Category Archives for Light and inspiration
The week that was…3-7th July 2017
Singapore, weekend 8-9th July 2017 This week I want to share the dramatic events surrounding the opening of our latest project in Yangshuo, in the Guilin Mountains in China. What was supposed to be a glorious opening on which I … Continue reading
The week that was 26-30th June 2017
Yangshuo, weekend 1st– 2nd July 2017 This weekend I am in Yangshuo, China, for the grand opening of our prestigious Alila Yanghsuo hotel project, but more about that in next week’s blog. This week I take a break from our team … Continue reading
The week that was…19-23rd June 2017
Perth, weekend 24-25th June 2017 Back in Perth, back from the warm and humid tropics into the wintery Australian season…Perth in the winter is a mixed bag of cold and rainy days with sunny beautiful days. I have had plenty … Continue reading
The week that was 12-16th June 2017
Singapore, weekend 17-18th June 2017 After a long but very satisfying week and weekend first in Yangshuo and later Guangzhou, I was back in Singapore this week, catching up with my team and our projects on hand. While I am … Continue reading
The week that was…5 – 9th June 2017
Guangzhou, weekend 10-11th June 2017 As I prepare this week’s blog I am in Guangzhou attending the Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition (GILE), under management of Messe Frankfurt. I am a guest speaker at the Think Light event and am also here … Continue reading
The week that was 29-2nd june 2017
Singapore, weekend 3-4th June 2017 Travelling time zones is always a challenge, specifically combatting jetlag after a month away can be daunting. I guess I have learned to adapt myself quickly over the years as my transition to Singapore time … Continue reading
The week that was 22-26th May 2017
Netherlands, weekend 27-28th May 2017 My time in France has come to an end and after visiting my parents this weekend in Holland I will be re-energised and back on deck in Asia next week… I had been mulling the … Continue reading
The week that was 15-19th May 2017
France, weekend 20-21th May 2017 Yes I am still in France…it’s a big change of pace, but I feel it is a very necessary one to incorporate in my life at tmes…I have been running around the world like a … Continue reading
The week that was 8-12th May 2017
France, weekend 13-14th May 2017 Still enjoying the relaxing countryside of my retreat in the South of France, I have also been playing a bit client and project manager. While keeping a remote eye on office and project proceedings I … Continue reading
The week that was 1-5th May 2017
France, weekend 6 – 7th May 2017 As I prepare this week’s blog entry from my retreat in the South, France is going to the polls to elect their new president, a choice between Marine Le Pen (a nationalist) and … Continue reading

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