Anticipation is high for the summer edition of the largest residential lighting show in the Western Hemisphere, with special emphasis on the event’s architectural lighting resources and a complimentary hotel offer for qualified new attendees. Dallas Market Center will host Lightovation June 18-21, offering 1 million square feet of permanent exhibits encompassing all interior and…

Illumination, marine turtles, and the state of play One of the current, and more interesting, corners of lighting is its interaction with nature. As we discuss the anthropogenic impacts of light on animals, it’s worth looking at marine turtles, which are easily one of the most studied interactions, and, unfortunately, one that remains poorly understood,…

Bridging the Gap Seeking accessible lighting design tools There was one thing my high school art teacher took great pleasure in repeatedly saying to me, often as I was struggling to sand a complicated metal smithing project or when expressing doubt over how I would bring my concept to reality: “You know, there’s a tool…

WestStar Tower features a seamless visual flow The WestStar Tower in El Paso, TX, marks a significant milestone as the first newly constructed skyscraper in the city in 40 years. It brings a fresh energy to the urban skyline, symbolizing El Paso’s unique position along the U.S.–Mexico border. As the headquarters of a leading commercial…

Fragrance and beauty flagship store, Tamburins Seongsu, in Seongsu-dong, South Korea, serves shoppers a multitude for the senses. Soft illumination designed by EONSLD pours  out of the unique glass-box building, as if misty perfume spilling from a bottle, blending the interior atmosphere and design with the exterior façade and surroundings. The design  team relied on…

Supporting diverse sensory needs Lighting plays a fundamental role in shaping our environments. For individuals with neurodivergence—a term encompassing conditions like autism, ADHD, and sensory processing disorders, among others—lighting can profoundly influence their ability to function and thrive. Unfortunately, despite its importance, the specific needs of neurodivergent individuals have often been overlooked in our field.…

Designing light for animal pleasure and comfort My team and I have had the privilege of working with some of the leaders in animal habitat design over the last 40 years on such renowned projects as the Monterey Bay Aquarium, New Doha Zoo, National Aquarium of Taiwan, Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific, and many…

Seductive and charming, Perlage is an after-hours destination on Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi, UAE, with cheeky cocktails like “How ‘Bout Them Apples” and “Tickle Fancy.” The bar takes its name from the French term for the bubbles in champagne, while the interior design by Verhaal and lighting design by Studio Lumen take cues…

Viewing city projects through a transformative lens Urban environments present myriad challenges. Traditional urban solutions often fail to address the root causes or overlook critical aspects of a project. Avoiding preconceived solutions, identifying social challenges, understanding the cultural context, and focusing on practical considerations and challenges are essential elements for success across city landscapes. Let’s…

Advancements in outdoor lighting technology have revolutionized the way we illuminate spaces, offering unprecedented precision, efficiency and sustainability. But truly great lighting design goes beyond function — it involves listening to nature and surroundings, responding, and understanding how to connect with it in meaningful ways. In a sit-down with President of Fisher Marantz Stone, Charles…

This lighting designer from Lam Partners emphasizes the importance of illumination as a necessity for more than just people who can afford a lighting designer.   Why light? I was first introduced to the world of lighting while I was studying interior architecture in England through two of my friends who are in lighting design;…

Brought to you by PureEdge Lighting In an era where well-being is as valued as aesthetics, lighting design has transcended its traditional role of mere illumination. Today’s designers are tasked with creating environments that nurture our natural biological rhythms. Integrating circadian-friendly lighting into our built spaces isn’t just a trend—it’s a holistic approach to health.…

Belgium’s famous train station experiences an all-LED renewal   Belgium’s Antwerp Central Station, named by Mashable in 2014 as the most beautiful railway station in the world and as the world’s fourth greatest train station by Newsweek in 2009, is also among the list of 2024 IES Award of Merit recipients. While these publications may…

Seacrest Studios broadcast a message of hope American Idol, Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, Live with Kelly and Ryan, Wheel of Fortune: it seems that Ryan Seacrest has been everywhere during his more than three-decade career. But Seacrest’s best work may be displayed in locations removed from the studios of Hollywood and New York…

Education as a path forward in the lighting industry When we’re stuck in traffic, it’s easy to forget—we are the traffic. We’re part of the very congestion we lament. The same holds true for the lighting industry. It’s not some distant, abstract entity or a loose collection of disconnected parts. It’s an ecosystem—shaped from within…