Lighting

Architectural Record presents the most innovative and effective lighting projects from around the world.

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New Lighting Products for Summer 2021

Sheila Kim

August 6, 2021

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These luminaires and systems present welcome variations on existing forms and technologies.

PG&E Electrical Substations by Stanley Saitowitz and Natoma Architects

San Francisco

Lydia Lee

August 6, 2021

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Stanley Saitowitz conceals a pair of electrical substations with glowing public spaces.

New Lighting Products for Spring 2021

May 10, 2021

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The season moves forward with new luminaire designs that emphasize softness, subtlety, or nature.

Oculum by gon architects and Oliva Iluminación

Madrid

Anatxu Zabalbeascoa

May 10, 2021

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A newly remodeled ophthalmologist's lobby replicates daylight and circadian rhythm with LEDs.

Franklin Square Lobby by Hickok Cole, Patricia Kazinski, and GPI Design

Washington, D.C.

David Sokol

May 10, 2021

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An imposing Postmodernist lobby is made contemporary with daylighting and electric illumination.

ISEC Pedestrian Crossing at Northeastern University by Payette and Arup

Boston

Linda C. Lentz

November 10, 2020

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Giving off a soft glow at night, a sculptural weathering-steel structure connects a Boston institution's existing campus with its new academic center.

New Lighting Products for Fall 2020

November 9, 2020

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This collection comprises a little of everything—ambient and utilitarian—to meet diverse lighting needs.

Charles Library at Temple University

Philadelphia

Linda C. Lentz

November 9, 2020

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Snøhetta and Stantec, with Tillotson Design Associates, replace a Brutalist building in Philadelphia with a bright and warm new space.

The Opus by Omniyat Illuminates Dubai's Burj Kalifa District

Zaha Hadid Architects with dpa lighting consultants

Linda C. Lentz

August 12, 2020

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Working with dpa lighting consultants, Zaha Hadid Architects adds a welcome volumetric diversion to the rigid linearity of Dubai’s Burj Khalifa district.