Inspired by Light: A design guide to transforming the home

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As a leader in their field, Perkins and Will have invested millions of dollars into their research department. Their work in healthcare and the impact of lighting for well-being is unparalleled, a fact that is apparent in many of their projects. However, it is in the design of The Greater Accra Regional Hospital at Ridge in Ghana where they harnessed truly life-changing technological advancements. A vertically integrated global manufacturer of energy-saving, smart LED Lighting solutions across all elements of lighting: Power, Control, Lamps and Luminaries. With over 4000 products, we cover all aspects of commercial and domestic lighting, including down lights, bathroom lighting, spotlights, exterior lighting and much more. A truly diverse choice, from cutting edge, minimalistic to elegant classics providing a complete lighting solution.

luxurious lighting fixtures that we offer. Whether you are a retailer, designer, architect, or simply a connoisseur of Each of these masterworks is born from an appreciation of light, and how it can be harnessed to convey different emotion. Wyeth explores closeness with a delicate balance of light across a figure, while Parrish and Magritte probe the mystery of light and shadow in landscape. Monet portrays the physiognomy of a city, and the impressions of light on a foggy afternoon. Turner employs similar techniques to study openness and sense of place on Lungernsee. Whether you are looking for a bold, dramatic centrepiece or a subtle, understated piece, the variety of products in thisFrom elegant chandeliers and pendant lights to minimalist floor lamps and table lamps, you will find a wide range of Taken one New Year's Day, when a hard frost and chance of mist sent me high up on Quarr Hill, Symondsbury. The success of this image is due to the contrast between the warm dawn sky and the ice-cold ground.’ Light is adaptable, bendable and ever-changing, making it gloriously unpredictable. It is this unpredictability that inspires Herzog & de Meuron. Their use of metal and glass creates reflective façades that reach up into the skyline of the cities in which they are present. 56 Leonard Street is a classic example — it continuously reflects the current weather, seeming luminous when the sun shines, ominous when the clouds roll in, fiery at sunrise, or inky and sparkling through the night. Taken at the end of April in East Dorset. I had seen a few Dartford warblers on the heath that morning, then this one popped up right in front of me and sat on the gorse bush while I took a few photos.’

Taken with a Canon 5D Mk III with a 70-200mm f/4 lens at 70mm. Aperture of f/6.3 and a high ISO of 5000, shutter speed of 1/4000 sec to freeze the action and keep people in sharp focus. Avoiding clear symbolism — a house means ‘x’, or a sphere means ‘y’— Magritte repurposes readymade objects to evoke a sensation. The warm glow from the house suggests that perhaps we can only truly be at home in the world where some mystery remains. To understand everything would be to have nothing left to uncover. The door left ajar, thus, speaks to this tension between concealment, the unknown, and the feeling of home. This Dorset landmarks is a wonderful place to visit in the early morning and on New Year’s Day in 2021 I was greeted by this beautiful frosty sunrise.' classic designs to modern and contemporary styles, there is something to suit every taste and preference. Welcome to the Statement Collections catalogue which features a carefully curated selection of the most exceptional and

Undoubtedly one of the most prolific architects of our time, the late Zaha Hadid’s name is synonymous with light. Her talent for hidden integration and her exploration of light function has been memorialized in the vast number of projects to which she turned her hand and lent her eye. Our commitment is to deliver new lighting technologies, as well as innovative and locally relevant consumer products, that will make a real difference to our customers, consumers and stakeholders across the globe. We believe the best way to do this is through deep understanding of people’s needs and desires. Taken during the Badger Trails Events Dorset Ooser race in August 2021 on a bridleway between Turnerspuddle and Briantspuddle. Despite having run nearly 26 miles, many participants, like Carole Loader pictured here, were more than happy to jump in the puddles for the camera.’ Nothing is left hidden, yet everything appears as if in a dream. Parrish chooses a perspective that does not shroud our gaze, nor filter our vision.

Positioned on the edge of a hill against a boundless landscape, the cabinet-like tree contains a small house and, in the notch above, a sphere. Notably, the top cabinet door is slightly ajar, with no hint as to what may be lurking behind. Crafted from the finest materials, including high-quality metals, crystals, and glass, these lighting products are true By combining practical insight and visual flair, Inspired by Light delivers up-to-date information on the latest and emerging lighting technologies in a single volume. Lighting solutions and schemes are showcased in a variety of settings, from a traditional terraced house to a contemporary villa, and beyond. As well as outlining the key principles and practices of successful lighting, the book draws on global examples to demonstrate lighting challenges and solutions - from front door to swimming pool - with case studies of entire homes to show how lighting effects can come together in a single project.As an event photographer at Weldmar Colour Run at Lodmoor Country Park in 2016, I got permission to stand on an elevated stage, well away from the paint. This enabled me to shoot safely from a high angle and capture this joyous moment of a girl throwing powder paint across the heads of the other participants.’ The haze of lilac, blue and violet tones in Waterloo Bridge, soleil voilécapture how this fog affected the Thames in the afternoon, as the westerly moving sun penetrated the dense cloud to gently light up the wide arches of the bridge. Reflections, and the delicate mystery of London's unique atmosphere interested Monet endlessly during his time in the city. When it first appeared at Christie's in 1865 the work was untitled, as it had not been exhibited during the artist’s lifetime. At the time, it was mistakenly considered to be an image of Lake Nemi, the volcanic crater south-east of Rome. Only in 2001 was its subject discovered to be Lungernsee, one of the chain of small lakes travellers encounter when ascending from Lucerne to the Brunig Pass. Lavishly illustrated throughout, stunning photography is underpinned by lighting plans, sections and details. This book will appeal to the visual language of the architect, interior designer and lighting designer, and to anyone who wants to harness the powers of light to transform their space.