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Art and Science... Architectural Lighting
for the built environment
Our architectural lighting studio offers lighting design
consultancy services to meet client’s vision for the built
environment, and is the latest addition to The HIDI Group’s
family of services.

The idea of a specialized lighting group stems from Hidi Rae’s
desire to offer clients a complete and integrated building
system design service. The studio is led by award-winning
lighting designer Rebecca Ho-Dion at our Toronto office and
Saju Oommen at our Dubai office. They bring a new
dimension of creativity and experience to the group in a field
where lighting techniques and designs are becoming more
complex and requirements are more stringent.

Process and Philosophy

We believe in a collaborative process with the design team to
produce lighting solutions that are functional, visually pleasing,
and integral to the architecture.

While maintaining sensitivity to budget, schedule, and
sustainability requirements, we design with the understanding
and knowledge of the latest trends, technology, and
illumination methods to develop strategic lighting solutions.

Consistent verbal and visual communication with the various
stakeholders ensures our designs are seamlessly integrated
and resonate throughout all aspects of the project. This
communication also facilitates clients’ visualization of their
designs in the context of light to achieve their objectives.

Services

The goal of our lighting design studio is to provide high quality
lighting consultancy services to architects, interior designers,

landscape architects, artists, and property owners, both locally
and internationally, for a wide variety of project types.

We participate in all stages of the design process – from
initial concept design through to the final documentation and

verification phases. In addition, we offer daylighting and
lighting peer review as part of our portfolio of services.

Global Thinking

In today’s global economy, it is imperative to align yourself with a
partner equally adept on the world stage. We possess extensive
international experience, and are currently working on projects
in North America, Europe, Asia and Africa. With offices in Toronto,
Western Canada, and the Middle East, as well as staff who
have worked around the globe, we are proficient in the technical
standards and local cultures that prevail in different regions.
Skilled in adapting to unique markets and your changing business
environment, our diversity, combined with teamwork amongst all
stakeholders and remote access technology, ensure that we provide
quality solutions regardless of geographic location.
We think globally, utilizing our international exposure to identify
emerging trends and best practices, yet act locally, adhering to
local code and regulation while applying lessons learned to optimize
your design solutions.

New York Barbados Madrid Miami Jamaica Austria Abu Dhabi Shanghai Dubai California Mexico Goa

The Lighting Team - Toronto

Rebecca Ho-Dion, IALD Associate, MIES, LC, LEED AP Chantelle Abraham, MIES

Lighting Design Leader Lighting Design Analyst

Rebecca has over 10 years of lighting consulting experience working in New York City and Chantelle is a graduate from the University of Wales Institute Cardiff (now Cardiff
Toronto. With a Master’s Degree in Architectural Engineering from Pennsylvania State University, Metropolitan University) in the United Kingdom, she majored in Architectural Design Technology
her specialized education and passion for art and design offer a unique blend of technical skills and has extensive knowledge of the architectural industry gained through experience working at a
and design sensitivity that bridge the gap between art and science. large British bank (Lloyds TSB), where she designed new, existing, and heritage branches across
Scotland and Northern England. Given her design background and keen eye for lighting, Chantelle
Rebecca’s impressive international portfolio includes high-end retail, commercial, institutional,
residential and healthcare projects such as the Ryerson University Student Learning Centre*, is an excellent addition to our growing lighting team.
Walt Disney Family Museum* (San Francisco), Gucci Fifth Avenue* (New York), Chanel Place
Vendome* (Paris), and the City Garden* (St. Louis).

She is also the proud recipient of numerous lighting awards, including the 2014 IES IIDA Special
Citation and Award of Merit for the Mariinsky Theatre* in St. Petersburg, Russia and the 2007
IES IIDA Award of Excellence for the Georgia Aquarium* in Atlanta, USA. Rebecca is an active
member of the Toronto lighting design community, volunteering on the IES Toronto Section
committee and as a mentor for the IES Emerging Professional events and competition.

* Prior experience

The Lighting Team – Dubai

Saju Oommen, MIES, LC

Lighting Designer

Saju is a Lighting Certified Architect with over 10 years of lighting design experience in Dubai. While at architecture
school he had always had a keen interest in the interplay between space, light and time which developed further
while working at the Ramoji movie magic theme park. He believes that designed light transforms a space into an
exceptional environment and a memorable experience. While working at the UAE University, Saju was part of
research work which was published in the following journals:
Light Pollution Index (LPI): An integrated approach to study light pollution with street lighting and facade lighting. Riad
Saraiji and M. Saju Oommen - Volume 9 | Number 2 | October 2012 – Leukos - IES - Illumination Engineering Society
Dominant contrast as a metric for the lighting of pedestrians. R Saraiji and M Saju Oommen - Lighting Research and
Technology, 1477153514525183, first published on March 17, 2014
The hospitality, retail, corporate, mixed use, sports, infrastructure projects that Saju has been part of include
Jumeirah Saray on Palm Jumeirah*, Rayhaan Rose Tower on Sheikh Zayed Road*, Habtoor Grand Resort at
Dubai Marina*, Dubai Marina Yacht Club*, Mobily telecom retail outlets throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia*,
O-14 office tower at Business bay*, Makateb business centers throughout UAE *, Al Majaz park at Sharjah*, IFS
Sports Arena at Abu Dhabi*, Musherif - Naimia Interchanges, Street Lighting at Ajman* and China Centre at Burj
Khalifa , Dubai.

* Prior experience

IES

Lighting Design

Award of Merit
Trump Pool

Trump International Hotel & Tower

Alula provided architectural lighting design services
for the Trump International Hotel & Tower in
collaboration with II BY IV Design Associates.
Located in Toronto’s entertainment district, this
58-storey luxury high-rise includes 315 hotel suites, 118
condominium suites with a super penthouse, 2 levels of
recreational space and a spa, 5 star restaurant and bar,
6 levels of parking and a residential sky lobby at level
31. In true Donald Trump style, the 800,000 ft2 facility,
valued at over $750 million, spares no expense when it
comes to high-end, show stopping finishes.
The lighting design of the tower’s swimming pool
area received an Award of Merit from the Illuminating
Engineering Society (IES).

O -14 Tower – Business Bay*

O-14 Office tower is located at Business bay, Dubai. The lighting scope for the tower, locally
playfully called the “cheese grater” tower included lighting simulation study and luminaire
specification for RUR Architecture and Erga Progress. The building is 102m tall with 23 floors
and area of 300,000 ft2 held up by the core and exoskeleton so the space inside is largely
column free. The facade has 1000 circular openings of various sizes. The lighting to the tower
was a three layer approach. Surface grazing flood lights wash the outer surface. The circular
openings get arch accents using linear washers mounted on the inner surface of the exoskeleton
all mellowed by an ambient light spill from office interiors.

National Bank Trading Floor

Alula, in collaboration with WZMH
Architects, provided lighting design for
the National Bank of Canada’s large
new trading floor, in the space that once
housed the main trading floor of the
Toronto Stock Exchange. This 30,000 ft2
project features a column free trading
floor on one large floor plate and uses
significantly less energy than a traditional
trading floor.

Toronto Public Library – Fort York Branch

Alula provided lighting design in collaboration with KPMB Architects for this 2-storey,
16,000 ft² library, which is the Toronto Public Library network’s 99th location. Design
features include energy efficient pendant task-oriented lighting fixtures with daylight
control in perimeter zones and dimming control in enclosed spaces. The project has
received an Illumination Engineering Society (IES) Section Award and Award of Merit.

Jumeirah Zabeel Saray– Palm Jumeirah*

The 405 room Jumeirah Group property on Palm Jumeirah, Dubai is modelled after palaces of the Ottoman era,
themed as Ottoman opulence at its best . It was designed and built by ZSML with its impressive interiors done
by Arketipo. The entrances were inviting features lit to display the desired grandeur . The lighting to each
interior space followed the theme,mood and architectural elements of each space

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LEED
Silver

University of Toronto Mississauga – Innovation Complex

Alula provided architectural lighting design for this University of Toronto Mississauga Campus
expansion project, working together with Moriyama & Teshima Architects. This Design Build
project is comprised of 68,000 ft2 of new construction over three storeys plus basement, as
well as a 7,000 ft2 renovation. The project is targeting LEED Silver certification.

LEED
Silver

Humber College – Athletic Centre

Alula is providing architectural lighting design for this 3-storey, 24,000 ft2
athletic facility at Humber College’s Lakeshore Campus. Working in
collaboration with Moriyama and Teshima architects, the Athletic Centre is
comprised of a wide range of physical and recreational activities for students,
faculty and staff. The Centre, which is also accessible to the local community,
includes a weight room; cardio and dance studios; group exercise studios;
change rooms and showers; laundry facilities; offices; and space for events.
The project is targeting LEED Silver certification.

Rendering and Design: Moriyama & Teshima Architects and PCL Constructors

Humber College – Welcome Centre

Alula is providing architectural lighting design for this 45,000 ft2 facility at
Humber College’s Lakeshore Campus in collaboration with Moriyama and
Teshima architects. The Welcome Centre offers a centralized welcoming
destination for students and visitors, and houses many of the institution’s
services, such as the Academic and Career Success Centre; Student Life;
Interpretive Centre; Counselling; Disability and Health Centre; Aboriginal and
Multi-Faith Centres; Test Centre; Data Centre; and HR/Principal’s Offices, in
addition to underground and at grade parking. The project is targeting LEED
Silver certification.

LEED
Silver

Renderings and Design: Moriyama & Teshima Architects and PCL Constructors

Rayhaan Rose Tower*

The Facade Lighting for the world’s tallest hotel from 2009-2012, the 72 story, 333m Rotana
property on the Sheikh Zayed road is bold yet elegant. Lighting to the dome, spire and other
prominent façade features were accentuated and the corners of the towers at upper levels were
framed with linears, as light columns holding up the tower crown.

Mobily Retail – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia* Rendering and Design: Moriyama & Teshima Architects and PCL Constructors

Lighting for the complete retail chain of Mobily, Saudi Arabia’s second mobile telecom services provider
involved a concept to match the modern, clean, white and green interiors and emphasize the Mobily
brand as an upcoming, futuristic brand.

LEED Quinte Consolidated Courthouse
Silver
Alula provided lighting design for the Quinte Consolidated Courthouse, a project delivered through a DBFM
contract and valued at approximately $247 million. The facility, designed by WZMH Architects, is targeted to
achieve LEED Silver certification.

The six-storey courthouse boasts a total of fourteen courtrooms of various sizes, mandatory
segregation of service pathways for prisoners, public and judicial
services staff, prisoner holding cells in the basement, and an airlock vehicle discharge space for prisoners.
The project has received an Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Section Award and Award of Merit.

Retail Transportation Mixed-Use Canary District at the
2015 Pan Am Games
Athletes’ Village

Residential Museum

Educational Performing Arts IFS Sports
Arena,Abudhabi
Additional Experience
Grantley Adams
International Airport

Our designers’ experiences span a wide range of project Street Lighting Ajman
sectors both locally and internationally. Combined with Hidi
Industrial Rae’s impressive portfolio of projects, we believe our lighting
consultancy service truly completes the design team, regardless
of the project type, size, or complexity.

Hospitality Special Installations Kasian Architecture The Abilities Centre
Design and Planning

Healthcare Sports & Entertainment

Institutional Commercial

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