November 2010
2010 has been marked by periods of intensity. For the first six months of the year, much of our focus was on the functional and aesthetic illumination of our new and revamped stadiums and the work and anxiety attached to getting them completed on time. The result was truly spectacular and South Africans will for some time remember the entire period with a sense of pride and achievement.
The time of the beautiful game was barely over when, as a lighting community, we launched the first major lighting exhibition ever to be held in South Africa.
That was also a success and all visitors to the Lighting in Design Hall were taken by the high standard of the exhibits and by the quality of lighting available in the country.
In between these two highlights, we had the Frankfurt Fair, which forever will be remembered for the eruption and disruption of Eyjafjallajökull. Many South Africans were among those stuck in Germany when its ash cloud led to the temporary closure of European airspace. Although no-one would like to repeat the experience, or the expense, the drama and excitement of that time was indisputable.
We ended the year with the Hong Kong Lighting Fair which was attended by a number of South Africans who used the opportunity to do business in China. That also involved stress and a clear sense of purpose which, though energizing, was exhausting.
Amongst all of the above, people had projects to finish, products to launch and targets to meet. It has been a jam-packed year and I think the industry is ready for a well deserved end-of-year break. On that note, the Lighting in Design team would like to wish our readers a relaxing and happy holiday season and every success for 2011.
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Regular Features
EDspace - The Editor Reflects
Brian Rowell's column
PEPtalk - People, Events & Products
Giving students the edge
Mellow light, ie, gentle, reflection free and energy efficient light that causes a visual environment to appear brighter at lower levels of illuminance, is ideal for classrooms and studios. The concept has been applied throughout the new creative arts and languages complex at St Mary's School for Girls in Waverley, Johannesburg.
Custom luminaire specification and design
According to Alexis Bizos of Greencraft Lighting, a company that designs and manufactures customised luminaires, the best clients are those who convey the aesthetic they wish to achieve and leave the detailed design to the lighting specialists. In this article he appeals to architects to leave designers and manufacturers of luminaires space to do what they do best.
La Motte. Redefined
Energy efficiency and reduced light pollution were two requirements in the lighting brief provided by those responsible for the development of the Franschhoek Valley wine estate. The result is a warm and welcoming destination for visitors to the redefined La Motte.
East and West: The perspectives of two lighting designers
This article gives an overview of recent presentations, in different parts of the world, by Hong Kong based Tino Kwan and Keith Bradshaw of Edinburgh in Scotland.
