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Rose Theatre, Brampton, Canada, 2007 Architects: Page & Steele Pics: Shai Gil Insite Photography Lighting: Nelson & Garrett (custom luminaires) Lamps: GE
HIGHLIGHTS
Projects that you would like to change: A number of years ago, for a hospital with a lengthy construction process, the lighting products that were originally specified as part of the bid package had to be implemented even though better-suited products had become available. For the high-ceilings in the public spaces, a mercury lamp with a CRI of 62, which was considered acceptable at that time, had been the original logical choice. In the years it took for completion of the building, metal halide technology had made significant advances which would have made for a better environment.
Projects you dislike:
This isn’t one project but rather an outcome I’ve witnessed in the past. For some larger hospitality projects, it is commonplace for decorative lighting elements to be selected by the interior designer for projects on which we have done the architectural lighting. Too often, these decorative fixtures are out- of-context with the architecture and the environmental lighting design of the space. There should be more agreed-upon collaboration to examine options and specifications for this important illumination aspect of the overall décor. It’s frustrating to not want to confess to working on a space due to a poorly selected chandelier in the lobby.
Projects you admire:
I know that it is cliché but one of my favourite architectural buildings is Frank Gehry’s Guggenheim Museum in Bilboa, Spain. It’s not about the lighting - I just love its architectural movement, the way it catches the light and the reflection in the water. For some reason, I just want to touch it.
Lighting Hero:
will be closer to incandescent and they fit existing fixtures much better.” Canada’s ban on the retail sale of incan- descent lamps goes into effect in 2012. “As someone who makes a living creating atmospheric spaces, I lament the ban of the incandescent. Although I appreciate the inefficiency of the source, particularly for commercial applications, I have always felt that there was never the proper marketing of dimmers to the residential sector. Dim- mers can reduce loads by half, extend the life of the lamp, and significantly reduce landfill waste,” Forbes-Gray states. “Even a $6 line-voltage dimmer is still considered by many homeowners as an upscale, high-tech product. Our firm was recently interviewed by a reporter from the CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corp.) who asked if we bought into the rumours that the banning of the in- candescent was backed by a cartel of lamp manufacturers to sell higher priced CFL and LED bulbs. I could only wish that there was
that much thought or intelligence in the decisions revolving around energy and light source technology.”
Lighting education for design students is part of Lightbrigade’s professional outreach efforts. “We have taught at the Ontario College of Art and Design for the past few years,” Forbes-Gray reports. “Typically, the course is mandatory for students in the en- vironmental design department. Most have never heard of a lighting designer. They come into the class with no idea about why the class has been imposed on them. We describe and demonstrate why the course is important to their studies and introduce lighting techniques that will enhance the structures they design. By the end of the program, many are quite interested in the profession. Several of our students have gone on to become talented lighting design- ers.”
www.lightbrigade.ca
Without a doubt, I consider Ken Loach of H.H. Angus as my mentor. While I had a comprehension of light from my theatre experience, I had no experience in attaching quantitative numbers to my lighting nor of the extensive library of lamps and luminaires that are the tools of the architectural lighting designer. Ken patiently gave me instruction while permitting me to draw from my previous background and experience. I spent over ten years working side-by-side with Ken and will always be grateful for his patience, friendship, and the opportunity to develop my career in lighting design.
Notable projects:
• Ritz Carlton Hotel, Toronto. • W Hotel, Downtown Atlanta
• Murale, Ottawa, beauty products boutique, a separate brand owned by Shoppers Drug Mart chain • Rose Theatre for the Performing Arts, Brampton, Canada
• Luma & Canteen Restaurants and Malaparte Event space, Bell Lightbox Building for the 2011 Toronto Film Festival
• Scarpetta Restaurant, Toronto Current projects:
• La Maison Simons, West Edmonton Mall, Alberta, Canada. The chain’s first branch outside of Québec. • Club Regent Casino, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada • Momofuku Restaurant, Toronto
• Monde Condominium, Toronto, designed by Safdie Architects
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