Mark Major, acknowledged as one of the world’s leading lighting designers, was recently interviewed by the BBC regarding future lighting concepts involving LEDs. He spoke enthusiastically of a transformative revolution made possible by these lights. Major suggests that the revolution made possible by LEDs may very well exceed the impact of the transition from gaslights to electrical lighting.
Mr. Major was entrusted with no less a project than the relumination of world-famous St. Paul’s Cathedral in London. Of the project he said, “Probably one of the toughest assignments we’ve ever had. It took about five years in its execution to design and have the lighting fully delivered.”
St. Paul’s is now an architectural masterpiece bathed in soft light; a visual oasis ‘midst the tumult of the city of London. Major was careful consider that this historic structure was originally lit by candlelight. He wanted to honor that heritage by using LEDs in ways that respected the original lighting both indoors and out. LED lights gave him the creative tools to achieve his goals.
Major speaks specifically of advantages that LEDs bring to both functional and creative lighting applications. Major cites the numerous advantages of LEDs; they are both cooler and smaller. He appreciates this broad- spectrum light that results in enhanced skin tones and the improved representation of color.
As the technology of the light-emitting diode continues to evolve, evermore complex arrays of such lights will be possible. The merging of the practical and the artistic will become more and more pronounced. This expert light designer concludes, “LEDs are going to fundamentally revolutionize the way we work with light. We’ve moved a long way from candles and gaslights.”
The fact that we are in the early stages of this lighting revolution is evidenced by how many organizations have yet to make the changeover to LED lighting. LEDs can do more than save on energy costs. They can enrich the customer experience and enhance an enterprise’s brand. For more insight into how you can enjoy the both the savings and the light quality offered by LEDs, please contact us.
