Linus has been a partner at his firm since 1991, after earning his Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) degree. He plays a crucial role in engaging with clients and design teams to understand their requirements and then designs, specifies, and quantifies electrical services to meet those needs. His diverse portfolio includes projects such as 750-bed hospitals, luxury hotels, airport hangars, Delhi Metro stations, large housing communities, individual residences, and various commercial and entertainment projects. Many of these projects emphasize sustainable design, adhering to standards like LEED, USGBC, IGBC, and GRIHA, and some have received awards for their sustainability.
- Name: Mr Linus Lopez
- Firm Name: M/S. Lirio Lopez Lighting Design Consultants
- Location: Delhi
- Top Projects: Campus for Agilent Technologies, Manesar; Kingdom of Dreams, Leisure Valley, Gurgaon Start; Bhartiya City, Tannisandra, Bangalore; Indian School of Business, Sector 81 Mohali; Office for Amazon Blink, Agora, Gurgaon
With a Master’s degree in Architectural Lighting and Design Management, Linus has designed and commissioned over a hundred architectural lighting projects. His transition from electrical engineering to lighting design began with smaller projects like nightclubs and art galleries and has expanded over 21 years to include corporate offices, institutional campuses, multi-dwelling residential developments, museums, heritage monuments, and hospitality venues, both in India and abroad. His firm is now among the leading architectural lighting design firms in the country, with several award-winning projects.
Linus has presented his work and research at international conferences in Macao, Paris, Singapore, and Barcelona at PLDC and IALD events. He has also conducted workshops on design and lighting in India and Hungary. Currently, he serves as visiting faculty at the prestigious School of Planning and Architecture in New Delhi and has conducted workshops and master classes at other design schools in India.
Linus is a Professional Member of the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) and is on the Working Committee for the Lighting Designers Association of India (LiDAI). He has contributed to new lighting standards for retail and museums for the Bureau of Indian Standards. Linus also serves as a Juror and Mentor for the Silhouette Awards, an international award for emerging lighting designers, and is a Thought Leader for the Virtual Lighting Design Community (VLDC). Linus has personally designed and consulted for over 150 architectural lighting design projects.
Noteworthy Lighting Design Projects:
- Campus for Agilent Technologies, Manesar: Electrical and Lighting Design for Agilent’s 10 acre campus for laboratories and offices including research facilities, cafeteria and sports & recreation facilities.
- Indian School of Business, Sector 81 Mohali: Lighting Design for the entire 70 acre LEED Gold rated residential campus designed by Perkins Eastman, NYC including the academic & residential areas and landscape.
- Bhartiya City, Tannisandra, Bangalore: Ongoing Lighting Design for the building facades, common internal areas, roads, landscaped areas and parks for the 140acre mixed use development of SEZ, Residential and commercial. Masterplan by BDP & Perkins Eastman.
- Kingdom of Dreams, Leisure Valley, Gurgaon Start: One of a kind 14 acre Entertainment & Cultural Centre with 800 pax multi-experience Auditorium and Indoor Food Court and handicrafts zone. Architects for the project were Sandersons Group
- Office for Amazon Blink, Agora, Gurgaon: Specialized Studios for Photography and Documentation for Amazon, the third in the world after New York and London, including studios, offices, conference and meeting rooms. Awarded 25 best office spaces in the world in 2018.
Don’t miss an opportunity to meet Mr Linus Lopez at THE WADE ASIA, a premier awards event celebrating outstanding achievements and excellence of women in architecture and design.
ABOUT WADEASIA
THE WADE ASIA, established in 2016 began with the objectives of creating a platform for recognising the contribution of women in design and to provide a large national platform for the entire community to celebrate women-led development.
Started with a small group of people, today THE WADE ASIA is the largest award platform for women in design, architecture, interior design, construction, engineering, art, and photography.
Come prepared to witness the following at THE WADE ASIA from 22-25 August 2024
- 200 LIVE presentation of India’s Top selected projects in Residential, Commercial, Hospitality, Retail, Landscape, Public Building, Sustainable spaces, etc The schedule of the live competition WADE ARCHIDESIGN NATIONAL COMPETITION will be shared soon
- THE WADE ASIA Architecture conference - Two days of talks and discussions by top industry influencers and experts. Hall 2
- MATERIALS ADDA - Innovation zone where 40-50 products are showcased
- Art & Photography Zone
- MATECIA EXHIBITION- Largest exhibition of decorative surfaces, Panel products, architecture and interior products and more.
- Launch of the book “The Top Angle” by The WADE ASIA with insights from 9 years of surveys and research on women in design & architecture.
THE WADE ASIA is a national platform. More than 50000 people from all over India and 20 other neighbouring countries visit WADE and concurrent Exhibition MATECIA each year. THE WADE ASIA had participation from Nepal. Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia Dubai (UAE), London, providing an unparalleled platform for networking, learning, and inspiration.
THE WADE ASIA created a world record by contributing to water initiative and creating the largest W human-shape on ground in record time which was awarded ASIA BOOK OF RECORDS medal, a testament to its outstanding contribution to the industry.
It was also awarded "The Unique Show" by the Exhibition Excellence Awards 2022 in partnership with UFI (global association for exhibition excellence).
Soon THE WADE ASIA will open opportunities for women in creative pursuits to become members and multiply the initiatives as well as position themselves with stronger network & connections.