Red Dot Award: Product Design 2017 – Names of first jurors announced
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Red Dot Award: Product Design 2017 – Names of first jurors announced
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Red Dot juror Dr. Thomas Lockwood
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Red Dot Award: Product Design 2017 – Names of first jurors announced
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Red Dot juror Prof. Dr. Ken Nah
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WIN Awards - Interior Practice & Lighting Categories Shortlists Announced
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WIN Awards 2016 - Lighting Products Category: Fliegenbein SL Standing Lamp by J.T. Kalmar GmbH (Vienna, Austria)Kalmar Werkstätten's FLIEGENBEIN SL Standing Lamp – has a classic, industrial, humorous appeal and an organic and yet luxurious feel that blends in effortlessly with modern living environments. The Fliegenbein SL Standing Lamp is the third addition to the Fliegenbein family of four, expanding the character and functional applications of the range also consisting of table, floor and pendant versions. Fliegenbein gets its name from its base, which resembles the legs of a housefly. The standing lamp, designed by Kalmar Werkstätten’s creative director Garth Roberts, was launched by the Vienna based brand in January 2015 and translates Julius Theodor Kalmar’s 1957 floor lamp of the same name for a modern environment. ‘The detailing is very nice, in particular the cable management out of one of its legs. I would certainly put this into an interior project. It has different metal finishes; Brown, Dark Grey and light Grey, which is good. The silk lampshade would give a nice diffused quality of light. It’s a great product.’ DA
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WIN Awards 2016 - Lighting Products Category: KROP by CGM design LLC (New York City, United States)Krop Technology is a research laboratory and manufacturer of luminaries based on advanced optics and electronics for the purpose of controlling illuminance. Revolutionary concepts are utilized that supersedes conventional symmetric solutions and points to a forward direction for lighting expertise.Krop luminaries are particularly well suited for museums, galleries and exhibitions where the object needs to have the illumination cropped closely and evenly. ‘This is a very clever idea; a product that can frame a painting or graphic on display where the object needs to have the illumination cropped closely. Its design is quite strong and solves, quite beautifully, a specific design challenge. I’d be interested to see it in the flesh!’ FA
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WIN Awards 2016 - Lighting Products Category: Neutron Pendant by Timothy Oulton (London, United Kingdom)Designed in-house as part of Timothy Oulton’s 2016 Collection, the Neutron pendant was launched in January 2016. Pushing the boundaries of design, the pendant is inspired by the transfer of energy. Like a supernova captured mid-explosion and then frozen in time, the Neutron radiates a powerful yet serene energy for elegant spaces. The main light source comes from the glowing nucleus, which holds the light bulb. The light travels unseen to the ends of each of the 250 polished glass rods, so that only the tips light up, like newly formed stars floating in the cosmos. The effect is a very ambient, soft glow, perfect for people who like to entertain at home, and are looking for a dramatic conversation piece for their interior. ‘I like the handmade quality of this and also the glass tubes that radiates the light through points within it rather than being a flat form. It’s interesting and creative in terms of its lit affect, and I think it could be quite a recognizable pendant as a product.’ OJ
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WIN Awards 2016 - Lighting Products Category: Stasis by Bert Frank Ltd (London, United Kingdom)Angular lines meet curved contours in the bold form of the Stasis Table Lamp, to produce a beautifully balanced and timeless piece. Drawing influences from the industrial era the Stasis Table Lamp along with the rest of its family - the Floor Lamp and striking Wall Light, will inject a sophisticated feel to any interior space. As with all Bert Frank lights the Stasis Range is designed to oppose the throw away culture we live in today and built to last at least as long as you will. Combining traditional manufacturing methods with cutting-edge technology, such as the latest in energy efficient LED’s, each light has been crafted from the highest-quality materials. ‘It’s beautifully designed and crafted; a lovely take on a table lamp that uses stunning materials. It is quite classic in its design form, which makes it a product that will transcend different project styles beautifully.’ PN
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WIN Awards 2016 - Lighting Products Category: Step and Kick Series by Volker Haug (Melbourne, Australia)The Step and Kick Series provides an unassuming twist on the traditional pendant. These elegant designs combine structural lines with refined materials incorporating fabric braided cable and intersecting arms made from polished brass. A modular, customisable design, these pendants can be installed in a variety of configurations allowing for a personalised lighting arrangement. ‘An interesting and adaptable piece of design. I like the different finishes. There are many possibilities for this fixture, especially in the hospitality market.’ DA
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WIN Awards 2016 - Lighting Products Category: CAELA by Zumtobel Lighting GmbH (Dornbirn, Austria)The CAELA LED luminaire range turns the lighting system into a design item: in close cooperation with GRAFT Architects, Zumtobel has developed a decorative task luminaire that impressively combines elegance and lightness. Whilst the extremely flat and refined appearance of CAELA catches the eye, it is the modularity and versatility of the luminaire that really impresses. ‘It’s a product that combines technical excellence with innovative use of optics and a fresh use of the choice of materials. It’s highly adaptable in different environments. It has the potential to be a design classic in its simplicity.’ FA
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WIN Awards 2016 - Lighting Projects Category: German Gymnasium by Into Lighting Limited (London, United Kingdom) The brief was to design a theatrical and layered lighting scheme, which create an intimacy and warmth, in such a cavernous venue. Highlight the magnificent architecture of the space and integrate light where possible to highlight the plush and sleek finishes of the various materials used for the interior design. As with any Grade II listed building attention had to be paid to mounting positions and cable routing for light fixtures.‘A beautifully designed scheme; restrained and refrained. They have certainly worked very hard to keep all the lighting to below eye-level, which helps retain a level of intimacy in such a large volume. They’ve done just enough architectural lighting to counterbalance the localized table lighting. It feels intimate, it feels convivial, and yet it doesn’t feel overpowering. They have achieved just the right amount of intimacy whilst still celebrating the volume of the space.’ PN
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WIN Awards 2016 - Lighting Projects Category: Corrs Chambers Westgarth by Electrolight (Melbourne, Australia) Leading law firm Corrs Chambers Westgarth’s new Melbourne office is located over five floors from levels 22-26 in the innovative and unique centerpiece building at 567 Collins Street. Corrs’ reception is situated on the 25th floor, with spectacular views over Melbourne’s skyline from the floor to ceiling glazing. The feature staircase rises through the central void, linking reception with classic but contemporary mixed-use casual dining areas. Electrolight were appointed to provide a lighting scheme to realise Corrs’ vision of a sophisticated and timeless aesthetic, with a focus on the reception void and casual entertaining areas. Adding to this the primary consultation spaces, including fifteen meeting and boardrooms, unite Corrs’ interface and consultation offering. ‘I think this a beautifully executed scheme which combines tonality, contrast and drama and brings that all into a corporate environment which can often be quite staid. I think they have clearly captured the essence of the brand as well. All in all a really impressive piece of lighting design, and very well photographed too.’ PN
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WIN Awards 2016 - Lighting Projects Category: PHILIPS Lighting Headquarters by LAVA (Laboratory for Visionary Architecture) (Eindhoven, Netherlands) Golden light shines through a canopy of leaves to create a unique gathering space in the atrium of the new Philips Lighting headquarters in Eindhoven. Intelligent lights in the parametric designed ‘tree’ generate different scenarios, boosting communication, interchange and wellbeing for staff and visitors. LAVA, with partners INBO and JHK, completed in 2016 the 10700 sqm refurbishment of the mid 20th century building for the new headquarters. The atrium, originally the central courtyard of the 1950s building, was designed as a place of welcome, way finding, branding and staff interaction, a spatially strong space embracing the innovative, people-centric values of Philips. ‘I’m a great lover of light boxes, just because of the homogenous and ambient quality of light. It’s a clever project because they have utilised natural light in the space, which appears to work extremely well also from a design prospective.’ DA
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WIN Awards 2016 - Lighting Projects Category: Guinness Storehouse by Michael Grubb Studio (Dublin, Ireland) Michael Grubb Studio work on the Guinness Storehouse, Dublin, shows how lighting design can be used to reinforce and enhance a brand, tell stories and enhance architecture. It reflects a creative approach to the brief that goes wider than technical solutions and therefore delivers greater value and impact than a purely architectural lighting design solution. Given the nature of the product, celebrating darkness has been central to describing the brand. ‘This a nicely executed design with great use of colour. I love the shots of the internally illuminated clocks and the drama of the lighting within the space. It’s a clever scheme and I think Michael Grubb Studio have translated it very well.’ DA
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WIN Awards 2016 - Lighting Projects Category: Selfridges Body Studio by Nulty+ (London, United Kingdom) Nulty completed work in May 2016 on the lighting scheme for the new 37,000sq ft retail space, the Body Studio in Selfridges, a new retail concept completely dedicated to women’s body wear such as hosiery, loungewear, sleepwear and lingerie. Working closely with the team at Selfridges and the interior architects Neri & Hu, Nulty created the iconic department store’s first all LED scheme, that truly complements the luxurious, feminine and uncluttered aesthetic of the interior design. ‘We love the element of playfulness and almost Japanese-like design of the soft illumination. There’s a very strong integration between the interior and lighting design. A very accomplished project.’ DA/FA
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WIN Awards 2016 - Lighting Projects Category: 888 Collins Street by Ramus (Melbourne, Australia) 888 Collins is a prestigious residential development occupying the wedge where Bourke and Collins Street meet in Melbourne. The façade is flanked by soaring vertical fins, which form the focus of Ramus’ lighting design. The client brief was to articulate the architecture with light and, through that, to develop an artistic approach to the lighting design that could meet the City of Melbourne’s Public Art guidelines. In response to this we emphasized the rhythm and height created by fins on the façade by fitting each fin with custom LED fixtures. These fixtures were designed specifically to integrate seamlessly into the architecture and achieve the desired level of diffused glow. The result was a luminous skin, wrapping the façade in towering lines of light. ‘It’s the consideration of the technical execution that makes it stand head and shoulders about many of the other projects.’ PN ‘It’s not just another media façade; the control system that allows weather to determine the intensity and colour of the lights appealed to all the jury.’ DA
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HIGHLY COMMENDED - WIN Awards 2016 - Lighting Projects Category: Shoal743, Fishmongers' Hall by Scabetti (London, United Kingdom) The Worshipful Company of Fishmongers is among the most ancient. In the early 14th Century, the Court of Aldermen placed the Company among the Great Twelve, a position held to this day. In 2014 the Company’s committee continued their long history of supporting artistic talent by commissioning a new light sculpture from the Staffordshire based art studio of Scabetti, founded by husband and wife duo Dominic and Frances Bromley. Shoal743 now graces the entrance foyer of the historic Hall situated on the North East side of London Bridge and creates a harmonious marriage of old and new. The golden swirl of the Shoal pays homage to the gilded interior details of the hall and its framed artifacts including the portrait of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II, painted by Pietro Annigoni. ‘The jury all agreed that Shoal743 was quite outstanding as an art piece or installation rather than an actual lighting project. However, it’s very striking in its design and construction, which is why we have awarded this project Highly Commended.’ OJ
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WIN Awards 2016 - Lighting Projects Category: Gasholder No 8, King's Cross by Speirs + Major (London, United Kingdom) Located in the northern residential quarter of the King’s Cross redevelopment, Gasholder No 8 is a magnificent heritage structure that has undergone a major offsite restoration. Completed in November 2015, the structure has been repurposed as the frame for a family-oriented public pocket park and event space designed by Bell Phillips Architects. The 1590 sq. m project incorporates a new mirror polished stainless steel canopy and a landscaped lawn. As appointed lighting designers, Speirs + Major were engaged to ensure that the new ‘Gasholder Park’ would be as attractive and feel as safe and secure by night as by day. The lighting scheme is designed to make the most of the uniquely juxtaposing materiality and forms. Inspired by the unique circular layout, Speirs + Major conceived of creating a beautiful nighttime landmark and an enlivening immersive experience, based on the idea of a solar eclipse. ‘There is a very clear aesthetic choice combined with a very strong idea which is the play of light with a very dark material. The subtle line of contour gives the shape of the gasholder almost a silhouette. It is an elegant choice and an elegant design with a sculptural quality.’ FA
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WIN Awards 2016 - Lighting Projects Category: Berry Bros - Sussex Cellar by Sutton Vane Associates (London, United Kingdom) The Sussex Cellar is an amazing new space designed by MJP Architects for Berry Bros & Rudd, the oldest wine merchants in the country. The amazing design by the architects has a tiled, curving vaulted ceiling over a double height space all of which is underground. A real cellar with no daylight. The lighting has to be flexible. It has to be suitable for the famous Wine School and for dining and events of all kinds. The Wine School needs higher levels of illumination to see the colours of wines. Dining needs lower levels of intimate light and for AV presentations the screens must not be lit. ‘The details are particularly nice in the scheme. Technically trying to illuminate a cellar space without the ability to recess or fix lighting can be a challenge, so they have used fiber optics in a discreet way to create a well-lit space.’ OJ
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WIN Awards 2016 - Emerging Interior Practice of the Year Category: Alberto Caiola Design & Consultancy (Shanghai, China) Alberto Caiola is an award-winning practice specialising in interior, exhibition and product design. Founded in 2014 as a small office in Shanghai, China. Alberto Caiola maintains a small, dedicated team while working with an international group of collaborators. The studio is currently developing projects in Asia. ‘These projects are great fun and display a mixture of really interesting and playful approaches to design. I particularly liked the Botanist project; it’s got this wonderful fantasy of structure and light.’ TM ‘Alberto Caiola have a youthful exuberance coupled with inventive elements.’ HH
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WIN Awards 2016 - Emerging Interior Practice of the Year Category: Benedict Wilhelm Design (London, United Kingdom) Benedict Wilhelm Design is a London-based design studio specialising in projects within the hospitality, retail, beauty and residential sectors. Since 2014 BWD has grown to a 6-person studio with an international mix of interior architects, product designers, graphic designers and set designers. ‘Benedict Wilhelm Design demonstrates an outstanding capability to adapt their design and research of colour and palette to different projects and client approach. I particularly liked the New York-inspired deli in London, Delancey & Co; it’s brave and absolutely appropriate for its context.’ VG ‘Excellent: geometrically pioneering.’ HH
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