Evocative atmospheres of light An immersion in history and in nature A private residence gleaned from an old building, surrounded by nature in one of the greenest and most historic regions of Catalonia. Empordà owes its name to Empúries – or, the markets – as if in reference to a more recent era yet in reality, this area was inhabited since prehistoric times. Indeed, there are even numerous caves utilised by Palaeolithic man found in the Montgrí massif, along with significant megalithic structures such as the Dolmens de Fitor. Today, the region is divided into two zones, the Alt Empordà and the Baix Empordà, with two different capital cities. INDOOR AND OUTDOOR LIGHTING FOR WELLNESS The Empordà region is characterised by its greenery and buildings that are perfectly integrated into the territory, thanks to the presence and use of natural materials such as wood and stone. This residential property is no different, given that the two floors of the building – both inside and out – skilfully combine these two elements retrieved from the pre-existing building, a farm where the land was worked.The architectural design by Studio Gama involved opening up numerous windows to the outside so that nature could come inside. Similarly, the lighting design by Barcelona-based Vié Il-Luminació Studio, saw light unite the outdoors and indoors in a continuous exchange of sensations and atmospheres. Light was the focus of attention from the very outset, so much so that the lighting design went hand-in-hand with the architectural and interior design. The versatility of the Orma downlight and its minimalist design make it perfect for installation even in confined spaces, rendering it possible to create a charming continuum between indoor and outdoor, highlighting the textural elements of the building from the entrance Orma was thus the solution installed both indoors and outdoors, emphasising the stone of the home’s walls and the wall surrounding the villa.Also outside, specifically to emphasise the entrance area, the single-emission Epitax downlightwas chosen for its perfect integration with the architecture.To illuminate the interior spaces, especially the corridors and kitchen area, as well as the study on the upper floor, the Pound projector was chosen, able to be installed either on the ceiling or on the wall, combining high lighting effectiveness with simple, clean lines.For the living area, rather, the choice fell to the Ink System, the solution combining design and functionality, perfect in rooms in which it is not possible to recess or drill holes, as in this case, being a space entirely in wood and stone, designed to evoke a feeling of comfort and well-being. And thanks to the Ink system with direct and indirect light, the effect of uniform, enveloping, warm and pleasant illumination is assured. To complete the project, Quantum downlights were utilised to illuminate the laundry area whilst Cob44s were fitted in the bathroom spaces. Interior Design: A&P Interiorismo (Loles Armengol y Eva Pallarés) Architectural Design: Studio Gama Lighting Project: Vié Il·Luminació (@vieluxbcn) Anna Vié Products: Orma, Epitax, Pound, INK System, Quantum, Cob44 Photo: Jordi Anguera

OSRAM Traxon e:cue & Landsky Lights up the heartland of Tianjin Binhai New Area Tianjin Binhai New Area, located in the eastern coast of Tianjin, is the center of the Bohai economic circle in northern China, with the Yujiapu & Xiangluo Bay area being its heartland. Under the leadership of local authorities and the Development Zone Management Committee, Landsky Technology Group Co., Ltd. and OSRAM Traxon e:cue work on the Urban Spaces Enhancement EPC Project (Phase I) for the area. The project covers mainly the architecture complex along the Haihe River, including nine buildings in Yujiapu (east riverbank), eight buildings in Xiangluo Bay (west riverbank), the Chaoyin Temple cluster and the Kaiqi Bridge connecting the two banks. The goal is to create a connected solution as a signature feature for the complex, and to elevate the newly built unlit area into a vibrant metropolitan center where people, city nightlife and the environment can engage each other. The centerpiece of the solution is the e:cue control system, which is the brain of the entire lighting network. With utmost compatibility, the e:cue control system manages the video content displayed on LED luminaires from several manufacturers and smaller lighting projects in individual buildings. Also it integrates smaller pre-existing third-party control systems, eliminating the need for additional converters and thus saving costs.The e:cue control system has used main controllers such as the e:cue Lighting Control Engine 2 fx and Lighting Control Engine MX as control server, pairing with sub-controllers including the SYMPL Essential Node and Butler S2 to network all working units. A central control room has been set up for click-to-start, unmanned-automation, on-demand-setting, scalable-to-adapt management. Within the network, nearly a million pieces of OSRAM customized LED fixture have been installed, including LED Dots, Washers, Linears and Floods, and LED luminaires for yards and lawns, as well as those with tailor-made housing or parameters for corrugated spaces and decorative structures. The customization has enabled easy and seamless installation of all operation units, once again proving OSRAM Traxon e:cue’s strategy of delivering projects, even facing the challenges of the Covid pandemic, component shortage and cross border collaboration. “Tianjin is affected by the year-around monsoon climate, which put forward challenges to working at heights. We dealt with the situation through good management of engineering, personnel and technical knowledge, thus guaranteed safety for the entire project.” said Liu Dexing, Deputy General Manager of Engineering Dept of Landsky, followed by a positive comment on the system set-up. “The central control room ensures a system-wide management for a connected lighting. OSRAM Traxon e:cue is an established brand both within and outside China. Landsky and OSRAM Traxon e:cue have formed a strategic partnership. Since entering the Chinese market, OSRAM Traxon e:cue has introduced advanced technologies and first-rate services to China’s illumination industry. The solution has served a dual purpose: saving electricity to meet green requirements, while ensuring precise control over every single unit to accurately display the colors and interpret lighting designers’ ideas.”

THE NEWEST LUXURY HOTEL IN PRAGUE IS IN A NEOCLASSICAL FORMER OFFICE BUILDING BUILT IN 1916 AND CALLED THE SUGAR PALACE. ANDAZ PRAGUE IS THE FIRST HYATT IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC AND FEATURES A CURATED DESIGN CONCEPT. THE DESIGN TEAM WAS LED BY BRIME ROBBINS WHO TOOK INSPIRATION FROM PRAGUE LEGENDS AND MYTHS AND INCORPORATED THEM INTO THE HOTEL’S MOTTO: WHERE LUXURY MEETS LIFESTYLE. The listed building was considerately renewed, with the original windows, doors, and fireplaces preserved. Preciosa Lighting’s Collections portfolio caught designers’ eyes so we adapted our Fractal, Rudolf, and Eugene chandeliers to fit the luxurious space. We also created bespoke lighting pieces for some special guest rooms. In the hotel’s luxury suites, an original lighting design from Preciosa can be found. Inspired by the apartments’ Art Deco touches, Preciosa’s in-house designer Lukáš Uliarczyk created Parallels. These fixtures feature gold hanging tubes with hand-blown and cut crystal elements at the ends. They perfectly complement the interiors with a clean geometrical design shining with purity and crystal sparkle. The fixtures are named Parallel to share the story of two parallels in the hotel’s design: the art-deco style and the Czech glassmaking tradition from Kamenický Šenov. The avant-garde Czech bistro Zem was designed by Blue Sky Hospitality and features modern Czech cuisine with hints of Japanese flavours. Guests enjoy their meal beneath our industrial-inspired Fractal chandelier designed by Thomas Feichtner. There are three medium and four large chandeliers, all in gold. Fractal features metal branches and hand-cut crystal plates. The light’s construction is created through tubular metal ‘branches’ which not only give the chandelier its artistic shape, but also conceal the light sources. The branches end with hand-blown crystal plates. These plates feature a hand-cut wedge pattern which disperses the light into scattered, glowing paths. Eugene and Rudolf are sparkling in the Colleggium meeting rooms. In the smaller room, two large crystal and chrome Eugenes can be experienced, while two extra-large crystal and chrome Rudolfs shine in the larger room. Both of these chandeliers are from our Historic chandelier line in the Collections portfolio, but they are quite different. Eugene’s silhouette is formed from central elements that are free from ornateness and the chandelier shines with modern simplicity. Rudolf however appears as if it were sculpted from pure ice, so brilliant are the cut crystal trimmings. The delicate way each crystal is cut leads to a truly glittering light piece, rich in detail. Preciosa also assisted the team staying true to original pieces found in the building. We professionally refurbishment six historical wall sconces. Preciosa’s lighting is a crystal compliment to the hotel’s design story where the history of the Czech nation cleverly meets contemporary design.

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