Bright Idea

the group CEO of Light Cibles, shares on his expertise in using light to elevate architecture, including that of the much anticipated Angsana Teluk Bahang project in Penang

As a preface, Angsana Teluk Bahang, Penang, an integrated wellness resort developed by Senja Aman Development, has garnered much attention. Comprising the Angsana Hotel and Serviced Suites (Kerongsang Wing), a state-ofthe-art wellness centre and full recreational facilities, with its prime location to boot (located on the last prime tourist destination beachfront site, just beyond Batu Ferringhi beach), it is naturally coveted by many. Even more so, the five-star hotel and serviced suites that will be managed by the Banyan Tree Group offers a strong value proposition for investors with an attractive leaseback model and lifestyle programme. There are 83 luxurious Kerongsang serviced suites available for sale, each comes fully finished with two bedrooms that have direct beach access and exclusive views When people think about innovation in lighting, advancement in LED technology usually comes to mind. But innovation in design is not about our tools; it is about what is in our brain; the ideas that we have. A chef does not create a good dish because he has found a special ingredient; it is because he cooks the ingredient in a special way. In my opinion, innovation lies in the approach – the inclusion of lighting designers in the process of finding or creating something new, unique and exciting, to produce a project that is one-of-a-kind every time. The relationship between lighting design and architecture as well as interior design must be collaborative.