Lighting in Design Q3 2018

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EmbassyTowers Embassy Towers in Sandhurst is an exclusive apartment building in the heart of the Sandton CBD. Tucked behind the United States Consulate, the building enjoys breath-taking views across to the Magaliesberg Mountains. One&Only The One&Only Le Saint Géran has looked to set new standards of ultra-luxury on the island of Mauritius as it welcomes guests back following a multimillion dollar investment. Leroy Merlin Greenstone Leroy Merlin – the world’s largest home improvement retailer, present in 13 countries – has made its first foray into the African market with the opening of a store at Redefine Properties’ Stoneridge Centre in Greenstone, Johannesburg. Street lighting With cities worldwide investing in modern street lighting, cities are becoming more contemporary in design. Whether the fixtures are in Paris, Los Angeles or Johannesburg, modern streetlights offer far more than just light on a dark street. Residential lighting Of the most functional spaces in a home, bathrooms need the right type of lighting. However, good bathroom lighting is not only functional – well-considered lighting can take a bathroom’s overall aesthetic from drab to fab. Connected vs. Unconnected lighting Terms like ‘connected lighting’ and ‘Internet of Light’ are becoming mainstream in the lighting industry. With all the attention directed towards connected lighting, one wonders whether there is still a future for ‘unconnected lighting’. News A round up of the latest industry news, including a world first lighting app, an energy saving installation in East London, a decade in business for Newport Lighting plus a healthy dose of international news, trends and new products. Products New releases from Giantlight, Lights by Linea, Regent Lighting Solutions, Euro Nouveau and Illumina. SUPERSPAR Blackheath When George Skoutellas – known by many in the industry as ‘Mr. SPAR’ – acquired the SUPERSPAR Blackheath in the northern suburbs of Gauteng, he embarked on an ambitious plan to renovate and expand a flailing store.

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LiD Q3 - 2018