The World of Hospitality Issue 23 2017 | Page 72

72 Jung the World Of Hospitality Let there be light Switches are the unsung heroes of a building; often thought of as simply a means to spectacular lighting that illuminates exquisite furniture and magnificent architecture. But true luxury takes care of details we don’t notice, and that’s what Jung has been doing for a hundred years. Based in Sauerland, Germany, Jung is one of the largest German manufacturers of electrical installation devices and systems, offering customised solutions for homes, offices, hotels and commercial spaces. Its switches and control solutions can be found in leading hotels and commercial and cultural spaces around the world, and it has amassed a sizeable collection of innovation and design awards for its efforts. It all began with an electrician by the name of Albrecht Jung who started producing his patented invention: a 45 degrotation pull switch. His brand soon focused on switches and sockets. It wasn’t until 1968 that a new icon was born: a Bauhaus-inspired switch with a maximum switch area of 70 x 70mm, offering a new standard of functionality, design and user comfort. Impressively, the company has managed to remain in the family after all these years, and is now run by the founder’s grandson, Harald Jung. The legendary LS 990 is now a classic among flat switches. While its timeless form has remained unchanged for half a century, it has taken on plenty of new materials and colours. The Les Couleurs ® Le Corbusier range offers the LS 990 in 63 matte shades. Jung switches don’t just turn on lights. In its mission to make living more comfortable, its devices include all sorts of functionalities, such as dimming, blind control, air conditioning control, telephone and broadband cable connections, TV and satellite signal connections as well as Smart Home solutions. They’re also versatile: The flush-mounted LS ZERO is known for its easy integration into furniture, brickwork or drywalls. The variety of functions is equally matched by its designs. The LS range alone has borders of differing widths, while the CD range replaces the angular design of the LS with rounded corners. The products are predominantly made of high-quality plastic, glass and metal, but Jung has also recently introduced the LS range in brass, produced by hand and available in different shades. Website: www.jung.de