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Welcome to Vidisha who joins our London studio

We are delighted to welcome Vidisha Tolia, who has joined our London Studio as a Designer.

Ingo Kalecinski wins award at London Design Festival 2022

We are very proud to announce that Ingo Kalecinski, Associate based in our London Studio, has won a competition at the London Design Festival 2022 for his design of a GOBO projection. The challenge set by WE-EF Lighting was to create an illustration that addresses “how design can help create environments that foster well-being and enrich our lives”.

“The inspiration for the design came from west-facing building façades that I often observe from my living room when they reflect the sunset against the eastern sky above them that is already immersed in darkness. These Glazed facets pick out this magical, warm glow and turn into temporary beacons of light dotted into the otherwise dark concrete jungle surrounding them.

I have always been intrigued to find out what these intense pockets of light must feel like close-up. Ironically once you have made your way over there, they would inevitably disappear as your perspective changes and the sun moves along its path – never to be caught.

The idea was to capture this phenomenon of colour and the emotional uplift it provides within this secluded forecourt and to preserve the effect for an extended period throughout the evening, well past sunset.

The projected image creates an abstract perception of the courtyard space for the viewers standing within it by replicating shadow outlines of surrounding architecture and planting. These silhouettes seamlessly frame the mesmerising and uplifting warm gradient glow of the sun setting.”

I see a secondary vantage point for passers-by on the trains above who may only catch a short glimpse of the projection, making it even more mystical and perhaps something to look out for again next time around. “ Ingo Kalecinski, Associate, dpa lighting consultants.

Rest Assured

dpa Senior Associate Iain Carlile examines three of the recently published Lighting Research and Technology papers which focus on circadian-effective lighting, wellbeing and sleep quality.  Please click here to view this article in full.

This article was published in the Society of Light and Lighting’s newsletter ‘Light Lines’ September/October 2022 edition.

Further editions of the Society of Light and Lighting’s newsletter ‘Light Lines’ can be found on their website www.cibse.org or by clicking here.

OKKU Riyadh

dpa were delighted to be commissioned to produce the lighting design for OKKU,  an award-winning Japanese Restaurant, operating in Riyadh. The original and innovative space features two distinct floors where guests are greeted by Samurai warriors, a signature Jelly Fish Tank, a giant Japanese Bell and exquisite interior detailing to compliment the food and beverage.

dpa were very proud to work again with OKKU on another iconic restaurant and worked closely with the design team and client to bring out the richness and detail of the interiors with light, in a subtle and sympathetic manner.

Client: Whissle
Interior Designer: LW Design Group
Photography: Courtesy of OKKU

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The Benefactor’s Arch, Merton College, Oxford receives Letter of Commendation – OPT 2022 Awards

We are delighted to share the news that The Benefactor’s Arch, Merton College in Oxford has been awarded a Letter of Commendation in the Oxford Preservation Trust Awards 2022.

To read more about this project, please click here.

Sky Westfield, London wins Overall Store Collaboration award at the Creative Retail Awards 2022

dpa project Sky Westfield, London has won an award for the “Overall Store collaboration” category in the Creative Retail Awards 2022.

To read more about this project please click here.

A1 Lighting Magazine – September 2022: Pilmour House, St Andrews Links Trust Headquarters, Scotland

We are delighted to share an article published in the latest edition of A1 Lighting Magazine, September 2022, regarding dpa project Pilmour House, St Andrews Links Trust Headquarters, Scotland. Please click here to read this article in full.

Custodians of the seven public golf courses at St. Andrews, including the Old Course, St. Andrews Links Trust, have recently moved into their new headquarters building, Pilmour House. Designed by Nicoll Russell Studios (NRS) and completed in Autumn 2021, the building is now fully occupied and operational. dpa lighting consultants were delighted to be invited by NRS to provide lighting design for the interior, exterior facades, landscape and Gatehouse.

dpa are Recruiting!

Our London, Dubai and Clifton (Oxfordshire) studios are currently recruiting for talented Lighting Designers and Senior Lighting Designers.

Please visit the recruitment section of our website, by clicking here, to find out more about the opportunities available within our team.

Welcome to Kanokmas, Edna and Maria who join our Dubai Studio

dpa lighting consultants Dubai are pleased to announce a further three new team members recently starting with us: Kanokmas Tadnum as a Designer and Edna Obtinall & Maria Emeliza as BIM Designers.

Al Maktoum Residence, Dubai – Shortlisted in the FX Design Awards 2022

We are delighted that dpa project Al Maktoum Residence, Dubai has been shortlisted in the FX Design Awards 2022, Lighting Design category. We have our fingers crossed for 30th November 2022 when the results will be announced.

To read more about this project please click here.