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Lighting design reaches new heights

Leading design consultancy Nulty highlights how its innovative lighting schemes enhance the architecture and ambience of some of the most prestigious hospitality facilities in the region.

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Reinforcing the narrative at key hotel

Lighting plays an integral role in enhancing the ambiance at 25hoursHotel One Central in Dubai, whether it is the theatricality of the façade and the aesthetics of the artistic features or to accentuate the cosy intimacy of the space and the mystery surrounding the Monkey Bar, says lighting designer Nulty.

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Vibia complements biophilic design

With the global trend towards well-being, biophilic design has been gaining renewed interest, says a Spanish lighting systems provider, which details some of the key projects where its solutions have been used to enhance the ambiance.

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Spotlight on LEDs and value engineering

REGINA SANTOS, associate lighting designer at Godwin Austen Johnson (GAJ)*, speaks to Gulf Construction about the technological advances made in lighting today and the challenges faced by designers.

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Luminaire expert turns to wood

Whether it is using materials such as wood or textile straps or creating outdoor settings, Vibia is showcasing its creative flair and its ability to be in sync with...

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Why lighting designs go wrong

While lighting designers aim for great results, projects do not end up as envisioned. REGINA SANTOS, associate lighting designer at Godwin Austen Johnson (GAJ...

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Chicago Pneumatic wins big order

Chicago Pneumatic, a global construction equipment manufacturer, says it has secured a breakthrough sale of its LED (light emitting diode) light towers in Kuwait...

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New Dialight centre to serve EMEA

Dialight, which offers a complete line of high-specification lighting fixtures, has opened a new state-of-the-art technical centre in Copenhagen, Denmark, to support the...

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Luceco shines in the region

Luceco says its lighting systems, installed at numerous projects in the Middle East, have been truly cost-effective, offering savings of more than 60 per cent...

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World moving towards efficient lighting

The future of the lighting industry lies in LED technology, says STEFANIE RALL* of Wacker Silicones, highlighting how the company’s silicones find applications in every stage in the manufacture of these lamps to ensure energy efficiency.

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Delmatic gets green light from Masdar

After facing off tough competition, Delmatic was chosen to provide an advanced lighting management system for the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology in Abu Dhabi that will symbolise the institute’s green outlook.

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CD+M has great day at the races

AS Teo A Khing (TAK) Design Consultants raced against time to open the world’s first racetrack-side hotel, the Malaysian architecture specialist placed its bets on...

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QNB makes a glowing statement

THE new headquarters of Qatar National Bank (QNB) in Doha has been turned into a gleaming showpiece by night through the use of a dynamic LED (light-emitting diode...

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Integrated controls key to the future

As new illumination technologies gain acceptance and energy efficiency becomes more important than ever, fully-integrated lighting control systems are emerging as the favoured lighting control solution, says John Gunton, managing director of Dynalite*.

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Integrated approach gives better returns

An integrated approach is essential to realise the full potential of energy-saving lighting solutions, says HENK ROTMAN, OEM manager/product marketing manager of Philips Lighting, outlining the key elements that ensure efficiency in the lighting field.

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Faustig creates record chandelier

Faustig, a German manufacturer of exclusive lighting systems, betters its own record with the creation of the largest and most elaborate chandelier yet, for the central...

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IR launches new balloon light

Ingersoll Rand Utility Equipment – headquartered in Mocksville, US – has launched a new balloon light that complements the company’s light tower range, for construction...

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Expert calls for integrated approach

An integrated approach needs to be taken to lighting in cities to accentuate their architectural highlights, says Marcel Chauman*, deputy manager (Middle East and North Africa) of the France-based Citelum group.

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Pure bulb promises

Riyadh-based Power Source Trading Establishment (PSTE), a leading distributor of electrical and mechanical products, is promoting in the region a negative-ion-emitting...

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Dramatic solutions

Foibos Middle East is looking to create a revolution in the light-fitting sector by offering innovative concepts that marry highly artistic glass with lighting to produce...

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Distinctive aura for City of Arabia

In designing the lighting for Dubai’s 20 million sq ft City of Arabia project in the heart of Dubailand, the UK-based lighting consultant Lighting Design Partnership has focused on creating a subdued yet distinctive nighttime setting. The project’s specialist lighting consultant Dhruvajyoti Ghose elaborates:

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Eyeleds aim to floor competition

An innovative new floor lighting system that made its Middle East debut last month is expected to revolutionise the floor lighting market in the region, according to its...

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Get expands Mideast operations

Following its successful participation in the recent Middle East Electricity exhibition in Dubai, Get – which designs and manufactures a growing portfolio of electrical...

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New concept launched by Philips

Leading electronics giant Philips has recently unveiled a new office lighting concept that brings the dynamics of natural daylight to the office environment...

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Office areas get the spotlight

FZumtobel Staff, a leading Austria-based lighting specialist, focuses on office lighting and provides an insight on how to achieve savings while enhancing the work...

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Innovative technology makes SLC a leader

Bandar Al Toaimi, marketing support manager of Saudi Lighting Company, describes how the Riyadh-based company uses state-of-the-art technology to offer quality products that meet the discerning demands of today's customer.

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Illuminating effort

Saudi Lighting Company (SLC), which has contributed to many prestigious projects, added one more laurel to its record when it successfully closed a big deal supplying...

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Dubai firm sets up ballasts line

Al Rostamani Technologies of the UAE last year started manufacturing a range of "Frater" products, a brand traditionally associated with lighting control gear...

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LK in marketing deal

LK luminaires are now being marketed internationally by Louis Poulsen under a sales and marketing accord.The Danish firm will sell and market LK's popular Skot, Dock wall...

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Halt the shocking waste of energy

Kresimir Andelic, product manager, Saudi Lighting Company, indicates how savings of up to 70 per cent in energy consumed by lighting installations - along with enhanced...

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In an emergency ...

Saudi Lighting Company highlights its solutions for emergency lighting, which is a vital installation in any buildingSaudi Lighting Company has an array of reliable...

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Sheer brilliance!

Arabian Sounds and Lights Company (ASL) of Saudi Arabia, a supplier to the Al Faisaliah Center, puts the spotlight on an innovative German lighting system which excels in...