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artful impact
Artful
IMPACT
This IES Award- winning home was designed by renowned architect Marc Whipple.
A California-based art collector’s treasures virtually come to life, thanks to a new lighting system by Soraa.
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In a beautiful Santa Monica neighborhood of opulent estates with panoramic ocean views and enviable sunsets, one unique home stands out from the rest. Designed by renowned archi- tect Marc Whipple, The Art of Living residence
boasts Minimalist architectural elements that showcase the owner’s beloved art collection.
John Fox, President of the Californian lighting consulting rm Fox & Fox Design LLC, helped transform The Art of Living Residence into a one- of-a-kind masterpiece that ne ed an Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) award for its outstanding lighting design utilizing Soraa’s MR16 LED lamps.
Here, Fox answers questions about the project.
EnLIGHTEnmEnT maGazInE: How dId THE cLIEnT rELaTIonsHIp bEGIn?
John Fox: Architect Marc Whipple of Whipple Russell Architects in Los Angeles introduced us to the client. I think he was concerned about prop- erly rendering colors and illuminating the artwork throughout the residence and wanted to make sure the client was more than satis ed. The in- troduction was to ensure someone on the design team was fully focused on smart lighting design throughout the space.