2019 Designer Awards

Page 40 www.lux-review.com LUX 2019 Designer Awards The redesign eliminated indoor floor lighting, which had caused disturbance to tenants, as well as outdoor surface lighting fixtures which contributed to environmental damage. After careful consideration of the installation nodes of each lamp, attention was given to future maintenance and repair, and an asymmetrical angle was developed for the floodlights to avoid light pollution. In addition to careful re-examination of the original architectural lighting design, ULDA worked to save energy in the new design, adding intelligent controls and high efficiency fixtures to arrive at a solution both at the cutting edge of the its field and in advance of industry trends. Overall, the wholescale update of the façade lighting of the Taipei 101 skyscraper was an exercise in tasteful restraint on the large scale, and meticulous detail on the small scale -- all adding up to a transformation of this architectural icon that celebrates and renews its essence. Looking ahead, the creative solutions that drove the success of this project will continue to be developed by ULDA as the team builds on its successes and endeavours to create impressive, unique spaces with lighting that delights all who encounter them. Company: Unolai Lighting Design & Associates Name: Uno, Yu-Nong, Lai/ IALD, CLD Web Address: http://www.unolai.com Established in New York in 2005, ULDA draws on the experience of its founder, Mr. Uno Lai, a talented young lighting designer and artist. As the company has grown, ULDA has become one of the most impactful lighting design companies in Asia. At present, ULDA has studios in Taipei, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and New York. The ULDA portfolio’s clients include well- known architects as well as significant developers and design companies, and encompasses projects from luxury hospitality to boutique commercial spaces and high-rise façades. In consideration of diversifying ULDA’s approach to lighting design, Mr. Lai established a new interactive media art team called UNOLAB to introduce new media art technology into architectural lighting design. The team works with artists and architects, through creative technology, to enrich building facades with lighting, enabling architectural lighting to more actively cooperate with buildings and their urban residents. Together, the architecture and lighting are enlivened to show unique performances and spark interactions, fostering new forms and feelings in the enjoyment of design. Among the firm’s successful projects is the Taipei 101 skyscraper, a cultural icon in Asia for over a decade, is a daily visual reference for residents of Taiwan. Our team spent three years on the comprehensive custom lighting design redevelopment of this unique landmark. Unolai Lighting Design & Associates (ULDA) is an international architectural lighting consultancy with multiple offices and practices. As part of our overview of a selection of the winners from this year’s Designer Awards we profile the firm to find out more. Unolai Lighting Design & Associates Multi-Specialty Lighting Design Experts of the Year 2019