Visionary approaches to the world of work: The motto “Rethinking work” clearly sets the tone for this year's ORGATEC. Taking place in Cologne from 23. to 27. October, this leading international trade fair for modern working showcases future-oriented ideas for future-oriented workplaces.  The kind of places where future-oriented lighting plays a major role. Zumtobel will be making an appearance on two stands this time around: the special “Work to go” exhibition and a shared stand with the EasternGraphics software company.

The future of work – Zumtobel as a partner for the special “Work to go” exhibition
 “Work to go” will be shown for the first time this year at ORGATEC. The interdisciplinary project was kicked off by the German architecture journal AIT-Dialog in cooperation with the Academy of Architecture, Fashion and Design (AMD or Hochschule für Architektur, Mode und Design) in Hamburg and the brandherm + krumrey interior architecture studio from Cologne. Zumtobel is one of a select group of specialist companies to support this initiative and help promote the development of innovative spatial and working concepts. “Work to go” is all about modern working. That means flexible working – in terms of time and location. What could this approach actually look like? The answer lies somewhere on the 400-square-metre stand, where intriguing views on autonomous and location-independent working from the perspective of the younger generation will be brought to life.

A semester project gave 24 students the opportunity to devise visions and concepts for the future implementation of location-independent occupations. The results of these undertakings will now be realised with the help of key partners on stand E010/F011 in hall 10.1. Zumtobel is set to showcase innovative ideas for modern office applications that incorporate tunableWhite technology and acoustic benefits. The trade fair itself is supported by a comprehensive programme of seminars and events. Aimed especially at architects, planners and experts in office equipment, the schedule includes guided tours, workshops, impulse lectures, keynote talks and podium discussions. Eminent companies such as Bolia, Microsoft, Sodexo, Steelcase and Viccarbe have joined Zumtobel in this intriguing initiative, so information and inspiration are certainly guaranteed.

“The  “Work to go” project is an exciting cooperation with varied partners who are committed to thinking about the future of working and how to support innovative spatial concepts," confirmed Manfred Petschulat, Marketing Director Germany at the Zumtobel Group. “We are proud that Zumtobel is part of this project and that we can make a real contribution to the ground-breaking nature of this event.”

“Office worlds and light”: a joint presentation from Zumtobel and EasternGraphics
The planning processes for core elements like furniture, acoustics and light are becoming ever more closely linked. Now EasternGraphics, one of the top international providers of graphical 3D planning and configuration solutions, is set to use their ORGATEC stand to put the focus firmly on the key issue of light. Zumtobel will present the central theme of “office worlds and light”. As well as providing light for the entire exhibition stand, the Austrian lighting specialist will use its own section of the booth to introduce new product and system solutions. Visitors can control the innovative TEELA pendant fitting, part of the editions, special collection that Zumtobel launched in 2016, using Bluetooth and tunableWhite technology via the  basicDIMwireless app from Zumtobel Group Services (ZGS). Or they can experience at first hand the impressive lighting comfort of the LINETIK free-standing LED luminaire. “We value EasternGraphics as an important partner in the office furniture sector. The various shared touch points and synergies have laid the foundations for a successful long-standing partnership,” explained Bert Junghans, Head of Lighting Solutions & Concepts in Atelier of Light at the Zumtobel Group. “This cooperation is taking place at various levels.” EasternGraphics and Zumtobel are currently working together to develop software packages that actively support lighting design and project processes.

The EasternGraphics data platform already includes information on 140 Zumtobel luminaires. With the help of specially developed lighting simulation software, which is integrated into the EasternGraphics interior design pCon.Planner programme, real-time 3D simulation and virtual reality (VR) tours give customers real added value. And no end of interesting insights. Users can receive live updates with suggestions for furniture and innovative lighting solutions on computers and other networked devices. Thanks to the new mobile apps, visitors to stand C048 in hall 8.1 will get the chance to test the products and incorporate them directly into a spatial design concept. A prototype of a jointly developed graphical configurator will also be previewed at ORGATEC.

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To enter, just register using the website http://www.zumtobelphoto.com/ and an email will then be sent to you with a link to download the APP, then all that’s left to do is sign in – it’s totally free and Android and iOS compatible. Then comes the fun part. Get creative with your images but don’t forget that there are only 24 exposures and the use of light will make all the difference. If you need inspiration you can take a look at some previous winners on the dedicated Instagram and twitter accounts.

Your images will then upload automatically to the website where you can view both your own and others. With the competition closing 21^st December, entries will then be judged by a 7 panel team made up of journalists, architects and Emmanuel Cole. The top 20 finalists will be invited to  a presentation event where they will be presented with their picture framed.

And, if you need more incentive, there will be some exciting prizes for the top 3 individuals. Last year nearly 2,000 people rose to the challenge – many of them loyal contestants of many years standing.

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Zumtobel's AMPHIBIA is a robust moisture-proof luminaire, making it an ideal solution for industrial applications. Depending on the respective environment, the range offers suitable material variants: CHEMO and PMMA are chemically resistant to acids, alkalis, solvents and much more. PC has a particularly hard-wearing and break-proof enclosure for exposure to mechanical loads. In such applications, choosing the optimal material is the basis for a long operating time without any faults.

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Light artists bring geometrical forms to life with the power of light, immerse spaces in illuminating seas of colour and experiment with shimmering light sources. Zumtobel has launched a blog series together with DAMn magazine in which inspiring light artists are portrayed each month. Such artists include: Daan Roosegaarde, Jung Lee and Luftwerk.

Make a note of these artists!

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How do we want to live? And what could our future look like? The Futurium in Berlin looks at these questions, showing the challenges, opportunities and risks as well as the building blocks with which the future can be shaped. The individualised lighting solution is also future-oriented: Zumtobel provided continuous lighting consultancy services during the four-year planning and construction phase, and developed tailored solutions for the “House of the Future”.

Take a peek into the future

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The ARCOS product group with its broad range of LED spotlights stands for high-quality, precise light staging in museums. The new ARCOS XP blu LED technology now has even more communication modules: for example, the puristic spotlight can be monitored using the smartphone app or dimmed via Bluetooth flicker-free – even without DALI infrastructure.

Discover the diversity of the ARCOS range

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In 2020, one of the largest national museums in the world will open its doors: the National Museum of Art, Architecture & Design in Oslo at 54,600 square metres. As an official lighting partner to the museum, Zumtobel will focus on the emotional effects of light and create a harmonious choreography – between art, light and architecture – with a holistic lighting solution.

See the first glimpses of the project here

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As a long-standing partner and sponsor of Biennale Architettura, Zumtobel was once again involved in the creative process of architects and designers of the Austrian pavilion this year under curator Verena Konrad, supporting them as well as representatives of the Principality of Liechtenstein in bringing their interpretation of this year’s topic “FREESPACE” to life using light.

Think about space in a new light! Glimpses into the contributions

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Lighting solutions have to fulfil a multitude of conservation requirements in museums and galleries to ensure the light stages the piece of art correctly. These challenges are presented in a new study by Dario Maccheroni, Lighting Application Manager at Zumtobel, exploring the relationship between different light sources and the visual perception of art and space.

The complete study can be found here

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Read more about RESCLITE PRO here

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The advanced design and components of this rugged IP66 product ensure maximum safety and reliability in over 245 industrial applications.

Read more about AMPHIBIA here

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They are vividly showcased and presented with the most important data in a concise manner on our website. In addition, our current Highlights brochure with compact, clear information and further links is now available for you to download as a PDF file.

All highlights at a glance

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Through our non-discriminatory pay processes we are confident we have equal pay within Zumtobel Group; equal pay ensures men and women are paid equally for work of equal value. However our recent Gender Pay Gap report highlights that we do currently have a gender pay gap.
Whilst analysing this we have identified that there are two main reasons for the gender pay gap:
We have fewer women in senior leadership positions
We have fewer women working in sales and technical roles which would place them in the higher levels of pay within the company
We are committed to improving our gender balance going forward, and as such a project team has been established to identify ways to do this and address the underrepresentation of women within the industry. We look forward to seeing the fruition of these improvements in the near future.

Paul Coggins, SVP NE Region

The result has now been awarded one of the most important design prizes in the world; the iF Design Award 2018.

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These are based on the innovative solutions of the sister brands. As an innovation leader, the Zumtobel brand presented, under the motto "Lights. Connectivity. Inspiration", the Active Light approach in its various application areas – office, industry, retail as well as art and culture.

Impressions – that was the Light + Building 2018

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The award that comes with a total of 165,000 Euros in prize money goes to forward-looking concepts and developments that contribute to improved quality of life and sustainability in the built environment and its design. The winners Ben van Berkel (UNStudio, Netherlands), Michael Maltzan (USA), Arturo Vittori (Italy) and Zhang Li (China) were there to personally receive the award.

Learn all about the award

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CARDAN evolution by Zumtobel is a multifunctional lighting tool with outstanding colour reproduction and varying light distribution: whether in stores, car dealerships or showrooms in industrial buildings. With the latest LED technology and clever design, the architectural built-in downlight CARDAN evolution by Zumtobel revolutionises classic cardanic accent lighting in that it offers a completely new kind of shape that steers the customer’s attention to the sales area.

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The Swiss designer glasses label VIU is one of the favourites of the fashion world – hardly any other label manages to combine high-quality design with sustainable manufacturing whilst highlighting the wearer’s individuality so well. The secret of its success: a consistently clear design with regard to lines and forms, which is exactly what is needed to be expressed in the five new European VIU flagship stores. Thanks to high-quality, puristic luminaires, Zumtobel’s lighting solution integrates perfectly into the sophisticated architecture, makes the spaces appear brighter and more spacious, creates a homogeneous lighting of the presentation shelves and presents each model to the customer equally.

» The lighting concept of the VIU stores

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We share with you the most important findings from two studies carried out by Zumtobel in collaboration with the Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering IAO and Gruppe Nymphenburg. We have also included the results in our product development. Due to various factors, MELLOW LIGHT, for example, makes an office a healthier environment.

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Watch our video and see for yourself how versatile the range is, from entrance areas with high ceilings to hallways and meeting rooms.

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Light creates atmosphere, steers the viewer’s gaze, presents objects or things in a particular way and can set a scene. In our new Art & Culture specialist article, author Dario Maccheroni, Lighting Application Manager Zumtobel, explains how the lighting solutions in cultural establishments can unite conservational guidelines, financial targets, organisational framework conditions and design standards – and give maximum visual comfort. 

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Rich and varied art in unique architecture: in cooperation with the internationally renowned architecture group GRAFT, Zumtobel has designed an individualised lighting concept for the recently opened exhibition rooms and courtyard of the modularly conceived URBAN NATION Museum for Urban Contemporary Art.  

» Lighting solution for modern art

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As a significant historical monument, Wartburg Castle in Thuringia is, with 350,000 annual visitors, one of the most popular Lutheran sites in the world and an UNESCO world heritage site. As part of the Reformation Jubilee 2017, the multifunctional LED lighting system SUPERSYSTEM II by Zumtobel will present the castle’s rooms as well as its 300 exhibits in a whole new light!

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