Ernesto Gismondi awarded at ADI Compasso d'Oro
(Italy) - Artemide founder is awarded the prestigious Compasso d'Oro by ADI.
Ernesto Gismondi has been leading the company for 59 years, an entrepreneur and designer, his illustrious career was recognised by the awarding body along with his work on the innovative suspension, Discovery which also picked up an award.
Presented in 2015 in the suspended version and in 2016 in the wall version, Discovery today, is available in three different vertically suspended dimensions.
decorative design directory - check your listing!
(International) - darc magazine’s annual design directory is underway and taking new listings.
3d is the only design directory focused on decorative lighting for the interiors market. The ultimate reference and specifier tool for the interior design and architectural industries, it features a comprehensive listing of decorative lighting manufacturers, their subsidiaries and distributors from around the world.
Produced every summer and distributed to darc’s 12,000 strong international circulation, as well as trade shows around the world including: Euroluce, London Design Festival, Maison et Objet, ICFF and Downtown Design to name a few, 3d reaches leading interior designers, architects and lighting designers with specification power.
darc is constantly updating its database of manufacturers and distributors to ensure 3d is as comprehensive and accurate as possible. To help the team do so, we ask that you check your current listing and let us know of any changes a.s.a.p. Directory listings are completely free - if you are not currently listed but would like to be, please contact Stephen Quiligotti on s.quiligotti@mondiale.co.uk for more information.
Check your details here: https://www.darcmagazine.com/3d/
darc room moves to Shoreditch
(UK) - darc room moves to Nicholls & Clarke Building for 2018.
Following the critical success of the inaugural event last year, darc room will now be held in the heart of London’s design district, Shoreditch during London Design Festival 2018.
Nicholls & Clarke Building on Shoreditch High Street, is just round the corner from Shoreditch High Street Station, with darc room taking place on 19 & 20 September from 12pm-10pm.
darc room is a boutique lighting specification exhibition with 50 exhibitors, six workshops and will feature the lighting industry's first ever live stream of lighting talks. There will also be exciting social events on both evenings organised by darc room consultants, Light Collective.
darc room is a unique and creative exhibition concept displaying lighting technology in an easy to understand way.
For more info visit: www.darcroom.com
New interiors exhibition hits Dubai
(UAE) - dmg events launches regional interiors exhibition, FIM for interiors market.
The team behind INDEX have launched a new interiors exhibition, set to take place from 16 -18 September 2018.
Aimed at offering the Middle East interior design buyers and manufacturers direct access to a pool of specialist material and component suppliers, FIM will seek to account for the needs of those specialising in every stage of the furniture manufacture and supply chain by showcasing all the materials, fittings and technology required to bring an interior product from concept to reality.
In what is a first of its kind in the region, the three-day event will present a shop-window of base materials and parts, rather than finished products. By gathering hundreds of international suppliers, the show will build a unique one-stop shop for interior professionals looking to obtain every fabric, crafting component or digital solution required to advance their manufacturing process.
Event manager Alaa Al Ush is behind the FIM concept: “ ͞The furniture market has, over the last decade, grown exponentially across the UAE and the Gulf region, a strong economy, considerable governmental support and a young population base, coupled with other secondary factors have created a strong platform for the industry to grow to new horizons. Manufacturers shouldn’t be forced to travel abroad to get a hold of the resources they need. It makes sense to bring the world of components, materials, fixtures and fittings to them, streamlining their procurement process, and that’s exactly what FIM will do.”
"The new event – which is currently recruiting exhibitors – will unite local furniture-makers, interior designers and architects with international providers of materials, tools and components who are looking to expand their reach across the Gulf. “
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Sonneman acquired by Dunes Point Capital
(US) – Family office and private investment firm acquires lighting design manufacturer.
Sonneman - A Way of Light was founded by Robert Sonneman and partners David Littman and Sonny Park in 2003. Post acquisition, David will continue the management of his other lighting companies independently. With a 50-year illustrious career as a designer and pioneer of modern lighting, Robert Sonneman will continue to drive the creative vision for the newly acquired company, serving as Executive Chairman and Chief Creative Officer.
Sonny Park, whose leadership drove the business success of the company, will head the management team as Chief Executive Officer.
“We are highly motivated to build growth, and we recognised that we needed the resources and skills of a strong financial partner to scale the potential of this business," said Robert Sonneman. “With Dunes Point Capital’s Timothy White, we found the shared vision, the talent and the resources to build the quality, innovation and scale that we envision.”
“We believe in our future, our vision and our incredible team and now have the ability to provide even greater growth and opportunity,” continued Sonneman. “We are expanding our team, our product offerings, our facilities and our markets to build an even brighter future of Innovation from the art of technology, from SONNEMAN - A Way of Light.”
Nordic design collection heads to Manchester Art Gallery
(UK) - Year-long exhibition featuring Louis Poulsen showcased from July onwards.
Important and influential 20th and 21st century craft and design from Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden is set to go on show at the gallery. Showcasing furniture, fashion, lighting, ceramics, glass, metalwork and jewellery, the exhibition highlights the quality and creativity inherent in design from the region and features pieces from 1930 to the present day.
Manchester Art Gallery’s collection will be complemented with national and international loans from institutions, private collectors and Nordic design companies. Iconic pieces by Alvar Aalto, Eero Arnio, Nanna Ditzel, Saara Hoppea, Arne Jacobson, Vuokko Eskolin-Nurmesniemi and Verner Panton, will sit alongside contemporary work by Mathias Bengtsson, Peter Jensen, Anu Penttinen, Merete Rasmussen and Henrik Vibskov amongst others.
Poul Henningsen’s influential Artichoke light for Louis Poulsen features alongside contemporary lighting such as Harri Koskinen’s Block Lampand Simon Karkov’s futuristic light from 1969, re-issued as Norm 69 by Danish company Normann Copenhagen. The exhibition will also showcase a selection of pieces by Nordic brands that promote good design such as Arabia, Iittala, Georg Jensen, Onecollection, Louis Poulsen, Stelton and Vestre. The exhibition employs a thematic approach that explores similarities and differences across different media and countries. Works will be grouped together around colour, line, shape and nature. Within those themes, the influence of international art movements can be seen from Surrealism and Modernism to Pop art, as well as local influences, from traditional folk imagery to native flora and fauna and the importance of the landscape.
NULTY launches Studio N in UAE
(UAE) - Spin off studio launches to service smaller budget projects.
Nulty founder, Paul Nulty, noticed a growing need for a flexible business that can service creative interior and landscape design projects that have smaller project fees - Nulty’s new sister-brand, Studio N, is based in Dubai but offers the entire Middle East market this value proposition.
“Studio N is a creative design and supply studio with a focus on excellent design that simplifies the lighting design process, while retaining quality of service," says Nulty. “Top calibre staff nurture client relations and deliver projects efficiently and on tight budgets. Studio N creates beautiful lighting schemes and luminaire solutions that provide excellent value for money.”
The company has a direct line to Nulty’s long-standing relationships with lighting manufacturers, ensuring fair prices on products.
“We interpret the client’s brief then offer up the best creative solutions and deliver them quickly and efficiently, making the whole experience as streamlined as possible”, adds Nulty. “Studio N takes the concept, sorts out the technical bit then delivers the results. Simple.”
Studio N’s clients already include some of the UAE’s top interior designers, small architectural practices, restaurateurs, hoteliers, retailers and garden designers.
Moooi introduces Meshmatics Chandelier
(Netherlands) - New suspension light Meshmatics is crafted out of chicken wire.
Designed by Rick Tegelaar from Arnhem, the Netherlands. Through the controlled stretching of steel mesh, the designer reveals a new refined aesthetic. The addition of light creates a subtle yet elegant play of transparency and radiance that balances the bolder offerings in Moooi’s collection.
Chelsom launches Edition 26
(UK) - Chelsom introduces new in-house designed lighting collection, Edition 26.
Edition 26 harnesses and refines the latest trends in finishes and materials. Striking brass tones, textured Venetian coloured glass, varying marble finishes and LED filament lamps are just some of the elements that dominate the new collection. Amongst many things, Edition 26 offers the widest collection of LED reading lights in the company’s history.
“I believe that our clients will not only appreciate the refinements we have made to our collection in terms of even sharper product designs, higher quality levels and strong focus on value engineering, but also the continued evolution of the Chelsom brand image,” Will Chelsom, Managing Director says.
Robert Chelsom, Chairman, adds: “In all my years working within the lighting industry never has there been a more exciting time to be designing lighting products. Triggered by fashion cycles, interior trends are moving increasingly faster and in doing so constantly stimulate new design directions when it comes to finishes and materials, which is something we have given careful consideration to. Edition 26 has been a fantastic collection to produce - personally I think it’s our most ground breaking to date. Will and I are proud to be able to say that all product has been designed in- house to create this diverse lighting collection that truly caters for all levels of the hospitality and marine sectors.”
darc room 2018 launches with over 20 new exhibitors
(UK) – darc room, London lighting specifier exhibition, has launched its 2018 event with news that 20 exhibitors are already confirmed to participate.
Exhibitors so far include AC Special Projects, Aion LED, Applelec, Axalight, Casambi, EcoSense, ERCO, ES System, Exenia, Formalighting, LED Ltd, LED Linear, LensVector, Lightly Tech, Lumenpulse, MBN, Nicolaudie, Radiant Lighting, SGM, TossB and Traxon.
Paul James, director of darc room and publisher of arc and darc magazines, commented: “I’m delighted with the response to this year’s darc room so far. Last year’s event was a critical success. This year we aim to make it even better.”
The event will move from B1 in Holborn to The Tile Factory (Nicholls & Clarke Showroom) on Shoreditch High Street and will take place on 19th and 20th September as part of London Design Festival. It will also be part of the Shoreditch Design Triangle district at LDF.
“The move to Shoreditch means we are right in the heart of the design district of London,” says James. “It’s a superb venue with room for 50 exhibitors, all done in the darc room style of small pods so no manufacturer dominates the event.”
Light Collective will once again be the creative consultants for the event and they are busy compiling a compelling education programme that involves workshops as well as live stream seminars.
James comments, “There’s still plenty of room for manufacturers, designers and speakers to get involved so please get in touch via our website.”
LALAYA Design wins Best of Launchpad award at WantedDesign
(USA) - Toronto-based LALAYADesign won the Best of Launchpad, in the lighting category at this year's WantedDesign 2018.
Warding off stiff competition from a room full of talented designers hailing from all over the world, LALAYA Design’s delicate cement lights caught the attention of the jury led by Katie Stamaris of Design Within Reach, Giuseppe Butti, CEO of Luceplan and Marva Griffin Wilshire of Salone del Mobile Milano.
The Toronto-based furniture and lighting design studio specialises in minimalist concrete creations and was founded, somewhat unexpectedly, in 2017 by Hanae Baruchel, who turned to designing furniture following a brain injury.
Baruchel plays on the surprising malleability and versatility of concrete and steel to design her minimalistic line of home furniture, lighting and décor items. The studio takes its name after the Brazilian word, la-la-ya (pronounced ‘lah-lah-yah’), a common musical phrase that embodies what joyful singing sounds like. Baruchel finds much inspiration in music; in lightness and harmony. Accordingly, the interplay between heavy and light, a penchant for asymmetry and the unexpected, are signature elements in LALAYA collections.
Each LALAYA design is assigned an onomatopoeic name to tease out the playful attributes within her designs. LALAYA’s products have been sold in Canada, France, the U.S., the Netherlands and India.
#darcthoughts sheds light on design
(UK) – Ninth edition of Clerkenwell Design Week continues to celebrate extraordinary creativity across London.
The three day festival hosted over 150 exhibitors, 100 showrooms, six installations, seven exhibition venues and a series of workshops, walks, showcases and talks, including #darcthoughts: lighting interiors held as part of the LIGHT exhibition at Fabric nightclub.
darc’s editor Helen Ankers moderated the talk with industry experts Jo Littlefair (Goddard Littlefair), Paul Nulty (Nulty+) and Jennifer Pakuls (Haberdashery), who discussed the importance of considering lighting early on in a project and what role decorative lighting should play in architecture and interior design.
Lighting brands that took part in LIGHT during the event included Rich Brilliant Willing, Bert Frank and Brokis to name but a few.
