London by light
» W ith light, it becomes possible for us to convey experiences.«
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Philippe Starck Architect and designer, creative mind behind »Yoo « Photo: Luchford APM / yoo by the lakes
encounter with Occhio – it was love at first sight. »There is no other system on the market which allows products from one manufacturer to be applied over such a wide range. When you are designing the lighting for an entire house you usually need to source a whole range of fittings from different manufacturers. This is very different with Occhio; everything comes from a single source.«
» The Lakes by Yoo « A very special construction project – design by Philippe Starck, lighting by Occhio
Designed by Philippe Starck, Jade Jagger and Kelly Hoppen with great sensitivity for the surroundings The Lakes by Yoo, a joint venture between The Raven Group and Yoo, a development and design company founded by Philippe Starck and John Hitchcox, is an exemplary project, highlighting the comprehensive range of Occhio systems. We accompany Mark Kavanagh to an appointment with his clients – in the Cotswolds, approximately ninety minutes’ drive away from London, the area often referred to as the heart of England, with its green hills, rose-covered cottages and ancient stone churches. Mark Davidson, lead designer at Yoo, explains to us the idea behind the project: on a 160 hectare plot of land including six lakes and a large area of woodland, luxury houses are being constructed which combine the privacy of vacation houses with the comfort of a hotel. The owners, who come from the far corners of the world as well as from London or Oxford, select their favorite spot on the site and the designer for their dream house. In this way, each customer can create his own individual refuge which unites urban practicality, exquisite design and closeness to nature. Here, at any rate, Mark Kavanagh’s client has found the perfect spot to relax. Leading designer Mark Davidson and light planner Mark Kavanagh are both convinced that the successful light concept has greatly contributed to creating this peaceful oasis.
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