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Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination. Pfarré lighting design studio in Munich, GermanyJune 23rd, 2015 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: Pfarré lighting design studio Project The former store for antique luminaires im Munich‘s Alt-Schwabing district provided an ideal L-shaped ground plan for the workplaces and other areas of the new studio. All main technical features, such as print/copy, large-format printer, coffee, server, etc. are hidden behind a new space divider, which also houses the product library, and consumable supplies. With this divider, a generous space between divider and the shop windows has been created for meetings and presentations. Thanks to the digitalization of the working process and archives, the size of the studio remained the same as before. However, 5 desks have been reduced in size. A 8 m long shelve unit provides space to work and store, below a pinboard with the same length. At the former studio site out of town PLD is still equipped with a lavish archive and further space for testing, mock-ups, and models.  Image Courtesy © Frank Koschembar
 Image Courtesy © Frank Koschembar Lighting concept Key lighting elements are four „Lichter Trichter“ pendants above the workplaces, a special edition of a luminaire designed by Christoph Matthias and Gerd Pfarré. Equipped with two DALI-LED systems for diffuse/direct lighting, and indirect lighting (LED 3000°K diffuse, LED 4000°K indirect) generate a perfect task light with lux levels up to 500. Furthermore, the fabric diffusors (dia. 120 cm, removable, washable) optimize the acoustics significantly, same does the pinboard, made of soft fibre panels.  Image Courtesy © Frank Koschembar Behind the pinboard a LED-profile (3000°K) provides indirect light for work, testing translucent materials, and enhances with its linear effect the length of the shelve unit. The „back-office“ is illuminated via the ceiling reflection with indirect LED-strips on top of the upper shelve (6000°K). The stage lighting effect (backlit „quinta“) enhances the impact and independence of the space divider in the studio. The extrem cool color temperature also serves as an example for clients and architects.  Image Courtesy © Frank Koschembar At the meeting- and presentation area, a track system offers a large variety of different direct lighting solutions such as for projections, tests and experiments. The shop windows are illuminated with two spotlights (6° beam angle, 4W). The entire front space is intended for the presentation of projects, one-offs, lighting objects as well as to hold meetings and smaller events. The total power consumption for the studio is with 228W highly economical (4,3W/sqm).  Image Courtesy © Frank Koschembar Pfarré Lighting Design pfarré lighting design creates daylight- and electrical lighting projects for architecture, land- and cityscape. As a company with world wide orientation, working independently from manufacturers, we are in a position to carry out public, commercial, cultural and private projects on almost any scale.  Image Courtesy © Frank Koschembar With a holistic approach our work is characterized by individual responses on the particular project, environment and culture. Our lighting designers are experienced with all phases of the HOAI (RIBA), and familiar with the conception of state-of- the art lighting controls. For special requirements we offer customized solutions, and designing light objects in the specific context of the architecture and the task concerned. In our projects, both aesthetical and technical longevity is as crucial as our focus on energy efficiency. Good lighting design enhances architecture and promotes its acceptance.  Image Courtesy © Frank Koschembar Gerd Pfarré Gerd Pfarré FIALD, born 1960. founder and managing /design director of pfarré lighting design, an independent lighting design practice in Munich. 2012 co-founder of the publishing company LightingPress with Frank Koschembar.  Image Courtesy © Frank Koschembar 1978-81 apprenticeship in carpentry and cabinet-making, first designs for lights and furniture. 1982-85 product and exhibition design in the team of Ingo Maurer. 1987-89 freelance designer in Milan and Berlin. 1989-98 lighting design for Ingo Maurer. Since 1992 independent lighting designer. Professional member of the International Association of Lighting Designers IALD since 1998. 2002-05 member of the IALD board of directors. IALD Fellow since 2012. Member of the Deutscher Werkbund. Author specialized in the area of lighting design. Lecturer at the Technical University in Munich and in conferences around the world. Juror for awards programs, recipient of numerous national and international design awards. Since 2012 Co-Editor of the magazine ILLUMINATOR. In 2013, pfarré lighting design accepted the world‘s most prestigious award for excellence in lighting design, the Radiance Award, for the HafenCity University subway station.  Image Courtesy © Frank Koschembar  Image Courtesy © Frank Koschembar  Image Courtesy © Frank Koschembar  Image Courtesy © Pfarré lighting design studio
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