Illuminating the Process Lighting design often inspires admiration for its beauty, but how the magic actually happens remains shrouded in mystery. Boris Duhamel, an award-winning designer and founder of Baseline Lighting Design Studio, aims to change that. In a forthcoming book titled Beyond Brightness: The Layered Language of Lights, Boris sets out to demystify how lighting concepts are developed, integrated, and executed for some of the world’s most prestigious brands and destinations.
More Than a Coffee Table Book While many lighting monographs simply showcase striking photography, Beyond Brightness has a dual mission: to inspire and to educate. The book will be filled with vivid images of retail, hospitality, and dining environments, but Boris is determined that it also serve as a clear guide for clients and decision-makers. “There are two things,” Boris explained. “On one hand, it is inspiration on key factors of success when designing and integrating lighting into a project. In other words, how do we arrive at the design concept with the client? And the second part of the book is how to achieve this intent that we design.”
Boris Duhamel’s New Book Sheds Light on Luxury Design By RANDY REID Uma Nota Manila blends the rich traditions of Brazil with the elegance of Japanese cuisine. Photo credit: Sergei Nekrasov
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