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Arsuf Panoramic Apartments, Israel Building owner: ACRO Group and Hagag Brothers Architect: Ilan Pivko, Pivko Architects Lighting design: Rama Mendelsohn Product: VarioLED™ Flex VENUS Top View IP67 Customer: Arsuf Panoramic Real Estate Project Location: Gaash, Israel Photos: Omri Amsalem The Arsuf Panoramic complex at the western edge of the Arsuf cliff has been uniquely designed in an attractive arc shape, guaranteeing privacy while also enabling residents to take in the entire panoramic view. Designed by renowned architect and interior designer Ilan Pivko, the terraced structure of the buildings is specifically designed to allow each of its 52 ultra-luxurious apartments an intimate view of the Mediterranean Sea through their expansive wall-to-wall windows. The project includes apartments with high standards, an exceptional smart design, optimally using all available space and with large windows filling the apartments with light and views of the beautiful blue sky. The integrated lighting is modern and emphasizes the luxurious character of the building complex. On the facade of the VarioLED™ Flex VENUS was used. Its diffused light gently highlights the interesting structure of the façade at night. For additional information, please visit www.led-linear.com

Ulloa Óptico Serrano, Madrid Lichtdesign: Isabel López Vilalta & Asociados Produkt: VarioLED™ Flex HYDRA HD6 Kunde: Ulloa Óptico Serrano Ort: Madrid, Spanien Fotos: Alejo Baqué Ein Optiker mit dem Charme des 20. Jahrhunderts, Ulloa Óptico eröffnete seinen ersten Shop im Jahr 1919. Heute ist es ein Familienunternehmen in dritter Generation mit insgesamt 30 Filialen in Spanien. Der neue Shop in Madrid ist linear angeordnet, um die Sonnenbrillen und anderen Produkte optimal präsentieren zu können und darüber hinaus eine ausgezeichnete und individuelle Kundenbetreuung anzubieten. Für die Inneneinrichtung wurden die folgenden Materialien gewählt: dunkles Holz für die Fußböden, weißes von hinten beleuchtetes Acrylglas für die Präsentation der Produkte und lackiertes Metall für die zentrale Struktur. Die Hinterleuchtung wurde mit der VarioLED™ Flex HYDRA HD6 realisiert. Durch eine Farbwiedergabe von Ra > 90 werden die Farben der ausgestellten Produkte optimal wiedergegeben. Darüber hinaus ist die Beleuchtung absolut homogen. Weitere Informationen finden Sie unter: http://www.led-linear.com/de/

Ulloa Óptico Serrano, Madrid Lighting design: Isabel López Vilalta & Asociados Product: VarioLED™ Flex HYDRA HD6 Customer: Ulloa Óptico Serrano Location: Madrid, Spain Photos: Alejo Baqué An optician with early 20th century charm, Ulloa Óptico opened its first shop in 1919. It is now a third-generation family business with a total of 30 outlets in Spain. The new shop in Madrid is organized linearly to optimally showcase the sunglasses and other products, and furthermore offer excellent and personalized customer service. The following palette of materials was chosen for the interior: dark wood for the flooring, white backlit acrylic glass for presenting the products and lacquered metal for the central structure. The backlighting has been realized with the VarioLED™ Flex HYDRA HD6. Due to a color rendering index of CRI > 90, the colors of the products can be faithfully reproduce. In addition, the lighting is completely homogeneous. For additional information, please visit www.led-linear.com

Fußgängerweg, Pamplona Lichtdesign: Peralta Ayesa Arquitectos Produkt: KALYPSO HYDRA HD10 IP67 Kunde: Stadt Pamplona Ort: Pamplona, Spanien Fotos: Pedro Pegenaute Der neu gestaltete Fußgängerweg im spanischen Pamplona wurde mit der KALYPSO HYDRA HD10 ansprechend illuminiert. Zum Einsatz kam eine Leuchte mit 30° Linse, so entsteht eine gleichmäßige, dekorative Beleuchtung. Die gewählte, warme Lichtfarbe von 2.200 K unterstreicht die Materialität der Seitenwände und leuchtet den Weg angenehm aus. Weitere Informationen finden Sie unter: http://www.led-linear.com/de/

Pedestrian walkway, Pamplona Lighting design: Peralta Ayesa Arquitectos Product: KALYPSO HYDRA HD10 IP67 Customer: City of Pamplona Location: Pamplona, Spain Photos: Pedro Pegenaute The redesigned pedestrian path in Pamplona, Spain, was attractively illuminated with KALYPSO HYDRA HD10. Therefore a luminaire with 30° lens came to use, the result is a uniform, decorative lighting. The chosen, warm light color of 2,200 K highlights the materiality of the side walls and pleasantly lights the way. For additional information, please visit www.led-linear.com

Toomers Corner, Alabama Lichtdesign: Borden Morris Garner – Consulting Engineers Produkt: VarioLED™ Flex VENUS RGB SV IP67, XOOLINE™ RGB LD15 IP67 Kunde: City of Auburn Ort: Auburn, Alabama Fotos: Gretchen Birdwell, Gretchen B Photography, Birmingham, Alabama Design: Borden Morris Garner – Consulting Engineers Elektroinstallation: Floyd Service Company Wege– und Straßendesign: City of Auburn engineers. Jeff Ramsey – Director of Public Works. Brandy Ezelle – City Traffic Engineer. Eines der bekanntesten Wahrzeichen der Stadt Auburn ist „Toomer‘s Corner“ an der Kreuzung von College Street und Magnolia Avenue im Herzen der Stadt. Mit „Toomer‘s Drugs“, einem Wahrzeichen in Auburn seit 1896, und Blick auf das was seit 1856 der Kern von Auburns Campus war, ist Toomer‘s Corner die Verknüpfung von Campus und Stadtleben. Der öffentliche Platz ist ein Zentrum des urbanen Lebens in Auburn. Er ist nächtlicher Ruhepol, stark frequentierter Versammlungsort oder wird einfach nur schnell überquert. Menschen mit unterschiedlichsten Bedürfnissen treffen hier aufeinander. Toomer‘s Corner ist zudem ein Ort mit starker Identität, welche nun durch die Beleuchtung betont wird. Die Bürger der Stadt sind stolz auf ihre Geschichte, die so noch besser zur Geltung kommt. Die Wahl von RGB Lösungen unterstützt diese Wirkung. Farbiges Licht wirkt stimulierend und unterstützt positive Emotionen. Es bringt Menschen zusammen und lädt zum Verweilen ein. Weitere Informationen finden Sie unter: http://www.led-linear.com/de/

Toomers Corner, Alabama Lighting design: Borden Morris Garner – Consulting Engineers Product: VarioLED™ Flex VENUS RGB SV IP67, XOOLINE™ RGB LD15 IP67 Customer: City of Auburn Location: Auburn, Alabama Photos: Gretchen Birdwell, Gretchen B Photography, Birmingham, Alabama Design: Borden Morris Garner – Consulting Engineers Electrician: Floyd Service Company Road and sidewalk design: City of Auburn engineers. Jeff Ramsey – Director of Public Works. Brandy Ezelle – City Traffic Engineer. One of the City of Auburn’s most recognizable landmarks, Toomer's Corner is at the intersection of College Street and Magnolia Avenue in the heart of the City of Auburn. With Toomer’s Drugs, an Auburn landmark since 1896, facing what has since 1856 been the anchoring corner of Auburn’s campus, Toomer’s Corner is the nexus of campus and city life. The public square is a center of urban life in Auburn. He is nocturnal haven, highly frequented meeting place or simply crossed fast. People with different needs meet here. Toomer's Corner is also a place with a strong identity, which will be emphasized by the lighting. The citizens are proud of their history, which is underlined here. The choice of RGB solutions supports this effect. Colored light stimulates and supports positive emotions. It brings people together and invites you to linger. For additional information, please visit www.led-linear.com

The Gantry Restaurant and Bar, Sydney Architekt: Bates Smart Lichtdesign: Electrolight Produkt: VarioLED™ Flex VENUS White TV IP67 Kunde: Pier One Sydney / The Gantry Restaurant and Bar Ort: Sydney, Australien Fotos: Rohan Venn Photography Mit einer spektakulären Aussicht auf Walsh Bay und den majestätischen Hafen von Sydney ist „The Gantry Restaurant and Bar“ eines der besten Waterfront Restaurants in Sydney. Eingebettet in die Geschichte der Seefahrt seit 1912, ist der Name „The Gantry“ eine Hommage an die ursprünglichen Strukturen am ikonischen Pier One. Der Entwurf von Architekturbüro Bates Smart kombiniert diese industriellen Wurzeln mit einem modernen glatten Ausbau mit sichtbaren Säulen und Stahlrahmen, eleganten Möbel und Holzboden mit dunkler, satter, stimmungsvoller Beleuchtung. Vom Empfangsbereich wird der Blick auf die imposante Bar gelenkt, über der speziell angefertigte bootförmige Lichter schweben. Angeregt von der Atmosphäre des Ortes entwarf Electrolight diese kundenspezifische Lichtskulptur. Inspiration war die „organische Form und die Bewegung der Lebewesen des Ozeans und die Art und Weise wie moderne Yachten diese Bewegungen replizieren“. Die Arbeit, die den Namen „Squelette“ trägt, wurde vom Electrolight Sydney Team konzipiert und von Axolotl hergestellt. Die Beleuchtung im Inneren der einzigartigen Skulptur ist die VarioLED™ Flex VENUS TV in W827 – eine voll flexible geschützte Lichtlinie, die auf der Innenseite des Squelette angebracht ist und eine interne skulpturale Glut kreiert. Das Endergebnis ist eine beeindruckende Lichtskulptur, die mit ihrer Umwelt in perfekter Harmonie ist. Weitere Informationen finden Sie unter: http://www.led-linear.com/de/

The Gantry Restaurant and Bar, Sydney Architect: Bates Smart Lighting design: Electrolight Product: VarioLED™ Flex VENUS White TV IP67 Customer: Pier One Sydney / The Gantry Restaurant and Bar Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Rohan Venn Photography With spectacular views of Walsh Bay and the majestic Sydney Harbour, “The Gantry Restaurant and Bar” is one of the best waterfront restaurant locations in Sydney. Steeped in maritime history since 1912, The Gantry’s name pays homage to the original structures on iconic Pier One. The design by architectural firm Bates Smart combines industrial roots with a contemporary slick fitout with exposed pillars, steel framing, elegant furniture and timber flooring with rich, dark, moody lighting. From the reception area, the eye is drawn to the imposing bar with custom built boat-shaped lights floating above. Driven by the atmosphere of the location, Electrolight created this custom light sculpture. They drew inspiration from the “organic form and movement of the ocean’s creatures and the way modern yachts replicate these movements”. The work, named ‘Squelette’ was conceptualized by the Electrolight Sydney team and appointed to Axolotl for manufacturing. The lighting inside the unique sculpture is the VarioLED™ Flex VENUS TV in W827 – a fully flexible protected light line that could be adhered to the inside of the Squelette, creating an internal sculptural glow. The end result is an impressive light sculpture that is in perfect harmony with its environment. For additional information, please visit www.led-linear.com

Titanium One, Ahmedabad Architekt: Apurva Amin Lichtdesign: Lighting Concepts / Ms. Ekta Sanghvvi Produkt: VarioLED™ Flex NIKE White HD8 TV IP67, KALYPSO HYDRA HD15 IP67 Kunde: Goyal & Co. Ort: Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India Fotos: Archit Prajapati Titanium One ist ein Büro-Projekt mit Showrooms im Erdgeschoss und im ersten Stock und Büros in den oberen Geschossen. Es ist ein erstes Wahrzeichen, ein erstes Hochhaus, welches sich am SG Highway, Rajpath Road, in den Himmel erhebt. Das Gebäude ist von weitem von beiden Seiten des SG Highway zu sehen. Es liegt an der schönsten Stelle des SG Highway und ist mit einer modernen Fassade geschmückt. Die VarioLED™ Flex NIKE TV IP67 in W827 wurde eingesetzt, um die Krone des Gebäudes zu illuminieren. Es sind insgesamt 108 Leuchten von jeweils 5 Meter Länge verbaut. Vertikale Linien im Osten, Westen, Norden und Süden machen das Gebäude zu einem strahlenden Monument in der Nacht. Die KALYPSO HD15 IP67 in W830 wurde installiert um die Wand in der Ausfahrt für Fahrzeuge zu beleuchten. So wird dieser Bereich ansprechend und sicher gestaltet. Weitere Informationen finden Sie unter: http://www.led-linear.com/de/

Titanium One, Ahmedabad Architect: Apurva Amin Lighting design: Lighting Concepts / Ms. Ekta Sanghvvi Product: VarioLED™ Flex NIKE White HD8 TV IP67, KALYPSO HYDRA HD15 IP67 Customer: Goyal & Co. Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India Photos: Archit Prajapati Titanium One is an office project with showrooms on the ground floor and first floor and offices above. It is a first landmark high rise building on SG Highway, Rajpath Road. The building can be seen from a faraway distance from either side of the SG Highway. Located on the most envious location of SG Highway, it is adorned with a modernistic façade that compliments the location. VarioLED™ Flex NIKE TV IP67 in W827 was used to illuminate the crown of the building. In total, 108 luminaires each in a length of 5 meters were installed. Vertical lines on East, West, North, South transform the building into a shining landmark at night. The KALYPSO HD15 IP67 in W830 was installed to graze the wall on the exit way for vehicles. This area is designed to be appealing and safe. For additional information, please visit www.led-linear.com

Liz West’s Sevenfold, Großbritannien Lichtdesign: Liz West Produkt: XOOTUBE™ HYDRA HD15 Kunde: The Met Ort: Bury, Großbritannien Fotos: Jim Stephenson Herstellung: M3 Industries Als „The Met“ im Dezember 2016 seine Pforten nach einer Sanierung von 4,6 Millionen Pfund wieder öffnet, befindet sich im Zentrum des historischen Gebäudes eine neue Kunstinstallation der international renommierten Künstlerin Liz West. Die Installation „Sevenfold“ wird die Fertigstellung dieses Projektes markieren, bei dem einer der führenden kulturellen Livemusik-, Theater- und Kunstschauplätze des Nordens im Herzen von Bury verwandelt wurde. Die mit dem Ort interagierende Installation wird den großartigen Eingang und die Treppe des viktorianischen neo-klassischen Gebäudes mit lebendigen Farben und einem Gefühl der Illusion erfüllen. Licht ist sehr wichtig für Lizs Arbeit, und dies ist ein Raum, der mit natürlichem Licht überschwemmt wird. Die Installation nutzt das Tageslicht, um die Architektur und die Pracht der Met-Architektur der 1840er Jahre zu illuminieren. „Sevenfold“ nimmt Bezug auf Newtons Regenbogensequenz von Rot, Orange, Gelb, Grün, Blau, Indigo und Violett. So wurden sieben (sechs Prismen in der Hauptinstallation sowie ein Mini über der Rezeption) individuelle und weite Prismen geschaffen, die Spiegel verwenden, um die Farbe weiterzugeben und Elemente der wunderschön restaurierten Architektur wiederzugeben. Als die Besucher die Treppe hinaufsteigen, finden sie sich auf Augenhöhe mit dem Kunstwerk wieder und bekommen die Chance, „Sevenfold“ in leuchtender Gänze zu bestaunen. David Agnew, künstlerischer Leiter von The Met, sagt: „Wir wollten das Licht und das Gefühl der Verjüngung feiern, dass die Restauration dieses atemberaubenden Gebäudes unterstützt und möglich gemacht hat. Die Vision dieses Projektes ist es, die Vergangenheit zu nutzen, um die Zukunft zu beleuchten, die Lizs Stück perfekt verkörpert. Während die Menschen das Gebäude betreten, können sie das visuelle Spektakel von „Sevenfold“ genießen, wie es die ungeheure Weite und Komplexität der viktorianischen Stuckarbeiten erleuchtet." Liz West sagt: „Ich freue mich, dass ich die Gelegenheit für meine erste permanente Installation bekommen habe. Es ist eine Ehre, dass ich gebeten wurde, ein neues Werk in einem so großartigen und vielseitigen Rahmen zu schaffen. Die lichtbasierte, theatralische und immersive Natur meiner Arbeit passt perfekt zu „The Met“ und der Gebäudenutzung. Ich hoffe, dass die Besucher meine Arbeit viele Jahre genießen können und in der Lage sind, jedes Mal neue Elemente innerhalb der Installation zu sehen, wenn sie sie betrachten.“ Liz lebt und arbeitet in Manchester, nachdem sie an der Glasgow School of Art studiert hatte. Zu ihren Aufträgen und Residenzen gehören: Bristol Biennale; Naturhistorisches Museum, London; Neue Kunsträume der Castlefield Gallery, Manchester; Königliche britische Gesellschaft der Bildhauer, London; Nationales Medienmuseum, Bradford. Im Jahr 2016 wurde Liz für den Aesthetica Art Prize und die Lighting Design Awards nominiert. Weitere Informationen finden Sie unter: http://www.led-linear.com/de/

Liz West’s Sevenfold, UK Lighting design: Liz West Product: XOOTUBE™ HYDRA HD15 Customer: The Met Location: Bury, UK Photos: Jim Stephenson Fabrication: M3 Industries When The Met opens its doors in December 2016, following a £4.6 million refurbishment, at the centre of the historical building will be a newly commissioned art installation by internationally renowned artist, Liz West. The installation, Sevenfold, will mark the completion of this project to transform one of the North’s leading cultural live music, theatre and arts venues located in the heart of Bury. The site-responsive piece will inject vibrant colours and a sense of illusion into the magnificent entrance and staircase of the Victorian neo-classical building. Light is very important to Liz’s work, and this is a space that is flooded with natural light, which Sevenfold will draw upon to highlight the architecture and magnificence of The Met’s 1840s architecture. Sevenfold takes its reference from Newton’s rainbow sequence of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet. Seven (six prisms in the main installation plus one mini above the reception desk) individual and vast prisms have been created that use mirrors to further radiate colour and reflect elements of the beautifully restored architecture. As visitors ascend the staircase they find themselves at eye level with the artwork, giving the chance to marvel Sevenfold at its luminous best. David Agnew, artistic director of The Met, says, “We wanted to celebrate the light and sense of rejuvenation that the restoration of this stunning building has opened up and embraced. The vision of this project is to use the past to illuminate the future, which Liz’s piece perfectly embodies. As people enter the building they’ll be able to enjoy the visual spectacle of Sevenfold as it radiates against the vastness and intricacy of the Victorian plasterwork.” Liz West says, “I am delighted to be given this opportunity to make my first permanent installation, it is an honour to be asked to make a new work in such an magnificent and multi-purpose setting. The light-based, theatrical and immersive nature of my work ties in perfectly with The Met and the buildings use. I hope that visitors enjoy my work for many years to come and are able to see new elements within the installation every time they look at the piece.” Liz lives and works in Manchester, having studied at Glasgow School of Art. Her commissions and residencies have included: Bristol Biennial; Natural History Museum, London; Castlefield Gallery New Art Spaces, Manchester; Royal British Society of Sculptors, London; National Media Museum, Bradford. In 2016 Liz was shortlisted for the Aesthetica Art Prize and the Lighting Design Awards. For additional information, please visit www.led-linear.com

301 Howard Street Lobby, San Francisco Architekt: Huntsman Architectural Group Lichtdesign: Birkenstock Lighting Design, San Rafael Produkt: VarioLED™ Flex PHOBOS White TV IP67, VarioLED™ Flex HYDRA LD15 Kunde: Vanbarton Group Ort: San Francisco, USA Fotos: David Wakely Photography Das Gebäude liegt im Herzen des aufstrebenden Transbay-Terminal-Bereiches, an der Ecke von Howard und Beale Street, und litt unter einem seltsam gestalteten Eckeingang und wenig genutzten Einzelhandelsflächen. Um in der umliegenden Stadtentwicklung wettbewerbsfähig und attraktiv zu bleiben, benötigte 301 Howard Street eine umfassende Renovierung. Die neue Vision war klar: den unverkennbaren Gebäudeeingang in ein gemütliches und provokatives Leuchtfeuer verwandeln, das als neue öffentliche Anlaufstelle für Mieter und Besucher dient. Der erste wesentliche Schritt bestand darin, den Gebäudeeingang von der Ecke zur Mitte der Howard Street-Fassade neu zu positionieren. Der neue Standort bietet klarere Sichtlinien, verbesserten Zugang und vergrößert auch die vermietbare Verkaufsfläche im Erdgeschoss. Eine inspirierende Metapher wurde für das Design der Lobby durch das Konzept der Gezeitenbewegung – „Push and Pull“ – hergestellt. Diese Geste korreliert direkt mit der historischen Küstenlinie der Bucht von San Francisco und der städtischen Erneuerung der SoMa Nachbarschaft, die einst selbst ein Hafen war. Die Wasser-Metapher findet Resonanz in allen Aspekten des Lobby-Design, von Licht und Materialität bis zur Auswahl des Mobiliars. Schichten aus geschliffenem Putz bieten eine dramatische Kulisse an der Deckenebene, weiter betont durch Lichtlinien. Hier wurde die VarioLED™ Flex HYDRA LD15 W835 mit opaler Abdeckung eingesetzt. Diese wellenförmige Bewegung spiegelt sich im Terrazzo-Bodenbelag, wo Glasstücke eine glänzende Leuchtkraft erzielen. Die strukturierte Betonwand im Kern des Gebäudes dient als elegante Interpretation eines Deiches, während die mit Holz verkleideten Aufzugsvorräume Holzdocks imitieren. Die maßgeschneiderten Sitzplastiken des berühmten Künstlers Matthias Pliessnig wurden bewusst in Trommeltönen gefärbt und sind wie die leichten Seeschiffe konstruiert, die der Künstler auch produziert. Der Rezeptionsbereich wurde mit der VarioLED™ Flex PHOBOS TV in W827 beleuchtet, um ein weiches warmes Licht zu schaffen. Da natürliches Licht den ganzen Tag über durch die Gebäudefassade dringt, sind die Beleuchtungslevel im Innenraum entsprechend variiert. Hierdurch entsteht ein neues spannendes Szenario, jedes Mal wenn man die Lobby durchquert. Durch ein zurückhaltendes und dennoch auffallendes Design verbessert die neue Lobby die Besuchererlebnisse und schafft ein starkes Gefühl für den Ort. Weitere Informationen finden Sie unter: http://www.led-linear.com/de/

301 Howard Street Lobby, San Francisco Architect: Huntsman Architectural Group Lighting design: Birkenstock Lighting Design, San Rafael Product: VarioLED™ Flex PHOBOS White TV IP67, VarioLED™ Flex HYDRA LD15 Customer: Vanbarton Group Location: San Francisco, USA Photos: David Wakely Photography Located at the heart of the emerging Transbay Terminal area, the building at the corner of Howard and Beale Streets suffered from an oddly configured corner entrance and under-utilized adjacent retail spaces. In order to remain competitive and attractive in the surrounding urban development, 301 Howard Street required a comprehensive renovation. The new vision was clear: transform the indistinguishable building entry into a welcoming and provocative beacon that serves as a new public amenity for tenants and visitors. The first step was to substantially reposition the building entrance from the corner to the center of the Howard Street facade. The new location provides clearer sightlines, improved access, and also increases the rentable ground floor retail space. An inspirational metaphor was established for the lobby's design through the concept of tidal movement - "push and pull". This gesture directly correlates the historic shoreline of the San Francisco Bay with the urban renewal of the SoMa neighborhood, which was once a harbor itself. The aquatic metaphor finds resonance in all aspects of the lobby's design, from light and materiality to the furniture selection. Scalloped layers of sanded plaster provide a dramatic backdrop at the ceiling plane, further emphasized by lines of light. Here the VarioLED™ Flex HYDRA LD15 W835 with an opal lens was used. This undulating gesture is mirrored in the reveals of the terrazzo flooring, where pieces of glass achieve a sparkling luminosity. The patterned concrete wall at the building’s core serves as an elegant interpretation of a seawall, while the wood wrapped elevator lobbies mimic wooden docks. The custom-fabricated seating sculptures by renowned artist, Matthias Pliessnig, were deliberately stained in driftwood tones, and are constructed much like the lightweight seagoing vessels the artist also produces. The reception desk area was illuminated with VarioLED™ Flex PHOBOS TV in W827, creating a soft warm light. As light filters through the building façade throughout the day, interior lighting levels correspond, creating a different, dramatic impression each time one traverses the lobby. Through a restrained yet striking design, the new lobby enhances the visitor experience by creating a strong sense of place. For additional information, please visit www.led-linear.com

SGM wash lights used for crazy Christmas commercial We know that Christmas is long over. However, this electrifying Swedish commercial still deserves some attention. It is about a solar panel system that can store energy - and to underline this message an over-the-top Christmas light installation was used to underline that you can use electricity with a clean conscience. SGM LED fixtures which are known for their low power consumption and eco-friendliness therefore matched that message perfectly. Lighting Designer, Peter “Tintin” Jörgensen, applied SGM P-5 wash lights outside the building to cover up the facade and several units of their little brother, the P-2, were placed inside to highlight the windows. He explained: “Besides the low power consumption, it was important that the fixtures had a high IP rating as some of them were installed outside. I also needed a great green and red color output to underline the Christmas theme - and I knew that the P-2 and the P-5 were able to deliver just that. I was very satisfied with their performance and their contribution to the final result.” Lighting Designer: Peter “Tintin” Jörgensen Programmer/Operator: Ishai Mika Production: Teaterteknik Supplier: Light Trade Applied products: P-2 P-5 Original: sgmlight

Rally Sweden is the biggest recurring sports event in Sweden and a part of the FIA World Rally Championship No less than approximately 100 million TV viewers worldwide and 250,000 attending spectators followed the race that took place in the province of Värmland in the middle of Sweden from February 9th-12th. For the 7th year in a row, Jakob Larsson was the responsible Lighting Designer and Production Manager who ensured that the light settings were enhancing the settings the best way possible. For that purpose, he stocked up on SGM P-5 LED wash lights: “I have a lot of experience with the P-5 and I knew it was the right lamp for the mission. I rented all that Woodlite had in stock which was about 110 pcs. If they have had more, I had rented more, as they were my first choice.” He installed the P-5s at two different so-called Super Special Stages and also at the prize ceremony. Most of fixtures were used to illuminate a new Super Special Stage located in a big quarry. Rally Sweden is taken place in rather harsh winter surroundings in Sweden, which was an ice-cold fact that Jakob needed to take into account: “First of all, I needed fixtures with a high IP-rating since the gig is outdoor in the middle of the Swedish winter. I feel that the P-5 is a very reliable product and I will definitely continue using it in future installations as well.” Jakob also found that the mix of a very high output and low power consumption was a perfect match for this big event. Furthermore, he a saw the interchangeable lenses as a big plus, which meant that he could take advantage of both 21° and 43° lense kit on the location. Products used for this project: P-5 Original: sgmlight

First Night First Day Boston is a recurring event that counts down to the New Year. To wrap up 2016 and make way for 2017, SGM’s G-Spots and G-1 Beams were chosen to illuminate the spectacle. They lit up the night while adding to the excitement of downtown Boston. The event took place in Copley Square featuring live performances, ice sculptures and fireworks. We spoke with Kyle Stetson of Port Lighting Systems who was the lighting designer for this event. He explained what role, the G-Spot has played for the company: “Port Lighting Systems was one of the first production companies in the Northeast to purchase an inventory of the G-Spot fixtures. It is a workhorse fixture for many of the outdoor events we are involved in.” It was important to him to find a fixture that would give him the look he wanted, but could also stand up to the wintery conditions found in New England. We asked him what was important to him to make this event a success: “When designing the show, we needed fixtures that could not only stand up to the New England winter weather (they saw rain, wind and snow for this event), but also compete in lumen output to other larger fixtures that were protected in scaffolding towers around the square.” The G-Spots were the sole light source for lighting the Trinity Church, backdrop and main performance center. He explained that space was a concern when setting up for this event. In order for the audience to have the best view possible, Kyle needed to find a way to integrate lighting without obstructing viewing areas: “The client wanted Trinity Church lit in pattern and color, with the ability to change throughout the night. An additional scaffolding structure was not possible as our only available fixture locations (next to Front of House) would block the view of the main stage from the rest of the Square. The G-Spots were a great choice for this location because we were able to keep them out in the elements on two small risers, allowing the building to be lit and the audience to see the main stage.” The G-1 Beams lined the rooftop of a hotel in the vicinity overlooking the green. Also exposed to the elements, Kyle needed fixtures that he could rely on. With SGM’s IP65- and IP66-ratings, these hassle-free fixtures require no weatherproof domes and almost no maintenance. Kyle elaborated: “The client also wanted beam effects in the air on the roof of the Fairmont Copley Plaza, a prominent feature of Copley Square. Waterproof domes were used for a number of beam fixtures in this location, but the budget did not allow domes for all fixtures, and a scaffolding structure was not an option due to the location and load in logistics. The G-1 Beams, supplied by Main Light Industries, were a perfect solution for this problem. They allowed us to line the edge of the roof with beam fixtures and kept the budget intact by eliminating the need for waterproof domes.” Kyle summarized on his experience working with the G-Spots for this installation: “We chose the SGM fixtures for both of these locations for their LED source, amazingly bright output and outdoor rating. My technicians appreciated having these fixtures on site because they did not have the standard issues of fixtures in a damp environment or lamp striking in the cold.” Applied products: G-1 Beam G-Spot Original: sgmlight

A total of 16 pcs of P-5 LED wash lights played a crucial role in the festival Moscow Ice. In the Family Circle, which was a huge ice installation in Moscow’s Victory Park (Park Pobedy). The festival represented landmarks from Russian cities such as Moscow, Crimea, St Petersburg, Volgograd and Vladivostok. The statues were 5-6 metres high and together they formed an ice city completely made from real Siberian ice. More than 1,000 tonnes of natural blue ice had been shipped in for the construction. The Kremlin fortress, which was no less than 10m high and 40 m long, was the centerpiece of the ice city. From six slides descending from the Kremlin wall, visitors could glide their way down to the different regions of Russia. The sculptures were art pieces in themselves, but adding colored light to them added a whole new dimension and brought them to life after dark. Using P-5 wash lights for seven of the sculptures, including the massive Kremlin fortress, Lighting Designers Babalyants Sergei and Andrei Kalinkin certainly achieved that. Managing Director from rental company Bogdan & Brigada explained why they chose these exact wash lights from SGM for the project: “The P-5’s IP65-rating makes it a waterproof fixture, which furthermore has no functionality problems when operating in minus degrees. This was an absolute deal breaker in our selection of lighting fixtures for this outdoor venue, especially considering the tough Russian winter conditions. Additionally, we also had our eyes on the P-5 as it is a very powerful wash light that can be directed with its interchangeable lenses and the option to slide on barndoors. We find SGM to be a reliable partner and we have had much support from the cooperation with their Regional Sales Manager.” Besides the lighting setup for ice sculptures, there were also applied 20 pcs. of P-5 and 10 pcs. of Q-7 on a stage that was used for different entertainment features from December 28 – January 8. This was undertaken by rental company Spin Music Service. By popular request, the well-attended festival was extended until January 29, 2017. Applied products: P-5 Q-7 Original: sgmlight

Pavement lights guide 'smartphone zombies' Pavement lights have been installed at a pedestrian crossing in a Netherlands town to help smartphone users cross the road safely. The light strips are designed to catch the eye of people looking down at their device, and change colour to match traffic signals. It's not a difficult scenario to imagine: A group of pedestrians stand on a street corner, waiting for the crosswalk light to turn green. At least a few, if not all, are staring down at their smartphones. For whatever reason — whether scrolling through Instagram or engrossed in a game of Cooking Fever — they're not fully attuned to the traffic light ahead. A particularly oblivious walker might even step into oncoming traffic. “Smartphone zombies,” as the Verge described them, have become a real concern — and one Dutch municipality wants to stem the problem before it gets worse. Now officials in Bodegraven-Reeuwijk, about 25 miles south of Amsterdam in the western Netherlands, are piloting a program that they think may help protect such distracted pedestrians. At a handful of intersections around town, illuminated LED strips of light (called "+Lichtlijn,” or light lines) have been installed into the pavement. The “light lines” can change color and are synced with their corresponding traffic lights; as soon as the normal crossing light turns red or green, so, too, does the one in the ground. The idea, officials said, is that people on their phones are going to be staring toward their feet anyway. Why not make it more likely that they will still be able to see the traffic light in their immediate peripheral vision? “The lure of social media, games, WhatsApp and music is great, and it comes at the expense of paying attention to traffic,” town alderman Kees Oskam said in a statement. “As a government, we probably can't reverse this trend, but we can anticipate problems.” The project has attracted criticism from Veilig Verkeer Nederland (VVN), a group that advocates for road safety in the Netherlands. “What you are doing is rewarding bad behavior,” a spokesman for the group told DutchNews.nl about the light lines. Nevertheless, schools in Bodegraven-Reeuwijk that are near the test light lines are reportedly excited about the pilot program, hoping it will increase safety. HIG Traffic Systems, which developed the light lines, hopes other cities in the Netherlands will be interested in the system as well, according to Omroep West. In the United States, “distracted walking” has becoming an increasingly serious problem. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 5,376 pedestrians were killed in the United States in 2015, up from 4,884 the year before. Nearly three-quarters of those deaths take place at “non-intersections,” while 19 percent occur at places where pedestrians are meant to be, including crosswalks and sidewalks. In 2015, for the first time, the National Safety Council included in an annual report statistics about distracted-walking incidents involving cellphones. The group found that distracted walking was responsible for more than 11,100 injuries between 2000 and 2011. The council's list of pedestrian safety tips includes such age-old advice as “Look left, right and left again before crossing the street” but also now warns never to use a cellphone or other electronic device while walking. Original: washingtonpost

World's first lighted zebra crossing in the Netherlands Because pedestrians on zebra crossings are badly visible in the dark or during bad weather, many accidents happen on a daily basis and all over the world. A lot of them have deadly consequences. To reduce the number of accidents, the Dutch company Lighted Zebra Crossing has installed the world’s first lighted zebra crossing. The idea came a few years ago from a 10-year-old girl called Aurora from Groningen, the Netherlands, because she did not feel safe to cross the street at zebra crossings. Her theory was that drivers often do not stop before a zebra crossing because they do not see it, so making the crossings more visible would change that. In various Dutch and Belgian towns (Heerenveen, Groningen, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Antwerp and Brussels), this theory was put to the test by placing mats on the streets on which a zebra crossing was displayed. The white stripes of these mats lit up when someone approached the crossing, pedestrian, cyclist or driver (see video). As the test showed promising results, Lighted Zebra Crossing developed a lighted zebra crossing that can be installed anywhere. Instead of painting the white stripes on the street with light-reflecting paint, they created lightboxes with LED lights that function as the stripes and can be installed into the road. The dimensions are 200 x 50 cm (78.7 x 19.7 inch). Usually, two plates are installed next to each other to form one long stripe. The company developed two versions, one for a brick road and one for an asphalt road. In the former, the lightboxes have a steel frame in which a layer of concrete is poured. A luminous plate is put on top of this. The depth can be custom made, and is usually between 8 and 10 cm (3.1 to 3.9 inch). The asphalt version does not contain a frame with concrete and is about 4 cm thick (1.6 inch). It can be installed directly into the asphalt. The lights only use a small amount of electricity and can be connected to the streetlights, so that the crossing lights up when the lampposts do. It can also be connected with solar panels. To test the durability, the lightboxes were installed near a transport company. Daily, about 250 fully loaded trucks drove across it, which is equal to the stress of about 2,500,000 cars. The lightboxes were also tested during various weather conditions, including frost and sun. Salt sprinkling was taken into account as well. The first lighted zebra crossing was installed in a Dutch village called Eerbeek, which is where the company is from. It was installed within two weeks and will be officially revealed tonight. The aim is to install more of these crossings in other cities in the Netherlands soon. Video 2, Video 3 and Video 4 More info: lightedzebracrossing Source: materia

Circuit Scribe is a rollerball pen that writes with conductive silver ink. It makes creating circuits as easy as doodling Marker pen with conductive ink allowing the user to draw electrical circuits Circuit Scribe: Draw Circuits Instantly No shaking, no squeezing, no goop, no smell, no waiting for ink to dry. Circuit Scribe draws smooth lines with conductive silver ink and allows you to create functioning circuits instantly. Circuit Scribe is for Makers of all ages and skill sets Circuit Scribe was made for project based learning. Kids can build circuits and switches in their notebooks and use those concepts to get creative! You can build a circuit with nothing but a coin battery, paper clip, and LED, or build out complex circuits with multiple components Draw your circuits, cut them out, and stuff them into your inventions - instant robot guts Breadboards add a level of abstraction and annoyance to circuit building. With Circuit Scribe you can draw exactly what you want, no wires or breadboard required You can use Circuit Scribe with Arduino, Makey Makey, and many other electronic platforms Source: kickstarter

Selfie Ring Light - Ringlampen Are you not satisfied with your selfie photos in a dark environment? Well, here is the perfect solution for you. This round, palm-sized light provides the extra light. By shooting through the middle of a ring light, you are placing your light source on the same plane as your camera. This type of lighting fills all of the shadows caused by imperfections to create a very smooth and silky texture to your subjects’ skin. Ring lights also create a very distinct catch light in your subjects’ eyes; a solid white ring in the iris. Ringlamper har dagslys med 5400 K og fasongen gir et veldig fint fotolys for portretter og liknende. High quality pictures for your Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat Fashion & Beauty Bloggers. ? Тop-10 Selfie Ring Light - LED Ringlampen Kjøp nå € 3,39 - 13,08 Gratis frakt (17-26 dager)

Philips Lighting Color Kinetics ürünleri ve Zeve Mühendislik ve Aydınlatma tasarımı ile aydınlatılan Kırıkkale Nur Camii, Uluslararası Aydınlatma Tasarımcıları Birliği’nden ‘Liyakat Ödülü’ aldı Philips Lighting ürünleri kullanılarak aydınlatılan Kırıkkale Nur Camii, San Diego’da Uluslararası Aydınlatma Tasarımcıları Birliği (IALD) tarafından düzenlenen 33. Uluslararası Aydınlatma Tasarım Yarışması’nda “Liyakat Ödülü” (Award of Merit) ile onurlandırıldı. Aydınlatma tasarımını Ayrım Yaser Talu’nun yaptığı ve proje mimarlığını Necip Dinç’in üstlendiği camide Philips Color Kinetics ürünleri kullanıldı. Camii, yapılan benzersiz aydınlatma ile dünyanın dört bir yanından yenilikçi ve ilham verici tasarımları geride bıraktı. Geç dönem Osmanlı mimarisinden ilham alınarak tasarlanan cami, 32 metre yüksekliğinde bir ana kubbeye, 26 bin metrekarelik bir kapalı alana ve dört minareye sahip. Caminin 10 bin kişilik kapasitesi bulunuyor. Philips Color Kinetics ürünleri caminin manevi kimliğini vurguladığından ve Kırıkkale şehri için de bir simge oluşturan benzersiz aydınlatma tasarımı yaklaşımına sahip olduğundan jüri tarafından ödüle layık görüldü. Philips Aydınlatma Pazarlama Direktörü Özge Süzen, konuyla ilgili olarak; “Philips Aydınlatma olarak şehirlerimize kimlik kazandıran yapıların aydınlatmasında yer almak bizler için büyük mutluluk. Türkiye Philips olarak bir parçası olduğumuz projelerin, dünya çapında gerçekleşen organizasyonlarda ödüllendiriliyor olması bizlere büyük bir gurur veriyor. Hedefimiz, bugüne kadar bir parçası olduğumuz ödüllü referansların sayısını, bundan sonra da katlayarak artırıp Türkiye’nin dünya çapında duyrulmasına katkı sağlamak.” yorumunda bulundu. Zeve Mühendislik ve Aydınlatma Genel Müdürü Ayrım Yaser Talu, projeyle ilgili olarak şunları dedi: “Camii kent meydanında ve şehre simge olacak nitelikteydi. Dolayısı ile aydınlatmasının da şehrin gece siluetine damga vuracak ve manevi atmosferi destekleyecek şekilde olması gerekiyordu. Zorlu tasarım sürecinde farklı tiplerde ve güçlerde birçok ürün ihtiyacı doğdu. Bu noktada Philips’in sunduğu geniş ürün yelpazesinden faydalandık.” Hedef, şehre kimlik kazandırmak Tasarım yaklaşımı, caminin manevi kimliğini vurgulamak ve Kırıkkale şehri için bir simge oluşturmak üzere kurgulandı. Yapılan aydınlatma tasarımı sayesinde mimari yapıya derinlik katıldı. Ana kubbe ılık beyaz ton ile aydınlatılırken, kubbe kasnağı pencereleri ve fil ayaklarında sıcak beyaz kullanıldı, spotlar ve yüzey yıkayıcı ürünler süper sıcak beyaz seçilerek yapı boyunca birçok farklı noktada mistik bir görünüm ve kontrast oluşturuldu. Mimarinin gündüz görünümünü korumak amacı ile ürünler yüzeyler ile aynı renkte boyandı ve mümkün olduğunca oyuklara ve saksı arkalarına yerleştirildi. Aydınlatılan yüzeyler arasında ahenk sağlayabilmek için farklı optikler ve güçlerde ışıklıklar kullanıldı. LED ürün kullanımı ve farklı zaman dilimlerinde uygulanan opsiyonel aydınlatma senaryoları ile enerji tüketimi en alt seviyelere çekildi. Kaynak: philips

Focus Wall Slot FWSL | Focal Point Lights Focal Point’s Focus Wall Slot is a low-profile perimeter luminaire that fully conceals the indirect optics, creating the appearance of a floating ceiling while illuminating walls. Infinite lengths combined with the ability to create patterns with 90° inside or outside corners provide flexibility in design, bringing depth and visual interest to unnoticed areas of commercial spaces. Designed for easy installation and maintenance, and to accommodate restricted plenum ceilings, the roughly 6-in.-tall rough-in steel housing contains a separate LED light module that can be snapped in at any stage of the construction process. The housing assembly is engineered with built-in adjustability, accommodating variations in finished dimensions of the spaces. Various lumen outputs and color temperature options provide customization for various applications. Click here to learn more. More info: focalpointlights