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PLDC Day 3

Madrid 22nd October 2011 It is approaching 3am in the morning and I have just returned to my hotel to pack and go to the airport for my 6am flight back to Amsterdam and on to Singapore. Not much sleep … Continue reading

23. October 2011 by Martin Klaasen
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PLDC Day 1

Madrid 20th October 2011 PLDC 2011 is on the way! After a welcome party last night on the (windy) rooftop of the Circulo de Bellas Artes building, we officially kicked off this morning with a keynote address from Paul Marrantz, … Continue reading

21. October 2011 by Martin Klaasen
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Coordination

Jakarta 12th October 2011 While waiting to take my flight back to Singapore I have some time to reflect back on my stay in Jakarta. Observation one: I spent nearly a third of my (working) time in a car trying … Continue reading

13. October 2011 by Martin Klaasen
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Walking a fine line

Chennai 5th October 2011 Still in Chennai, finalising some site issues and archiving defects and liabilities so we can report back on what is till outstanding or in need of urgent repair, replacemnt or modifications. It will probably take us … Continue reading

05. October 2011 by Martin Klaasen
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The art of lighting

Singapore 27th September 2011 Let’s take a break from LED’s for a change and talk about something else. With the I-Light Marina Bay 2012 art festival on the cards next year, expressions of interest have been sent out for artists … Continue reading

27. September 2011 by Martin Klaasen
Categories: light and art, Light and inspiration, light watch, lighting and culture, lighting design | 1 comment

I feel the temperature rising

Singapore 26th September 2011 Back to LED again…the last few weeks I have been investigating LED (specifically the retrofit types, not so much the light engines) in depth to understand the limitations they have and the characteristics we need to … Continue reading

26. September 2011 by Martin Klaasen
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The green advantage

Singapore 13th September 2011 These last few days I am full on putting the finishing touch on my book and I must say neglecting my office a little bit in the process. Luckily staff knocks on my door when anyone … Continue reading

13. September 2011 by Martin Klaasen
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Tribute of Light

Singapore 12th September 2011 Nine-Eleven came and went with many memorials held all over the world. Ten years later it still leaves an incredible mark on our lives, for those who lost loved ones in the attack it will be … Continue reading

12. September 2011 by Martin Klaasen
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The (lighting) world today

Singapore 9th September 2011 This Sunday it will be 10 years since the terrible 9-11 attacks in New York and you can’t really open any newspaper or tune into any news program without the subject being broached these days.  Many … Continue reading

09. September 2011 by Martin Klaasen
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Quo vadis lighting design

Singapore 8th September 2011 Like many of my colleagues in the lighting industry we read professional magazines to keep ourselves updated on the latest developments in lighting and other peoples’ achievements around the world. Some like me also regularly contribute … Continue reading

08. September 2011 by Martin Klaasen
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