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Minto Einkaufszentrum, Mönchengladbach Architekt: kadawittfeldarchitektur Lichtdesign: Licht + Schatten, Bernd Lafin Produkt: VarioLED™ Flex VENUS White SV IP67, XOOLUM™ HYDRA HD15 IP40, XOOLUM™ R HYDRA LD25 IP67 Kunde: Unibail-Rodamco Germany GmbH Ort: Mönchengladbach, Deutschland Innenarchitekt: kplus konzept Düsseldorf Das 2015 in Mönchengladbach neu eröffnete Shopping Center „Minto“ bietet den Besuchern auf einer Fläche von 42.000 qm ein einzigartiges Einkaufserlebnis. Das Konzept der Verbindung von Natur und Architektur und der Schaffung eines ganzheitlichen Wohlgefühls beim Besucher steht hierbei im Vordergrund. Im „Home of the 5 Senses“ sprechen Farb- und Formgebung, Lichtgestaltung, Materialauswahl sowie Duft- und Klangkonzept der Innenarchitektur alle Sinne an. Beim Lichtdesign Konzept des Unternehmens „Licht + Schatten“ wurden viele Produkte von LED Linear spezifiziert. In den Decken wurden lange Linien mit XOOLUM HYDRA HD15 gebildet. Durch das verwendete opale Cover ist das Licht punktfrei und angenehm für die Besucher und stellt zudem eine ausreichende Grundbeleuchtung dar. Die Unregelmäßigkeit der Linien in der Decke ist zudem dekorativ und ein lebendiges, spielerisches Detail. Noch deutlicher wird die Verbindung von Natur und Architektur bei den eingesetzten VENUS Design-Lichtlinien. Die organischen, runden Formen, geschaffen durch drei parallel laufende Lichtlinien sind ein Highlight an der Decke des Centers. Um höhere Leuchtdichten am Boden zu erreichen und die Sicherheit in diesen Bereichen zu erhöhen wurde in den Gängen des Gebäudes die XOOLUM R HYDRA LD25 mit 25° Reflektor eingesetzt. Weitere Informationen finden Sie unter: http://www.led-linear.com/de/

Minto Shopping Centre, Moenchengladbach Architect: kadawittfeldarchitektur Lighting design: Licht + Schatten, Bernd Lafin Product: VarioLED™ Flex VENUS White SV IP67, XOOLUM™ HYDRA HD15 IP40, XOOLUM™ R HYDRA LD25 IP67 Customer: Unibail-Rodamco Germany GmbH Location: Moenchengladbach, Germany Interior architect: kplus konzept Düsseldorf The 2015 newly opened shopping center "Minto" in Moenchengladbach offers visitors a unique shopping experience on an area of 42,000 square meters. The concept of combining nature and architecture and the creation of a holistic well-being for the visitor stand in the foreground. In the "Home of the 5 Senses" colors and shapes, lighting design, material selection as well as the scent and sound concept of the interior design speak to all senses. In the lighting design concept of the company “Licht + Schatten” many products of LED Linear were specified. Long lines with XOOLUM HYDRA HD15 were formed in the ceiling. Due to the used opal cover the light is dot-free and enjoyable for visitors, but also providing an adequate illuminance. The irregularity of the lines in the ceiling is also decorative and a lively, playful detail. Even more obvious is the combination of nature and architecture in case of the used VENUS design light lines. The organic, rounded shapes, created by three parallel lines of light are a highlight on the ceiling of the center. To achieve higher luminance on the ground and to increase security in these areas XOOLUM R HYDRA LD25 with 25 ° reflector has been used in the corridors of the building. For additional information, please visit www.led-linear.com

Light Sketch, Aronson Lighting Design and RTLD Lighting Design Lichtdesign: Aronson Lighting Design and RTLD Lighting Design Produkt: VarioLED™ Flex VENUS White TV IP67 LED Linear Partner: Lirad-Steinitz Kunde: Broadcom Offices Ort: Yakum, Israel Fotos: Aronson Lighting Design Für die Büroräumlichkeiten von Broadcom in Yakum, Israel schufen Lichtdesigner Eran Aronson von Aronson Lighting Design und RTLD Lighting Design eine ganz besondere Installation mit 31 VENUS Leuchten. Jede Leuchte wurde auf der Baustelle von ihm individuell gebogen. Daher ist keine Leuchte wie die andere und alle unterscheiden sich in ihren Biegungen und den Abpendelungen. Insgesamt entstanden bei dem Projekt 31 außergewöhnliche Leuchten gefertigt aus 775 Metern der flexiblen VarioLED™ Flex VENUS, 775 Metern Aluminiumprofil, 775 Metern transparentem Schrumpfschlauch, 775 speziell entwickelten Steckverbindern, 775 silikonbeschichteten Stahlkabeln, 775 Deckenanschlüssen und das alles in weit über 775 Stunden der Planung, Konzeption und Installation. Festgehalten hat Eran Aronson diesen spannenden Prozess in einem Video, welches in Zusammenarbeit mit Yoni Gofer produziert wurde. Viel Spaß beim Ansehen von „Light Sketch“!https://youtu.be/unn30i2XpSM Weitere Informationen finden Sie unter: http://www.led-linear.com/de/

Light Sketch, Aronson Lighting Design and RTLD Lighting Design Lighting design: Aronson Lighting Design and RTLD Lighting Design Product: VarioLED™ Flex VENUS White TV IP67 LED Linear Partner: Lirad-Steinitz Customer: Broadcom Offices Location: Yakum, Israel Photos: Aronson Lighting Design For the offices of Broadcom in Yakum, Israel Lighting Designer Eran Aronson of Aronson Lighting Design and RTLD Lighting Design created a special installation with 31 VENUS luminaires. Each luminaire was individually bent on site by him. Therefore, no luminaire is like the other, and all differ in their bends and hanging technique. Overall, the project produced 31 extraordinary luminaires made of 775 meters of flexible VarioLED™ Flex VENUS, 775 meters of aluminum profile, 775 meters transparent shrink tubing, 775 specially designed connectors, 775 silicone-coated steel cables, 775 ceiling terminals and all that, in more than 775 hours of planning, designing and installing. Eran Aronson captured this exciting process in a video, which was produced in collaboration with Yoni Gofer. Enjoy watching "Light Sketch"! For additional information, please visit www.led-linear.com

St Antony‘s College, Oxford Architekt: Zaha Hadid Architects Lichtdesign: Pavlina Akritas @ Arup Lighting Produkt: VarioLED™ Flex ZEUS2, VarioLED™ Flex VENUS White TV IP67 Kunde: St Antony‘s College, Oxford Ort: Oxford, UK Fotos: Luke Hayes, www.lukehayes.com Design: Zaha Hadid Projekt Architekt: Alex Bilton Das St Antony‘s College ist ein weltweit anerkanntes Zentrum für Forschung und Lehre in globalen und regionalen Fragen. Am Dienstag, 26. Mai 2015, wurde das neue Gebäude, kreiert von Zaha Hadid, enthüllt und Investcorp Gebäude genannt. Das 11 £ Millionen teure Gebäude aus Stahl und Glass wurde vom College in Auftrag gegeben, um den dringend benötigten Raum für das Middle East Center zur Verfügung zu stellen. Der Neubau verdoppelt den verfügbaren Platz für die wachsende Bibliothek und das Archiv des Middle East Centers und bietet fast 1.200 Quadratmeter zusätzliche Fläche und einen neuen Hörsaal mit 118 Sitzen. Die erfinderischen Lichtlösungen für das Investcorp Gebäude wurden von Arup geplant und bei den Lux Awards 2015 ausgezeichnet, wo Arup den Award „Education and Healthcare Lighting Project of the Year“ gewann. Für die Beleuchtung im Hörsaal, Flur, Treppenhaus und Außenbereich kamen auch lineare Beleuchtungslösungen von LED Linear™ zum Einsatz. Die eingesetzten Leuchten überzeugten dabei mit ihrer hohen Lichtqualität und für die Allgemeinbeleuchtung optimalen Leuchtdichten. Im Außenbereich konnte die VarioLED™ Flex VENUS mit Schutzklasse IP67 und damit hoher Robustheit punkten. Weitere Informationen finden Sie unter: http://www.led-linear.com/de/

St Antony‘s College, Oxford Architect: Zaha Hadid Architects Lighting design: Pavlina Akritas @ Arup Lighting Product: VarioLED™ Flex ZEUS2, VarioLED™ Flex VENUS White TV IP67 Customer: St Antony‘s College, Oxford Location: Oxford, UK Photos: Luke Hayes, www.lukehayes.com Design: Zaha Hadid Project Architect: Alex Bilton St Antony’s College is a world-renowned center for research and teaching in global and regional issues. On Tuesday 26 May 2015, the new building created by Zaha Hadid was unveiled and named the Investcorp Building. The £ 11 million steel and glass building was commissioned by the college to provide much-needed space for its Middle East Centre. The new building doubles the space available for the Middle East Centre’s expanding library and archive, providing almost 1,200 square meters of additional floor space and a new 118-seat lecture theatre. The inventive lighting solutions for the Ivestcorp Building were planned by Arup and recognised at the 2015 Lux Awards, where Arup won ‘Education and Healthcare Lighting Project of the Year’. For the illumination in the lecture theater, halls, staircases and exterior use, linear lighting solutions of LED Linear™ were used. The luminaires used were an attractive option with their high quality of light and an optimum luminance for general lighting. In the outdoor area the VarioLED™ Flex VENUS could score points with protection class IP67 and therefore high durability. For additional information, please visit www.led-linear.com

10 Herbert Samuel, Tel Aviv Architect: Ranni Ziss Architects Lighting design: Rama Mendelsohn Product: VarioLED™ OCEANOS, VarioLED™ Flex VENUS Top View IP67 Customer: Ofer Brothers Group Location: Tel Aviv, Israel Photos: Omri Amsalem Interior architect: Orly Shrem Landscape design: Ilana Ofir Towering 80 meters above the Jaffa seashore, 10 Herbert Samuel is a new developed building with luxury apartments in Tel Aviv set right in the heart of the city. The building which spans 21 floors will offer a new standard in Tel Aviv and amazing sea views. Behind the urban, neat façade, lie 41 luxurious apartments and 7 spacious lofts; all with spectacular views of the Mediterranean through floor to ceiling windows, and beautiful sea view balconies. Both the apartments (200 sqm each) and the lofts (189 sqm each) are designed as “smart homes”, equipped with high end technical systems. The building is designed by world-renowned architect Ranni Ziss who has experience in constructing luxury apartments, hotels, and other landmark projects in Israel and beyond. He has created a building which reflects the character of the White City and which is recognised by UNESCO because of its large number of Bauhaus style elements. At the same time it incorporates elements from the best modern luxury apartment buildings from around the world. It is an exclusive project built to a high standard, containing loft apartments, exclusive apartments, spacious penthouses, a swimming pool, a gym and a spa. Also the illumination reflects the high standards. To emphasize the style of the building and create interesting highlights, different linear LED lighting solutions were used. VarioLED™ OCEANOS was installed in the ground and VarioLED™ Flex VENUS was integrated into the stone benches in the outdoor area. Both luminaires emit a pleasant, diffused light and set attractive accents. In the gym, general lighting was realized with XOOMINAIRE 4262R, allowing a high luminance at a pleasantly wide light distribution. For additional information, please visit www.led-linear.com

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

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

Escalator Roofing, Bonn Architect: Staubach+Kuckertz GbR, HAWART Sondermaschinenbau GmbH Lighting design: Staubach+Kuckertz GbR, HAWART Sondermaschinenbau GmbH Product: VarioLED™ Flex PHOBOS White TV IP67 Customer: City of Bonn Location: Bonn, Germany At the stop of the subway line B9 before the University of Jurisprudence (Law Faculty) in Bonn, the escalator has been extended by a roofing. It was also effectively illuminated with a light band from LED Linear. The stop is a good example of the changing needs of people in urban areas. Life during the night becomes more important and people want to be safely guided through the night. The illumination in the roof, for which the opal encapsulated VarioLED™ Flex PHOBOS was chosen, makes this possible and the area is lit homogeneously and appealing. Even more: through the interplay of light and artfully decorated glass the stop becomes a nightly highlight. The illuminated stop also supports the orientation of the passers-by and gives them a feeling of safety. For additional information, please visit www.led-linear.com

Rolltreppen-Überdachung, Bonn Architekt: Staubach+Kuckertz GbR, HAWART Sondermaschinenbau GmbH Lichtdesign: Staubach+Kuckertz GbR, HAWART Sondermaschinenbau GmbH Produkt: VarioLED™ Flex PHOBOS White TV IP67 Kunde: Stadt Bonn Ort: Bonn, Deutschland An der Haltestelle der U-Bahn Linie B9 vor der Universität für Rechtswissenschaft (Juridicum) in Bonn wurde die Rolltreppe um eine Überdachung erweitert. Sie wurde zudem effektvoll mit einem Lichtband aus dem Hause LED Linear illuminiert. Die Haltestelle ist ein gutes Beispiel für die veränderten Bedürfnisse der Menschen im urbanen Raum. Das Leben während der Nacht gewinnt an Bedeutung und die Menschen möchten sicher durch die Nacht geleitet werden. Die Beleuchtung an der Überdachung, für die die opal vergossene VarioLED™ Flex PHOBOS gewählt wurde, macht dies möglich und leuchtet den Bereich homogen und ansprechend aus. Mehr noch: Die Haltestelle wird durch das Zusammenspiel von Licht und kunstvoll verziertem Glas zu einem nächtlichen Highlight. Auch unterstützt die illuminierte Haltestelle so die Orientierung der Passanten und strahlt das Gefühl von Sicherheit aus. Weitere Informationen finden Sie unter: http://www.led-linear.com/de/

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

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

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SORAA BRINGS BEAUTIFUL AND EFFICIENT LIGHTING TO THE WORLD'S OLDEST PUBLIC MUSEUM Soraa, the world leader in GaN on GaN™ LED technology, is honored to now illuminate the show-cases at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, England with its LED Optical Light Engines. The Ashmolean Museum has been a national treasure and U.K. institution for centuries. As the first public museum in the world, the Ashmolean Museum was opened in 1683, and displays art and artefacts from most of the world civilizations. The sight of the current building dates from 1845 and underwent a large renovation to introduce 39 new galleries in 2009. Soraa’s GaN on GaN™ LED with Violet-Emission 3-Phosphor (VP₃) LED technology renders the widest range of colours in the objects that we see, without ultraviolet (UV) or infrared (IR) radiation that can fade or harm the artifacts. Utilising every colour in the rainbow, especially deep red emission, Soraa’s lamps render warm tones beautifully and accurately, and achieve a colour rendering index (CRI) of 95 and deep red (R9) rendering of 95. And unlike blue-based white LEDs without any violet emission, the company’s lamps have violet emissions to properly excite fluorescing brightening agents in natural objects. “As Shuji Nakamura, co-founder of Soraa, is the pioneer of the blue LED, it is fitting that there is now a collaboration between Soraa and Absolute Action, who were pioneers of fibre optic lighting. Both, in their way, distinctive specialists on a mission, renowned for the very best in quality and innovation, and well-respected on the international stage,” said Dawson-Tarr, Absolute Action. “It also chimes absolutely with our ethos of offering genuine reliability and longevity in all our products and services”. For additional information, please visit www.soraa.com

SORAA’S LED LIGHTING BRINGS ART TO LIFE IN HONG KONG HOTEL Soraa, the world leader in GaN on GaN™ LED technology, announced that its LED lamps have been installed at the Hotel Stage in the heart of Kowloon, Hong Kong. More than just a hotel, the Hotel Stage serves as a quiet retreat amidst the energetic Yau Ma Tei neighborhood and a stage for local artists to showcase their work. Driven by this passion to showcase local art, the Hotel Stage required energy efficient lighting that could create a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere in the hotel’s exceptional communal spaces, as well as accurately render colors of the creative artwork. The Hotel Stage worked with Koichi Tanaka, a lighting designer at LIGHTLINKS, who chose approximately two thousand of Soraa VIVID lamps to illuminate the distinct conversation areas and set off the art pieces. To complement the hotel’s minimalist design, artwork becomes the focus of guests’ attention with Soraa’s tightly controlled beam distribution. Soraa’s Point Source Optic technology, enabled by the company’s GaN on GaN™ LED, crisply illuminates any area with a single sharp shadow, providing unparalleled contrast and depth. “The undeniable benefit for using Soraa LED lamps is that we can render all materials with true color. This was of the upmost importance to us for both the hotel application and to accurately illuminate the artwork,” said Koichi Tanaka, CEO, LIGHTLINKS International Limited. Utilizing every color in the rainbow, especially deep red emission, Soraa’s lamps render warm tones beautifully and accurately, and achieve a color-rendering index (CRI) of 95 and deep red (R9) rendering of 95. Plus, unlike blue-based white LEDs without any violet/ultra-violet emission, the company’s lamps have violet emission to properly excite fluorescing brightening agents in paper, textiles and paints. For more information on Soraa’s LED lamps, please visit: www.soraa.com

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)

Настольная LED лампа с реакцией на музыку В инструкции ниже описано, как изготовить потрясающую светодиодную, настольную лампу, свет которой танцует в такт звучащей музыке и окружающим звукам. Она создает удивительный световой эффект, просто находясь рядом на столе во время проигрывания музыки или при наличии любых других звуков рядом. Для изготовления используются простые компоненты и требуются небольшие, минимальные познания в программировании контроллеров Arduino. По ссылке доступна принципиальная электрическая схема проекта Шаг 1: Основные компоненты Для изготовления лампы можно использовать много различных компонентов и материалов, которые находятся под рукой, можно импровизировать в процессе изготовления, но все же для изготовления необходимо несколько ключевых компонентов: Микроконтроллер Arduino Nano (или любой другой столь же малых размеров); Модуль детектора звука для Arduino; Блок питания 5V DC (или 12V, но с понижающим модулем, как в этой инструкции); Светодиодная лента с индивидуально адресуемыми светодиодами плотностью 60 шт./м (в данном случае использовалась: 5M 45W 150SMD WS2812B LED RGB Colorful Strip Light Waterproof IP65 White/Black PCB DC5V). В зависимости от того, какой внешний вид вы хотите получить, можно по-разному располагать светодиодные ленты и использовать различные рассеивающие материалы. Здесь вы можете проявить творческий подход. Если вам нравится вид лампы, который получился в данном случае, вам понадобятся еще следующие материалы: Самая высокая банка для специй IKEA Droppar (http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/collections/droppar/); Небольшой отрезок трубы ПВХ. Примерная стоимость всех материалов составила около 30$. Шаг 2: Подключение питания к компонентам Звездой шоу является модуль звукового детектора. Он обеспечивает аналоговый сигнал для обработки контроллером Arduino, который используется для ловкого управления светодиодами RGB. Для того чтобы использовать компоненты, надо подключить к ним питание. Они все используют питание напряжением 5V DC. В данном случае, использовался понижающий модуль питания с 12V до 5V, но, конечно же, проще использовать блок питания, выдающий непосредственно 5V. Первым делом, надо подключить положительный провод питания к контактам VIN на контроллере Arduino и модуле звукового детектора. Аналогично подключить отрицательный провод к контактам GND. Соответственно, надо подключить питание (+5V и GND) на вход светодиодной полосы. Шаг 3: Детектор звука и LED полоса После подключения питания ко всем трем элементам, нужно подключить линии обмена информацией. Модуль детектора звука взаимодействует с контроллером Arduino через аналоговые входы контроллера. В данном случае используется вход A0, но на самом деле номер входа значения не имеет, он задается программно. Для управления светодиодной лентой требуется импульсный управляющий сигнал, который определяет, какой светодиод должен загореться и каким цветом. Следовательно, для этого используется цифровой выход Arduino Nano, контакт D6. Шаг 4: Загрузка программного кода Наиболее важной частью этого проекта является программный код для микроконтроллера. Он превращает простую светодиодную лампу в удивительную интерактивную систему. Его основной задачей является преобразование аналоговых значений в некоторое количество светящихся светодиодов с определенным цветом. Программный код можно скачать по ссылке: https://github.com/hansjny/Natural-Nerd/blob/master/arduino/soundsread2/sound_reactive.ino Представленный выше код представляет собой как бы карту преобразования аналоговых значений в некоторое количество светящихся светодиодов, и не более того. Если его использовать в исходном виде, то можно получить только лишь нервозно мерцающий свет. Поэтому, он был немного видоизменен и дополнен. В него были добавлены функции более вменяемого и плавного перехода цветов и яркости, а также сделано более продвинутое отслеживание музыки и интенсивности звука, основанное на средних частотах (цвет изменяется в пиковых значениях). В плане изменения и дополнения программного кода вам придется экспериментировать самостоятельно. Шаг 5: Сборка внутренней, электронной части Когда все компоненты собраны и в контроллер загружен программный код, можно приступать к общей сборке внутренней части. Для создания “лампочки” используется ПВХ труба (обычная, сантехническая). Сначала, с одного торца трубы (со стороны раструба), с помощью кусачек вырезается паз по ширине светодиодной ленты, это позволит ее аккуратно уложить с торца. Затем, вся электроника помещается внутрь трубы, а снаружи остается только светодиодная лента, которая укладывается в изготовленный паз и постепенно приклеивается вокруг трубы (по спирали) горячим клеем. Как показала практика, клейкая подложка светодиодной ленты хорошо держит только на ровных поверхностях без изгибов. Поэтому, чтобы она не отвалилась через несколько дней, был использован горячий клей для дополнительной фиксации. Шаг 6: Изготовление корпуса Ввиду того, что верхняя плоскость крышки от банки ИКЕА была сделана из стекла, пришлось изготовить новую верхнюю плоскость, из акрилового листа. Внешний диаметр соответствует металлическому ободку крышки, а внутренний зауженному диаметру на раструбе ПВХ трубы (труба должна вставляться во внутреннее отверстие). После этого, на ПВХ трубу наносится горячий клей и она вставляется в отверстие в крышке. Затем, сверху надевается сама банка. Шаг 7: Завершение Перевернув лампу, можно увидеть размещение электронных компонентов, а также доступ к интерфейсу USB контроллера Arduino и разъему питания понижающего модуля. Для устойчивости, и для того чтобы не мешали провода, были установлены три ножки, сделанные из ручек потенциометров. В идеале, можно было бы отделать дно лампы красивым деревом или алюминием. Шаг 8: Готово! Источник: instructables

Tatsuo Miyajima: Connect with Everything A heady synthesis of modern technology, Buddhist philosophy and visceral experience, Tatsuo Miyajima: Connect with Everything open at the MCA. Tatsuo Miyajima is one of Japan’s most renowned contemporary artists, known for his sculptures and room-scale installations incorporating light and numbers. Tatsuo Miyajima: Connect With Everything is Miyajima’s first exhibition in the Southern Hemisphere. It encompasses his sculptural works, rooms and environments, and performance videos. Time and its passage are explored through the works and represented visually by multiple, small digital counting devices. Miyajima developed his first customised digital counters in the late 1980s, using light emitting diodes or LEDs. These ‘counter gadgets’ remain central to his art today, their red and green palette expanding in the mid-1990s to include blue, then white, as LED technology developed in and beyond Japan. More information: tatsuomiyajima

Lighting control - Court of Final Appeal What was described as one of the significant colonial-era buildings in Hong Kong, the 103-year-old Court of Final Appeal now features a modern and brilliant historical block in Central. The exterior of the neo-classical style architecture was declared as a monument since 1984 and it was also used to house the former Supreme Court and Legislative Council. After the completion of renovation, the landmark block starts to operate in September 2015 and it is home to the final appellate court as well as a crucial part in Hong Kong’s common law development. Traxon develops a dynamic lighting solution that celebrates a century of historical architectural elements of the building. 261 Traxon Wall Washer Shield AC XB in warm white with 30 degree of optics are mounted in the windows and roof top which is a perfect solution to highlight the architecture of the façades. Schneider BMS system is used as a main lighting control that generates DMX signals to control the color temperatures with different time periods on each day. The stunning and glamorous façade turns the prestigious block of Court of Final Appeal into a modern and vibrant architecture that dazzles the passerby and visitors. Lighting control - Court of Final Appeal. Original: traxontechnologies

The height of sophisticated linear lighting—TruGroove LED luminaires are now available in suspended, surface and wall mount versions, complementing our high performance recessed line-of-light and extending sustainable elegance throughout any space. Whether you seek direct or indirect light, or a combination of the two, TruGroove LED offers unparalleled light distribution for the utmost flexibility and visual comfort. Today’s lighting goes beyond illumination The custom-designed elliptical lens and MesoOptics DX technology creates never-before-seen, wide-throw batwing distributions, in both the upper and lower hemispheres. TruGroove LED is engineered to deliver unparalleled light uniformity and industry-leading efficacies in a narrow aperture luminaire. The result is ultra-wide row spacing, fewer luminaires to purchase, and lower operating costs and energy consumption.Independent verification is provided by Lighting Facts and all symmetric versions of TruGroove LED are Design Lights Consortium qualified. Now available in suspended, surface & wall mount versions, as well as the popular recessed… TruGroove LED offers a sophisticated palette of direct, indirect and combination distributions, allowing you seamless integration into any layout. Suspended lines of light with 90 degree corners allow designers to create conversation areas, or find clever lighting solutions for multi-use spaces. Choose TruGroove LED surface mounted fixtures when you need simplicity and uniformity in a space with low height ceilings. TruGroove LED offers a variety of options whether you desire smooth, balanced light, washing down a wall, or soft ambient ceiling illumination... or both. Indirect- only choices still deliver great energy-saving performance while providing soft, ambient lighting without glare. TruGroove LED comes in standard finishes of white, titanium and black, with custom colors also available. The combination of versatile aesthetics & flexible distributions make TruGroove LED an ideal solution for projects where cost and energy efficiency are paramount. A single, continuous indirect/direct Suspended luminaire delivers plenty of task lighting across a boardroom table while retaining visual comfort and avoiding hot spots.TruGroove LED works hard to ensure energy is not wasted during peak hours, with integrated occupany sensing and daylight harvesting. Response Daylight sensors and Actilume Occupancy sensors are factory pre-calibrated and ready to use right out of the box -- just plug in the fixture. No power packs or low voltage wiring schemes required. Create distinctive spaces with TruGroove LED – All encompassing, no compromises. To find out more about this product, visit...http://www.philips.com/trugroove

Prototype of Space Station's Advanced Plant Habitat A high fidelity test version of NASA’s Advanced Plant Habitat (APH), the largest plant chamber built for the agency, arrived at Kennedy Space Center in Florida the third week of November, 2016. The engineering development unit arrived by truck, was offloaded and transported to a laboratory at the Space Station Processing Facility. Inside the lab, NASA engineers, and scientists and technicians will train with the test unit to learn how to handle and assemble it before the actual APH unit arrives early next year. They also will test how the science integrates with the various systems of the plant habitat. The unit is a closed-loop system with a controlled environment than can house large plants. The system will use red, green and blue LED lights, similar to the Veggie growth system that is currently on the International Space Station. The APH also has the capability of using white LEDs and infrared light. The APH unit will have 180 sensors and four times the light output of Veggie. The small-scale experiment, called Plant Habitat 1 or PH01, will contain Arabidopsis seeds, small flowering plants related to cabbage and mustard. PH01 and the APH unit will be delivered to the space station in 2017. Source: nasa.gov