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Who Designed the Classic Ring Pendant in 1964’s Dr. Strangelove’?

By Alcon Lighting / August 3, 2020

The war room ring pendant in Stanley Kubrick’s Dr. Strangelove may be the first modern appearance of the famous ring light trending in conference room lighting today. The epic, 22-foot diameter light hangs over upper echelon military personnel in the fictional depiction of a war room in Kubrick’s movie.

Co-Working: Designing Space for Networking and Getting Work Done

May 7, 2020 by Alcon Lighting

What does the individual need and want to produce quality work? Enough desk space to spread elbows to type, write and create? A power outlet and natural light? Ample lighting? Privacy? The Commune, a compact work and collaborative space in Texas designed to meet creative demand, features all of this in various detail.

Understanding Lumens-as-a-Service — Why Commercial Lighting is a Per...

October 26, 2017 by Katie Kailus

When it comes to office lighting, most workplaces are faced with outdated systems that are wasting both money and energy. It’s a disappointing fact as extensive research has shown that office lighting plays a major role in the productivity of office workers. It’s been proven that LED lighting that mimics or compliments natural light leads to greater productivity amongst workers as well as having a significant affect on an individual’s happiness and circadian rhythm.

First Looks: Los Angeles Design-Build Firm David Vincent LLC

November 23, 2016 by Alcon Lighting

Twelve years ago, Christian Vincent Munoz, fresh out of architecture school, moved to Los Angeles and met Jay Hayden, an actor from Vermont. They grabbed a couple beers, started playing soccer together—and the rest is exposition. Today, they run their own design-build firm, David Vincent LLC.