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City.People.Light Award

Kanazawa city was awarded the third prize in the 2011 city.people.light awards, the annual global competition of urban lighting. It was the first time a Japanese city has ever won this award.

The judges highly evaluated the city's lighting plan. "The lighting project in Kanazawa represents the image and identity of the city by creating a harmony between the nocturnal lighting scheme of the city of Kanazawa and Kanazawa Castle Park, enabling residents and visitors to share the historical and cultural experience of the city."

In the round-table talk for journalists held on December 1, Kanazawa city's approach to the nocturnal lighting scheme was introduced by Danny Risberg (CEO, Philips Electronics Japan, Ltd.), Reiko Chikada (Kanazawa Castle Park Lighting Supervisor), Ichiro Mizuno (the head of Kanazawa City Landscape Advisory Board and professor at Kanazawa Institute of Technology), Hidetaka Fujishima (Director, Kanazawa Noh Museum), Hiroshi Nishikawa (Kanazawa City Urban Development Department). In the ceremony held at Kanazawa City Hall, the Kanazawa city mayor received the trophy from Robert Rijken (Trade officer, Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands) and Danny Risberg.

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Lighting Objet 2011

It is a charity exhibition of lights with the concept of "peaceful message for global environment and future of children" and "wish for Japan's recovery from the disaster." (planning and space design: Yoko Niki)

Lighting works and offered items from artists will be sold in a charity auction opened to all. Reiko Chikada designed a lighting flower bouquet "Arigato (Thank you)" with colorful LEDs ,which is displayed in TOKIA Tokyo Bldg.
Reiko Chikada expressed appreciation for all engaged in the recovery process from the Tohoku Earthquake on March 11, 2011.

Period: 12/13 (Tue.) - 12/27 (Tue.)
Site: TOKIA Tokyo Bldg, Yurakucho Marui, and Nippon Broadcasting System Building
Charge-free

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MIKIMOTO Christmas Illumination

The Jumbo Christmas Tree lighting ceremony was held at MIKIMOTO's main store in Ginza, Tokyo.

This year's theme is "Children's Dreams".
MIKIMOTO planned the christmas tree "wishing for recovery from the Tohoku Earthquake disaster" and to support "the dreams of children, the future leaders of Japan."

The power consumption became one-tenth of last year by using LEDs.

The tree will be illuminated from 11:00 to 22:00 during Nov.12 - Dec. 25.
Illumination show along a special arrangement of "Sing (The Carpenters)" (1.5 min.) is held on-the-hour between 11:00 and 22:00 except 17:00 on Sat., Sun., and holidays.
(Producer: MIKIMOTO)

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Professional Lighting Design China, No.46

Reiko Chikada Lighting Design Inc. was introduced in a 9-page feature in Professional Lighting Design China, No.46, July/August 2011.

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"New Sumai no Lighting" supervised by Reiko Chikada was published

The original title of the book is "The Lighting Bible." It is a practical bible that provides solution for residential lighting.

Author: Lucy Martin, supervisor: Reiko Chikada, publisher: GAJA Books, distributor: Sunchoh Publishing Co., Ltd.
Price: 2,800 yen

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Kawasaki City Urban Landscape Council

Hisae Nozawa, director, became the member of the Kawasaki City Urban Landscape Council as of July 1, 2011.
She attended the council meeting on October 24 and participated in the discussion about "Standards concerning the outdoor advertising in the urban landscape formation area around Musashi Kosugi (Kosugi Station south exit area)."

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Rikkyo Gakuin St. Paul's Chapel

Renovation work of Rikkyo Gakuin St. Paul's Chapel on the Niiza Campus was completed.
(Organizer: Rikkyo Gakuin, Architect: Manas Architects & Associates)
The chapel was constructed in 1963 after architect Antonin Raymond's design.
It is open to worship services and civic concerts.

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President Stage Tsujido Shonan C-X Completed

We designed solar-powered bench illumination and light falling onto the ground through the trees.
The walkway In the patio is dimly illuminated. (Architect: Nikken Housing System)

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School of Engineering Center Hall, Tohoku University Aobayama Higashi Campus Completed

It is a combined facility of cafeteria, lecture rooms, faculty meeting rooms, and office rooms.
(Architect: Yamamoto Hori Architects)

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2,3 / photo by Yamamoto Hori Architects

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The 21st AACA Prize / The 10th Yoshinobu Ashihara Prize

Reiko Chikada attended the first screening panel held by aaca (Japan Association of Artists Craftsman & Architects) as a judge.
The winners will be selected after on-site review and the final judging panel.

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Tohoku University Katahira Campus

Accommodation and dining facilities for foreign researchers will open soon (concept design: Tohoku University, architectural design: Yamamoto Hori Architects)
Energy-saving and maintenance-saving LEDs are used for the accommodation facility public spaces.
Construction of the accommodation facility has been delayed due to the Tohoku earthquake, expected to be completed after next year.
(photograph:ARUP)

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Lighting in Dubai

A study tour to Dubai: Burj Khalifa (the world's tallest building as of September 2011), Armani Hotel Dubai, the Dubai Mall, and Mall of the Emirates.

In the city of desert and skyscrapers, sophisticated and gorgeous lighting welcomed people from various nationalities.

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Yongding Tulou Light in China

Reiko Chikada revisited the Yongding Tulou in Fjian, China, after 14 years since her first visit in 1997. The Tulou was inscribed as a World Heritage Site in 2008. The small village deep in the mountains had turned into a tourist spot with many visitors. However, she found that the beautiful spaces wisely making use of daylight and the overwhelming presence of Tulou architecture were unchanged.

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2011 IES Illumination Awards

Kanazawa Castle Park lighting design won 2011 IES Illumination Awards of Merit (project owner: Ishikawa Prefecture). For a long time, only the ruined stonewalls and the gate had been left behind after the fire which burnt down most part of the castle 130 years ago. The lighting for the restored main gate, the moat, and the stonewalls were completed and the extensive castle in old days reappeared.

Nouvelle Akabanedai lighting design won Section Award (project owner: Urban Renaissance Agency Central Tokyo Branch Office, design director: ADH Architects, landscape design supervisor:E-DESIGN Inc., lighting design supervisor: Reiko Chikada Lighting Design Inc.). We aimed to design energy-saving and elderly-friendly lighting for this housing complex that was designed to last for 200 years.

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Toda City Urban Landscape Conference

Reiko Chikada attended the Toda City (Saitama Prefecture) Urban Landscape Conference as a Landscape Advisor and participated in the discussions about "Reconstruction of the Civilian Medical Center" and "Toda Station West Plaza Linear Planning".

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The Kawasaki City Urban Landscape Council

Reiko Chikada attended the Kawasaki City Urban Landscape Council as a member.
She participated in the discussion about "Designation of the Urban Landscape Planning District in Kawasaki City and Its Surrounding area."

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Lighting plans for the Nursing Home

Hisae Nozawa has been designing the lighting plans for the nursing home day service centers produced by EARTH SUPPORT (Architects: NAICA Architects Office) since 2010.
5 facilities are completed (Takanodai, Jindaiji, Kamiikebukuro, Inage, and Funabori) and 2 facilities are now under construction (Higashiurawa and Fuchu).
She will continue to participate in the design works. Our lighting plans acquired a good reputation for creating atmosphere in low-cost ways.

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Lighting designs in Denmark

Hisae Nozawa visited The Royal Danish Playhouse, Henning Larsen Architects' Office, Copenhagen Business School, DR Concert Hall, Bagsvaerd Church, The Royal Library, Radisson Blu (SAS) Royal Hotel, and The Opera House in Denmark. It was very exciting to see the beautiful architectural spaces using sunshine cleverly and fresh lighting design for new architectures.

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Staff Profile

Hisae NOZAWA
Director
Reiko Chikada Lighting Design Inc.

1982 Received bachelor's degree in architecture at Japan Women's University, Faculty of Human Science and Design, Department of Housing and Architecture.

Awards:

IES Illumination Award (Award of Merit) for "Kanazawa Castle Park (2011)", "Gifu Station North Plaza (2010)", and "Kogakuin University Hachioji Campus(2009)"

IESNA International Illuminating Design Award (Award of Merit) for "COCONE Kamifukuoka (2007)" and "Saitama Kenritsu Budoukan (2006)"

Quality Lighting Design Award from Illuminating Engineering Society of Japan (IEIJ) for "Waseda University Okuma Auditorium (2008)" and "Muza Kawasaki (2004)"

Good Design Award Gold Prize from the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry for "Shinonome Canal Court CODAN (2005)"

"I exert myself everyday to design an illuminated space with a difference."

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Completion of Gyokusenin-maru Remains Entrance Square, Kanazawa Castle Garden

The remains of stonewalls that once surrounded the Gyokusenin Residence sit in the plaza.
Gyokusenin was the wife of the second Maeda lord Toshinaga who died in 1614.
It is expected to become the new starting point for Kanazawa Castle Garden tour from downtown area.
Considering the protection of wild animals and plants, we paid special care to avoid lighting the surrounding trees when we illuminated the stonewalls.
(cooperation: INTEGRAL TECHNO LIGHTS CORPORATION)

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The Illuminating Engineering Institute of Japan 95 years Anniversary

The Illuminating Engineering Institute of Japan 95 years Anniversary Persons of Merit Award Ceremony was held at Gakushikaikan.
Reiko Chikada received an award on behalf of 51 recipients and gave a speech.

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Chinzan-so Firefly Festivities

From 2011.05.21 (Sat.) to July 10 (Sun.)
Garden Illumination "The Three-Story Pagoda (3 min.)" is played every 15 minutes from 19:00 to 22:00.
For habitat protection of firefly and power saving, we illuminated only the three-story pagoda on the hill.
The garden lights are off except for the illumination playing time above.

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Heart Island Shinden 4th Block

Reiko Chikada Lighting Design Inc. designed the landscape lighting and the communal area lighting of recently completed Heart Island Shinden 4th Block. (Architectural Design: Urban Renaissance Agency Central Tokyo Branch Office, Sakakura Associates Architects and Engineers, Ichiura Housing & Planning Associates Co., Ltd.) The Heart Island Shinden project was finally completed with this 4th Block in 2010 following the 1st Block in 2004, the 2nd Block in 2005, and the 3rd Block in 2006.

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Tohoku University Aobayama East Campus

The completion ceremony of Tohoku University Aobayama East Campus Center Square, Book Cafe Building, and Restaurant and class rooms Building (Plan: Tohoku University School of Engineering, Architectural Design:Yamamoto Hori Architects, Lighting Design: Reiko Chikada Lighting Design Inc. ) was postponed due to the Great East Japan Earthquake. Some of the University's facilities were damaged by the earthquake. I hope no human suffering occurred at the campus.

Lighting Designer,
Reiko Chikada

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"Ashura"

I saw the Ashura statue (national treasure), one of the 28 deities, at Sanjusangendo in Kyoto. The standing image with 3 faces and 6 arms was as powerful as that of the Kofukuji's Ashura statue (national treasure) in Nara. It was explained that Ashura is "Asura" in Sanskrit and it's origin was believed to be the "Ahura Mazdah", the highest deity of the Zoroastrianism in Persia.


In 1910, the lamp manufacturers of the world held an international meeting and decided to call the incandescent lamp "Mazda lamp" after the Ahura Mazda, the god of light. This name was also used in Japan from 1913 to 1963. I had always been attracted by the Ashura's fierce and beautiful image, and I learned that Ashura is closely connected to people who design light.

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We wish to extend our heartfelt condolences to all those affected by the Earthquake, and our thoughts go out to those suffering in its aftermath.

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Staff Profile

Nasuka Hiramatsu, Staff Designer

Hiramatsu made a significant contribution in Mikimoto Costa Mesa Store project with her language skill.
At the Cherry Blossom Illumination, she handled heavy works such as lighting fixtures installation.

Academic Background:
Graduated Keio University in 2000

Major projects:
Heart Island Sinden 4th Block (2010),
Gifu Station North Plaza (2010, The Award of Merit 2010 IES Illumination Awards),
Chinzan-so and Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Chinzan-so (2009, The Award of Merit 2009 IES Illumination Awards),
Ginza Takamoto Building (2009, The Award of Merit 2009 IES Illumination Awards),
Mikimoto Kosta Mesa Store (2008, USA), Cherry Blossom Illumination at Hamarikyu Onshi Teien (2007-2009).

Message:
I work toward to enrich the people's mind with lighting design.

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Classy House Tsujido (Architects: Nikken Housing System Co., Ltd.) was completed.

We designed an original walk-way light with solar battery. Soft light of natural energy spread on the way.

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Night view in Beijing

Although I had visited Beijing several times, I hadn't had enough time to take city-night view photos.
During this visit, I finally got a chance to photograph the "Water Cube" and the "Bird's Nest" just before 10:00PM lights-out.
It seemed that Tiananmen Square was getting brighter and brighter every time I visit.
The line lights on the roof was changed to LEDs and the color of Gugong's wall had become mellow red.

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"The Basics of Interior Design and Space Production"

"The Basics of Interior Design and Space Production (joint work)" has been published by Kajima Institute Publishing Co., Ltd.
Reiko Chikada wrote "Chapter 2 Lighting Design".
The picture of Kyushu National Museum Tunnel Lighting designed by Reiko Chikada Lightin Design, Inc. is on the cover.

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Siinoki Cultural Complex

(Yamashita Sekkei Inc., Kokudo Kaihatsu Center, and Reiko Chikada Lighting Design Inc.)

Siinoki Cultural Complex received the special award of The 33rd Kanazawa Urban Structure Award.
The awards ceremony will be held on February 24.

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The Kawasaki City Urban Landscape Council

Reiko Chikada attended the Kawasaki City Urban Landscape Council as a member.
She visited the Nakahara Kaido Street, once flourished in the 16th century, and participated in the discussion about the designated district of urban landscape formation.

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Nouvelle Akabanedai

It is a reconstruction of a housing estate built in 1963. Our task was to produce safe night scene in the public area and to reduce the financial burden on the residents by saving electricity expense. We selected low-cost fluorescent lamps, highly efficient metal halide lamps, and minimum energy LEDs as light source.

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Happy New Year.

I participated in the tai chi demonstration held in Tokyo on January 30th.

As I moved my body slowly along with deep breath, I felt like my mind and body merging into the atmosphere. (Reiko Chikada)