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The new generation

Singapore, 26th February 2014 As we see a steady growth in our projects as a result of our recognition in the market (at least one should hope so!), I find myself in a situation of expanding my team to cater … Continue reading →

26. February 2014 by Martin Klaasen
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Fees, Budgets and prices

Perth- Singapore, 12th February 2014 As I make my way back to Singapore, I can’t but get saddened (perhaps frustrated) from the continuous urge from each and everyone in the chain of design from the first fee negotiations, the establishment … Continue reading →

13. February 2014 by Martin Klaasen
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Forward thinking

Singapore, 5th February 2014 In transit in Singapore on my way through to Perth tomorrow I spent a good part of the day planning ahead. My schedule for the year is filling up very, very fast and any plans that … Continue reading →

05. February 2014 by Martin Klaasen
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Hot Desking

Singapore, 3rd February 2014 As I am preparing to go to the airport for my meeting in Jakarta tomorrow (early meeting so I am forced to do an overnighter), I recall an article I read this morning when I had … Continue reading →

03. February 2014 by Martin Klaasen
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Candle light

Singapore, 17th January 2014 As lighting designers of this day and age it is understandable that our prime focus is on designing around and with today’s lighting technology. Obviously if you are a new generation lighting designer you probably know … Continue reading →

17. January 2014 by Martin Klaasen
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Priorities…

Shanghai-Singapore, 16th January 2014 I wrapped up my stay in Shanghai with some outstanding design work but I have to say with travel in the afternoon, albeit the later part of the day, it still cuts your day in half. … Continue reading →

16. January 2014 by Martin Klaasen
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Milestones

Perth, 19th November 2013 10 Ten more to go… From today onwards I am counting down to my 1000th blog post! Can you believe it! It has been quite a journey that started way back in 2009. I would like … Continue reading →

19. November 2013 by Martin Klaasen
Categories: city beautification, light watch, lighting and culture, lighting applications, lighting design, lighting design practice, lighting standards | Leave a comment

I will wait you

Shanghai, 13th November 2013 As I write my blog I am up in the air on my way back from Shanghai to Singapore. Language is always a challenge when you travel and do projects with project teams from all over … Continue reading →

13. November 2013 by Martin Klaasen
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PLDC 2013 Day 3

Copenhagen, 2nd November 2013 The last day started with a low hanging fog, probably in line with how many people felt the day after last night’s events…thanks to Tuborg (Denmark’s home brewed beer) free beer was distributed throughout the city … Continue reading →

03. November 2013 by Martin Klaasen
Categories: Education, Light & Learn, light and art, light and health, Light and inspiration, light watch, lighting and culture, lighting and sustainability, lighting and the economy, lighting applications, lighting design, lighting design practice, lighting of the future, lighting standards | Leave a comment

PLDC Day 2

Copenhagen, 1st November 2013 Day 2 started with the Danish minister for climate, energy and building giving a passionate key note opening address about the importance of lighting in the overall country master planning for a sustainable living environment. I … Continue reading →

02. November 2013 by Martin Klaasen
Categories: Education, going green, Light & Learn, light and health, Light and inspiration, light watch, lighting and culture, lighting and sustainability, lighting applications, lighting design, lighting design practice, lighting of the future, lighting standards | Leave a comment