to gain recognition in the field of design, but to translate the technological advancements into meaningful applications that make sense in everyday life. To accomplish this, Rogier van der Heide follows an unconventional approach, that can be characterized as "disruptive" and "passionate" and is based on open innovation. Recent Architectural Lighting Design 2017 the Seoul Sky Garden or "Seoullo 7017" opened in Seoul, Korea. The architecture by MVRDV transforms an old highway that crosses the city into a botanical garden. Rogier van der Heide designed a deep blue lighting scheme that offers visitors a scenic experience at night. In collaboration with Nanam ALD. 2013 the New Rijksmuseum in the Netherlands opened April 2013. Rogier van der Heide worked in total during 15 years on the lighting design of the museum. As of 2011, the lighting became a collaborative effort with Royal Philips where Rogier has been working as Chief Design Officer since 2010. The lighting design for the Rijksmuseum comprises nearly 4,000 LED luminaires that are individually, wirelessly controlled. It also includes the natural light design, that Rogier developed in collaboration with the team at Arup Lighting between 2006 and 2007. 2012 the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam, one of the world's foremost museums of modern art, re-opened with a lighting design by Rogier van der Heide. The architects of the extension are Benthem Crouwel of Amsterdam. 2014 - onwards: Zumtobel Group 15 September 2014 Zumtobel Group of Austria announced that Rogier van der Heide has been appointed at Chief Design Officer and Chief Marketing Officer as of 1 December 2014. Corporations such as Nike, Apple and many automotive manufacturers recognize the way design and marketing influence each other. Zumtobel Group, a global supplier of architectural lighting solutions, has decided to combine the two responsibilities in one position. References External links official website of Rogier van der Heide 1970 births Living people Amsterdam University of the Arts Dutch designers Dutch architects Lighting designers Lighting engineers People from Bennebroek