arh.design

SITE INFO

Welcome. This site facilitates a repository of select works by designer Alex Hampshire.

Presented items include projects, tools, service initiatives and case studies collated to provide insight to professional practice and areas of applied research.

Focused to architecture and multimedia arts, each work centres the application of technology and materiality to curate experiences via the expression of Light and Lighting.

This interdisciplinary practice is scalable and adaptable to various environments, formats and processes, with a focus on collaboration, innovation, and advancement.

For details on any listed works or further practice information, please use the contact options provided below. Enquiries for new assignments and freelance design services are welcomed.

Tel +31 (0) 625 319 446
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CHROMARA

Chromara is a service initiative engaging multimedia and experiential design methods as an approach to further project resonance and continuity.

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SERVICE
INITIATIVE

2024-ONGOING

LIGHTSTUDY

Lightstudy is an independent Research, Design and Development initiative providing a range of interdisciplinary services to the architectural lighting industry.

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SERVICE
INITIATIVE

2022-ONGOING

TROW GALLERY FACADE

A computational study exploring how applied lighting can engage algorithmic design for problem solving. This research utilises advanced logic systems as a primary tool for light planning and concept development.

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PROJECT
[STUDY]

2023

SPHERES ART BAR

A concept with pronounced colour and bespoke lighting elements designed for the hospitality and multi-function areas of this contemporary art and event space.

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PROJECT

2024

LUMINAIRE OPTIMISATION

A collaborative research model targeted to maximise efficiency and application-specific performance of luminaire product lines under development.

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RESEARCH
MODEL

2023

RESPONSIVE VISUALISATION

This adaptive and interactive project visualisation tool is utilised to communicate the 24hr cycle of a circadian lighting system, with technical overlays per user preference.

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TOOL
DEVELOPMENT

2023

.IES/.LDT 3D WORKSHOP

An interactive digital workspace for photometric analysis, this tool engages 3D environment technology to visualise and generate sample luminaire distribution data.

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TOOL
DEVELOPMENT

2023

INSTAGRAM PAVILION

‘Where The Rainbow Ends’ is an immersive audio-visual light installation, commissioned by Instagram, for the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity 2019.

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PROJECT
[FREELANCE]

2019

INFRASTRUCTURE STUDY

Light Electric is a London-based lighting design and research studio. This concept was developed to explore an imagined alternative application of their highly adaptable lighting solutions.

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PROJECT
[FREELANCE]

2020