Dolce & Gabbana
Hong Kong
Façade
Dolce & Gabbana Hong Kong Façade
On Hong Kong’s exclusive Canton Road there are no shortage of luxury brands, each stamping their identity on the streetscape with a signature façade. Dolce & Gabbana eschews this cookie cutter approach to brand identity. Instead they look to create something unique and specific to each and ...
architecture
Carbondale
client
Dolce & Gabbana
BMW Paris
George V
BMW Paris George V
Having worked with many of the established lighting design community Eric Carlson of Carbondale (Luxury Retail Design Specialists) decided this project needed a fresh integrated and highly creative approach. Above all he was looking for “creativity, capability and communication”. He found that in Mindseye. Following a recommendation, ...
architecture
Carbondale
client
BMW
HSBC Hong Kong
Media Facade
HSBC Hong Kong – Media Facade
architecture
Foster & Partners
client
HSBC
Paspaley
Melbourne
Paspaley Melbourne Crown Casino
A truly unique approach to lighting design was implemented by the team at Mindseye, for their collaborative work with Luxury retail architects Carbondale and purveyors of the world’s finest pearls; Paspaley. The recently opened Paspaley boutique in Melbourne’s Crown Casino; Australia’s premiere entertainment complex, displays some of ...
architecture
Carbondale
client
Paspaley
Sculpture HSBC
Grain of Rice
Hong Kong
Grain of Rice Sculpture HSBC, Hong Kong
Mindseye were delighted to be chosen to provide the lighting design for the recently unveiled monumental sculptures commissioned by HSBC to mark its 150th anniversary. The cast-bronze sculptures each represent a single grain of rice and stand proud at the head offices of the bank in its ...
architecture
Based Upon
client
HSBC
CASS Sculpture Foundation
CASS Sculpture Foundation
St Moritz Church
Germany
St Moritz Church
In 2009 John Pawson Architects were awarded the contract to undertake a vast refurbishment project of the Church of St Moritz and their main aim was to bring clarity and light to the church, whilst respecting the work of previous architects and their vision. Mindseye were appointed ...
architecture
John Pawson Architects
client
John Pawson
HSBC Hong Kong
The Cathedral
HSBC Hong Kong Atrium
The journey to the final design of the iconic Cathedral of the HSBC building started together with the exterior façade in 2008. Mindseye developed a masterplan for the lighting of the entire building. Part of which was the Atrium of the building.
architecture
Foster & Partners
client
HSBC
The Barbican
Arts Centre
The Barbican Arts Centre
Lighting was a crucial element in the architect’s dynamic vision for the comprehensive £11m refurbishment of the public foyers of this architectural icon. However, modern architecture and modern lighting are, contextually, two different things. The new lighting system has helped to transform the perception of the foyers. ...
architecture
Allford Hall Monaghan Morris
client
Barbican Arts Centre / City of London Corporation
Conference Centre
Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre
architecture
Alford Hall Monaghan Morris Architects
client
Allford Hall Monaghan Morris
Leicester Square 48
London
Leicester Square 48
We have been approached by make architects to create an installation in the lobby of the newly refurbished 48 Leicester Square building. Goal was to achieve a similar breathtaking effect as in our previous bespoke light installation in Birmingham. More than 1800 tubes decorate the space creating ...
architecture
Make Architects
client
Make Architects
Designer Group
SOME Architecture
Designer Group
SOME Architecture
BMW London
Park Lane
BMW London Park Lane
Following the huge success of the George V Paris store, Park Lane in London is the second of BMW’s new city centre ‘Brand Store’ concepts developed by Paris based luxury brand specialist architects: Carbondale. The spectacular so called ‘Avenue’ runs the full length of the space with ...
architecture
Carbondale
client
BMW
Carbondale
Carbondale
Rotunda Entrance
Birmingham
Rotunda Entrance Birmingham
We worked on two separate projects for the prestigious Rotunda in the heart of Birmingham. The first; a 360°, 4 metre high LED screen to cap the top of the building, used for displaying artwork, information and advertising. The second; in the reception entrance to the building, ...
architecture
Glenn Howells Architects
client
Urban Splash
SOME Architecture
SOME Architecture
For the Love
of God Exhibition
For the Love of God Exhibition
Damien Hirst’s 50 million pound diamond encrusted skull on display at White Cube Gallery, required discreet illumination to bring it to life. As important as the lighting was, so was the non-lighting. The private viewing gallery was required to be completely blacked out with shards of light ...
architecture
For the Love of God Exhibition
client
Whitecube Gallery
Facade Installation
Paspaley
Paspaley Facades
Inspired by Paspaley’s most prestigious products, unique strand stringing technique and pearl luminosity, the show window installations creates a consistent and playful effect through ‘strands’ of LEDs behind frosted glass. Each strand has a set of parameters which defines its identity. It took numerous mock ups and ...
architecture
Carbondale
client
Carbondale
Paspaley
Paspaley
BMW Showroom
Manhattan
BMW Showroom Manhattan
The third in the trilogy of BMW showrooms is located in Manhatten.
architecture
Carbondale
client
BMW
Equestrian Centre
Australia
Equestrian Centre, Australia
The award winning design of the equestrian centre, designed by Seth Stein Architects comprises stables, paddock and menage. Lighting is introduced ans an integral part od the architecture. All light is of indirect nature bouncing of warm surfaces creating a soft ambient light.
architecture
Seth Stein Architects
client
Seth Stein Architects
Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi
The brief was to enhance the wonderful architecture and features of both the Corpus Christi Church and the adjoining Sports Hall and to give the church and hall flexibility and the ability to set different lighting scenes. The lighting design carefully considered the important needs of the ...
architecture
Dow Jones Architects
client
Dow Jones Architects
Holmes Place
Shellmex House
Holmes Place Shellmex House
The centre piece of the Holmes Place Health Club at Shellmex House is a 20metre long, constantly evolving light feature which changes colour and shape subtly throughout the day. Mindseye were commissioned by ORMS Architects to create a feature piece for the pool and Jacuzzi area of ...
architecture
ORMS Architecture
client
ORMS Architecture
Bermondsey
Square
Bermondsey Square
We were approached by Munkenbeck and Marshall Architects to design the lighting for the residential reception area of an apartment block within the Bermondsey Square £60 million regeneration project. The project boasts 76 outstanding residential apartments, new office and retail units, an art-house cinema, a boutique hotel, ...
architecture
Munkenbeck & Marshall Urbanism Limited
client
Munkenbeck and Marshall
Alison Jaques
Gallery
Alison Jaques Gallery
Elegant simplicity. The architect’s concept of simple rectilinear spaces and parallel lines were translated into a system of lines of light that adapt themselves to each space within the gallery. The consistent approach and attention to detail provides the visitor with a seamless journey through the gallery ...
architecture
Mr J Rundell & Associates
client
Rundell Associates
Alison Jacques Gallery
Alison Jacques Gallery
The Core
Eden Project
The Core Eden Project
When Eden Project decided to employ a lighting consultant for their latest build project, they asked their architects to look around for an innovative, up and coming practice to present along side the more established competition. Whilst we always work collaboratively, it is fair to say that ...
architecture
Grimshaw Architects
client
Grimshaw Architects
South Marsh
Community Hub
South Marsh Community Hub
The architects Stanton Williams had a strong vision for this new-build community hub and came to Mindseye from the project outset, keen to get as much lighting integrated as possible. Mindseye were asked to provide a cost efficient lighting scheme flexible for sports and leisure use, but ...
architecture
Stanton Williams Architects
client
Hackney Council
SJ Berwin
HQ
SJ Berwin HQ
The riverside HQ of this international law firm needed to be slick and sophisticated, yet welcoming to visitors and dynamic for the staff. A huge range of different types of spaces needed specific treatment relating to their function, whilst respecting an overall aesthetic approach.
architecture
HOK International & Seth Stein Architects
client
HOK International
Seth Stein Architects
Seth Stein Architects
Spitalfields
Christ Church
ChristChurch Spitalfields
The brief was to enhance the wonderful architecture and features in the former crypt. The various small rooms have been re-unified architecturally creating a new Performance Space, Cafe and Gallery. Mindseye’s lighting concept is based on the architectural concept. Indirect light treatment is used throughout the entire ...
architecture
Dow Jones Architects
client
Dow Jones Architects
HMS Belfast
HMS Belfast
As part of Switched on London 2008, Mindseye teamed up with Lighting Effects Distribution to provide a different take on illuminating HMS Belfast. The event aim was to show the power of light in the city, in an energy efficient way. Mindseye adopted the role of ‘camoufleurs’, ...
architecture
Switched on London
client
Switched on London
Discovery Centre
Birmingham
Discovery Centre Birmingham
A huge variety of lighting techniques were employed in this series of exhibition spaces. The design process was highly collaborative and the results clearly demonstrate this. Light is used to assist the communication and interactive functionality of all the exhibits.
architecture
MET Studios
client
MET Studios
Canary Wharf
Canary Wharf
Commissioned by Canary Wharf Group s’ public art team to create a winter wonderland in Jubilee Park, the idea behind this installation was to represent the energies that lie beneath. Underneath the park there are thousands of kilometers of electronic cables and the design creates the illusion ...
architecture
Canary Wharf Group
client
Wedding celebration
Rome, Italy
Wedding celebration, Miramare Maccarese Castello
architecture
Unknown
client
Castello Miramare Maccarese
Savill Garden
Visitor Centre
Savill Garden Visitor Centre
Shortlisted for the 2007 Stirling Prize, this building is as beguiling in the flesh as it is innovative, even though it uses traditional building techniques and materials. The vast undulating canopy is supported only by the perimeter walls. The architect was clear that there should be no ...
architecture
Glenn Howells Architects
client
The Royal Parks
Gainsborough
Studios
Gainsborough Studios
Film Noir was the inspiration for the exterior lighting to this mixed use development. What was lit was just as important to the architect as what was not. The vertical lighting to the main facade was specifically lit to be seen from a distance as well as ...
architecture
Munkenbeck & Marshall Studio
client
Munkenbeck and Marshall
Annie Leibovitz
Exhibition
Annie Leibovitz Exhibition
Innovative use of reflected light defines the visual character of this photographic exhibition. Simple dimmable fluorescent battens were concealed at the top and bottom of the double skin wall. The pictures are hung inside the wall and viewed through a cut out in the front wall.
architecture
Theis & Khan
client
Theis & Khan
Museum of
Garden History
Museum of Garden History
A Museum devoted to the art and history of gardening has been re-designed and re-housed inside a medieval church. Mindseye provided consultancy advice for the main areas of the museum. Mindseye simply helped to develop the specification to ensure maximum energy efficiency and advised on target light ...
architecture
Dow Jones Architects
client
Dow Jones Architects
White Cube Gallery
Hoxton Square
White Cube Gallery Hoxton Square
The gallery that perhaps more than any other defines the now predominant approach to lighting contemporary art. A completely even light in all directions. The art speaks for itself, regardless of its position within the gallery. No need here for attention grabbing spot lighting. Warm and daylight ...
architecture
Rundell Associates
client
White Cube
