Glowing praise, glaring mistakes
This year’s version of the annual Candela show, held last week at the Cube Gallery, was a chance for the lighting design industry in Ottawa to showcase its best innovations in the past year.
We caught up with award-winning designer Ross Nicholson while he was displaying his entry in the show. Nicholson is good value when he turns to his attention to a favourite topic; the good, the bad, and the retina-searing in the world of public lighting.
Play the audio below to hear Nicholson on some of the do’s and don’ts of illuminating your patch of darkness.
Meanwhile, to see a perfect example of what gives public lighting a bad name, check this example captured on the roof of the CAA building at the corner of Wellington and Hinton. Or if you live on within two or three blocks, wait until after dark and look out your window –– once you know where to look you’ll see the glow for yourself.
An example of the kind of public exterior lighting Nicholson likes — mentioned at the end of his audio — can be seen here.
Hi Evan
I enjoyed another look at your neighbourhood. I liked the hip strip, and the light pollution.
I am reminded of walking at night in Pearl Lagoon. You could get everywhere you needed, chat with the other neighbors enjoying the evening cool, and be amazed at the milky way. It was enchanting in a funny way. The only other time I’ve seen the stars that way was as a youngster on the farm.
Take care
Sandy