Wednesday, November 11, 2009
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LightMappingNYC: Take The High Line
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Group Session: Take the High Lime – Wed, Nov 11th
LightWalk Sessions: Nov 10th thru Nov 16th
Final Session: Presentations and Reception – Wed, Nov 18th
LightMappingNYC is intended to provide the New York City lighting design community with a forum to consider the current, past and future conditions of their urban environment at night. By combining the local / national interest in this topic generated by the IESNYC/DLFNY Lights Camera Walk map with the global scope of PLDA’s Lightmapping initiative, this program will underscore the vital role of lighting design in making New York City after dark.
The multi-part program will include a tour of a significant new lighting installation, interactive group walks in the city at night, and a group discussion / reception. Attendees will be encouraged to join multiple program parts, but are also welcome to choose what best fits their interest / schedule. All events are free to the public, but require registration. Space is limited and registration will be on a first come first served basis. All events will take place as scheduled, rain or shine.
The 2009 LightmappingNYC program is a component of the PLDA’s global Lightmapping project. Previous PLDA LightMapping events took place in Rome, Italy in May 2008 and London UK in September 2008. LightmappingNYC is the first PLDA LightMapping event to take place in North America.
Lightwalk leader, Leni Schwendinger invites you to view NIGHT CITY, her video inspired by the Professional Lighting Designer Association’s “Lightmapping” events. View the Video
Group Session: Take The High Line
Date: Wednesday November 11, 2009, 6:00 PM sharp
Location: The High Line, meet at the 10th Avenue Square above 17th Street - enter at 18th, 16th, or 14th Street (High Line map)
Project lighting designer Jason Neches of L’Observatoire International will provide a walking tour and presentation of the internationally acclaimed High Line. Learn about the challenges and innovations developed for the lighting of this 1.2 mile elevated train track.
Event is free and open to the public.
Final Session: LightMappingNYC Presentations and Reception
View the Final Presentations
Date / Time: Wednesday November 18, 2009, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: Jack Studios, 12th Floor, 601 West 26th Street, NYC (map)
Sponsor: iGuzzini North America
Moderated by Glenn Shrum (PLDA), Lightwalk Leaders will give a short presentation of their photos / findings. Presentations times will be limited to keep the overall program length down. This portion of the event will be followed by an open discussion and a reception.
The November 18 event will also serve as the official US launch of Urban Nightscape, a new global magazine, which will be focused on promoting the lighting design professions role in the growing market of urban lighting design. The publication, which will be produced by German publisher VIA Verlag, will have a target audience of urban lighting design clients (e.g. city planning departments, urban planners).
Event is free and open to the public.
LightMapping NYC Map
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