Inspired by Light: A design guide to transforming the home

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It’s a provocative composition, giving a voyeuristic view of the woman at rest, and yet she is veiled, hidden from sight as much as she is revealed. Wyeth is exceptional in his portrayal of how the netted fabric around her catches the light, giving her the appearance of a goddess about to wake. This appreciation of colour and its kindred relationship to light recurs throughout Mr. Allen’s collection, most notably in a watercolour of Lake Lungern in Switzerland by Joseph Mallord William Turner. 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. Our products range from the simplest of GLS lamp bulbs right up to the showpiece light fitting for any setting.With a next day delivery service and a team of dedicated customer service team we feel all our customers needs and requirements can be dealt with in a professional and efficient manner. With a we can do attitude from our sales and support staff we feel we have an ability to help and assist every style of enquiry.

A vertically integrated global manufacturer of energy-saving, smart LED Lighting solutions across all elements of lighting: Power, Control, Lamps and Luminaries. The work was created in the Wyeth family home in Port Clyde, Maine, in 1980, and is part of a series of works of Helga Testorf, a nurse working in the home of his neighbours, the Kuerners, who were the subject of more than 400 of the Wyeth's works. Inspired by the region’s rich architectural traditions and the museum’s unique location at the point where the Arabian sky meets the sands of Saadiyat Island and the waters of the Arabian Gulf, Jean Nouvel wanted the Louvre Abu Dhabi to rain light. The geometric dome was inspired by the cupola, a distinctive feature in Arabic architecture. Woven metalwork and a mix of surfaces provide a mesmerizing experience as you explore the various buildings surrounded by water. 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.

Over many centuries architects have pondered the possibilities, challenges and boundaries of light. They have pushed artificial lighting to new limits and they have harnessed natural light in previously unimaginable ways. Great architects down the years have grown an understanding that, although light is not built, it can be designed, akin to an ethereal material in its own right. Influenced by the likes of Louis Kahn and Alvar Aalto, this collection highlights some of the biggest contemporary names in architecture, showcasing how they have explored, exploited and expanded the power of light in contemporary projects.

As one comes closer to the painting, looking more closely at the bright tempera of the windows and the movement of light across Helga’s body, the luminous whites and creams reveal their incredible detail. It becomes apparent that their texture, in addition to their colour, is what brings this subtle radiance throughout the composition. On a cold bright January morning, whilst walking the Buddleia loop at RSPB Radipole Lake in Weymouth, this male bearded tit stopped just long enough for me to take this shot.’ His models recline in classical poses, rays of light puncturing the verdant leaves of the oak before landing across them. They are luminous in the golden light. Paired with the artist's meticulously layered, Old Master-inspired glazing technique that enhances the colours, the scene jumps from the picture plane — transforming the American landscape into an idealised paradise. https://www.fosterandpartners.com/projects/smithsonian-institution-courtyard/ Smithsonian American Art Museum – Image source: fosterandpartners.comDaylight has long since been the tool of choice for Steven Holl. His buildings engage all the senses, but it is with light he creates some of his most unique and awe-inspiring experiences. In each of his designs, Holl and his team attempt to bring daylight into places where it is not usually found. Light wells, reflective surfaces and sharp shadows are key elements within much of his work, evoking different emotions at each turn. He has described his work as an orchestra of light, and within his proposal for Cifi Beijing, it is clear why. 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. Norman Foster is fascinated by the light from above, for instance, the roof. Large public buildings benefit from the vast amount of direct daylight entering from above, creating exaggerated, dramatic, and enjoyable spaces. In his projects, terminals, and museums, natural light is a principal source that lets the light from the ceiling illuminate the surfaces below.

We interact with light every day. We use it to grow, to communicate, to navigate and to learn. It takes the form of radio waves, microwaves, infrared, ultraviolet, X-rays and gamma rays. It affects our natural rhythms and provides us with the vitamins needed to function and in an increasingly built world light is an essential element, allowing us to perceive architecture and to live and work in buildings. Architects: Showcase your next project through Architizer and sign up for our inspirational newsletter . Monet and Turner, drawn to these specific locales and their changing environments, represent a central tenet of this collection: the unique perspective of the artist. As Mr. Allen described: ‘You become sensitive to the fact that places with special light attract painters, and you want to experience that through their eyes.’ works of art. They not only provide illumination but also serve as statement pieces that elevate any space to the next 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.

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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.’ 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.

I like to get close to the action and shoot from a low angle to emphasise the movement of the dance sides. In this photo of Lyme Morris in action at the Wessex Folk Festival 2017, I captured this unusual shot with the camera resting on the ground, composed without the viewfinder to get a worm’s-eye view of the dancers.’Balancing this was the ultimate challenge for the artist, who for years had been studying how to capture the ephemeral atmosphere of ever-changing landscapes. The weather, the time of day and the flow of water under the bridge all shaped the industrial landscape he sought to depict. But it was the fog that proved most difficult to tame and that contributed to the unique effet of London. From elegant chandeliers and pendant lights to minimalist floor lamps and table lamps, you will find a wide range of Whether you are looking for a bold, dramatic centrepiece or a subtle, understated piece, the variety of products in this 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.’