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Bright sparks

Some companies prioritize lighting, and for good reason. Effective lighting improves aesthetics, mood, and health.

  • Issue #158
  • 11 min read
Modern office interior with coffee bar, white bar stools, circular ceiling lights, and curved white seating area
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If you build it

At Munich's Bauma — the world's largest trade fair by exhibition space — brass bands, bratwurst and choreographed diggers are drawing families, crane-spotters and a new generation of construction enthusiasts.

  • Issue #125
  • 3 min read
If you build it
Culture

Front and centre

The spotlights used in many a film classic were made by a family-run company in a tiny Bavarian town. We meet the German engineers bringing a warm glow to Hollywood.

  • Issue #124
  • 5 min read
Close-up of an Arri D5 cinema lighting fixture showing its internal light source and reflective components.
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Picture perfect

Both highly practical and visually arresting, Leica’s handsome home reflects its status as a visionary presence in the photographic field.

  • Issue #123
  • 8 min read
Picture perfect

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