AnnualReport_2007

2007
Lighting Planners Associates Inc.
Annual Report
LIGHTING MASTERPLAN FOR SINGAPORE'S CITY CENTRE / CHANGI
AIRPORT TERMINAL 2 UPGRADING / WORLD CITY TOWERS AQUA
TOWER / THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SINGAPORE / OMOTESANDO
akarium / LIGHTING WORKS AT BIDEFORD JUNCTION, ORCHARD ROAD /
TSUBOBATAKE / MARRIOTT POOL TERRACE SUITES / THE BOTANIC
ON LLOYD / KOHOKU CENTER PLACE / GRAND VICTORIA HOTEL /
CHUJO INFLAMMABLE WOOD BUILDING / THE IMPERIAL / WINK, TAJ
PRESIDENT HOTEL / INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF JAPAN RENEWAL /
SOINS PHYTONIQUE / ACTY YOKOHAMA YAMASHITACHO / ROYAL
CRYSTAL GINZA / HANAE MORI HAUTE COUTURE, THE ART OF HAND
CRAFTSMANSHIP / THE PIER AT ROBERTSON QUAY

シンガポール シティセンタ ライティングマスタープラン
LIGHTING MASTERPLAN FOR SINGAPORE'S CITY CENTRE
SINGAPORE2006 URBAN REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
This lighting masterplan for Singapore’s city center enhances five qualities of this tropical metropolis,
including the hot and humid climate, intense sunlight, lush greenery, cultural melting pot, and waterscape, to
transform it into a contemporary garden city. The master plan also explores options to create a signature
nightscape for the city and lays out distinctive guidelines for four main districts; Orchard Road, Singapore
River, Bras Basah Bugis, and Central Business District (CBD) / Marina Bay.

Future Nightscape of CBD
Orchard Road

Singapore River
Pedestrian Mall, Orchard Road

New Downtown at Marina Bay
Media Ring
Vibrant Bugis

チャンギ 空 港 ターミナル 2 改 修 計 画
CHANGI AIRPORT TERMINAL 2 UPGRADING
SINGAPORE 2006 GENSLER INTERNATIONAL / RSP ARCHITECTS PLANNERS & ENGINEERS
Known as one of the most efficient airports around the world, the Singapore Changi Airport, was a 15-year
old facility in need of a large-scale renovation. We proposed to utilize daylight to compliment the tropical
planters placed around the modern and expansive space of the newly re-designed terminal. Within the
24-hour operation scheme and among the continuous lighting changes we designed a dramatic reverse of
the day and night lighting environments.

ワールドシティタワーズ(アクアタワー)
WORLD CITY TOWERS AQUA TOWER
TOKYO 2006 SUMITOMO REALITY & DEVELOPMENT / NIKKEN SEKKEI / SHIMIZU CORPORATION
Built in the Tennozu Isle District of Tokyo, this high-rise condominium is a top-class residential complex.
Resembling a luxury hotel, downlights were discretely used to accentuate the beauty of the vast entrance
lobby and uplights emphasized the grainy texture of the timber ceiling. The combination of general
downlights and ceiling ambient light creates a comfortable atmosphere not found most residential complexes.

シンガポール 国 立 博 物 館
THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SINGAPORE
SINGAPORE 2006 W ARCHITECTS / CPG CONSULTANTS
This restoration project to transform the Singapore History Museum into the National Museum of Singapore
preserved the original colonial structure and constructed a new glass architectural addition. The new structure
was built over the top of the old building, with the entire colonial façade illuminated and visible through the
new glass front. The renewed main entrance of the old building is illuminated in warm light that carefully
accentuates its architectural features, creating a striking new presentation of the building.

表 参 道 akarium
OMOTESANDO akarium
TOKYO 2006 OMOTESANDO AKARIUM COMMITTEE
After eight years, the winter illuminations along Omotesando are back and, learning from past projects, we
needed a plan that would not damage the trees along this famous tree-lined street. The project focused on the
atmosphere surrounding the street as an approach to Meiji Shrine. We temporarily coverd the existing
streetlights with LED lanterns to represent the unique culture of lantern light in Japan. The lanterns flicker like
real candles along the 1-kilometer long stretch, wrapping the entire area in a calming atmosphere. We hope
this illumination becomes an annual year-end and New Year holidays event along Omotesando.

バイドフォード ジャンクションライティング,
オーチャードロード
LIGHTING WORKS AT BIDEFORD JUNCTION, ORCHARD ROAD
SINGAPORE 2006 URBAN REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY / SINGAPORE TOURISM BOARD
Bideford Road Junction lies in the most busy & highly visible area of Singapore - Orchard Road. The brief
was to design lighting for the pedestrian/traffic junction, when vehicular movement comes to a halt and
pedestrians cross the road. Light is meant to play a colorful and playful part during this 1-minute transition.
Light is projected onto the pedestrian zone in the center of the junction, with different themes at regular
intervals. Passers-by see themselves intersected with images and color. The show has the possibility to
adapt and evolve with flexible programming options as per the needs of the age.

くろず 情 報 館 「 壺 畑 」
TSUBOBATAKE
KAGOSHIMA 2006 ARCHITECT FIVE PARTNERSHIP
In one sweep, Sakurajima Island and fields of fermenting
rice vinegar jugs are both in view from the beautiful
location of the Tsubobatake Building in Kagoshima
Prefecture. Shaped as a small mound, the building
consists of a first floor and basement with one end of
the large roof raised up over the entrance. All indoor
and outdoor lighting is unified at 3000K. The warmth
of this lighting is quietly nestled into the architecture and
expresses the sharpness and strength of the structure.

マリオット プールテラス スイート
MARRIOTT POOL TERRACE SUITES
SINGAPORE 2006 ECO ID ARCHITECTS /
ECO ID DESIGN CONSULTANCY
At the corner of Orchard Road and Scotts Road in
Singapore’s main commercial streets, sits the Marriott
Hotel. To create a resort like ambience within the city
limits, along with renovation of the restaurant and pool
area, poolside villas were also added. A blue spotlight,
mounted on the top of the hotel tower paints the pool
deck in blue, flattering the warm lantern light spilling
over the terrace.

ボタニック オン ロイド
THE BOTANIC ON LLOYD
SINGAPORE 2006 MKPL ARCHITECTS
A condominium built in the affluent residential
neighborhood near Orchard Road in Singapore. The
landscaping is lush with winding curves and gentle light
emerging from the pool and void area. Light from the
oval-shaped clubhouse, the focal point of the property,
penetrates the walls and is reflected in the mirror pool,
creating a delightful waterscape for the residents.

港 北 センタープレイス
KOHOKU CENTER PLACE
KANAGAWA 2006 TOKYU LAND CORPORATION
+ 3 other companies / CENTRAL CONSULTANT
Lush greenery surrounds this large-scale condominium
complex with seven lighting concepts to compliment
the green residential environment. In the Canal Garden,
moonlight simulated lighting and bollards are rhythmically
placed among the shrubs for a delightful view while
looking out of a window or during a nightly stroll. Also,
soft indirect lighting along the hallways creates an
overall attractive streetscape for the small community.

グランドヴィクトリアホテル
GRAND VICTORIA HOTEL
TAIPEI 2006 DA LAI ENTERTAINMENT / ANTHONY YAO'S DESIGN HOUSE
A colonial-style hotel built in a redeveloped area just outside of Taipei. The main lighting features are the
symbolic carillon and motif along the top of the hotel. Lighting scene changes can be coordinated with the
outdoor chapel and wedding party events.

中 條 不 燃 木 ビル
CHUJO INFLAMMABLE WOOD BUILDING
TOKYO 2006 KAZUHIRO ISHII ARCHTECT & ASSOC.
Doubling as a residence and office, this slender, 4-meter wide, 9-story tall building is finished in fire-resistant
cedar. We were especially attentive to not only the exterior lighting, but also the interior lighting to emphasize
the warm of the wood finish and its softness in the light of the night. Light from the windows, balconies, and
voids all help to create an inviting façade and soft wooden features.

インペリアル
THE IMPERIAL
SINGAPORE 2006 DCA ARCHITECTS
Surrounded by a business district and trendy outlets,
this condominium provides a live-work-play environment
for its residents. The lighting design is coordinated to
fade into the architectural detail of the structure and
presents a chic and elegant lighting environment.
From the entrance to the pool deck and then to the
garden terrace, sequential changes lead one through
the different visual scenes of this lighting design.

ウインク, タージ プレジ デント ムンバイ
WINK, TAJ PRESIDENT, MUMBAI
MUMBAI 2006 PIEM HOTELS / STUDIO GLITT
Completing the antique theme, the interior designer,
use materials and motif from “ the good ol’ days,” to
create a stylish new Asian bar for the renewal opening
of the Wink, Taj President Mumbai. Variations of jali
also created layers of space and the appearance of
depth in the design. Our main goal was to emphasize
these various materials and appearance of depth with
a strategic lighting design.

国 際 文 化 会 館 保 存 再 生
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF JAPAN RENEWAL
TOKYO 2006 MITSUBISHI JISHO SEKKEI
In preservation of modern architecture, the façade of the old International House of Japan was left untouched,
while the interior underwent a complete renewal and addition of a new hall opening up to the garden. For a
unified appearance, the garden lighting was also revised to compliment the architectural lighting design.

ソワン フィトニック
SOINS PHYTONIQUE
TOKYO 2006 PALFFY & ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS & PLANNERS
Indirect lighting was used throughout the design to accentuate different textures and create a place of calm
in the newest restaurant and spa of the Minami Aoyama District in Tokyo. In the restaurant, dual-function
candle-shaped pendants reflect ambient light off the ceiling and compliment it with general downllighting.
The uplights softly wash the large walls and glass surfaces, creating various expressions as the lights
gradually change over the course of the day.

アクティ 横 浜 山 下 町
ACTY YOKOHAMA YAMASHITACHO
KANAGAWA 2006 URBAN RENAISSANCE AGENCY / WORKSTATION
A residential complex renewal project by Urban Renaissance Agency, located near Yokohama Chinatown.
Because of a large apartment building close to the perimeter of the site, one challenge was a fairly dim
void and second floor garden deck. From the inner garden, a glance upwards reveals soft cove lighting
along all corridors helping to create a sophisticated garden atmosphere. Indirect lighting was also used in
the community void and entrance lobby for a welcoming appearance.
ロイヤルクリスタル 銀 座
ROYAL CRYSTAL GINZA
TOKYO 2006 NIKKEN SEKKEI
The Royal Crystal Ginza is one of many buildings with
luxury boutiques along Namiki-dori Street in Ginza,
Tokyo. During the day, the sky is reflected in the all-glass
façade making the building seem transparent, but we
were challenged to create a crystal-like image at night.
After repeated on-site experiments and, like much of
the façade lighting in the Ginza vicinity, LED lighting
was used to create a glamorous, but regal façade
lighting design.

森 英 恵 展 手 で 創 る
HANAE MORI HAUTE COUTURE,
THE ART OF HAND CRAFTSMANSHIP
TOKYO 2006 HANAE MORI FOUNDATION /
MORRISON MURAKAMI ARCHITECTS
For the first time, the lobby and hallways of the New
National Theatre, Tokyo were turned into a gallery for
fashion designer Hanae Mori’s haute couture collection
exhibition. The festive, but elegant attire overflowed
from the exhibition area, as spotlights highlighted the
life-like mannequins as if they were on stage. Cuts of
light and shadow created a dramatic stage for the
“models.”

ザ ピア アット ロバートソンキー
THE PIER AT ROBERTSON QUAY
SINGAPORE 2006 AXIS ARCHITECTS
PALNNERS / SITETECTONIX
The Pier at Robertson Quay is enclosed on one side
by the Singapore River and on the other by trendy
nightclubs along Mohamed Sultan Road. Lighting for
the riverside garden was carefully positioned as to not
interrupt the vistaand to create an elegant private
space for the residents. However, lighting for the street
side entrance was fused with the architectural and
landscaping details for a striking “public face.”

LPA TOPICS
Lighting Masterplan Exhibition at URA Centre / The 8th IESNA
INTERNATIONAL LIGHTING JOURNEY in MEXICO / ELECTRO 2006 &
Lighting Lounge in ATHENS / NHK "Bi no TsuboThe Japanese
Lighting" / NHK "News Watch 9" / LPA 2006 Activities & 2007 Goals /
Major Contributions and Interviews

Lighting Masterplan Exhi bition 開 催
Lighti ng Up Our City Centre
at URA Centre Organized by URA In collaboration with LPA
22 November 2006 to 28 February 2007
http://www.ura.gov.sg / lightingplan
After two years, the lighting masterplan for Singapore’s
city center, commissioned by the Urban Redevelopment
Authority of Singapore, has been completed. In celebration
of this milemarker and to market the results to the
public, the projects is on display for three months.
This exhibition allows guests to experience original
light designed specifically for this tropical cosmopolitan.

The 8th IESNA INTERNATIONAL LIGHTING JOURNEY in MEXICO 講 演
The 8th IESNA INTERNATIONAL LIGHTING JOURNEY in MEXICO
At the IESNA International Lighting Journey Conference
in Mexico, Kaoru Mende held a lecture titled, “A
Manner in Architectural Lighting Design.” On his
first experience as a lecturer in Mexico, Mende
spoke to an eager audience on LPA’s tried and
true mannerisms in architectural lighting.
ELECTRO 2006 & Lighting Lounge in ATHENS 講 演
ELECTRO 2006 & Lighting Lounge in ATHENS
At the Electro 2006 & Lighting Lounge held in
Athens, Kaoru Mende entertained the audience
with Japanese and other Asia projects under the
theme of “Trends of Architectural Lighting Design
in Asia.” Lighting Designer Jonathan Speirs was
also on hand to complete the mini world tour of
lighting projects.

NHK 教 育 テレビ“ 美 の 壺 『 和 の 灯 り』” 出 演
NHK “Bi no TsuboThe Japanese Lighting”
Kaoru Mende appeared on the NHK Education
Network program “Bi no Tsubo” featuring Japanese
light.The feature was shot in a Japanese-style
house at the Fuchu City Nature Museum. In the
dimness of a traditional Japanese-style room,
Mende held a lantern in one hand and, reciting
passages from Junichiro Tanizaki’s book “Inei
Raisan,” spoke about the beauty and importance of
light and shadow.
NH K“ニュースウォッチ 9 ” 出 演
NHK “News Watch 9”
After an 8-year absence, the holiday illumination
along Omotesando was revived in 2006. Designed
by LPA, Kaoru Mende was interviewed on the NHK
program “ News Watch 9.” Without being obligated
to past illumination design concepts, LPA proposed
softly glowing lantern in the image of “Japanese
Light” to adore the 1km long tree-lined street.
Mende spoke freely on the behind the scenes
workings of the project, as members battled with
the amount and quality of light.

LPA 2006 年 の 概 況 と2007 年 の 展 望

LPA 2006 Activities & 2007 Goals
Numerous projects completion and commencement
The year 2006 was one of the busiest years for LPA. Among the number of works we were involved, a new
lighting masterplan for Singapore’s City Center, commissioned by Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) of
Singapore, is a project of special mention. LPA worked on the overall lighting concepts and guidelines for the city
center. It took us a good two and a half years including hardworking efforts compiling site surveys and analysis,
but was an honor to get involved in this challenge to creating a vision for urban lighting planning.
Exhibition on urban lighting held in Singapore
In conjunction with the official launch of the lighting master plan for Singapore, the government authority (URA)
held a special exhibition titled “LIGHTING UP OUR CITY CENTRE” on 21 November, 2006. It will run until March
2007 at The URA Centre in Singapore. Please visit this important exhibition and you will see how cities around
the globe could have their own distinct lighting styles.
Four projects received international lighting design awards
LPA was bestowed with International Illumination Design Awards (IIDA), presented by the Illuminating Engineering
Society of North America, for One George Street, Singapore (architects: SOM New York and DCA Singapore) and
The Kyoto State Guest House (Architects: Nikken Sekkei). The Kyoto State Guest House also won the International
Association of Lighting Designers Award (IALD) along with Hiroshima City Naka Incineration Plant (architect: Yoshio
Taniguchi). Also, Kansai Electric Power Company Building / liv-lit in Osaka (architects: Nikken Sekkei and others)
received the Illuminating Engineering Institute of Japan (IEJI) Design Award for Light and Lighting, the top lighting
award in Japan. We are extremely delighted and proud to receive such awards and would like to thank the project
teams.
Unique street lighting projects in Omotesando, Tokyo and Orchard Road, Singapore
LPA was involved in two festive lighting projects in urban space during this year. One was a temporary illumination
during the winter season with an environmentally friendly approach titled “akarium” along the fashionable
Omotesando Street, Tokyo. The other was creative pedestrian Junction lighting with theatrical elemets from light
projections. This permanent installation is at the famous Orchard Road in Singapore. Creating festivities of light
has become more and more recognized in urban settings.
Transnational Lighting Detectives forum held in Singapore
Since its first forum was held in Tokyo at the end of year 2002, the Transnational Lighting Detectives have
organized an annual forum in Stockholm, Hamburg and New York. The Singapore Chapter organized the
5th forum, held last November, with the focus on façade lighting. We look forward to seeing you in the 6th
TN Forum in Copenhagen early December 2007!

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

LIGHTING DETECTIVES
Transnational Tanteidan 2006 In Singapore / Candle Night / Lighting
Detectives Survey / City Walking Tours / Regular Round Table Discussions /
Lighting Detectives Activities

Nov.23 URA Centre
The 5th annual Transnational Tanteidan Forum was held
this year in the tropical island city state of Singapore, the
second time for the forum to visit Asia in its five year
history.The program included presentations from each
chapter on this year’s theme: “Facade Lighting.” Also in
conjunction with the forum, “ Lighting Up Our City Centre,”
a first ever Singapore exhibition focused on lighting, and
a lighting “Heros and Villains” workshop on the streets of
Singapore was held and attended by local architects and
lighting professionals.

キャンドルナイト@Omotesando Candle Night
Jun.21 Omotesando
“Turn off the lights and take it slow.” Shop fronts along Omotesando were borrowed for the always impressive candle
installations, designated cafes took part in the Candle Cafe Network, and the “Kids on Parade” with homemade
recycled candles were just some of the festivities for the 6th annual summer solstice Candle Night Event.

照 明 探 偵 団 調 査 Lighting Detectives Survey
京 都 Kyoto, JapanFeb.15-17
Variations on Light and Shadow
Although the streets of Kyoto are a typical gridiron pattern, unique
spatial conditions, derived from the machiya or Japanese-style
townhouses and small alleyways, are found all over the city. All of
these spatial features and variations of light and shadow are nestled
into the city’s framework and lead us to lighting environments only
found in Kyoto.
東 京 Tokyo, Japan Jun.7
Nihonbashi and Sumida Rivers, Vistas of Water, Bridges, and Light
In the heart of Tokyo, historical Nihonbashi River and Sumida
River wind amongst vistas of water, bridges, and light. Nihonbashi
River lies hidden under a system of highway overpasses and the
Sumida River is wide and commanding with many signature bridges.
The night reveals beautiful water and lightscapes surrounding the
bridges and shores as the rivers cut through the city.

広 島 Hiroshima, JapanAug.5-7
Light for Color and Lanterns for Prayer
Every year on August 6 atomic bomb victims are remembered in
a peace memorial ceremony in Hiroshima. On this night thousands
of lanterns are set afloat down the Motoyasu River near the Hiroshima
Peace Memorial as part of the remembrance and prayer for peace.
We also surveyed the lighting environments of downtown Hiroshima
and World Heritage Site, Itsukushima Shinto Shrine.
台 北 Taipei, Taiwan Aug.15-18
A Blend of the Past and Present
Taipei 101, the world’s tallest building, looming over the east end of
Taipei. Off the main streets old buildings line the side streets creating
unique little neighborhoods. Every night is like a festival at the Shilin
Night Market with the jimble-jamble of lighting. Day or night, the
streets of Taipei are alive with activity as the old and new are
perfectly blended.
東 京 Tokyo, Japan Nov.17-18
Shinjuku. A Urban Light Trap
The 24-hour, sleepless district of Tokyo, Shinjuku and Kabukicho,
are a flood of lights that just keep getting brighter and brighter as the
night goes on. Entire facades are covered in lights with neon signs
and big screen images to top off the scene. With redevelopment
near the south entrance of the station in progress, we surveyed the
surroundings of this Tokyo hub station.

街 歩 きCity Walking Tours
Mar. 20, Jun.28, Oct.6
The city walking tours of 2006 were great reminders of
seaonal changes. In the cold of early spring, members set
off on a river tour to rediscover the sparkle along Tokyo’s
Nihonbashi and Kanda Rivers. Next, with hydrangeas in
full bloom, members experienced the illumination of these
flowers covering the Hakone hills from the comfort of a
dim train car. In the fall, the detectives had plans to stroll
through Japanese gardens by the light of a full harvest
moon, but a howling storm led us indoors to experience
the beauty of Japanese light inside traditional Japanese
architecture.
The Hydrangea Hillside of hakone
Moonwatching in Sankeien Garden
研 究 会 サロン Regular Round Table Discussion
Apr.10, Jul.7, Oct.17
This year, City Walking Tours, urban lighting surveys,
Candle Night events, and various lighting topics were
reported and discussed around the round table. In
conjunction with Lighting manufacturers, ERCO TOTO
and Daiko Electric the salon was held at their showrooms.

照 明 探 偵 団 の 活 動 Lighting Detectives Activities
Kyoto Urban Lighting Survey
Lighting Detective Newsletter No. 24
City Walking Tour No.28: Nihobashi &Sumida Riverwalk
Lighting Detective Salon No. 31
Tokyo Urban Lighting Survey 1:
Shinjuku Nihobashi and Sumida Rivers
Candle Night
@ Omotesando - Eco Avenue 2006 Summer Solstice
Lighting Detective Newsletter No. 25
City Walking Tour No. 29:
The Hydrangea Hillsides of Hakone
Lighting Detective Salon No. 32
Hiroshima Urban Lighting Survey
Taipei, Taiwan Urban Lighting Survey
City Walking Tour No. 30:
Moonwatching in Sankeien Garden
Lighting Detective Salon No. 33
Lighting Detective Newsletter No. 26
Tokyo Urban Lighting Survey 2: Shinjuku
Transnational Tanteidan Workshop in Singapore
Transnational Tanteidan Forum 2006 in Singapore
照 明 探 偵 団 協 賛 企 業

Kaoru Mende
Mari Kubota
Kentaro Tanaka
Reiko Kasai
Junko Nagatomo
Chika Tanaka
Atsushi Itakura
Emiko Nagata
Saiko Tanuma
Ken Okamoto
Siti Zaleha Bte Abdul
Majid
Akiko Okunaka
Takeo Sugamata
Gaurav Jain
Rachel Nakayama
Natsuko Ueda
Yukiko Saito
Momoko Muraoka
Tsutomu Nagatsu
Teruhiko Kubota
Yah Li Toh
Mikine Yamamoto
Mas Dewiyana Binte
Naim
Takafumi Kudo
Chiaki Tanikawa
Yusuke Hattori
Yuki Ogawa
Daisuke Yano
Motoyo Ogawa

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