October 4, 2023 Located on the lively Copacabana beachfront, in the Brazilian capital of Rio de Janeiro, is the glamorous Belmond Copacabana Palace. Having stood for a century since its opening in 1923, The hotel has everything a holiday hotspot should offer – comfortable rooms, a large swimming pool, and dining and drinking establishments. Given…
September 27, 2023 As night falls, the Dôme des Invalides comes to life, with light, orchestral music, and video mapping revealing its monumental beauty and rich heritage with AURA Invalides, an original creation by Moment Factory, produced by Cultival in partnership with the Musée de l’Armée. Over the course of nearly 50 minutes, visitors are invited to…
September 11, 2023 Valeco Energie Québec Inc. is a renewable energy development company found on the edge of Frédérick-Back park in Montreal. Valeco acts as the operators of the Biomont Energy cogeneration plant in the Saint-Michel environmental complex, which recovers biogas from the former landfill site and transforms it into green energy. “The park used…
September 6, 2023 Industrial-era lighting design complements historic office architecture Montreal contractor St-Denis Thompson specializes in building restoration. So, it was no coincidence that it moved its head office to a historic 1908 building on the banks of the Lachine Canal. St-Denis Thompson hired local interior design firm Folio Design to create new offices with…
August 16, 2023 In recent years, libraries have struggled to stay relevant in a digital world. The city of Spokane (Washington) saw an opportunity to reinvent its library system, viewing each as more of a community center and gathering space. Citizens agreed, voting in favor of a bond that would renovate and refresh all libraries…
August 10, 2023 Sunsets in Kelowna, the third-largest metropolitan area in Canada’s British Columbia, are a bit more dramatic these days thanks to a new high-performance colour lighting system that spotlights the Rhapsody Dolphins Statue located on the city’s waterfront. The large-scale fiberglass sculpture of three dolphins frolicking in a fountain is the creation of…
August 10, 2023 This multinational biotechnology company has a new office in Mississauga with lots of bright colours and nature-inspired touches. Mayhew & Associates designed the entire space with support from Crossey Engineering. This large space caters to a variety of work styles by incorporating both individual and collaborative workspaces. The dynamic environment allows employees…
June 29, 2023 Cycles Gervais Rioux has been in business for 33 years. The current location on Avenue du Parc in Montreal, QC Canada has been open for five years offering high-end bicycles, cycling accessories, and providing maintenance services. Gervais recognized that there were some problems. For example, he noticed that the products were not…
June 27, 2023 Check out Giovane Caffè in Vancouver, a project by WAO Waissbluth Architecture, founded by award-winning architect, Nicholas Waissbluth. Working with the cafe’s concept of offering a combination of classic Italian drinks and modern iterations that will “tempt even the strictest of espresso purists,” the resulting space is a clean-lined contemporary environment, filled…
June 14, 2023 Kayla’s Children Centre (KCC) is a school, therapy clinic, and recreational centre for children with disabilities, behavioural challenges, and complex medical needs. The centre is named in honour of Kayla Serruya, a vivacious young woman with Down syndrome and former Zareinu student. The Centre embraces kids of all abilities, religious affiliations, and needs,…
June 12, 2023 Built by Howard Hughes in 1943 for the construction of the Hercules IV airplane (aka the “Spruce Goose”), the hangar now comprises workspace, meeting and event spaces, and employee amenity spaces. Blending Historic Significance High Ceiling Illumination with the Signum Series Built by Howard Hughes in 1943 for the construction of the…
June 5, 2023 The intricate and ornate details of the Gros Horloge are brought to three-dimension life in the nightscape of Rouen thanks to the outputs, optics, and integrity of the Lumenpulse luminaires used in its lighting design. Location: Rouen, France Market: Arts + Culture Photographer: Xavier Boymond Partner: Eclipse Diffusion More information available here Related Article Lumenpulse Announces…
June 1, 2023 Great ambiance can only be created by great luminaires, and lighting has a huge role when it comes to guest experience in the hospitality industry. A well-lit lobby with task lighting is both functional – as guests need to check in, look over documents and sign them – and visually appealing –…
June 1, 2023 Crestron integrators are doing work that’s second to none — and it’s time to celebrate that excellence One of a home technology integrator’s greatest assets is their reputation — a portfolio of brilliantly crafted projects and a network of satisfied clients that help drive “word-of-mouth marketing.” The company has a new initiative…
June 1, 2023 Artist Neil Campbell has unveiled his new iteration of the Vancouver public art installation ‘Pink Apocalypse.’ Located at 1661 Davie Street, the artwork illuminates the building façade, adding vibrancy to the streetscape and the surrounding neighborhood. The installation, commissioned by Westbank and Crombie REIT, features a random sequence of the artist’s previous…
May 26, 2023 Renowned lighting design firm CBB Lighting Design share insights to this historic building renovation, The Gould Memorial Library in New York, featuring the Whiz 2.0 – High ceiling luminaire. A Masterpiece of Architecture—Gould Memorial Library Gould Memorial Library (GML), can be found within the beautiful grounds of Bronx Community College. Inspired by…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
