5 Lighting Design Tips from Starbucks’ Directors of Store Design
When designing for a retail space, it is important to consider not only the design aesthetic that needs to be achieved but also the patron and the intended experience. Lighting design for retail spaces vary from displaying delicate pieces of jewelry to endless shelves of apparel; and when it comes to coffee shops, the detail and effort into lighting de
B.V. Doshi— The Humble Architect and 2018 Pritzker Prize Laureate
Early in his architectural journey almost 70 years ago, now-renowned architect, educator, and urban planner Balkrishna Doshi made a quiet, powerful promise to himself in his diary, “It seems that I should take an oath and remember it for my life-time: to provide the lowest class with the proper dwelling.” And for the next six decades he lived up to his
First Looks: JKMM Offices by JKMM Architects
JKMM Architects is a prominent Finnish architectural firm established in 1998, growing over the years to actively operate in various areas and scales of architectural design from buildings, interiors, furniture, and urban environments. The studio’s design approach reflects an emphasis on simplicity, craftsmanship, and innovation through experimentation wi
First Looks: Candace Wong of cwA+D – The Sterling Cooper Remodel – Austin, TX
Dubbed Sterling Cooper after the ad agency in AMC’s Mad Men — due to its vibe that “makes you want to pour yourself a cocktail and sit back and enjoy the house” — the home featured a unique late ’70s feel to it that Wong wanted to be sure to maintain during the remodel. As a residential architect and designer for three years in LA, Wong had work
The Best Places to See LED Light Art Installations in the World
Previously, we explored the The United States for the best examples of LED architectural lighting used to enhance design features in buildings and art installations. We also learned that architectural lighting gives designers freedom to build creative but functional spaces. Here are the top 7 international uses of architectural lighting that we found nota
First Looks: Shari Francis Of Brooklyn-Based DADAPT
When considering high-end lighting design, there are many factors that can influence a decision. It's always best to have an expert on hand when questions arise. That's where Shari Francis, owner of Dadapt, comes in.
The Best Places to See Architectural LED Lighting in the USA
Often the purpose of architectural lighting is to highlight architectural design features in a space. But in some cases, the architectural lighting itself is what steals the show. From airports to the great outdoors, sometimes the best architectural LED lighting installations can be found in the most unlikely of places. 1. Sky’s the Limit by […]
First Looks: Los Angeles Design-Build Firm David Vincent LLC
Twelve years ago, Christian Vincent Munoz, fresh out of architecture school, moved to Los Angeles and met Jay Hayden, an actor from Vermont. They grabbed a couple beers, started playing soccer together—and the rest is exposition. Today, they run their own design-build firm, David Vincent LLC.
