Featured in this week’s issue of LD+A Magazine is the George Sexton Associates IES Award of Merit winning Rothko Chapel lighting design. (Menil Drawing Institute, Houston, TX.) We are delighted that GSA utilized the Litelab M31 fixture around the border of the louvered skylight. There are a number of photos of the project online right now, but this Elizabeth Felicella photo from the LD+A feature is one of the loveliest and most effective in demonstrating how the design sets the mood of room and highlights the meditative nature of the space by selectively limiting the natural light.
Pinspotting in the Time of Social Distancing /
Banqueting House in London is the only remaining component of the Palace of Whitehall. Remote COntrolled Lighting’s LED DR2 fixtures were used to illuminate the tables.
I was flipping through some RCL project photos this morning when this one caught my eye. I have long loved the dramatic look of pinspot lighting in a hospitality setting, and the Banqueting House of London is no exception. Under normal circumstances, these defined pools of light provide the comfort of certainty: guests know exactly where they belong. Lighting like this creates mini-communities within a larger event, and travelers from one table to another are welcomed into the circle for conversation. Laughter.
After almost five months of not having stepped into a restaurant or other indoor event space, this photo - and all of the warmth that the memory of social gatherings evoke - seems especially poignant.
In this photo, I see more than just a trigger for wistful daydreams. I see a path forward. The hospitality industry must now take steps to re-frame their spaces to adhere to social distancing requirements in a manner both safe and visually pleasing. For the time being, good lighting design will allow for clear boundaries around guest parties while allowing for a future when we won’t have to be so afraid of each other.
RCL’s DRX1 with 8°-16° Variable Pinspot is a perfect solution for contemporary lighting design in a world where hospitality providers must prioritize the health of their guests among the many factors that create a welcoming, lovely space.
Now up: Gallery of RCL & Precision Lighting UK Videos /
As in-office visits have been put on pause due to Covid-19 precautions, both Remote Controlled Lighting and Precision Lighting UK have been busy creating virtual presentation videos for specifiers and electricians. Our website now has a page dedicated to these videos.
Click here for RCL Videos and here for Precision Videos.
Enjoy (and in the case of any video made by Matthew Nourse, you will. He may have missed his calling by not working in film — I’ve been watching them just for fun. )
Sadev's new office solutions will get you back into the office... safely /
As we start to see the decline of Covid-19 cases, many businesses are planning for the safe return of their employees. Already well known for their storefront, balustrade, and curtainwall innovations, Sadev has been tirelessly developing solutions to conform to new and existing social distancing recommendations for office settings.
Click here to browse a new catalog displaying the various options Sadev USA is offering along with pricing for use with polycarbonate or glass panels. Also, custom fabricated solutions not shown in the brochure are also always available with Sadev’s in-house design assistance, fabrication and finishing capabilities.
Just call or email McCoy Associates for more information - we’re happy to answer any questions you may have.
Manufacturer Workflow Update: Remote Controlled Lighting and Precision Lighting UK /
RCL/Precision Lighting UK has released this memo in response to the current Covid-19 situation. Please take a look and don’t hesitate to contact McCoy Associates with any questions you may have regarding estimates, production, or delivery. Thank you!
Manufacturer Workflow update: Cricursa Group /
Message regarding coronavirus (COVID-19) / Coronavirus update
Barcelona, 16th March 2020
We inform that Cricursa, including subsidiary Cristec, continues to work normally and does not foresee any impact on production or capabilities in the coming weeks as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. Our factories remain open and working without disruption.
All production occurs in-house, except for raw material supply which remains unaffected and within proximity to our factories.
We have implemented necessary safety measures in our factories and offices to reduce risk of contagion for our employees as recommended by local government and international directives:
- We’ve restricted travel and meetings and have prepared all the necessary means for tele-conference meetings.
- We’ve restricted the presence of external parties in our facilities. Only visits considered essential to production are allowed with prior approval.
- We’ve prepared our systems to allow for temporary mobile working from home, to reduce the need for presential work at our offices. Our staff are all working normally, either from our offices or connected to our systems from a temporary home office. Our systems are running normally.
- Reception and expedition office hours are between 8:00 and 16:00.
- All deliveries of our goods continue as planned, with normality.
- We ask our clients and suppliers to inform Cricursa of any situation at their end which would affect deliveries, in order to plan shipments accordingly.
- We ask our suppliers and all transport agencies to maintain all the necessary safety measures which include the use of masks and gloves as well as to maintain the necessary 2m distance with our employees.
We are ready to attend any circumstance or special needs of our clients to the best of our abilities.
We will continue to implement all the internal safety measures for the health and wellbeing of our employees and to ensure our normal production remains unaffected. The Board of Directors is actively monitoring the situation and will provide notice of any changes as updates become available.
Sincerely,
Board of Directors
Manufacturer Workflow Update: Litelab Corporation /
Today, Litelab Corporation released a note updating stakeholders with its response to the current Covid-19 situation. Please take a look and don’t hesitate to contact McCoy Associates with any questions you may have regarding estimates, production, or delivery. Thank you!
January 2020 Spotlight: Sadev's Slab Nose Railing /
Sleek, strong, and versatile: the Sadev Decor Slab Nose Fitting for Glass Guardrails is popular for a reason. Available in both 304 and 316 stainless steel, each section can support up to 250 kg.
Different adjustments are possible to facilitate mounting.
Two finishes: brushed and glass beaded.
Glass thickness from 12 to 31.52 mm.
Removable threaded base allows for fast and easy installation.
Click here for more information on this product and here to browse the complete line of Sadev USA’s stainless steel precision products.
Litelab's C71 is Architectural Record 2019 Editor's Pick /
Architectural Record has just come out with its annual Best Architectural Products list. The 2019 “Best of” list includes the zoomable C71 object light by Litelab Corp. and honors the fixture as an Editor’s Pick.
AR writes:
Can't make it to Barcelona? Here's a quick video tour of a Cricursa Group facility - /
Balaguer TV recently featured Cricursa Group production facilities.
https://www.balaguer.tv/angels-chacon-visita-seus-cricursa-comarca-noguera/
Here's the English translation of the text that accompanied the video:
The Minister of Enterprise and Knowledge, Àngels Chacón, accompanied by the director of the territorial services of the Department in Lleida, Ramón Alturo, visited the region of La Noguera this Friday morning. The first stop was the Sentiu de Sió, where the counselor and the local, county and provincial authorities visited the CRICURSA firm located in the productive unit of Vidres Viola. The visit to the Noguera has continued at the headquarters of Balaguer, in the old factory of Cristec.
CRICURSA is a centennial company of Granollers specialized in curved glass and has bought the two main glasses of the demarcation in recent months. Cristec continues in the flat glass sector and in Vidres Viola an unprecedented bakery is installed to work with curved glass of large dimensions, up to 18 meters.
This firm develops important projects at the international level and its expansion and business ambition has taken it to the region of La Noguera.
For his part, the Councilor for Enterprise and Knowledge, Àngels Chacón, was surprised during the visit to the two headquarters and stressed the importance of the Catalan productive fabric not concentrated only in the metropolitan area of Barcelona.
The two glass companies of La Noguera counted on a hundred workers before the purchase of their productive units. Currently, there are about 380 workers and the group is expected to reach 450 by 2020.
Litelab's New Cylinder Series Illuminates "Modernism Plus" show at MOMA /
Check out Jeenah Moon’s photography in this NY Times piece about the new “Modernism Plus” show at MOMA: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/10/arts/design/moma-rehang-review-art.html Moon’s work beautifully captures the powerful impact of Litelab’s new cylinder series on the refreshed museum spaces.
The Barnes Foundation - Cricursa XXL /
Stunning light box glass by Cricursa at the Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia. Designed by Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects and constructed in 2011, this magnificent structure is composed of Cricursa’s Cridecor glass. Jane was in the area recently and grabbed this shot of the cube. For more on this project, check out the Cricursa site and the Barnes Foundation site.
Lighting the "Life of Animals in Japanese Art": Litelab at the National Gallery of Art /
We love seeing our fixtures in action…
A couple of weeks ago, Jane had a chance to run over to the National Gallery of Art to view the current exhibition, “Life of Animals in Japanese Art” (June 2 – August 18, 2019, East Building, Concourse Galleries). Notice the contrasts and drama that Litelab’s fixtures brings to these pieces. For more detail on this exhibit, click here.
Takashi Murakami’s giant 2014 painting “In the Land of the Dead, Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow” at the National Gallery of Art.
18th-century Gusoko armor suit from “Life of Animals in Japanese Art” @ NGA
Super Sky Products Enterprises featured in DBJ coverage of Dayton Arcade Restoration /
Congratulations @ProductsSky on this thrilling restoration of the Dayton Arcade! Kudos to journalist John Bush for his compelling breakdown of Super Sky's work at the Arcade.
The Light of Liberty - Litelab at the Statue of Liberty Museum /
The New York Times has just published a beautiful piece on the new Statue of Liberty Museum - check out this torch, getting a little help from Litelab fixtures! https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/15/arts/design/statue-of-liberty-museum.html?searchResultPosition=3
Litelab fixtures featured in Architectural Digest: Brant Foundation /
Gorgeous photos (Tom Powel Imaging) accompany Liddy Berman’s piece on the Brant Foundation opening in this month’s Architectural Digest. Specified by Flux Studios, these Litelab fixtures are a perfect fit for the space and the work. Fixtures: Litelab’s M74 Museum Line LED Wallwash Fixture & M73 Museum Line LED Fixed Position Object Fixture.
Litelab Architectural Lighting in this week's New York Times /
Click here to read Jason Farago’s New York Times piece on Rachel Whiteread’s haunting show at the National Gallery of Art. The review is accompanied by a number of excellent Justin T. Gellerson photos that demonstrate the importance of lighting for mood, tone, and meaning - especially when working with a muted palette.
Spectacular art demands great lighting. /
Weatherproof your workout at The St. James (and look up!) /
The St. James Sports and Wellness Complex Grand Opening is fast approaching, and we couldn't be more excited. I grabbed a sneak peak of this stunning, upscale facility; even amid the flurry of last-minute preparations, the daylit design of this building inspires calm and confidence. Super Sky's skylights allow for a flood of visual fresh air, giving members the natural-light benefits of exercising outdoors without the constraints of unpredictable weather. As always, Super Sky provides a top-quality daylighting system that is perfectly at home in this best-in-class facility. I'm telling you, it's gorgeous enough to inspire me to work out... or at least visit the spa.
RCR: Dream and Nature / Catalonia in Venice: this Cricursa glass is our happy place. /
RCR: Dream and Nature / Catalonia in Venice / Italy, 2018 / RCR Arquitectes
READ this beautiful NY Times piece by Raphael Minder on the RCR Arquitectes Catalan Pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale. The show is open until November 25, 2018; there's still time to book your flight to this living dream.
2018
City / Country
Venice, Italy
Architect
RCR Arquitectes
Product
Kiln Formed Glass - Crifusing®
