Welcome to the latest issue of designing lighting global (dlg). On the cover is the Notre Dame Cathedral, recently reopened after the devastating fire in 2019. Lighting designer Patrick Rimoux was tasked with illuminating over 1,000 years of history, delicately balancing the cathedral’s history with modern lighting technology.
Also in this issue, we travel across the English Channel to Harrods, London’s iconic department store. L’Observatoire International brings depth of design and clarity of use, introducing a dynamic quality that allows for light to dance across and for the building to be reimagined each night.
Just across the River Thames, Speirs Major Light Architecture creates a sensitive and precise lighting scheme for the Canada Dock Boardwalk, taking special care to incorporate lighting that preserves local biodiversity.
Editor Ray Molony interviews 10 leading lighting designers who share their insights on the unexpected places, artworks, and natural phenomena that spark their most innovative idea
