LIGHTING DESIGN AND CONSULTANCY SERVICES
SOCIALIGHT provides services to projects from its initiation up to completion and handover stages. The typical project would require our services from concept design up to Commissioning and programming stage. services to projects from its initiation up to completion and handover stages. However, it is always possible for us to be engaged even during the construction stage of a project, where more design and management resources will be allocated in order to expedite our work.
Our lighting design and consultancy service is divided into 6 stages, and dovetails with the work stages of other design consultants.
Our first 3 stages of work is heavily dependent on the work of upstream consultants, namely architects, interior designers, landscape designers among others. Once the design issue and coordination work is completed, our remaining 3 stages is fairly independent of other consultant's work and will tie in with the construction schedule. For the completion of every stage of work a progress payment applies.
Following our initiation into the project, we will get straight to work with the client and consultants in receiving upstream information and analysis of the project. We engage with key stakeholders to establish design goals and parameters that is required in producing an impactful and comprehensive concept.
KEY TASKS
Generation of lighting concepts to suit the project's needs and client's aspirations. Our studies will typically consist of the following agenda:
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Research on the surrounding areas and the quality of the night-time environment that will impact our work.
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Understanding of the genius loci. Historical study of the location including traditional and cultural influences.
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Site topography and important viewpoints.
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Understanding of the product that the client wishes to achieve and the client's aspirations of the project.
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Gathering of technical parameters from other stakeholders such as hotel brand standards and green design requirements.
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Design discussions with key consultants to understand their aspirations and sharing of ideas.
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Study of the sunpath and quality if the night sky.
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Establishing a lighting control strategy for the entire development.
DELIVERABLES
The following information will be delivered to the client upon completion of this stage:
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Lighting concept presentation of the areas in scope.
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Perspectives and imagery of the lighting ambience, effects and moods.
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Preliminary lighting control strategy.
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Estimated costs of implementing the concept.
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Preliminary critical details affecting other consultant's work.
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Estimated power loading.
Schematic design will commence upon approval of the Concept Design and our work will channel towards articulating the concept, development of technical information and producing documentation sufficient for review by client and other consultants:
KEY TASKS
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Developing the concept design to a practical level.
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Producing technical information and lighting layouts on drawing plans.
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Articulating key lighting elements into workable solutions.
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Obtain updated cost parameters to ensure design is still within budget.
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Engaging other consultants to achieve a coordinated set of work.
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Adjusting the lighting control strategy for the entire development.
DELIVERABLES
The following information will be delivered to the client upon completion of this stage:
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Detailed information of lighting elements that requires articulation.
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Lighting layouts on plan.
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Preliminary lighting specification.
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Preliminary lighting control schematic diagrams.
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Updated costing.
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Control schedule sheets with power loading information.
Developed Design follows after the approval of our Schematic Design stage. The work involves final coordination with upstream and downstream consultants so that a coordinated document and drawing set is achieved. Our in-house tasks involves the finalisation of all lighting related equipment and infrastructure. Detailed drawings showing lighting integration into the architecture, carpentry and services will be produced.
KEY TASKS
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Finalising the layout of the lighting equipment.
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Design of the lighting control interface and switches location.
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Producing technical information and lighting layouts on drawing and spot details.
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Finalising key lighting elements.
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Accurate cost/budgetary of all lighting related equipment.
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Final lighting control strategy for the entire development.
DELIVERABLES
The following information will be delivered to the client upon completion of this stage:
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Detailed information of custom lighting and other bespoke executions.
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Lighting layouts on drawing plans, elevations, sections and spot details.
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Finalised lighting specification.
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Lighting control schematic diagrams.
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Updated costing sheet.
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Control schedule sheets with power loading information.
The Procurement or Tender Documentation stage is the preparation of full lighting documents that will allow for an accurate quotation or tender offer to be submitted by the lighting supplier. Following the submission of the offers, Socialight will conduct a tender analysis based on technical conformance of the equipment offered and price. The client will be advised via tender reports on the findings and we will make a final recommendation of the best offer for the client to execute a contract with the recommended vendor.
KEY TASKS
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Generation of a full procurement or tender documentation,
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Analysis of tender returns or quotation.
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Clarification of technical details via questionnaires to the vendor.
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Interview where necessary to establish quality if the equipment and capabilities of the vendor.
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Request and review sample of alternative lighting equipment from participating vendors.
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Recommendation to the client
DELIVERABLES
The following information will be delivered to the client upon completion of this stage:
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Detailed information of custom lighting and other bespoke executions.
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Lighting layouts on drawing plans, elevations, sections and spot details.
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Finalised lighting specification.
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Lighting control schematic diagrams.
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Updated costing sheet.
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Control schedule sheets with power loading information.
During construction monitoring, we will work closely with the construction team to ensure the proper execution of the lighting system in accordance to the design. This is usually through site walks, coordination meetings and also mock-ups of critical lighting elements. During this phase, we note there may be changes due to site constraints or design iterations and will be dealt with promptly. Review of the construction drawings is also an important checkpoint where Socialight is able to ensure that the contractors have included and coordinated our layouts properly with the other MEP services. We will also engage with the client, hotel management company or facilities manager to understand their operational needs.
KEY TASKS
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Review of construction drawings and documents.
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Respond to request for information from various trades.
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Periodic site visit,
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Attend to lighting related meetings.
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Inform clients of progress on site.
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Discussions with the client, hotel management team or facilities managers.
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Designing the lighting scenes for all areas in scope.
DELIVERABLES
The following information will be delivered to the client throughout this stage:
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Periodic site inspection reports.
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Replies to any request for information.
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Sign off on construction drawings.
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Scene setting schedule sheets.
The post-construction stages is one of the most critical times where the lighting installation needs to be fine tuned and programmed to ensure that the design intent initially proposed is realised. The aiming and focusing of lighting equipment is important as it will significantly improve the result and ambience. Programming of the lights, through dimming and switching will further enhance the outcome of the lighting system. We will usually require 3 days to 7 days on site, depending on the size of the project, to complete this commissioning work.
KEY TASKS
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Aiming and focusing of the lighting equipment.
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Work with the lighting control programmer to fine tune the scene settings and brightness adjustments.
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Site walkthrough with the client, hotel management company or facilites manager to obtain approval.
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Generate a defects list if required on the rectifications that needs to be done by the contractors.
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Ensure the contractor provides an operation manual.
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Where applicable, arrange training for the hotel management or facilities manager on the lighting control system.
DELIVERABLES
The following information will be delivered to the client in this closing stage:
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Defects list.
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Scene settings of all areas.
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Certificate of completion.