Category Archives for lighting design
It’s all in the details
Singapore, 26th March 2014 I spent a good part of my day trying to make sense of the drawings and (so called) details that were sent to me as base information to develop my lighting design. The project is highly … Continue reading
Something new, something old
Singapore, 24th March 2014 Some clients have really interesting philosophies and strategies when it comes to implementing a new design. I had a meeting today in regards to the renovation of a ballroom, one of the first stages of the complete … Continue reading
The poodle meeting
Manila, 21st March 2014 You may wonder where this is going…This is actually about the project coordination meeting I had all day that involved all key consultants. A crucial meeting with the client, the QS, the project manager and all … Continue reading
Day and night
Singapore, 19th March 2014 One of the inevitable things with day light is that at the end of the day it turns into the night! Your living or work place then has to cope with the reverse situation where somehow … Continue reading
Day lighting
Singapore, 18th March 2014 I mentioned in my blog yesterday that in my search for a suitable office space, the availability of natural day light is imperative. I can’t work in an office space devout of day light. I need … Continue reading
The diplomacy in lighting design
Perth, 14th March 2014 This is an issue that not many of us realise but can be critical to the success of every project. Besides being creative beings we lighting designers also need to have a healthy dose of diplomacy … Continue reading
The demise of the PLDA
Perth, 13th March 2014 I guess the 13th is as good as any day to blog about the demise of the PLDA. It is now inevitable that the PLDA (Professional Lighting Designers Association) as we know it has found its … Continue reading
Ballroom lighting
Hong Kong, 6th March 2014 One of the most complicated and complex lighting design challenges has to be the design of a hotel’s ballroom. The ballroom is generally one of the money makers of the hotel with wedding and corporate … Continue reading
Tree of light
Singapore, 27th February 2014 The tree is a very natural element of landscape, something we are all familiar with. It is also one of the most mal-treated objects when it comes to lighting. There are very little people that really … Continue reading
Reflecting on reflections
Bandung, 25th February 2014 It is not often that a client brings you to visit a project to show you what they do NOT want! Generally they bring you to see completed projects they like to explain to you what … Continue reading
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