We had the distinct pleasure to interview award winning designer LDPi (China Branch) about their original and creative Retail design work. LDPi (China Branch) is an award-winning industrial designer, that makes our world a better place with their original retail works.
LDPi (China Branch) ("L(B") answered Design Interview ("DI") questions about their award-winning work Beijing Jinyu Vanke Plaza Retail. Interview questions prepared by Frank Scott.
L(B : The idea behind the exterior lighting was to create a "magic box", that would have a very different character by day and by night, when it would come alive with color-changing lighting.
L(B : The lighting design for the facade had to directly achieve the architectural design intent from Woods Bagot, bypassing the lighting schematic design. Therefore, the design development was supplemented with various mockups to ensure a perfect "magic box" outcome which would be in sync with the main atrium's roof lighting.
L(B : We can only wish continuous prosperity to the Beijing Vanke Jiny Plaza.
L(B : The lighting design part of the project started on December 27, 2010 in the Changping District of Beijing, China and the project had a soft opening on November 27, 2013.
L(B : The lighting design for the facade had to follow the architectural design intent from Woods Bagot, leaving no room for another facade lighting design.
L(B : All of our clients' projects are uniquely designed and constructed. Therefore the lighting designs of these projects are unique.
L(B : Vanke values LDPi's capabilities to design the lighting for the facade, interior and landscape lighting of mixed used retails, office buildings, five-star hotels and residences.
L(B : The lighting design for the facade had to follow the architectural design intent from Woods Bagot.
L(B : Beijing Jinyu Vanke Real Estate Development Co., Ltd.
L(B : All of our clients' projects are uniquely designed and constructed. Therefore the lighting designs of these projects are unique.
L(B : The name of the project was assigned by our clients.
L(B : General office software and design software (CAD, 2D rendering and lighting calculation).
L(B : The magic box is the main and unique element of this project.
L(B : LDPi China worked on the project with our client, the architect Woods Bagot, interior designer Benoy and landscape designer Aecom.
L(B : Technology either in the form of hardware, software, LED are tools that are used to make a design intent come true.
L(B : The design of the facade lighting is mostly influenced by subjective visual effects to appeal to the eyes of visitors while the design of the interior lighting is more subject to meeting local energy saving standards.
L(B : The facade lighting design had to be confirmed with several 1:1 mockups to confirm technical lighting data (beam angles and location of anchor points) completed in cooperation with Benoy and with the support from Vanke. For the interior lighting, the challenge was to recommend lighting fixtures that would be matching several criteria: matching Vanke's limited budget, energy efficient with low maintenance cost.
L(B : Successful design deserve to be seen and if possible at an international level.
L(B : The latest "GB 50034-2013 Standard for lighting design of buildings" implemented on June 01, 2014 mainly impacts the requirements interior lighting design. If these new standards were applied to the Jinyu Vanke project, there would be some areas, such as the atrium with the combination of functional and decorative lighting, where standards would be exceeded (sometimes with a 1:1 ratio). This gives an opportunity to work even closer with interior designers to discuss the possibility to prioritize the need for decorative lighting.
L(B : For the design of commercial spaces, it is the cooperation between all the different parties involved in that project that makes it successful. Therefore, I like to go to commercial places that are well designed: shops and brands are visible and familiar with an overall comfortable, clear, clean and well maintained environment.
