AnnualReport_2019

2019
Lighting Planners Associates
Annual Report
NIHOMBASHI MITSUKOSHI / PING AN FINANCE CENTER / W
SUZHOU / GUANGZHOU CTF FINANCE CENTRE / MSB TAMACHI
TAMACHI STATION TOWER S / RUIBO PROJECT • GALA MALL /
THE CONCOURSE / SHIN-YAMAGUCHI STATION NORTH SQUARE
PLATFORM ZERO / NUS UNIVERSITY CULTURAL CENTRE /
GAYSORN VILLAGE-PHASE1 / NATIONAL UNIVERSITY CENTRE
FOR ORAL HEALTH, SINGAPORE (NUCOHS) / INTERCONTINENTAL
HOTEL ZHUHAI / PARK ROCHE HOTEL / WHITESTONE GALLERY
HONG KONG / MENARA ASTRA (ASTRA TOWER) / I-PARK MALL
RENOVATION / STUDIO TANTA / MUSASHI BY AMAN / BOUTIQUE /
HDC HOLDCO OFFICE / AKIYAMA NURSERY ROOM / MONICA
HONKOMAGOME NURSERY / KOKO BUILDING / JR KAWASAKI
STATION / GUANGZHOU ONELINK WALK / BOARDWALK OFFICE /
THE WOODLEIGH RESIDENCES SALES GALLERY / FRASER SUITES
DALIAN / EDITION SANYA SALES VILLA / SHERATON MIYAKO HOTEL
TOKYO, GARDEN / JEWEL CHANGI AIRPORT

日 本 橋 三 越 本 店
Nihombashi Mitsukoshi
TOKYO 2018 Isetan Mitsukoshi / Kengo Kuma and Associates
Renovation of the historical department store, which is
listed as an important cultural property of Japan. The
interior design concept is “a shining, white forest.” A
pillar-supported “tree canopy” extends throughout the
first floor of the main building and is beautifully
illuminated with a gradation of light to provide a sense
of unity in the retail space. Downlights are mounted
in the geometrical ceiling pattern to emphasize paths
of circulation and host gathering areas for customers.

平 安 金 融 中 心
Ping An Finance Center
SHENZHEN 2018 Ping An Insurance Group Company of China / KPF
A 600m tall office building was developed for the headquarters of Ping An Insurance Company. As the
world’s 4th tallest tower, it was designed as new icon in the Shenzhen cityscape. The lighting for this new
landmark avoids glitzy light elements, instead incorporating catholic and stately design. Also, light seems
to radiate down from the sky, creating a façade to be loved by residents for long years to come.

W 蘇 州
W Suzhou
苏 业 鸡 发
SUZHOU 2018 Suzhou Industrial Park Jinji Lake Urban Development / Nikken Sekkei / Rockwell Group / AB Concept /
nemaworkshop
W Suzhou is located in a newly developed area near Jinji Lake in scenic Suzhou, known internationally
as the “Venice of the East.” The lighting design takes cues from Chinese garden design philosophy,
incorporating the idea of “concealment and surprise.” Unique elements of Suzhou are also incorporated
into the interior design concept of “Levitating Garden.” The lighting design emphasizes the idea that walls,
ceiling, furniture and everything else seems to be floating.

廣 州 周 大 福 金 融 中 心
Guangzhou CTF Finance Centre
GUANGZHOU 2018 New World Development Company / KPF
This new tallest building, 530-meter-tall, in the city, is located in Guangzhou which has eternal history and
dignity. Elegantly lit with gentle gradation of light, accompanied by the iconic sparkling light set back to the
top of the tower, it is our intention to enhance the three-dimensional quality of the architectural design. This
would help to achieve a sophisticated impression in the surrounding nightscape. Indirect linear lighting on
the terracotta fins bring out the rich and unique texture, highlighting this symbolic art and its craftsmanship
that is famed in Guangzhou.

msb Tamachi 田 町 ステーションタワーS
msb Tamachi Tamachi Station Tower S
TOKYO 2018 Mitsui Fudosan / Mitsubishi Jisho / KPF / Mitsubishi Jisho Sekkei / Nikken Sekkei
A concourse connects JR Tamachi Station with the completed, first phase of a redevelopment project,
including twin office towers, a hotel, and retail space. Façade lighting highlights the architectural concept
of the framed twin towers, and the flow of linear light emphasizes the building podium and lush landscaping.

瑞 博 项 目 ・ 尚 悦 湾
Ruibo Project GALA MALL
SHANGHAI 2018 CITIC Pacific Properties / KPF /
JATO Design Internatioal
A large-scale redevelopment at the site of an old ship
building yard in the center of Shanghai. The tower
interior is sophisticated with simple and modern
lighting design. The lighting design also highlights the
marine elements of the interior retail space. Slits in the
façade design are illuminated from inside and lighting
operations create a flowing waterfall effect from the
tower top to the podium.

THE CONCOURSE
SINGAPORE 2018 Hong Fok Corporation
One of Singapore's iconic skyscrapers, this 41-story
office tower designed by architect Paul Rudolph faces
the Kallang river, on the opposite side of Singapore
National Stadium. Façade, exterior and atrium lighting
has been refurbished, emphasizing the unique
octagonal profile of the building, increasing its
visibility from afar. The additional entrance plaza light
creates a welcoming and cheerful ambience when
viewed from the street level.

新 山 口 駅 北 口 駅 前 広 場 「0 番 線 」
Shin-Yamaguchi Station North Square
Platform ZERO
YAMAGUCHI 2018 Yamaguchi City / Plants Associates /
KMD / studio on site
The renewal of a station plaza, situated in the path of
a walkway that extends north and south of the station,
under the theme “connecting station and city.” A
wooden lattice and deck are illuminated with indirect
light to create a warm and welcoming entrance for
people coming to the city and going back to the station.
We hope this kind of comfortable lighting environment
will be replicated throughout the surrounding area.

NUS UNIVERSITY CULTURAL
CENTRE
SINGAPORE 2018 NUS Centre For the Arts / Forum Architects
/ CPG
The renovation of a performing arts center owned by
the National University of Singapore. Ceiling uplights
in an atrium and a light wall-wash along the main
hallway extending east and west, warmly greet visitors
to the center. All original light sources in two multipurpose
halls were converted to LED and a soft,
vertical wall wash completed the transformation. Upon
the switch to LED, we addressed technical issues such
as incorporating the existing stage lighting controller
with DMX.

GAYSORN VILLAGE - PHASE1
BANGKOK 2018 Gaysorn Property / Hong Kong Land / Jerde
Architects / CL3 Architects / Architect 49 / Landscape 49 / APLD
Gaysorn Village, the extension of the existing
previously named Gaysorn Plaza located in the
Ratchaprasong area of Bangkok, is the building
complex includes Gaysorn Tower (office) and the
Amarin Plaza shopping center. Façade, exterior and
public interior lighting accentuates the architectural
design and creates a flow from the existing to the
new building.

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY CENTRE
FOR ORAL HEALTH, SINGAPORE
(NUCOHS)
SINGAPORE 2018 National University Health System /
National University of Singapore Faculty of Dentistry / Architects
61 / B+H Architects / ICN design international / Beca Carter
A new building for oral academics, medical, research
center and oral health therapist services. The modest
façade light-up was designed to highlight the building
form at night. Selection of light was with visual comfort
and maximum utility of natural daylight in the interior
space. Lighting helps to bridge the connection of the
nature in the landscape through the window.

珠 海 仁 恒 洲 际 酒 店
Intercontinental Hotel Zhuhai
ZHUHAI 2018 Yanlord Land Group / NBBJ / AB Concept /
CL3 Architects / YANG
A hotel in a large-scale complex, the Yanlord Marina
Centre, located adjacent to the entry of Hong Kong -
Zhuhai - Macao Bridge is opened. The external design
resembles a windward sail, making it an attractive
landmark. Interior design expresses the seascape
and culture of Song dynasty. The theme of space is
emphasized by the light integrated into the feature
motif, creating a subtle yet spacious lighting atmosphere.
Façade Lighting will be completed in Summer 2019.

PARK ROCHE HOTEL
PYEONGCHANG 2018 Hyundai Development Company /
Design Studio / Igong Geonchuk
Built at the base of the competition venue, this hotel
facility was set to be completed in time for the start of
Pyeong Chang Winter Olympics, on February 9th,
2018. The lighting design compliments a composed
interior color scheme with appropriate levels of
brightness where needed, while creating a homely,
mountain lodge atmosphere and lighting environment.

WHITESTONE GALLERY
HONG KONG
HONG KONG 2018 Whitestone Gallery / Kengo Kuma and
Associates / Ono Design
A gallery situated inside the H Queen building next to
Central Station in Hong Kong. Three-dimensional
fabrics form a thin membrane for a luminous ceiling
that creates ambient light for the entire space.
Spotlights are carefully mounted in the luminous
ceiling, being as inconspicuous as possible. Although
the design is very minimal, it lends an exceptionally
dynamic feeling to the space.

MENARA ASTRA (ASTRA TOWER)
JAKARTA 2018 PT Astra International Tbk / Nikken Sekkei /
AIRMAS ASRI
A new, 261m tall tower was completed in Sudirman,
the main business area of Jakarta. Flood lights mounted
on the podium wash two glass panels, named “Wing
Walls,” shaped in the form of two people joined handin-hand,
for a very uniquely designed tower. Indirect
lighting is mounted along the edge of a large podium
overhang to create the feeling of volume and depth.

I-PARK MALL RENOVATION
SEOUL 2018 Hyundai Development Company / m_inks
The renovation of a shopping mall directly connected
to Yongsan Station, the starting point for major trains
like the Saemaeul train and the Mugunghwa train on
the Gyeongbu line. Indirect uplight gently washes the
curved ceiling, creating soft light and shadow along
the walkway connecting the station and mall. In front
of the station, linear light and colored light are
designed to reflect off the mirror ceiling of the grand
canopy, for a fresh, new look for the retail area.

Studio Tanta
TOKYO 2018 Studio Tanta / Taisei Design Planners Architects
& Engineers / Nihon Onkyo Engineering
Combined with restaurant and residential space, a
seven-story tall music studio with three underground
levels, was built at a convenient Tokyo location, with a
stunning view adjacent to Yoyogi Park. The silhouette
of the large concrete frame, a main architectural design
element of the building, beautifully emerges through
the glow of interior lighting.

武 蔵 by アマン
Musashi by Aman
TOKYO 2018 Aman Tokyo / Taisei / hashimoto yukio design studio
Aman Tokyo has opened a new sushi restaurant on its 34-floor, introducing traditional Edomae style
sushi in the highest quality. Master Sushi Chef is Mr. Musashi who had run "Sushi Musashi", a successful
sushi restaurant in Aoyama. The lighting design is based on a washi paper luminous wall that gently wraps
the sophisticated Japanese-style interior, complete with solid wood furnishings, stucco walls, and washi
paper, in a soft glow with limited shadowing.
ブティック
Boutique
TOKYO 2018 Aman Tokyo / Kerry Hill Architects
Library has been renovated into retail space on the
33-floor of Aman Tokyo, completed in 2014. The
lighting design makes use of the existing ceiling
fixtures to effectively illuminate Aman’s unique, select
items. Elegant lighting and the sweeping Otemachi
nightscape, extending beyond the boutique’s large
glass windows and high ceiling, welcome guests into
the space.

HDC HOLDCO OFFICE
SEOUL 2018 Hyundai Development Company /
Richards Basmajian
The renovation of an office on the top floor of a
building in the business district near Gangnam Station.
Lighting methods were designed to match the work
production of four different areas in the office; the
reception zone, the collaboration zone, the innovation
zone, and the leadership zone, with a suitable lighting
environment.

あきやま 保 育 室
Akiyama Nursery Room
TOKYO 2018 Medical Corporation Senjitsukai / Ishijima
Architects
This facility functions as a regular daycare, but with
additional areas for sick child care, nursing support for
children with SMID, and parenting support services.
We felt that it was very important to create a soft
lighting environment and comfortable atmosphere for
this daycare, which emphasizes the importance of “eat,
sleep, and play”, and is used by a wide variety of
children and parents.
モニカ 本 駒 込 園
Monica Honkomagome Nursery
TOKYO 2018 Monica / Ishijima Architects
A pre-existing, 3-story building was remodeled into a
nursery school. The stairway leading to the second
floor classrooms is bright and fun with luminous steps.
Cutout letters and shapes can be stuck on for a playful
element. Nursery room lighting is flexible in order to
accommodate any room configurations when the
partitions are moved to create a large one-room space
for multi-age activities.

KO KOビル
KOKO Building
TOKYO 2018 Kotobuki Corporation / Environment Design
Institute
Built on prime real estate in the center of Tokyo, this
six-story high, glass-walled building faces a railway
track displaying a large, steel beam “K”, the first letter
of the company name. At night the K is illuminated
and further highlighted, noticeable even from a
passing train. The lighting environment in the
children’s play area on the 4th and 5th floors is brightly
illuminated, but with dim, shadowy areas, like a secret
hideout, allowing children healthy and lively play.
J R 川 崎 駅
JR Kawasaki Station
KANAGAWA 2018 East Japan Railway / JR East Tokyo
Electrical Construstion and System Integration Office
A new north exit opened at Kawasaki Station, a transfer
hub for three different train lines. Lighting operations
change color-temperatures and levels of brightness
throughout the day and night along the concourse, a
space filled with an abundance of natural light from
the above skylights. At night, ceiling uplights
emphasize the high, vaulted ceiling.

广 州 天 河 万 菱 汇
Guangzhou Onelink Walk
GUANGZHOU 2018 Onelink Industrial (Guangdong)
Renovation of façade lighting for a mixed use project. Initially opened in 2010, the building is located in the
Tianhe district and contains offices, a shopping mall and service apartments. Seemingly draped in a veil,
LED lighting is installed in the gently curved podium with each point of light delicately controlled. The design
creates an elegant expression of light, like golden fabric clinging to the wind.
BOARDWALK OFFICE
TOKYO 2018 BOARDWALK / Puddle / moyadesign
The relocation project for e-ticketing service
company BOARDWALK office. The lighting design
successfully reuses existing lighting equipment to
accommodate various situations with preset lighting
scenes, such as relax mood, party, or presentation
mode for lounge and conference space. Lace curtains
dividing work spaces are effectively illuminated with
indirect lighting to secure privacy and give the space
a unified feel.

THE WOODLEIGH RESIDENCES
SALES GALLERY
SINGAPORE 2018 Kajima Development / Singapore Press
Holdings / DP Architects / ILYA
The sales gallery of the integrated development with
residences, built above an MRT station has launched.
The show gallery is to experience the design concept
which encapsulates the Japanese essence of design
from maximizing the functional space, to the details
of seamless flushed flooring; evoking a sense of space
and freedom. Indirect lighting is used to create a moody
atmosphere with functional downlights mounted where
necessary. A luminous ceiling over a large model
mimics natural light from above.

大 連 輝 盛 閣 国 際 公 寓
Fraser Suites Dalian
DALIAN 2018 Frasers Hospitality / HBA
Service apartments located in a new business area
near the Dalian Port. A minimal lighting design
compliments the modern interior style of the guest
rooms. Although function is highly emphasized, the
glare-free environment creates a comfortable living
space for guests.

晋 园
Edition Sanya Sales Villa
SANYA 2018 Sanya Jinghope Real Estate / SCDA / Studio STAY
Three types of private villas, with a choice between
five interior schemes, are located on the property of
the Edition Hotel. Each one is designed within the
guidelines of the Edition brand, yet with different
themes. Minimal indirect lighting creates a calm and
cozy contrast, while warm, localized light generates a
homey atmosphere. The exterior and landscape
lighting creates an adequate natural accent, while at
the same time leaving the nightscape undisturbed, to
fully enjoy the sea, moon, and starry sky.
シェラトン 都 ホテル 東 京 庭 園 照 明
Sheraton Miyako Hotel Tokyo, Garden
TOKYO 2018 Miyako Hotels & Resorts / Iwaki
A famous, 6000 garden on the grounds of the
Sheraton Miyako Hotel Tokyo in Shirokane, is rich in
ginkgo trees, maple trees, and other seasonal foliage
enjoyed all year round. While refitting the lighting plan
to an all-LED system, we also resurveyed the shape
and placement of garden trees and shrubbery to create
a lighting environment with beautiful contrast of light
and shadow.

Coming soon!!
JEWEL CHANGI AIRPORT
SINGAPORE 2019 Jewel Changi Airport / Safdie Architects /
RSP / Benoy / PWP / ICN
Strategically located in the heart of Singapore Changi
Airport, Jewel Changi Airport (Jewel) is envisaged to
be a world-class multi-dimensional lifestyle destination
that comprises a myriad range of offerings including
gardens and attractions, retail and dining offerings, a
hotel and facilities for airport operations. The balance
of daylight and the use of light fixtures is well thought
out throughout the complex, and in the evening,
expressions of light are still gradually changing as time
slips by, for a full 24-hours of pre-set lighting operations.

LPA TOPICS
Lecture / Media Appearance / Award / Instagram / Lighting Design
Project for Reviving from Disasters / Internal Workshop / Refreshing
Time / LPA 2018 Activities & 2019 Goals / Major Contributions and
Interviews

講 演 活 動 ・メディア 出 演
Lecture / Media Appearance
Mende and other senior staff presented lectures on various themes concerning lighting design throughout the past
year.
受 賞
Award
Illuminating Engineering Institute of Japan,
Lighting Design Award
Award of Excellence GINZA SIX
Award of Merit Mt. Fuji World Heritage Centre,
Shizuoka

LPA now has an official Instagram account. We
hope to share project completion news in a timely
manner, reminisce with project archive playbacks,
and updates on office activities and news. Follow
us now!
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復 興 プロジェクト
Lighting Design Project for Reviving from Disasters
We have continued our research on the application of
lighting design in each of the phases from when a disaster
hits to the long recovery. Last year, we attended
the Temporary Housing Conference and visited an
evacuation center (paper pertition system designed and
provided by Shigeru Ban Architects and Volantary
Architects’ Network), set up after the Hokkaido Eastern
Iburi Earthquake of 2018, using this knowledge to
brainstorm for ideas on specific things or acts that can
be produced in a time of need.

Internal Workshop
エキスパート Expert Work
Each member of the staff selects a research topic of their interest for the continuous learning survey and research
project.
社 内 研 修 workshop
Internal training sessions are an opportunity to share the latest in lighting technology and the LPA design philosophy.
Manners of Architectural Lighting Design Lecture, Singapore
Aug. 28
Manners of Architectural Lighting Design Lecture, Hong Kong
Nov. 08
Sketch Workshop, Singapore
Dec. 18

リフレッシュメント
Refreshing Time
In between our busy working hours, our staff finds time to refresh.
T Tokyo
Sports Day
Dec. 25
Company Trip Tokyo Ishigaki
Nov. 21-23
S Singapore
LPA Open House
Sep. 28
Company Lunch
Feb. 09
Lumina Forest Night Walk
Jul. 13
Sentosa Trekking
Dec. 21
H Hong Kong
Sports Day
Oct. 08
Copany Trip HK Chiang Mai
May. 17-19

LPA 2018 年 の 概 況 と2019 年 への 展 望

LPA 2018 Activities & 2019 Goals
Strengthening Inter-office Collaboration
With Tokyo as the headquarter, LPA has two other offices in Singapore and Hong Kong. We have
projects all over the Asia and some in other region. Our multi-national team, with a total strength of 60
unique people, will improve interaction even further in the year 2019 to meet the client’s expectations.
Activities of the Directors
In addition to Mr. Mende’s numerous lectures around the world, our four other directors, also made
public appearances – Ms. Reiko Kasai talked about Singapore’s urban lighting masterplan in Seoul. Mr.
Kentaro Tanaka on hospitality lighting in Shenzhen, and Mr. Atsushi Itakura gave a lecture about lighting
for the commercial space in Guangzhou. Ms. Mari Kubota contributed a series of articles on lighting design
to a Japanese architectural magazine. In addition to the Directors, our team is becoming even stronger
with newly appointed Associate Directors.
Numerous Project Completions and Awards
As many as 30 projects were completed in the year 2018. Completed projects include the ones in China
that we spent many years working on. Two projects “GINZA SIX” and “Mt. Fuji World Heritage Centre,
Shizuoka” in Japan received The Illuminating Engineering Institute of Japan Award. Throughout our 28
years of professional activities, we are truly grateful for receiving the total of 113 international design
awards.
Appointment as Lighting Advisor for the City of Shenzhen
Mr. Mende has been appointed as the Urban Lighting Advisor for the city of Shenzhen in China.
Shenzhen is a relatively new city that has been developing at a phenomenal rate over the last decade,
Unlike other major cities in China, Shenzhen is free from the traditional and historical constraints in its
progress, making its position truly unique. Mr. Mende is looking forward to the city’s initiative and
leadership on developing a healthy urban lighting for the future. Our Transnational Lighting Detectives
Forum is scheduled to be held in Shenzhen in May 2019.
Website and Social Media / Developing Our Online Presence
It has been two years since we have renewed our website. The new website has been receiving positive
feedback.We have also launched LPA, Lighting Detectives Instagram account and LPA LinkedIn account,
hoping to interact more with our associates and partners. Please do visit our website, Instagram as well
as LinkedIn!

主 な 講 演 ・ 寄 稿 ・インタビュー・ 出 演 など
Major Contributions and Interviews

LIGHTING DETECTIVES
Transnational Lighting Detectives Forum 2018 in Santiago / Night Walk
in Singapore / Children Workshop / Lighting Detectives Survey /
General Assembly & Orientation / Night Watching Tour / City Night
Walk / Regular Round Table Discussion / Annual Activities /
Instagram / Lighting Detectives Annual Gathering / List of Sponsors

Transnational Lighting Detectives Forum 2018 in Santiago
Oct. 18-19
The 14th Annual Transnational Lighting Detectives Forum was
a 2-day event held on October 18th and 19th in Santiago, Chile.
As the first forum to be held in South America, the event was
well attended by the general public, with professional lighting
designers and architects, instead of the usual student population,
making up the central body. The forum kicked off with a relaystyle
talk session by the core members, focusing on the forum
theme, “Heroes and Villains of Light in your City,” at the Chile
National Museum of Fine Arts. The forum wrapped up with
proposals to improve the lighting environment of Santiago at the
University of Chile.

Talk Event
Core members kicked off with a talk session focused on the
forum theme, “Heroes and Villains of Light in your City,”
reporting on the state of New York City, Taipei, Hamburg,
Stockholm, Belgrade, Singapore, and Bangkok. Each
presenter had only seven minutes to describe the challenges
and successes facing each city.
Night Walk
Participants were divided into groups for the night walk and
assigned to five unique areas of Santiago to look for heroes
and villains of light. Each group experienced difficulty finding
heroes of light.
Workshop & Presentation
Each group gave a presentation on the heroes
and villains of light discovered during the night
walk and proposals to improve their assigned
lighting environment. In-depth discussions
between professional lighting designers and
very knowledgeable students developed into
CG renderings and sessional drawings which
transformed into well-thought out slideshow
presentations.

Night Walk in Singapore
We started city night walk events in Singapore in 2018. Starting from the iconic night scapes in Marina Bay,
followed by Geylang Serai during Hari Raya Puasa, a Muslim festival, and Botanic gardens with landscape design
professionals, and lastly, again in Marina bay with lighting designers from all over the world in conjunction with
PLDC Singapore.
Marina Bay
Mar. 28
Geylang Serai
Jun. 08
Botanic Gardens
Oct. 11
Marina Bay during PLDC
Oct. 26

こどもあかりワークショップ
Children Workshop
夏 休 みワークショップ Jul. 26
Summer Workshop
24 energetic children and parents attended a heroes and villains
of light workshop along Omotesando and Cat Street in Tokyo. In
order for the children to take an interest in lighting design, we
went out into the city to observe light and find heroes and villains
of light. After finding what might be a hero or villain, the children
thought about the reasons why.
行 灯 作 りin 大 三 島 Sep. 08
Lantern Making Workshop in Omishima, Ehime
The Lighting Detectives were invited by architect Toyo Ito’s
architectural school to hold a joint effort children’s workshop to
create building-shaped lantern in the natural environment of
Omishima Island in the Seto Inland Sea. 35 children attended the
20-person capacity workshop for a very boisterous event.
Host: TIMA IMABARI (Toyo Ito Museum of Architecture, Imabari)
Collaboration: Lighting Detectives
Images: Ayumi Yoshino, Lighting Detectives
暗 闇 & 囲 炉 裏 体 験 @ 江 戸 東 京 たてもの 園 Dec. 01
Experience the Dark & "Irori” Japan style fireplace
@ Edo-Tokyo Open-Air Architectural Museum
Except for a few buildings, all of the museum lights were turned
off to really experience the dark, an irori, a traditional Japanese
sunken cooking fire, and light up. The children experienced how
the Japanese used to spend dark nights long ago and the
importance of just a small flicker of light.

照 明 探 偵 団 調 査 Lighting Detectives Survey
海 外 調 査 Overseas
Baku, Azerbaijan & Doha, Qatar Feb. 12-17
The Lighting Detectives traveled to the capital cities of big oil producing countries, Doha, Qatar and Baku, Azerbaijan, both
economically developed with oil money. Many may not be familiar with these two countries, but we surveyed the cityscape
to discover the lighting environment in these two cities with a large affluent population and unique culture and economics.

Zurich, Bern & Basel, Switzerland Apr. 12-17
We travelled to three cities, Zurich, Bern, and Basel, in Switzerland, a nation well-known for good design. During our survey,
springtime seemed to call to the young and old, men and women, who were randomly relaxing in plazas, along waterfronts,
and on side streets in the dwindling twilight and early evening.
Marrakish, Casablanca, etc.., Morocco Sep. 30-Oct. 08
Morocco is situated on the African continent, however neighbouring countries, Spain and France, seem to have had a large
influence over the formation of the country’s distinctive culture. We experienced first-hand four elements, climate, culture,
life-style, and scenery, which formed the basis for our lighting survey, all seeming to bask in the Mediterranean Sea
atmosphere.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil & Santiago, Chile Oct. 13-23
We surveyed the lighting environment of the international harbour city of Rio de Janeiro, a city where leisure and poverty
live next door. Next, we surveyed the lighting environment of Santiago, the largest city in Chile, a country surrounded by
its grandeur nature. The city is also endowed with bountiful natural light.
Colombo, Kandy & Galle, Sri Lanka Oct. 23-28
In Sri Lanka we travelled to three unique cities, Colombo, awakened in recent years with much development, and World
Heritage Sites, Kandy and Galle. We surveyed the relationship between light and lifestyle in this Buddhist country.

国 内 調 査 Japan
札 幌 & 函 館
Sapporo & Hakodate Apr. 16-19
Appealing to tourists, Hakodate was one of the first cities to build up and keep its image as a city with an incredible night
view. Sapporo has also followed suit with an increasingly, highly acclaimed nightscape. We surveyed these two cities in
Hokkaido just as the snow was starting to melt off the northern landscape.
照 明 探 偵 団 総 会 & 入 門 講 座
General Assembly & Orientation
May. 08
The general assembly is an opportunity for all Lighting
Detective members to gather together to share in good
food and drinks while listening to presentations outlining
activities for the upcoming year, highlights in Lighting
Detective history, and a review of city walk know-how.
Afterwards, we enjoyed several member introductions
leading to ecstatic open conversation.

Night Watching Tour
阿 智 村
Achi Village Jul. 21-22
How many stars are visible in the night sky of a place chosen as the most beautiful starry sky in Japan? The
Lighting Detectives traveled to Achi Village, Nagano Prefecture to experience firsthand the most beautiful starry
sky in Japan. For one night, 2000 visitors stretch-out on the grassy slopes of a local ski area to observe the starry
sky. Unfortunately, the night the Lighting Detectives reserved was a full moon so it wasn’t quite as expected. But
with the use of laser pointer we found constellations and heard simple explanations of each. Time seemed to
disappear as we star gazed and were immersed in the evening. The next day we enjoyed walks through the
village in this refreshingly natural and mountainous environment.
DAY
15:00 Tenryu-gawa River
21:00 Achi Village Star Tours
DAY
09:00 Tsumago-juku
12:00 Akasawa Natural Recreational
Forest

街 歩 き
City Night Walk
研 究 会 サロン
Regular Round Table Discussion
自 由 が 丘
Jiyugaoka Apr. 06
Jiyugaoka is always had a high ranking as the
neighbourhood people want to live in. We walked up and
down streets radiating from Jiyugaoka Station in search
of hints to this stylish neighbourhood.
品 川
Shinagawa Sep. 25
The theme for this city walk was to study Shinagawa
Station and the surrounding area now, and fantasize
about its future. Shinagawa has experienced change
after change and we divided into three teams to survey
three different areas, Takanawa, Konan, and Kita
Shinagawa.
渋 谷 川
Shibuyagawa Nov. 16
This city walk took us to the recently redeveloped area of
Shibuya River, Shibuya Stream, and Shibuya Bridge.
From three different points of view, pedestrian, creative
worker life-style, and urban environment, we searched
from heroes and villains of light.
Apr. 16, Oct. 02, Nov. 29
After a city walk, members gather once again a few weeks later for a review. These gatherings develop into deeper
discussions, having had time to process, organize, and rethink ideas and opinions from after the walk.

照 明 探 偵 団 の 年 間 活 動
Annual Activities
01.12
01.12
02.05
02.05
02.12-17
02.20
03.13
03.19
03.28
04.06
04.12-17
04.16
04.16-19
04.24
05.08
05.15
05.16
05.29
06.08
06.13
07.21-22
07.26
09.08
09.13
09.25
09.30-10.08
10.02
10.02
10.11
10.12
10.13-23
10.18-19
10.23-28
10.26
11.02
11.16
11.28
12.01
12.03
12.25
12.28
City Night Survey―Tsukiji
Web Column Vol.43 Hair Style
Lighting Detectives News Letter Vol.85
Web Column Vol.44 Design Starting with Imitating
City Night Survey―Doha & Baku
Salon Vol.57 Review on Illumination Night Walk
Lighting Detectives News Letter Vol.86
Web Column Vol.45 Work Style Revolution
Singapore Night WalkMarina Bay
City Night Walk Vol.60 @ Jiyugaoka
City Night Survey―Switzerland
Salon Vol.58 Review on Night Walk @ Jiyugaoka
City Night Survey―Sapporo & Hakodate
Lighting Detectives News Letter Vol.87
General Assembly & Orientation
Web Column Vol.46 Lighting Designer VS Lighting Planner
Lighting Detectives News Letter Vol.88
Lighting Detectives News Letter Vol.89
Singapore Night WalkGeylang Serai
Lighting Detectives News Letter Vol.90
Night Watching Tour in Achi Village
Lighting Detectives Jr. Night Walk Workshop
Lighting Detectives Jr. Lantern-making Workshop
Lighting Detectives News Letter Vol.91
City Night Walk Vol.61 @ Shinagawa
City Night Survey―Morocco
Salon Vol.59 Review on Night Walk @Shinagawa
Web Column Vol.47 Playback!
Singapore Night WalkBotanic Gardens
Lighting Detectives News Letter Vol.92
City Night Survey―Rio de Janeiro & Santiago
Transnational Lighting Detectives Forum 2018 in Santiago
City Night Survey―Sri Lanka
Singapore Night WalkMarina Bay for Professionals
Lighting Detectives News Letter Vol.93
City Night Walk Vol.62 @ Shibuyagawa
Lighting Detectives News Letter Vol.94
Lighting Detectives Jr. Experience the Dark &
Japanese Fire Place “IRORI”
Lighting Detectives News Letter Vol.95
Lighting Detectives News Letter Vol.96
Web Column Vol.48Childhood memories which
influences you as a lighting designer

照 明 探 偵 団 年 間 活 動 報 告 会 Lighting Detectives Annual Gathering
Dec. 04
For 28 years, Lighting Detective activities have been financially supported by lighting industry professionals and
the year-end party is an opportunity to share our achievements of the past year. The event includes a quiz and
games for a relaxing and fun break from busy work days.
協 賛 社 名 リスト List of Sponsors
The following 19 Lighting Industry Professionals are the financial sponsors for Lighting Detective activities.
Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.
USHIO LIGHTING. INC.
Iwasaki Electric Co., Ltd.
Color Kinetics Japan Inc.
Endo Lighting Corp.
Panasonic Corp.
ERCO
DAIKO ELECTRIC CO.,LTD.
ModuleX Inc.
Koizumi Lighting Technology Corp.
YAMAGIWA CORP.
Toshiba Lighting & Technology Corp.
Martin Professional Japan. Ltd.
TOKI CORPORATION
Shonan Co., Ltd.
Yamada Shomei Lighting Co., Ltd.
Louis Poulsen in Japan
DN Lighting Co., Ltd.
Mitsubishi Electric Lighting Corporation

Alice Mak
Angeles Tan
Angkana Kongchatri
Atsushi Itakura
Brien Ng
Emiko Nagata Erina Hosono Genki Watanabe
Haruka Sakoda
Hikaru Kimura
Junko Nagatomo Kaoru Mende Karen Huang
Kentaro Tanaka
Kouki Iwanaga
Masahiro Iwata
Mayumi Banno Mikine Yamamoto Misa Fujii
Misuzu Nakamura
Quratuaini Bte Jamil Raba'a Bte Tainy Raina Jiang Shan Reiko Kasai
Ryan Valentino
Sun Young Hwang
Ye Yu Yuhang Zhong Yuichi Anzai Yukiko Saito
Yumi Honda
Yuri Araki
(former staff)
Yusuke Hattori
Zooey Li

Bryan yan
Catherine Wong Tang Chia Xing
Chika Makabe Clement Lee
Hu Lin Irene Tan Isao Nemoto Jada Hung
Jio Yeung
Kyoko Takubo Leon Hitsu
Mami Kono Mari Kubota
Masafumi Yamamoto
Momoko Muraoka Motoyo Yano Niken Wulandari Noriko Higashi
Phraporn
Kasemtavornsilpa
Sachiko Segawa
Sherri Goh
Shosaku Takahashi
Shunichi Ikeda
Simeng Huang
Lighting Planners Associates 2019 Annual Report

Lighting Planners Associates Inc.
5-28-10, Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0001, Japan
Tel : +81 3 5469 1022 Fax : +81 3 5469 1023
E-mail : lpa@lighting.co.jp
Lighting Planners Associates (S) Pte. Ltd.
51B Neil Road, Singapore 088829
Tel : +65 6734 3086 Fax : +65 6734 2786
E-mail : singapore@lighting.co.jp
Lighting Planners Associates (HK) Ltd.
Unit G, 9/F Tung Kin Factory Building,
196-202 Tsat Tsz Mui Road, North Point, Hong Kong
Tel : +852 2578 9007 Fax : +852 2578 9116
E-mail : hongkong@lighting.co.jp
www.shomei-tanteidan.org office@shomei-tanteidan.org
www.lighting.co.jp