+ Architectural lighting specialist, Eklipse designed the best way to showcase light. In the Studio, a real laboratory, architectural lighting products live there and give an idea of the various options to light up a future project. Professionals in the fields of design and architecture can now design their lighting concepts with the help of a machine that enables testing light effects with real light sources (LED, metal halide, halogen, etc.) on different surfaces and textures. Actual plans can be projected on a screen in a working room making team work truly efficient.
In a space that is wide-open, without direction, white walls offer a canvass ready to receive the artist’s work, in this case, the light. “The objective is to let the light live, limiting elements or information in the space that could impair the experience” says André Pallai, founder of Eklipse and the Studio. Rough and natural materials (bamboo, recycled wood beams, stone, cement and glass) were chosen to build this organic milieu where light plays the first role in occupying the space. Rock-shaped footings, wool ottomans from Africa, highlight the ensemble and blend into the minimal décor, giving warmth to the showroom.
The Eklipse style: effects and ambiance Lighting effects and the Studio ambiance reflect Eklipse’s spirit and passion, established 10 years ago. Trail blazers in the use of LEDs, Eklipse’s moving towards architectural lighting occurred naturally at the beginning of the year 2000.
Eklipse is concerned in uniting aesthetics and technique, creating the best in the field of lighting products, designed and executed with care. Lighting up the window showcases at prestigious venues like Cristofle and Holt Renfrew are great illustrations. The firm also works in cooperation with architects and interior designers and lights up, for example in residences designed by René Desjardins as well as the Atelier de l’Opéra. The team is presently developping LED products for Martin Conboy Lighting Design which created the lighting design for the Royal Conservatory of Music TELUS in Toronto.
“The main focus is that people notice how much light transforms space and influences the quality of life each and every day”, concludes André Pallai.
For more information : www.eklipselighting.com Photos : Marc Cramer
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