Inaugural Sustainable Design Summit opens registration
(UK) - Registration opens for the first-ever Sustainable Design Summit (SDS).
Designers and customer experience experts from across the aviation, hotel, and cruise sectors are invited to discover cross-sector interior design solutions to some of the world’s most urgent challenges. Visitors will attend keynote conference sessions and participate in collaborative learning through round-table discussions to hone their personal knowledge and return to their company with actionable knowledge.
Access to the full industry-leading SDS conference programme, including breakout sessions, round tables, networking breaks, and the complimentary lunch, is available through the Early Bird Pass. The Early Bird Pass also grants delegates an invitation to the exclusive Cruise Ship Interiors Expo Europe Opening Party.
The SDS conference agenda has been carefully curated to inspire, educate, and guide. The Keynote: One Planet, One Mission: Tackling Common Challenges identifies the sustainability challenges that unite the aviation, hotel, and cruise sectors. Breakout sessions include opportunities to learn specialist knowledge, including Circular Design 101, Colour, Material and Finish, and Sustainability Infrastructure: Ratings, Tools & Tech. SDS also presents the opportunity for delegates to dig deep into industry-specific challenges through sector breakouts. Learnings will be shared at Setting Our Intention, where delegates explore the drivers for change, what’s needed, and what’s next.
SDS looks beyond blue sky thinking with the important Plenary Pitching to Stakeholders: How to Hold a Conversation About Sustainability? Speakers Luke Pearson, Co-founder and Director Pearson Lloyd, Thomas Westergaard, Vice President Hurtigruten Expeditions, and Bryan Liska, Director of Design Hilton Latin America & the Caribbean, examine the pitch for sustainability from a stakeholder to audience perspective.
www.sustainabledesignsummit.com
Santa & Cole commemorate Trípode with new additions
(Spain) - To commemorate 25 years of Trípode, Santa & Cole presents two new lampshades in collaboration with Barcelona designer Júlia Esqué.
Since its creation in 1997, Trípode, a Santa & Cole Team design, has established itself over the years as an iconic design. This year, to celebrate its 25th anniversary, the brand is presenting Diplomatic striped ribbon and Breton striped ribbon as the result of a collaboration with designer Júlia Esqué, which complete its selection of ribbon lampshades.
A superposition of the original colours inspired by both the fashion of the 90s, and by Annie Albers’ references in her detailed research on the Bauhaus movement – now come together to enrich the rhythm of the ribbon binding. The basic colours of the ribbon collection are natural white, amber red, and black. In 2013, in collaboration with the Raw Color studio in Eindhoven, new ribbon finishes were released in terracotta, mustard yellow, and forest green. Each one of them was woven with yarns that blended together to create nuances of colour. Now, the lampshade collection is completed withEsqué's two new striped ribbon finishes.
Women in Lighting Awards winners announced
(UK) - The winners of this year's Women in Lighting Awards were announced this June.
The awards celebrate outstanding women in the following categories: Light Art, Education/Research, and Engineering. The awards closed with 131 nominators submitting and 114 nominees in total from 28 countries as diverse as Finland and Argentina, Costa Rica and Sudan.
Women in Lighting media partners formed a panel to help decide on some deserving women that were honoured in more detail during an online presentation: Sarah Cullen - darc magazine (UK), Patrick McCumiskey Warm White (Germany), Randy Reid - Designing Lighting (USA), Esther Torello - Lightecture (Spain), Mervi Rokka - Ljuskultur (Sweden), Thiago Gaya - L+D Magazine (Brazil), Valery Gorelova - Wavelength (Russia) and Vertica Dvivedi - Surfaces Reporter (India).
ART: This category celebrates a female artist who always or often works with light or any woman in lighting who has created a light-based piece or any woman that works as a curator of Light Art.
Judges Choices
Jen Lewin / USA
“With more than 25 years of experience working as a light artist, Jen Lewin thinks beyond traditional art exhibitions to create an experience that brings vibrancy to public spaces,” says nominator Dipali Shirsat.
Jen is an interactive artist and engineer with a studio based in New York City who specialises in large-scale installations in public spaces, usually combining elements such as light, sound, and complex engineering. Her work can be found at many festivals and exhibited in galleries around the world.
Liz West / UK
“Liz is an inspirational artist bringing the power of colour to many people's lives,” saysnominator Eve Gaut.
Liz is a British visual artist. West’s practice comprises site-specific artworks, sculpture, and immersive light art installations. Her artworks often combine colour and light with the aim of heightening sensory awareness and experience for the viewer.
Highly Commended:
Professor Lyn Godley / USA, and Aleksandra Stratimirovic / Sweden
EDUCATION & RESEARCH: This category is for a woman who is moving our knowledge forward in light and lighting or someone who is a dedicated educator in light.
Judges Choices
Professor Dr Banu Manav / Turkey
“Her dedication to her students and research has always impressed me. Starting her path in lighting when just a few people knew about the field back in 1995 in Turkey,” says nominator Inci Zeynep Kaban.
Banu is the Dean of Kadir Has University in the Art and Design Faculty. She has been an active member in the Turkish National Committee on Illumination for 11 years, and since 2020, represents Turkey in the CIE, Division 6 (Photobiology and Photochemistry). Her research in lighting and collaborations can be found under the categories of interior lighting and space perception, visual comfort, and interior design.
Professor Mariana Figueiro /USA
“Mariana is an internationally known leader in lighting research and education; her contribution to the field of light and human health, especially for older adults, and Alzheimer's patients have been invaluable,” saysnominator Amardeep M. Dugar
Brazilian-Cuban architect and scientist Mariana, researches the effect of light on human health, including alertness and performance. Having served as the Director of the Lighting Research Center (LRC) and Professor at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), she is now serving as Director of the Mount Sinai Center for Light and Health Research.
Highly Commended:
Andrea Hartranft FIALD / USA, and Dr/Asst Professor Karolina Zielinkska-Dabowska / Poland & Switzerland
ENGINEERING: This category highlights women who work in engineering. They primarily work with light and their work is necessary for the world we live in.
Judges Choices
Dr Ruth Kelly Waskett / UK
“Ruth is a true mentor and change maker. A knowledgeable, supportive and inspiring person. She is deeply motivated by the need to address how daylight can bring buildings to life and the positive impact it has on people’s mental health and well-being,” saysnominator Karen Owens.
Ruth is a daylight specialist within the Lighting team at Hoare Lea and is immediate Past President of the Society of Light and Lighting. She is both a visiting lecturer at University College London and contributes to the daylight element of the Lighting Education Trust (LET) Diploma Course. She also volunteers as a mentor for the new Silhouette awards and has also been involved in the writing of a number of lighting guides produced by the CIBSE Society of Light & Lighting (SLL), including being the principal author of the revised Daylighting Guide (Lighting Guide 10).
Liudmyla Pavlenko / Ukraine
“Living in a country ravaged by war, Liudmyla brings light into our dark world,” saysnominator Amardeep M. Dugar.
Liudmyla Pavlenko is a lighting design engineer with a double master's degree in lighting from the National Aviation University/Ukraine and the University of Wismar/Germany. She currently heads the Electrical Engineering and Source of Lighting Department in Ukraine.
Highly Commended:
Kelly Smith / UK, and Melody Culanag / Canada
Haroulla Georgiou appointed Associate at align
(UK) - Multi-disciplinary, London-based practice align has announced a new internal promotion.
Architect Haroulla Georgiou, who joined align three and a half years ago, now forms part of a longer-term expansion plan for the company and has been appointed align’s first-ever Associate.
"With a number of new joiners in recent months, including Senior Designer Ben Pressley, Junior Designer and Sustainability Researcher Amy Roberts, and Junior Designer Laura Palmer, align is undergoing a period of expansion. Ensuring a robust internal management structure is very much part of that new vision" comments Nigel Tresise, the company’s Co-Founder, Director, and Owner, adding that "During the pandemic period, Haroulla’s management of one of our most important blue-chip accounts has exposed her to the nuances of client relationships and has seen her rapidly develop as a highly-capable team leader."
Georgiou was brought up in Cyprus, studied architecture at Leeds Beckett University, and has worked in the UK since 2014. In 2021, she was included in the MIX Interiors ’30 Under 30’ list of rising industry stars, where her "fantastic design aptitude and a real eye for detail" were highlighted.
Georgiou will also play an active role in align’s business development practice, including networking, PR, and company advocacy, in addition to running projects.Georgiou commented on her new role, saying "It’s great to work at a practice like align, where creativity, hard work, and dedication are recognised and rewarded. As an Associate, I will be working closely with Nigel Tresise to manage a range of prestigious projects, take a strategic oversight of team management and develop client relationships."
IALD appoints Christopher Knowlton as CEO
(USA) – The IALD has announced that Christopher Knowlton has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the association and Executive Director of the IALD Education Trust as Ashley Robbins, CAE, steps down from her role as Interim CEO to take a new post with another association, effective 1 June.
During Robbins’ nine-year tenure with IALD as Director of Membership and subsequently Interim CEO, she has worked with members across the world to advance the association’s mission of promoting the global profession of lighting design through leadership and advocacy. “Ashley’s contribution and commitment to the lighting design profession will be felt for years to come. We are incredibly grateful to her for the work she has undertaken in very challenging conditions,” said IALD President Monica Luz Lobo.
The IALD Board of Directors selected Christopher Knowlton as the new permanent CEO for the IALD; a former lighting designer of 15 years and business owner who has been involved with the IALD and IALD Education Trust since 2010, Knowlton most recently served as IALD Treasurer. Brandon Thrasher has been selected by the board to replace Knowlton through the end of the 2021-22 term, with Carla Wilkins appointed as the President’s Selected Director to serve the remainder of the 2021-22 term.
Lobo said of Knowlton’s appointment: “Christopher has been instrumental in guiding the association through challenging times and safeguarding its future. He is exceptionally well placed to maintain continuity while also progressing new ideas and advancing the association.”
“I couldn’t be more excited to partner with the IALD Board of Directors, IALD Education Trust and staff team. We have a great opportunity to not only advance the association’s mission and vision, but the profession of lighting design as a while,” added Knowlton.
Lucent Lighting partners with interiors company Monarca
(Middle East) – Lucent Lighting has announced a new collaboration with architectural and design consultancy, Monarca. Working in partnership throughout the Middle East, Lucent and Monarca hope to revolutionise the industry with innovative lighting concepts to create breathtaking interiors that range in style and character.
Established by industry expert, Skander Dardour, Monarca will take advantage of Skandour’s wealth of expertise in construction and high-end lighting to enhance luxury interiors for contemporary homes, futuristic hotels, extraordinary landscaping and luxury retail stores.
Partnering with some of the most premium brands in the field of furniture, art, and lighting – Monarca’s new collaboration with Lucent will deliver exceptional architectural lighting for some of the Middle East’s most prestigious architectural and interior design projects, reaffirming Monarca’s clear ambition to provide exquisite creations for its clients.
The long-standing reputation of Lucent, combined with the ambition and design passion of Monarca, is an exciting pairing that both companies are hopeful will deliver spectacular outcomes across the Middle East.
Skander Dardour, Founder and CEO of Monarca and Lucent Middle East Agent, says: “I have long been an admirer of Lucent’s products and I am honoured to represent them in the Middle East. High-quality lighting is integral to the success of every interior and architectural design project and Lucent’s superior lighting more than delivers for our clients.”
Michael Dunk, Owner and CEO of Lucent, adds: “It is a real privilege to work alongside Skander Dardour; his wealth of industry knowledge and attention to detail has resulted in the creation of world-class design projects that are much admired by the industry. We are delighted to partner with Monarca and very much look forward to seeing how our products are incorporated into some of the Middle East’s most luxurious design projects.”
Designers Mind to host conversation on rest and wellbeing
(Online) – Designers Mind is hosting an online conversation exploring the impact of rest on our wellbeing and work.
Led by Kaye Preston, Founder of Designers Mind, Interior Designer and Holistic Health Coach, and Kael Gillam, Principal Lighting Designer at Hoare Lea and Designers Mind contributor, the session is the first in a series of ‘dm talks’ sessions.
During the talk, Preston and Gillam will explore the impact of prioritising rest and incorporating more breaks throughout the day on wellbeing and work.
“It can feel counterproductive to take time out of our busy workdays, to step away and take some time out,” said Preston. “But it’s so important for our physical and mental health. In relation to our work, prioritising our wellbeing can actually lead to improved performance, creativity, productivity, better focus and ability to make decisions.”
Throughout the session, Preston and Gillam will explore the impact that not taking breaks can have on our mental and physical health; how rest is linked to our levels of focus, creativity, productivity and decision making abilities; the importance of listening to your body and mind’s needs, knowing your energy levels and building self-awareness around when you need to take a break; learning to set boundaries with yourself and others; and finally suggesting some strategies on building more rest into your days.
The talk will be 30-minutes long, with a Q&A to close – it will also be recorded and available to replay for those that register.
The session will be held on Tuesday 31 May at 1pm BST. Registration is free, or a voluntary donation can be made, more information can be found here.
HLB Lighting Design announces two promotions
(USA) – HLB Lighting Design has announced that Tina Aghassian and Ken Douglas have been promoted to Senior Principal. In their new roles, Aghassian and Douglas will continue to manage the Los Angeles and New York studios respectively, and lead firmwide initiatives in support of business development, geographic expansion and innovative design practice.
Aghassian has worked at HLB for 25 years and has been a significant contributor to the growth of the firm’s LA studio, and today is the LA Managing Principal. She has led the design of numerous award-winning projects, spanning a variety of market sectors, including the LAX Central Terminal Area Curbside Enhancements, Museum of Tolerance Los Angeles, and the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. In addition, she serves as the co-chair of the AIA LA Interiors Committee and various other non-profit causes.
“I’m looking forward to continuing to lead by empowering and mentoring the future generation of designers. Listening, learning, staying curious, embracing future technologies and working towards making memorable lighting experiences with design excellence is what I strive for,” said Aghassian.
Douglas joined HLB in 2018 through a merger with Illumination Arts, a firm that he co-founded and managed for 14 years. Douglas focuses on a wide array of market sectors, including large complex projects, the firm’s international geographic expansion, as well as serving as a member of HLB’s Board of Directors.
He added: “I’m thrilled to take my role to the next level and be part of this amazing group of industry leaders. I’m looking forward to contributing to the continued growth of HLB today and in years to come.”
Catellani & Smith presents new 2022-2023 catalogue
(Italy) - A return to colour sets the narrative tone for the new Catellani & Smith collection, a splendid addition to the new 2022-2023 Catalogue.
Blue, yellow, and red join fluo shades of magenta, yellow, blue and orange, colouring semispheres, rods, bases and unexpected details that bring a lively touch to settings.
The new models include the perfect, hypnotic Sfera W, with a mirror finish that reflects the observer; the sculptural Cono W wall lamp, and the Talismano with its enchanting, shimmering light effects, designed by Giulia Archimede and produced in collaboration with the Catellani & Smith Product development team.
Architect@Work celebrates physical return of its London edition
(UK) – Architect@Work, the curated, two-day trade fair aimed at the British architecture and design (A&D) community, returned to the Truman Brewery, London in a physical format from 13-14 April.
The 9th edition of the event saw more than 70 leading international architectural suppliers showcase their latest innovations in lighting technology, surface solutions, interior and exterior fixtures and fittings.
One of the most popular elements of the annual show was its talks programme; taking place both in person and via a live stream, this year’s series was centred upon the headline theme of ‘Air and Architecture’, which explored how we breathe and what that means for our wellbeing, as well as the lungs of cities themselves. Joining the discussion were some of the best names in the A&D industry, including: Guy Hollaway, Hollaway Studio; Joe Morris, Morris+Company; Eleanor Brough, Sarah Wigglesworth Architects; Rachel Edwards, Lendlease; Je Ahn, Studio Weave; and Julia Barfield, Marks Barfield.
Anne-Laure Van de Ginste, Exhibition Manager of Architect@Work, said: “We’re delighted to be back in London in a physical form this year. If there’s one thing that lockdowns have taught us, it is the face-to-face contact that is of the essence – especially when it comes to discovering product innovations. For us, quality clearly outweighs quantity at live events.
“In line with our long-standing commitment to championing design and innovation, our show has, once again, proved to be one of the leading destinations for the A&D community to discover new ideas and connect with their industry peers.
“We look forward to returning in London 2023 with another exciting programme of content and discussions.”
CSI announces Cruise Conversations Live speakers and sessions
(USA) - Over 25 cruise lines, designers, outfitters and sustainable accreditation experts will be sharing their expertise at this year’s Cruise Conversations Live, taking place at Cruise Ship Interiors Expo America 7 – 8 June.
Cruise Conversations Live’s official conference partner is Passenger Ship Interior & Refurbishment Review and the official sponsor is NEWH. The conference will give life to the conversations everyone is talking about in the cruise interiors industry, including the keynote Addressing Project Delivery Challenges – exploring the global supply chain challenges – and the leading session of day two’s sustainability focus Designing to Last. Other conference sessions include the opening keynote, Leaders Debate, and What Makes Great Design Great.
This year, Cruise Conversations Live America will be taking place in the conference theatre and across the show floor, with intimate workshops embedded in exhibitor booths.
Any manufacturer looking to seriously address sustainability in their production process can upskill at Materials Circularity in Cruise Interiors at the Dansk Wilton Booth. Other workshops include Efficient Drydocks; Making the Economics Work and Is It Intrinsically Green? Utilising Certifications to Demonstrate Green Credentials.
Participating cruise lines include Holland America Group, Royal Caribbean Group, Hurtigruten, Virgin Voyages and Norwegian Cruise Line. Design studios speaking include SMC Design, Studio DADO, YSA Design, Tillberg Design of Sweden, Petra Viktoria Design and Steen Friis Design. Attend for your only opportunity to hear from, and speak to, George Scammell (Holland America Group), Sascha Lang (Royal Caribbean Cruises), Thomas Westergaard (Hurtigruten), Trond Sigurdsen (YSA Design), Helena Sawelin (Tillberg Design of Sweden) and Petra Ryberg (Petra Viktoria Design).
Cruise Ship Interiors Expo America, based in the Miami Beach Convention Centre, will host 300 cruise ship interiors brands, including AROS Marine, Grottini, Bolidt and Marine Interiors (a Fincantieri company). Over 50 new products will launch across the two days of the show, many of which can be found on this year’s brand-new Product Launches Route. The second day of the cruise trade show will be all about sustainability, and buyers looking to meet their sustainability objectives can meet accredited sustainable suppliers on the Sustainability Route.
www.cruiseshipinteriors-expo.com
Design Helsinki to go ahead this August
(Finland) - Launching 24-25 August, Design Helsinki is Finland’s first international B2B fair dedicated to contemporary design. With support from the Alvar Aalto Foundation, Habitare and Design Museum Helsinki, the event is set to become an annual fixture on the international design calendar.
The two-day fair will bring the city centre to life under the summer sun with festivities to match. Immersive installations will line the streets, a curated international pavilion will showcase sought-after brands and the latest products, local design showrooms will open their doors for a series of events and to present their latest collections. Food and drink partners will offer a variety of discounts whilst topical talks will highlight the industry's most pressing issues.
