How can non-physical design elements such as ‘light’ bring people together? Philips by LAVA uses “intelligent lights” in a parametric designed ‘tree’ to boost communication, creativity, interchange and wellbeing for staff and visitors.
May 29th, 2017
Architect
LAVA
Photography
Jonathan Andrew
Project Managers
Brink Groep
Space Planners
BICG
Structural Engineers
Adviesbureau Tielemans
MEP Engineers
Deerns
Lighting
Philips
Finishes
Durabella – Terrazzo Floor Covering
Moso – Bamboo decking, floor and wall tiles
Desso – Twist Carpet
Forbo Flooring – Marmoleum linoleum
Bolidt – Epoxy Coating
Reinweiss – Wall paint and woven wallpaper
Derako – Wooden ceiling
Fixed & Fitted
Basaltgrau – Aluminium screen frame
Ecophon – Ceiling islands and acoustic ceiling
Sphinx – Sink and closets
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