IESNYC Night of Illumination - January 10, 2005
January 10, 2005 the IES-NYC kick-off Centennial Celebration “A Night of Illumination” was quite brilliant, very well attended, and educational and above all a great time was had by all.
This event was held in midtown NYC at the ddc showroom located in a 1925 Art Deco landmark building, originally designed by Warren & Westmore, Architect of Grand Central Station. In 2000 ddc hired Philip Johnson/Alan Ritchie Architects to re-design the interior for their upscale, high-end furniture showroom/office space. As the norm for maintaining interest in decorative showrooms, Gabellini Associates was commissioned to update the space in 2004.
Mr. Gabellini in collaboration with MUIRreality developed the interior through the use of color, theatrical scrims, textures and platforms for the furniture groupings. Mr. Gabellini’s design emphasizes and enhances the bold architecture while creating a striking new design.
The evening began with opening remarks by Patricia DiMaggio, IES NY Section President, who then introduced a special guest, Craig Bernecker, IESNA President. Craig spoke briefly on the Vision and Goals for the IESNA. Bonny Ann Whitehouse, IES NY Centennial Chair and Manny Ferris IES Regional Centennial Chair walked us through some future plans and events scheduled for the Centennial Celebration.
Once the “business” portion of the evening ended, it was down to the heart of the program. Peggy Meehan, IES NY Program Co-Chair and moderator, introduced the space, Mr. Gabellini and Mr. Muir. After a short slide presentation a discussion on the interplay of architectural and lighting commenced. Closing remarks; thanks to the sponsors, speakers, and a gentle reminder to pick up a gift bag when leaving were made by Clara Powell, IES NY Past President and Program Co-Chair.
View the Handouts from our Night of Illumination Celebration
A Special Thanks to our Speakers
Michael Gabellini, FAIA, founded Gabellini Associates in 1991.
Michael Gabellini is recognized for designing spaces elemental in form and dramatic in their purity of means. An innovator in the field of fashion interiors, he has designed boutiques and showrooms for Jil Sander, Giorgio Armani and many others. The residential, commercial, and urban design projects of his New York firm, Gabellini Associates, have won numerous awards.
Ross Muir, MUIRreality
Ross Muir designs completely unique lighting for architectural projects. His hands-on experience in architecture, construction, lighting, engineering, and photography has allowed him to approach each project as a visual artist, with an equally strong sense of unseen. Recently opened projects include showrooms and stores for couture masters in New York, Miami, and European cities.
A Special Thanks to our Sponsors
Domus Design Collection
Aromat Corporation
Bombay Sapphire
Enterprise Lighting Sales
Erco
Holophane
Lightolier
Louis Poulsen Lighting
Osram/Sylvania
Mark Lighting
Nulux
Gift Bag Sponsors
Bombay Sapphire, Con Edison, GE, IESNY, Indy Lighting, Osram/Sylvania, Philips Lighting, and Universal Ballast .
A Special Thanks to our IESNYC Committee
IESNYC Event Co-Chairs:
Peggy Monroe Meehan
Clara Powell
IESNYC Event Coordinators
Wendy Kaplan
William Maiman
Bonny Ann Whitehouse
