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541 Chapel Street,
South Yarra, VIC, 3141
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Monday–Friday
9:30AM–6:30PM

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We are excited to announce we have been shortliste

We are excited to announce we have been shortlisted for the 2020 – 2021 IES Lighting Awards! We would like to thank the project team for getting us thus far and crossing our fingers for a win!

Project name: Private Residence, Port Melbourne
Client: Private
Location: Port Melbourne

Architect: @architecton_aus
Builder: JAB Constructions
Photography: @dasha_cs

#iezlightingawards #iesanzlightingawards #lightingaward #lightingdesign #architecturallighting #creativelighting #lightingdesigner #specialistlighting #lightinginstallation #customlighting #lightingdecor #lightingdesigners #australianlightingdesign #melbournelighting #sydneylightingdesign #lightingdesigncompany #lightingspecialist #architectuallightingdesign #creativedesign #outdoorlighting #interiorlight #interiorlightingdesign

We are excited to announce we have been shortliste

We are excited to announce we have been shortlisted for the 2020 – 2021 IES Lighting Awards! We would like to thank the project team for getting us thus far and crossing our fingers for a win!

Project name: Monash Chancellery
Client: @monash_uni
Location: Monash University, Clayton Campus

Architect: @armarchitecture
Builder: @kaneconstructions

#iezlightingawards #iesanzlightingawards #lightingaward #lightingdesign #architecturallighting #creativelighting #lightingdesigner #specialistlighting #lightinginstallation #customlighting #lightingdecor #lightingdesigners #australianlightingdesign #melbournelighting #sydneylightingdesign #lightingdesigncompany #lightingspecialist #architectuallightingdesign #creativedesign #outdoorlighting #interiorlight #interiorlightingdesign

RMIT OurPlace you find design innovations around e

RMIT OurPlace you find design innovations around every corner! Scroll for pendants made of restored bike wheels

Architect: @armarchitecture
Photographer: @shannonmcgrath7

#lightingdesign #architecturallighting #creativelighting #lightingdesigner #specialistlighting #lightinginstallation #customlighting #lightingdecor #lightingdesigners #australianlightingdesign #melbournelighting #sydneylightingdesign #lightingdesigncompany #lightingspecialist #architectuallightingdesign #creativedesign #outdoorlighting #interiorlight #interiorlightingdesign

#Repost Meet Adam de Guara. Design director at @gl

#Repost Meet Adam de Guara. Design director at @glowingstructures

I am fortunate to be working in an industry which I love, I am totally passionate about and eternally grateful for the opportunities I have had along the way.

In 1994 I was given part time lighting designer trainee whilst studying a degree in Interior Design at RMiT.

Fun times were spent with a lighting manufacturer (Moonlighting), then NDYLIGHT. Next was 7 years in London which was truly remarkable starting at NDY then moving to Lighting Design International which was a life changing experience. Very fortunate to collaborate with Sally Storey and the amazing team at LDI opened my horizons and allowed me to work on some amazing opportunities around the globe. Back to Melbourne to collaborate with the Lighting Guru Mr Bird, Kire, Steve Brown and the rest of the fabulous team at Vision before jumping in at the deep end to start Glowing Structures. 14 years later and I am again blessed with a sensational team who are brilliant designers and even better friends.

A recent favourite project you've completed.

The Forum Theatre. It is an installation which I refer to as a ‘Disneyland’ project as it is so unique and full of fantasy. Quite a few challenges, particularly being heritage listed however it is an extremely rewarding installation which is as unique as it is special!

Your favourite Australian architects/ Interior designers?

I will a few favs currently working with however not to say past design teams could not also be listed here (does that get me out of trouble??).
ARM – The team there are forever challenging and encouraging to think outside the square. Such talent!
Smart Design Studio – Simply Stunning!

Wood Marsh – Beautiful unique designs which forever stretch the imagination.

Many more who I can’t list due to word count!

A favourite lighting design hack you could share?

Not to use Downlights if possible! Not to over light a space whilst allowing provision for substantial levels of light (depending on the use of the space) when required – on a dimming system of course.

Most common lighting design error you see in projects?

Downlights everywhere..worse still, in a grid pattern.

The texture 🔥 #lightingdesign #architectural

The texture 🔥

#lightingdesign #architecturallighting #creativelighting #lightingdesigner #specialistlighting #lightinginstallation #customlighting #lightingdecor #lightingdesigners #australianlightingdesign #melbournelighting #sydneylightingdesign #lightingdesigncompany #lightingspecialist #architectuallightingdesign #creativedesign #outdoorlighting #interiorlight #interiorlightingdesign

We can’t wait to go out for dinners again.. mayb

We can’t wait to go out for dinners again.. maybe we will re-visit the dramatic yet ambient @akaiitomelbourne!

What will your first stop be?!

#lightingdesign #architecturallighting #creativelighting #lightingdesigner #specialistlighting #lightinginstallation #customlighting #lightingdecor #lightingdesigners #australianlightingdesign #melbournelighting #sydneylightingdesign #lightingdesigncompany #lightingspecialist #architectuallightingdesign #creativedesign #outdoorlighting #interiorlight #interiorlightingdesign

#Repost @est_lighting: Meet Fay Greenhalgh - Desig

#Repost @est_lighting: Meet Fay Greenhalgh - Design Associate @glowingstructures

I have been lucky enough to work with Glowing Structures for over six years. After renovating numerous private properties, I trained at Michael Popper Associates, a multi-disciplinary Electrical Engineer consultants and gained experience from the basics of emergency lighting to working with the Director to produce bespoke fittings for many RIBA award winning projects. In this time, I hand built numerous light installations for an adult learning centre.
Following that, I worked as a Senior Lighting Designer for over 5 years at John Cullen Lighting in London.

A favourite project you've completed. What was the biggest challenge with the featured project?

The Rise Studio under 101 Collins. Challenge was to light planting two storeys underground without using typical plant lighting. We did it. I can tell you how, but then I’d have to have you eliminated.

Who are you working with?

We have some fantastic resi clients that are trusting us to push the boundaries, small & large developers, Global hotel chains and some exciting art installations.

Your favourite Australian architect/s, design firms?

I really don’t have favourites as they all have something different that they offer / vary in the design approach they want us to take. But just because I’m working on something for them at this very moment (but being distracted by this) I would have to say ARM - Their approach to people, spaces, the use of colour and art is exceptional, and I find their work incredibility inspirational.
I've been lucky enough to work for various Architects since working in Melbourne and find they have all taught me something about design and architecture.

A lighting design hack you could share?

Don’t judge the lighting layout on 2-dimensional plan, concentrate on how the room will be viewed when physically seeing the space – it's not about a light fitting lining up with a pleat in the curtains!

Most common lighting design error you see in projects?

Thinking that a $30 luminaire will perform the same as a $200 one. Yes, some things are overpriced but don’t expect a Hyundai to drive like a Ferrari.

At RMIT OurPlace the various areas from task, brea

At RMIT OurPlace the various areas from task, break out spaces and corridors were individually thought through so that the feel is not one of a standard office area but more of a journey through entirely different spaces. The user experiences an animated feast for the senses around every corner.

Architect: @armarchitecture
Photographer: @shannonmcgrath7

#lightingdesign #architecturallighting #creativelighting #lightingdesigner #specialistlighting #lightinginstallation #customlighting #lightingdecor #lightingdesigners #australianlightingdesign #melbournelighting #sydneylightingdesign #lightingdesigncompany #lightingspecialist #architectuallightingdesign #creativedesign #outdoorlighting #interiorlight #interiorlightingdesign

Designed by our team and produced by @mdouglassde

Designed by our team and produced by @mdouglassdesign, the eye catching bespoke glass globes at 321 Exhibition creates an enticing and ambient entry for workers passing through the building.

📷 @alm.visuals
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