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Mainstream media exposure

Singapore, 11th June 2012 Part of our job, when you get more established and recognised as expert lighting designer, is that your opinion is being sought by the professional media. In my life as professional lighting designer I have had … Continue reading

11. June 2012 by Martin Klaasen
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For “guts” and glory

Yangon, Myanmar, 6th June 2012 My last day in Yangon…we took the time to go visit one of the other leading hotels in the city currently undergoing renovation to have some reference in regards to the local design and contractor … Continue reading

06. June 2012 by Martin Klaasen
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World Environment Day

Yangon, Myanmar, 5th June 2012 As I am ploughing through the hotel area by area to inventorise the lighting and list out the current state of affairs, it seems apt that today is world environment day. At least so I … Continue reading

05. June 2012 by Martin Klaasen
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Poor maintenance…a killer

Yangon, Myanmar, 6th June 2012 My first day back in Yangon since a long time…I was last here around 2003-2004 invited as guest speaker at an architectural lighting event. Not much has changed on the road from the airport to … Continue reading

05. June 2012 by Martin Klaasen
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Value engineering 2

Singapore, 23rd May 2012 After an early morning flight I am back in Singapore, as I have some meetings is KL tomorrow. I am taking a more and more relaxed approach to travelling for my own sanity. Taking my time … Continue reading

23. May 2012 by Martin Klaasen
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Noche Zero

Perth, 21st May 2012 Another beautiful day in Perth, we are lucky here with an average of 8-9 hours sun shine a day throughout the year. Add to that the (really crisp) blue skies and a Mediterranean climate together with … Continue reading

21. May 2012 by Martin Klaasen
Categories: city beautification, Light & Learn, light watch, lighting applications, lighting design, lighting of the future, lighting standards | Leave a comment

The illusion of appointments

Singapore, 10th May 2012 Somehow it seems like the economy is picking up lately. More and more clients are finally making decisions and projects are moving. I heard similar feedback from others in the market. Another client informed us by … Continue reading

10. May 2012 by Martin Klaasen
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Full Circle

Singapore, 9th May 2012 It does not happen often, but there is occasionally that moment where you come full circle with a project that you designed in the past. We have just received official confirmation that we have been appointed to do … Continue reading

09. May 2012 by Martin Klaasen
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Lighting, Health and Wealth

Singapore, 4th April 2012 It is undeniable that a good health is at the base of everything in life and as lighting can contribute to a better wellbeing, it is important that we do not forget to look at the … Continue reading

04. April 2012 by Martin Klaasen
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Light & Shadow

Doha, Tuesday 27th March 2012 My last day in Doha…I made the best of this day, on the side lines of this event, to go and visit some of the leading developers and consultants in this market to understand and … Continue reading

27. March 2012 by Martin Klaasen
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