appearance of the arcade on a cloudy winter’s day. It further required the luminaires and wiring to be concealed as far as possible.
In the new scheme existing reproductions of early 20th century lanterns were removed and custom LED downlights integrated subtly into the corners of the skylights.
To achieve the desired uplighting for the arcade Speirs + Major designed a miniature linear LED lighting product with a barn-door system. The uplighting is supplemented by spotlighting via miniature lensed LED fittings at the archways to highlight the rhythm of the architecture. During the daytime, uplighting and downlighting are only used when there is insufficient daylight, with colour temperature used selectively according to the season.
In the evening, the light references the warmth and colour of gas light.
A layered lighting scheme was developed to highlight the key architectural components of the arcade’s Piccadilly façade. Additional lighting highlights the signage and flag.
The Art Deco façade at the northern end of the arcade is simpler in comparison. Graze light gives the building a gentle presence and dramatically reveals the coat of arms in relief. Details on the façade are gently uplit.
The key feature of the entrance is the underside of the canopy. Previously illuminated by means of a hardboard soffit studded with recessed metal halide downlights, the new canopy is glazed and backlit to provide real impact for the entrance and a welcoming appearance on winter’s days and during the evenings.
The installation is now more energy efficient and requires less maintenance, and it facilitates use of temporary lighting equipment for events. A final educational touch: guidelines have been provided for the retailers to help them to improve the lighting of their shop windows.

Project team:
Client: Meyer Bergman
Architects: Blair Associates Architecture
Lighting design: Speirs + Major
Electrical contractor: Polyteck
Main suppliers: Mike Stoane Lighting, ACDC Lighting,
Control Lighting]]> Article Mon, 18 Mar 2013 11:07:00 +0100 http://via-verlag.com/pld/article/big-selected-to-design-the-smithsonian-institution-master-plan-2249.html?L=ukvmplmxvdjbliv&cHash=c638369e40f41fc3bb0926f1155af45a BIG leading a Core Design Team including Surface Design, Traceries and Robert Silman Associates,... Located at the south side of the National Mall in Washington DC, the 160-year-old cultural campus including 11 of the renowned institution’s museums and the Smithsonian Castle from 1855, is in need of being refreshed and re-connected to its adjacent buildings and the public realm. The Smithsonian envisions the winning team of the contract to draft the first phase of the master plan, creating a gateway that invites visitors to learn, experience and navigate seamlessly through the Smithsonian buildings and gardens. BIGs design seeks to reinstate the original Castle as the cornerstone building and the symbolic home of the Smithsonian Institution to serve as a  welcoming entry point and an information hub for the visitors. The currently hidden Central Garden is to be reconnected to the National Mall by creating
a striking grand entrance for the Castle and adjacent Museums. The vision is to also include an entrance from the Central Garden providing access to a subterranean museum network which connects more than four
museums in a maze of underground galleries, tunnels and annexes. Large public voids tunneling from collection to collection, space to space simplify
and reorganize the existing condition below ground, improving the connectivity and access to the underground spaces. As the visitors descend down the lower levels from the corner entry, they are able to see and enjoy all the levels of the museum at once.
 
The first phase of the Smithsonian Campus Master Plan is expected to be delivered in the next 12 months.

Facts
Size: 700,000 Square Feet        
Client: Smithsonian Institution                  
Collaborators: Surface Design (landscape), Traceries (historic preservation), Robert Silman Associates (structural), Atelier Ten (sustainability),
GHT Limited (MEP), Wiles Mensch (civil), Weidlinger Associates (security/anti-terrorism) VJ Associates (cost), Protection Engineering Group
(fire/life safety), FDS Design Studio (food services)
Location: Washington D.C., USA
Status: Concept       

Partner in Charge: Bjarke Ingels, Thomas Christoffersen
Project Leader: Daniel Kidd
Project Manager: Ziad Shebab                    
Team: Suemin Jeon

www.big.dk ]]> Article Wed, 13 Mar 2013 10:06:00 +0100