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Welcome to my 'Read' page, your digital library for delving into the illuminating universe of lighting design through the written word.

Here lies a treasure trove of thought-provoking ideas, accounts of my professional experiences, and analyses of evolving industry trends, all encapsulated in my regular blog posts. A bit of ‘light’ reading to take you on the journey with me as I express all my thoughts in writing and along the way, guide you through the often charismatic world of lighting design.

Martin Klaasen 3/8/24 Martin Klaasen 3/8/24

Paris City of Light

I just witnessed the glorious opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games 2024, held along the river Seine, paying tribute to its beautiful architectures with iconic buildings like the Eiffel Tower and the Notre Dame. It was a master stroke to use the Seine river for this purpose. I had to watch the ceremony as a rerun the next day as it happened in the middle of the night for me in Australia, but it certainly had its iconic moments, all glued together by lighting.

Dubai, City of Opportunities

There are concerns about the impact of excessive lighting in modern cities like Dubai, questioning the economic and environmental costs. It begs the question whether every building needs elaborate lighting and advocates for considering the balance between urban development and preserving natural and architectural beauty.