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8. May 2025.

A LOOK INTO THE PAST Hotel that was one of the first in Europe with electric lighting

Paris, the City of Light, is nicknamed the City of Light for a reason, and one of its most famous symbols of luxury and progress is the Grand Hôtel, now known as the InterContinental Paris Le Grand. Inaugurated on May 5, 1862 in the presence of Empress Eugenie, the hotel was conceived as an impressive edifice that would unite art, science, and industrial progress under the auspices of the Second Empire.

30. April 2025.

How does lighting shape the experience of restaurants and hotels?

Lighting in hotels and restaurants has long ceased to be just a technical aspect of decoration. In modern hospitality, lighting is one of the key elements that builds the identity of a space.

22. April 2025.

A LOOK INTO THE PAST The Anglepoise lamp, an engineering invention that has become a design icon

The Anglepoise lamp was developed in the early 1930s in Great Britain by engineer George Carwardine. An automotive suspension specialist by trade, Carwardine worked on shock-absorbing systems in vehicles. He applied his knowledge of this field to the development of a mechanism for a lamp that could be precisely adjusted and held in position without any additional tools.

9. April 2025.

NO HOTEL WITHOUT LIGHT A story about visionaries who define the guest experience

When we talk about light in architecture, the name Le Corbusier is inevitably the first to come to mind. Born Charles-Édouard Jeanneret in 1887 in Switzerland, Le Corbusier was a visionary who revolutionized architecture in the 20th century through his radical ideas about urbanism and functionality and through his deep understanding of light as an essential element of design. century.

25. March 2025.

Don’t neglect lighting! This project shows how important it is

Interior designer Sandra Katona Šesto, owner of the 600design interior design studio, places great emphasis on lighting, as an essential element of any quality space. When designing interiors, she considers not only the aesthetic harmony of lighting with the rest of the design, but also its functionality, adaptability, and the quality of the light ambience.

19. February 2025.

PORTRAIT OF THE ICON Verner Panton: The man who redefined lighting design

Verner Panton is one of the most important names in the history of modern design. His bold and innovative approach to interior design and lighting revolutionized the use of color, materials, and lighting effects. While his contemporaries preferred natural materials and subdued tones, Panton distinguished himself by experimenting with synthetic materials and bright colors. His lamps were key elements in shaping space and atmosphere.

15. January 2025.

Simple tips for ideal lighting in your home

Lighting is increasingly seen as a key tool in the design of personal, business, or public spaces, and for good reason. Proper lighting can highlight a building's architectural details, create atmosphere, and optimize functionality. Interior designers, architects, and lighting designers often recognize how light uniquely defines the perception of space.

24. December 2024.

PORTRAIT OF THE ICON Louis Poulsen: A visionary of lighting design and a key figure in the industry

PORTRAIT OF THE ICON Louis Poulsen: A visionary of lighting design and a key figure in the industry Louis Poulsen, a Danish industrialist and visionary, […]

27. November 2024.

A LOOK INTO THE PAST AJ lamp, a cult table lamp with a distinctive shade

Lighting design often combines functionality and aesthetics, and one of the most famous examples of such a synthesis is the AJ table lamp, the work of the Danish architect and designer Arne Jacobsen. It was created in 1960 as part of an extensive project for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen