Are you designing your new home and want the garden to be as sleek as the interiors? Designing classy outdoor spaces will require the same attention and dedication as the interiors. The garden lighting allows you to create spectacular settings that will make the home shine even in the dark….
Lighting design in 2020: here’s the great challenge that awaits architects and designers
Which lighting design trends can we expect in 2020? In the past few years, the evolution of lighting systems has made lighting design an essential tool for adding originality to architectural and interior design projects. One thing is certain: in 2020, light will still be an essential element for making…
Regenerating light – how to plan the ideal lighting design for the psycho-physical well-being
Dr. Rita Berto and Dr. Giuseppe Barbiero, both engaged in the Biosphera project together with OLEV, explain how to plan a lighting scheme that enhances people’s well-being. Us human beings are extremely sensitive to the characteristics of our physical surroundings and that is exactly how the ideas that shape our…
The guide to the ideal designer lighting for every room in the house
The complete guide to designer lighting for every room in the house. In a furnishing or restyling project for a new home, lighting is a fundamental factor. Light can make your home more appealing and comfortable. It can make any room feel more spacious and airy. For an efficient illumination,…
The secrets of the perfect lighting design for a classy restaurant which makes for a location worthy of 5 stars on Tripadvisor
Stepping inside a classy restaurant, the guests expect not only to taste refined dishes, served by expert and caring staff. They want to enjoy a special moment inside an elegant setting, with fine decor and a unique atmosphere. They want to share an experience with their loved ones which they can…
How to illuminate a wellness centre to create a warm and relaxing atmosphere for your customers
If you are a businessman just like me, you know very well that the resources you invest in the growth and improvement of your business have a relentless impact on the satisfaction of your customers – and therefore on the business itself. This means that it is fundamental to make…
The secrets of the lighting professionals for the ideal illumination of a stone wall
Breaking news: if you too think that LED lighting fixtures can only be used to illuminate interiors the right way, unfortunately, you are off track. And believe me, it’s not your fault. The idea that most people have about this kind of lighting is highly influenced by the image of…
Can an office building actually provide the best marketing exposure ever?
Gunter Panozzo, the owner of Univer 2000, tells us how the dramatic light arrangement created by Olev for his office building has brought to his company a huge marketing exposure. Less than a year ago, in Olev Mag #2 we told the story of the lighting design realised specifically for…
In just 4 months a 70s house has turned into this exclusive modern home
Starting and completing the renovation of a house in just 4 months? It sounds like a Guinness World Record challenge. But in Rosà (Vicenza), a few kilometres from Bassano del Grappa, the project for the refurbishment and decoration of an old house from the 70s moved fast. Instead of a…
Spectacular lighting in a casual restaurant
Osmar Zanin from Haus+ details the project for the new Mexicali restaurant. The search for spectacular solutions through LED lighting doesn’t compromise an informal atmosphere, ensuring the space to be the destination of those who wish to be surprised without sacrificing a casual and enjoyable evening. The new Mexicali restaurant,…
The contemporary home: a sense of flow with light-filled spaces
A search for fluid and airy spaces that are not rigidly divided but designed to foster feelings of freedom and levity. A lighting design that uses the latest LED technology to accentuate brightness and create aesthetic solutions with great emotional impact. Architect Matteo Munaretto describes the architectural and interior design…
