28|REPORTAJE Fifteen award winners representing architectural lighting design projects from seven countries comprise the winners of the 29th Annual International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) International Lighting Design Awards, re- cognized at a presentation held 10 May at the Renaissance Hotel in Las Vegas, NV USA. Of the 15 projects recogni- zed, two entries earned Special Citations, six earned Awards of Merit and seven earned Awards of Excellence. ST REGIS OSAKA HONORED WITH IALD AWARD OF MERIT LIGHTING DESIGN BY LIGHTING PLANNERS ASSOCIATES The architectural and interior design concept of St. Regis Osaka comes from the beauty blossomed during the Azuchi- Momoyama Period just before the Edo Period in Japan. The zen form of thought “Wabi Sabi,” or the serene sense of Japa- nese beauty, is combined with a little glamour to complete the design concept. Fittingly, the lighting design is based on the keywords of “serenity + shadows + hospitality.” “Masterfully illuminated throughout, the lighting emphasizes the important while creating pleasant ambient illumination,” one judge commented. While the amount of light is moderate, each space is softly en- closed and lighting arranged to create comfortable light and shadows. A dimming system also monitors daily changes in sunlight and adjusts accordingly for a very eco-friendly plan. The lighting design aims to unify the spaces by automatically adjusting lux levels with a dimming system. Glareless fixtures also help to naturally draw the line of vision towards the high- quality furniture and materials used. Indirect lighting in the bar, for example, helps complete the rich atmosphere created by the gold leaf inlayed ceiling and dark green walls. A delicate balance of ambient light and minimal use of glareless accent light is a striking balance. Luxurious furniture, fabrics, and artwork are all prepared for the relaxation of hotel guests. The lighting design carefully highlights each of these gorgeous objects