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Cool Architects

apple R+D lab

September 16, 2020 Brad Koerner

Wow, that’s a sexy looking R&D lab…from Apple’s September 2020 keynote video. Definitely looks carefully staged for the shot, but nevertheless an actual functional lab space? That luminous ceiling looks gorgeous and I can imagine how important it must be … Continue reading apple R+D lab

Creative Manufacturers

dresswall

January 26, 2020 Brad Koerner

Dresswall is an Italian manufacturer of stretched-fabric LED light boxes. Such lightboxes have become quite a commodity category, but I especially like how Dresswall presents its product line with a very architectural-focused viewpoint and accompanying accessories. And they have a … Continue reading dresswall

Creative Manufacturers

lightglass

September 18, 2019 Brad Koerner

Lightglass, a Philadelphia company started in 2012, produces interior faux-glazing systems with a integrated LED back-lighting to create pleasant sensations of brightness at an architectural scale. Even though the optical effect is opaque white, it tricks the brain into thinking … Continue reading lightglass

Cool Architects

milan 2019: cleaf booth design

April 13, 2019April 14, 2019 Brad Koerner

One of the best examples of lighting design at the 2019 Salone del Mobile surprisingly did not come from any of the lighting companies, but from the booth design of Italian architectural surfaces manufacturer Cleaf. Designed by Bestetti Associati, the … Continue reading milan 2019: cleaf booth design

Creative Manufacturers

lightart by 3form

October 17, 2018 Brad Koerner

Six years ago I covered the efforts by decorative resin panel supplier 3Form to setup a specialty lighting studio called LightArt.  Nice to see those efforts continuing, along with some really creative new pieces. I love their integration of felt into … Continue reading lightart by 3form

Future Lighting

deutsche bahn train concept

November 14, 2017 Brad Koerner

Via DesignBoom:  DB recently created a new concept model exploring the future of train interiors.  Notice the embedded lighting concept in the ceiling? Continue reading deutsche bahn train concept

Creative Manufacturers

philips luminous patterns: new showroom

April 6, 2016May 27, 2016 Brad Koerner

My team and I just completed the new Philips Luminous Patterns showroom in Eindhoven.  Occupying 200 sq/m, we’ve installed 12 large Luminous Patterns wall and ceiling installations depicting a reception area, bar, hotel room, and several retail scenarios.  Completing the space is … Continue reading philips luminous patterns: new showroom

Cool Architects

500 bourke street

July 7, 2015July 7, 2015 Brad Koerner

A very cool project I just discovered from 2011, 500 Bourke Street in Melbourne includes an elegant custom ceiling construction that integrates lighting into custom cast-plaster ceiling units. According to the award submission: The foyer refurbishment includes an extensive new … Continue reading 500 bourke street

Cool Architects

denegrib bessai studio – custom ceiling

May 21, 2015May 22, 2015 Brad Koerner

Very interesting parametric-designed luminous ceiling installation at a private residence by Toronto firm Denegrib Bessai Studio. Continue reading denegrib bessai studio – custom ceiling

Cool Architects

apple store

March 9, 2015March 9, 2015 Brad Koerner

Nice lighting on the newest Apple store in West Lake, China, by Foster and Partners.  I like how they clearly Photoshop’d the ceiling to be darker just behind the Apple logo — the ceiling is apparently TOO uniform for Apple’s marketing … Continue reading apple store

Cool Architects

stuart weitzman by zaha hadid

October 29, 2013 Brad Koerner

Totally trumping Tom Cruise in the “futuristic” department, check out the new Milan flagship store for shoe brand Stuart Weitman by Zaha Hadid.   I love the uniformity of the large, amorphous luminous ceilings, the minimalist detailing of the light … Continue reading stuart weitzman by zaha hadid

Cool Architects

paper chandeliers

March 23, 2013 Brad Koerner

Via Dezeen: An undulating canopy of cardboard tubes by American studio Cristina Parreño Architecture and students from MIT hovered over visitors at the ARCOMadrid art fair in Spain last month. Overall, it is a bit much for me, particularly at … Continue reading paper chandeliers

Lighting Education

history of luminous walls

January 25, 2013January 25, 2013 Brad Koerner

Thomas Schielke, who is in the communications group at ERCO and has spoken at many events and seminars, has a personal site with many interesting research videos for those of you who are “lighting nerds”…like myself.  Above is an excellent … Continue reading history of luminous walls

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