Case Studies

LEDs used in Mossel Bay show promise in preventing shark attacks

A new study in Current Biology reveals that light-based strategies could potentially reduce shark attacks by disrupting their ability to identify prey. Led by Professor Nathan Hart, head of Macquarie University’s Neurobiology Lab, and Dr Laura Ryan, the research explores how modifying the visual silhouette of objects can trick a shark’s visual system. The findings offer a promising foundation for non-invasive technologies to protect surfers and swimmers.

A fusion of brutalism and intimacy at Whisky Bar

The Whisky Bar in Taiyuan, North China, is a shining example of how thoughtful lighting can transform a space. Designed by JSPA Design, this project reimagines two floors of a commercial podium into a unified whisky and cocktail bar, blending brutalist architecture with intimate lighting to create an extraordinary experience.

Tamburins Seongsu flagship store is a masterpiece in lighting design

The Tamburins Seongsu Flagship Store in Seongsu-dong, South Korea, has garnered acclaim at the 2024 Frame Awards, winning Best Use of Light and Single-Brand Store of the Year.

Revitalising the possibilities of gym lighting

Studio RHE’s design for Third Space Moorgate has earned the 2024 FRAME Awards Winner of the Year in the Spatial Category, thanks in part to its groundbreaking use of lighting to elevate the fitness experience.

Illuminating renewal: the revitalisation of Philipp Soldan Forum

The Philipp Soldan Forum in Frankenberg, Germany, has undergone a remarkable transformation, placing innovative lighting design at the heart of its revitalisation. Originally built in the 1980s as the Ederberglandhalle, the venue has been modernised by Ian Shaw Architects to serve as a premier event and conference space while preserving its original character.

Lighting innovation enhances learning at Calling Academy Stellenbosch

The expansion of Calling Academy Stellenbosch, a non-profit school in South Africa, demonstrates the transformative power of innovative lighting and sustainable design in educational architecture. Designed by Cape Town-based SALT Architects, the project uses cost-effective yet impactful lighting solutions to create an inspiring learning environment for low-income learners.

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