Cooledge SkySpan luminous ceilings deliver uniform, diffuse illumination that create the impression of large skylights in the lobby area of this newly renovated headquarters. Tunable white functionality can be used to change the mood of the space or follow the rhythms of the day. ARCHITECT: Sinclair Hille Architects LUMINOUS SURFACE AREA SkySpan Flush Mount 1 @ 31.8’ x 12.0’ (9.7m x 3.7m) 1 @ 32.3’ x 11.5’ (9.9m x 3.5m) COLOR TEMPERATURE: 2700-5700K CRI ≥90 Photography Credits: Bill Hess (William Hess Photography)

Illumination helps to create connections in Canada’s largest carbon-neutral community Zibi, a 34-acre master-planned community overlooking the Ottawa River in Ottawa and Gatineau (Canada), stands as the country’s largest carbon-neutral development, featuring commercial, shopping, dining and residential spaces. Emphasizing community connections, the design incorporates nearly eight acres of parks and public spaces, fostering social interaction and environmental sustainability in the heart of the city. Head Street Square, one of the public spaces in Zibi, is designed as a versatile venue for events such as festivals, concerts, and art shows. To support these varied activities, CSW, a nationally recognized landscape architecture firm, selected Hydrel's SAF14 RGBW3 floodlights for their adaptability and high performance, ensuring the space can seamlessly host a wide range of events. In collaboration with CSW, it was decided to flank two sides of the square with nine vertical steel girders, each intended to host a floodlight at the top within its niche. Hydrel's SAF14 floodlights, available in knuckle or yoke mounts, provided the needed flexibility, allowing the landscape architects to select a yoke mount that effectively fits the unconventional space. With a depth of just over 6 inches, the fixture, when combined with the yoke mount, extends slightly beyond the niche's edge. During installation, the 12-inch face of the luminaire was angled downward and directed toward the public space to optimize lighting and ambiance. ​The SAF14 floodlights at Head Street Square feature RGBW Quad Tech, offering precise control over color temperature and dynamic lighting effects. The luminaire delivers smooth, even illumination across the outdoor square—free from visible color separation and without compromising lumen output—supporting both visual comfort and vibrant atmospheres for outdoor events. The luminaire's clear watershed lens improves light output and efficiency by directing illumination precisely where it's needed. With a 40-degree distribution, it delivers broad, balanced coverage across the square while minimizing spill light. As a result, the nine SAF14 floodlights effectively work together to offer full coverage of the large square. SAF14 luminaires also offer additional proprietary technologies from Hydrel. Flow-Thru technology ensures superior water resistance. And its Taper-Lock technology features a "Sure Lock" knuckle seat for infinite aiming and unparalleled locking ability. The landscape architects selected a black exterior finish with a zinc undercoat to provide additional corrosion protection. The luminaires will withstand Ottawa's elements, whether it's summer rain or a winter snowstorm. Zibi Square employees can control the illumination with the assistance of a DMX driver, which is conveniently integrated into each fixture rather than in a remote box. This was a key element in the set-up due to the unusual placement of the steel girders and accompanying luminaires. Zibi has received numerous accolades for its innovation and design, including the Neighbourhood Planning Excellence Award from the Canadian Institute of Planners and the Award for Excellence from the International Society of City and Regional Planners. Landscape Architect: CSW Landscape Architects Limited Photography: Clair Obscur Multimédia

The offices of Sartoriale, Panama, an example of luminous wellbeing and functional harmony The DOS-G studio developed the project as offices for the Italian Real Estate company Sartoriale, in Panama, with the intention of incorporating a homely sensation. The natural daylight coming through its impressive glazed façade, brings the open plan spaces alive, featuring several different Vibia light fittings, that add to the requested sensation of ambient wellbeing. Interior design projects for the office sector are increasingly becoming seen as an extension of residential spaces, prioritising the quality of life these spaces should convey. That is explained by the amount of time people spend in their workplaces daily, hence the importance of paying attention to all the details related to wellbeing, such as layout, materials, and, of course, lighting. The project for the Sartoriale real estate offices created by the DOS-G architectural practice is a clear example of what they themselves affirm: “More than an office this space is an extension of the brand’s thinking: a place where architecture and experience are interconnected to shape new concepts of habitability.” Inspired by hospitality of Italy (where the company comes from) the space accommodates both workers and visitors as if it were a home, a sensation that is perceptible in its different zones, establishing a rich dialogue where craft, tradition and custom design influence every detail. These values which are so important to Sartoriale are shared by Vibia, with several of their light fittings featured which not only add a distinctive aesthetic element with a nod to contemporary design that characterises the style of the office, but also highlight the ambience of each of the spaces where they are located, adding a unique functionality. The office layout includes an entrance area, a kitchen and dining area, a room with a projection screen and four workstations as well as a study and library. The Sartoriale offices are located within the upper floors of a modern skyscraper in Panama City, offering an extraordinary natural light filled setting thanks to the glazed façade that wraps around the building. The rectangular floor plan is organised around brightly lit spaces connected via semi-open vertical space dividers that allow natural light to pass through which alone transforms routine tasks into pleasant working experiences where each space is designed to encourage encounter, reflection and collaborative work. Over the dining table different constellations of light from the Cosmos collection, designed by Lievore Altherr Molina, play with varying sizes to create a dynamic and elegant suspended optical illusion. The choice of colours for the different flat light fittings blends seamlessly with the interior design finishes of the project. A long work desk runs the entire length of the glazed façade accommodating several workstations, it’s equipped with various table lamps from the Africa collection whose silhouettes are placed against the panoramic skyline that forms the urban backdrop. Designed by Francisco Gomez Paz, it’s the ideal functional lamp for workspaces, portable and rechargeable. The straight lines which define the internal configuration, inspired by the façade compositions of Sartoriale’s own real estate projects, are combined with the rounded forms for the office furniture and decorative light fittings. A combination which together with the neutral tones of the colour palette and natural materials, generates an airy and warm atmosphere with a sensual feel and poetic touches. A custom designed space that accommodates decisions made by professionals in a comfortable and homely ambience. Architecture and design: DOS – G arquitectos Ginnette Gotti, Ivan Grippaldi Collaborators: Kimberly Tello y Cesar Zamorano Brand concept and branding: Muchagana Project management and construction: Manutentio Photography: Alfredo J. Martiz Featured Products: Cosmos, Africa

A New Language of Light: Reimagining Architectural Integration and Performance