Ambience and experience Ambience and experience are two concepts that are closely intertwined. We cannot truly experience a space without sensing the ambience and the ambience is always part of the experience. The experience of pleasant ambience is just as individual as the perception of how we generate it. We at Louis Poulsen have no doubts as to what constitutes good light: for more than a century, we have been working to create pleasant, people-friendly lighting solutions that put the finishing touch to the experience of a given space. This mission has often led us to work with some of the most famous and respected lamp designers in the world. One of the designers we have worked with is Vilhelm Lauritzen who, back in the 1930s, was responsible for a series of authentic heritage buildings and interiors in Denmark. In this issue of Louis Home, it is our pleasure to take you on an atmospheric journey to the former head quarters of the Danish Broadcasting Corporation (Danmarks Radio), which is now home to the Royal Danish Academy of Music in Copenhagen. We have also sought out fine ambience in residences, bars and restaurants. in other words, everywhere it should be pleasant – and, ideally, a little different – to spend some time. This is true, for example, of one of the most charming coffee bars in Copenhagen, where a couple of young men with a sense for both coffee and interior design serve up delights for eyes, mind and taste buds alike. Or when the world-famous designer Verner Panton’s range of colours adds a dash of colour to everyday life and creates entertaining, provocative and unique rooms with his lights and furniture. You can also look forward to experiencing the incomparable ambience in the very north of Denmark. For generations, Skagen has been rightly famous for its extraordinary light, which has enchanted millions of people, provided the inspiration for fine art and served as the backdrop for countless celebrations and holidays. We cannot help but feel a little proud when we note the numerous magnificent settings where our lamps are used to shape and complete the ambience. We hope that you will also be tempted to go exploring yourself and to use light to create a joyful, pleasant atmosphere in your own home.
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