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Have you viewed your city environment at night lately?

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International NightSeeing, Planning Continues: Megacities

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Lighting is an essential element of our 24/7 worldThus, the…Continue

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VIDEO: Take Flight with Leni: Transform Cities at Night

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Berlin S-Bahn illumination art competition submission

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City Modern: Leading Lights (by Dwell and New York magazines) at New York Design Center

October 4, 2012 from 4pm to 6pm

This panel delves into the lighting experience. From art museums and art galleries to private homes and residences, lighting sets the mood and spotlights the elements that define a space.[I will be addressing the public space experience]We’ll learn what role lighting takes in the creative process for lighting architects, industrial lighting designers, and those who use light as an artistic medium. Panelists…See More

Sep 15, 2012

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"Queens Plaza, NYC:Twilight hour melds park, trains & buildings into a graphic urban setting for leisure & conversation. http://ow.ly/cA0rP"

Jul 29, 2012

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Have you viewed your city environment at night lately?

Read on to learn about a way to educate your municipal, business improvement district and developer clients about the benefits of lighting strategies.An illustrated post on recent NightSeeing Frankfurt Luminale - Illumni - June 2012NightSeeing is the first step in building a lighting plan. - Identify existing conditions and inspire stakeholders- Map needs and opportunities- Develop lighting…See More

Jun 22, 2012

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Field Trip to Dutch Kills Green at Queens Plaza, NYC

May 15, 2012 from 6pm to 8pm

Urban Omnibus and Design Trust for Public Space host a potluck and panel at the newly christened, old Queens Plaza. PROGRAM: Linda Pollak, Principal, Marpilllero Pollak Architects Penny Lee, Senior Planner, New York City Department of City Planning Tracy Sayegh Gabriel, Vice President, Development, New York City Economic Development Corporation Leni Schwendinger, Principal, Light Projects LTDSee More

May 4, 2012

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Les Ballard replied to Leni Schwendinger's discussion 'International NightSeeing, Planning Continues: Megacities'

"current emphasis seems to be cars temporarily turning on street lamps as they pass or doing without - even re traffic lights - after a certain time to save money and also to reduce light pollution generally (astronomers press for this). Where…"

Mar 11, 2012

Leni Schwendinger posted a discussion

International NightSeeing, Planning Continues: Megacities

Lighting is an essential element of our 24/7 worldThus, the urban night is a critical zone for study, design and applicationIn 2003, I proposed the future malleable, responsive, illuminated city as part of my curriculum at New School/Parsons School of Design’s Designing Urban Nighttime Environments based on “…See More

Mar 10, 2012

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Leni Schwendinger commented on Leni Schwendinger's event 'NightSeeing Frankfurt Luminale 2012'

"The registration is now open for NightSeeing in Franfurt: NightSeeing Reservations link"

Mar 3, 2012

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NightSeeing Frankfurt Luminale 2012 at Haus am Dom

April 18, 2012 from 7pm to 9pm

Join the Luminale 2012 LightWalk on April 18!On the occasion of Light + Building 2012, Technilum, the French urban furniture manufacturer, is hosting a NightSeeing™ program presented by the urban illuminator, Leni Schwendinger.The first portion, Leni’s LightTalk, will start at 19:00 at the Haus am Dom, Domplatz 3. It will be followed by a…See More

Mar 1, 2012

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Taking Risks, An Artist's Approach to Design at On-line

February 29, 2012 from 3pm to 4pm

Live DesignCast (REGISTRATION LINK) Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012 3:00 PM ET Acclaimed lighting designer Leni Schwendinger is a fan of taking risks and thinks you should be too. Through her patented "artist/designer creativity gradient" Leni discusses how experimentation and risk are core values from which designers and artists can benefit. In this DesignCast, Leni…See More

Feb 28, 2012

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Taking Risks, An Artist's Approach to Design at On-line

February 29, 2012 from 3pm to 4pm

Feb 27, 2012

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Gavin McWilliam + Andrew Wilson left a comment for Leni Schwendinger

"Hi Leni, Thanks for the comments on our work, it was a two phase scheme of 'temporary landscaping' although the first phase has been there 3 years now there's a bit more info on our website www.wmstudio.co.uk in the landscape…"

Jan 19, 2012

Leni Schwendinger commented on Gavin McWilliam + Andrew Wilson's album

Hyde Park Hayes

"Can you tell us more about the project - where, when? Images are a lovely counterpoint to this chilly NYC morning!"

Jan 19, 2012

Leni Schwendinger posted an event

San Diego Waterfront - Ground Breaking - Today Jan 5 at West Broadway and the Embarcadero

January 5, 2012 from 10am to 12pm

After 15 years of public planning and collaboration, a project that beautifies the San Diego waterfront will finally begin.The North Embarcadero Visionary Plan Phase I Project, which incorporates an area on North Harbor Drive - from the Navy Pier to the B Street Pier and a portion of West Broadway - will break ground Thursday, January 5, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. The event is open to the public.…See More

Jan 5, 2012

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VIDEO: Take Flight with Leni: Transform Cities at Night

Video (3 minutes): Lighting the WayLeni Schwendinger's pioneering use of civic illumination to transform infrastructures and public spaces has been recognized by Architectural Digest in both print and online video. The article, entitled "Lighting the Way", features three U.S. projects: Triple Bridge Gateway in New York City, Tidal Radiance in San Diego, California, and the Hoboken Ferry Terminal in New…See More

Nov 23, 2011

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Nov 16, 2011

Leni Schwendinger commented on Leni Schwendinger's album

Tidal Radiance

"Thanks for the comment Punya!"

Nov 16, 2011

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I am a...: Principal, Other

University: London Film School

Current Employment:: Leni Schwendinger Light Projects LTD

Firm Website:: http://www.lightprojectsltd.com

Firm Website:: http://www.nightseeing.net/

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LinkedIn URL: http://www.linkedin.com/in/lenischwendinger

Twitter: http://leni_light

Favorite Designers: Pentagram, West 8, WRT, MVVA, Snohetta, Civitas, Burnett Studio, Raymond Jungles, Field Operations

Other Crafts/ Interests: urban design, lighting, public art

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At 8:00am on January 19, 2012, Gavin McWilliam + Andrew Wilson said…: Hi Leni,

Thanks for the comments on our work, it was a two phase scheme of 'temporary landscaping' although the first phase has been there 3 years now there's a bit more info on our website www.wmstudio.co.uk in the landscape section.

Kind Regards Gavin

At 2:37am on August 10, 2011, none said…: Hello. Perhaps you might be interested in the SLANT GARDEN DESIGN AWARD. For details please visit www.slant.eu

At 5:01pm on July 25, 2011, Andrew Spiering said…: Hi Leni,

Beautiful work! I look forward to seeing Tidal Radiance when we are in San Diego this October. Thanks for sharing!

-Andrew

At 9:30am on May 26, 2011, Mark Warriner said…: I lived a year in Paris and although I haven't been to all the cities of the world, I imagine Paris is the greatest city in the world. We all can learn from it.

At 3:26pm on December 28, 2010, Leni Schwendinger said…: I hope I am not an interloper here - I am not a landscape designer per se, but the lighting that we do at Light Projects is almost 100% focused on public space, streetscapes, parks, plazas, etc., and the territory that surrounds buildings. Additionally, Light Projects is pioneering light masterplanning methodologies here in the USA (this is already practiced in other countries). I look forward to sharing with my collaborators and colleagues and expanding the dialogue to include the night...