The Ukrainian company Expolight won the global LIT Lighting Design Awards 2021 in five categories.
CEO Mykola Kabulka announced on Facebook:
“We’ve set a new record. Ukrainian architectural lighting design shines globally once again. Five awards at once!”
The LIT Lighting Design Awards, headquartered in Los Angeles, recognize the work of talented architectural lighting designers worldwide. Expolight’s winning projects were recognized in the following categories:
Hotel and Restaurant Lighting: Budha Bar New York City – described as an incredible global experience for the team.
Heritage Lighting: Synagogue at Babyn Yar – the most emotional project, developed with international experts from Europe and America. The synagogue was designed by architect Manuel Herz.
Light Art Project: Dnipro Light Flowers – a project the team had dreamed of for almost five years, now realized and highly praised.
Exterior Architectural Illumination: MADISON Business Center – combines elements of Dnipro’s historical architectural heritage with modern glass design.
Residential Lighting: Saga City Space – its white brick façade in Kyiv’s Podil district combines historical building elements with modern technologies, creating a delicate light lace effect.
Special jury awards were also given to other Expolight projects: Khortytsia: Transformation Through History, First Casino, MAD Bar’s House, and Kim Kimchi.
Kabulka added, “This is another recognition of Ukrainian lighting design globally, and we are proud to contribute to strengthening Ukraine’s image as a country of creativity and innovation!”
