Month: December 2025

The passing of Frank Gehry marks the loss of one of the most daring and transformative architectural voices of our time. His work challenged convention, reshaped skylines and reminded the world that architecture could be as expressive and sculptural as art itself. At Lucent Lighting we feel honoured to have contributed to several of the extraordinary environments shaped by Gehry’s imagination.

From cultural landmarks to educational spaces and private residences, Gehry’s projects were defined by an outstanding commitment to detail. Every surface, angle and junction mattered. In this pursuit of precision, lighting was never an afterthought but an integral component of how each space was experienced, understood and felt.

Our collaboration with Gehry’s work spans continents. Each project brought its own challenges, shaped by the distinctive philosophy of Gehry’s studio – a philosophy that embraces experimentation, complexity and the profound emotional potential of form.

The list of projects includes but is not limited to, Dr Chau Chak Wing Building, Sydney. Louis Vuitton Foundation, Paris, Gehry’s own residence in Santa Monica, the incredible Luma Tower, Arles. Plus the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi which is set to become one of the most significant cultural institutions in the region.

Frank Gehry changed the way the world sees architecture. To have been involved, even in a small way, in supporting the visual and experiential character of several of his projects is something we hold with great pride and gratitude.

At Lucent Lighting, we remain committed to those same principles. It is a real pleasure to know that, through these projects, we share in a small part of the extraordinary legacy Frank Gehry leaves for generations to come.

Recolight is pleased to announce the appointment of a new director, Cameron Wilson, who will represent Signify on the Recolight Ltd board. Cameron has been with Signify for over 25 years and is the Customer Resolution Manager for UK and Ireland.
On joining Recolight, Cameron said:
“I’m delighted to join the Recolight Board, taking over from my colleague Steve Meadows. I’m a
champion of Recolight’s Circular Economy activity, and all they do to raise the profile of the need
for action on sustainability in the lighting industry. I really look forward to getting to know and
supporting the Recolight team.”
In announcing the news Recolight Chief Executive, Nigel Harvey said:
“We are delighted that Cameron has joined our Board. I know we will benefit from the breadth of
his experience, and knowledge of our industry. Recolight continue to expand the range of services
we offer to meet the changing needs of our Producer Members, and Cameron’s insight will help to
shape our future direction.”
Cameron joins as a non-Executive Director representing Recolight’s founding members along with
board chair Andreas Adam, Senior Director at LEDVANCE, Andrew Clark, Financial Controller at Feilo Sylvania UK, and Steven Reed, Commercial Manager at Trilux.
Recolight recently celebrated twenty years since it was founded and has a record 227 producer
members of the Recolight WEEE scheme.

White Light (WL) is proud to have partnered with Birmingham Hippodrome, one of the UK’s leading cultural venues and a cornerstone of the city’s arts scene, by supplying a sustainable lighting package for a major upgrade to its Patrick Studio.

The Patrick Studio is a versatile performance space and is also used for research and professional development; where new ideas take shape, ready to tour nationally and internationally.
Leading the project on-site was Joe Price, Senior Electrics Technician, who has been part of the Hippodrome team since early 2022. Joe’s role spans all spaces within the venue, ensuring incoming companies and in-house productions achieve the highest technical standards.

The decision to upgrade the studio’s lighting was rooted in two of Birmingham Hippodrome’s core values: being Progressive and Sustainable. “We identified the studio lighting stock as a fundamental part of our offering to clients,” explains Joe. “While prioritising theatrical quality, it was equally important to move to LED sources to improve our environmental impact.”

The new intelligent LED fixtures not only reduce the venue’s carbon footprint but also unlock creative possibilities. “The biggest advancement has been our ability to more accurately recreate the vision of creatives within our space,” says Joe. “Modern intelligent lights give our technicians more tools to add colour, movement, and excitement; while also improving safety by reducing the need to work at height.”

Transitioning from tungsten to LED required careful planning around budget and infrastructure. WL worked closely with the Hippodrome team to design a solution that balanced technical ambition with financial realities. “Jonathan Haynes and the WL team have been fantastic partners,” Joe notes. “From product demos to detailed advice and multiple design iterations, they guided us through a complex process to achieve an install that will last and improve Birmingham Hippodrome for years to come.”
The fixed rig is anchored by ETC Lustr 3 Series profiles and ColorSource V Fresnels, supplemented by several S4WRD Color II retrofits. ETC Lonestar profiles introduce additional versatility, while the GLP Wildbar 16 units deliver an excellent wall wash and the capability to bathe the studio in a wide range of colours. Chauvet ColorBand Pix fixtures were selected to provide dynamic pixel effects.

Feedback has been overwhelmingly positive; from technicians eager to explore new creative tools to companies reimagining their back catalogue of shows. Even audiences have noticed the difference, with productions now benefiting from richer, more dynamic lighting.

Jonathan Haynes, WL’s Senior Business Development Manager comments: “It’s been a pleasure supporting Joe in finding the right equipment for the project. Before arranging any demos, I took time to understand their specific needs, and it’s fantastic to see everything working seamlessly and to hear the positive feedback Joe has received.”

This project reflects Birmingham Hippodrome’s commitment to sustainability, technical excellence, and creative partnership; values shared by WL. Together, they have delivered a solution that enhances artistic expression while building a greener future for live performance.

Photo courtesy of Birmingham Hippodrome

Ansell Lighting has expanded its specialist range of street lights with the launch of the Asuri Pro – a modern, durable luminaire suitable for outdoor hospitality, commercial, and residential area applications.

Designed for easy installation, the Asuri Pro includes a hinged 90° opening, providing instant access to the terminals, CCT and wattage selecting switch. The luminaire is also supplied with an AFIX connector, enabling a quick and easy IP rated connection.

Constructed from die-cast aluminium, the post top lantern features an electrostatic paint finish for enhanced corrosion resistance up to C4M. With a rated lifetime of L80 100,000 h, the luminaire offers long-term performance, making it well-suited to urban amenities and parks where durability is essential.

From an aesthetic perspective, the Asuri Pro features a striped diffuser, which provides softened light and improved visual comfort. It is CCT selectable between 3000K and 4000K and power selectable, offering a choice of outputs in one luminaire.

Mark Abbott, Managing Director at Ansell Lighting said: “The Asuri Pro has been developed in response to customer demand for a street light that offers quick, straightforward installation and maintenance, while also delivering durability. We’re proud to introduce another reliable product to our range that we believe performs exceptionally well at every level.”

For more information visit www.ansell-lighting.com

Tridonic UK is proud to announce that its groundbreaking Multichannel OTD Driver has been awarded Lighting Product of the Year at the 2025 Energy Saving Awards. The honour recognises outstanding achievements in energy-efficient technology and reinforces Tridonic’s leadership in delivering intelligent, sustainable lighting solutions.

Developed for street and urban environments, the Multichannel OTD Driver marks a major advancement in adaptive outdoor lighting. Unlike conventional single-channel drivers, the Multichannel OTD enables dynamic control of multiple LED channels, allowing operators to fine-tune colour temperature throughout the night. Cooler light can be used during peak activity for improved visibility, then seamlessly transition to warmer tones during quieter hours to reduce blue light emissions that can disturb wildlife and nearby residents. This precise, demand-driven approach ensures lighting is delivered only in the appropriate quantity and quality, cutting unnecessary energy use.

The driver incorporates advanced dimming strategies and flexible scheduling, enabling local authorities to reduce output during low-traffic periods without compromising safety. Integration with presence and daylight sensors ensures light levels adapt in real time, boosting brightness only when motion is detected or ambient light drops. With a very low upward light output ratio (ULOR), the system also helps tackle light pollution and improve visual comfort in public spaces.

From an efficiency standpoint, the Multichannel OTD delivers exceptional performance, achieving up to 95% full-load efficiency and offering impressively low standby consumption. Its robust design ensures stable operation across harsh outdoor conditions, while a lifetime of up to 100,000 hours significantly reduces maintenance requirements and lifecycle environmental impact.

Celebrating the award, Martin Thompson, Technical Services Manager and Sustainability Lead, Tridonic UK, said “This recognition highlights the real-world value of intelligent, adaptable outdoor lighting. The Multichannel OTD shows how sustainability and performance can work hand in hand – reducing energy consumption, protecting the environment, and ultimately creating safer, more comfortable public spaces.”

Richard Strode, Managing Director, Tridonic UK, added “We are thrilled that the Multichannel OTD has been named Lighting Product of the Year. In addition to its Build Back Better Gold recognition in September, receiving this award reflects our commitment to delivering high-quality, future-ready lighting technologies. Our teams across Tridonic UK and the wider global organisation continue to push boundaries, and this achievement is a testament to their dedication and expertise.”

The DALI Alliance, recognized as the international authority in lighting technology standardization, proudly announces the launch of its new test and certification specifications for Wireless to DALI Gateways. This groundbreaking release allows seamless control of wired DALI devices from either Bluetooth® NLC (Networked Lighting Control) or Zigbee wireless ecosystems, and provides access to data from DALI systems, paving the way for increased interoperability and flexibility in the lighting industry.

The new specifications allow wired and wireless connectivity within lighting systems and give the flexibility to choose the best lighting control solution for the application. The test and certification specifications will ensure that standardized gateways translate effectively between DALI systems and the wireless protocols, Bluetooth NLC or Zigbee, providing a crucial link between these diverse technologies. These standardized gateways promote market confidence and accelerate the adoption of DALI-based solutions in the evolving world of smart building technologies.

Key Features and Benefits

The new specifications allow wired DALI products, both DALI-2 and D4i, to be controlled within wireless ecosystems, offering greater flexibility and adaptability.
Gateways translate seamlessly between DALI and Bluetooth NLC or Zigbee wireless protocols, providing robust interoperability.
These standardized gateways allow wireless ecosystems to access data from wired DALI devices, including the rich set of luminaire, power and energy and diagnostics data available from D4i luminaires.

As Paul Drosihn, General Manager of the DALI Alliance, explains, “The introduction of these test and certification specifications for Wireless to DALI Gateways is a significant milestone. It opens up new possibilities for integrating DALI with wireless systems, creating a broader range of solutions for the industry. By standardizing these gateways, we’re promoting interoperability and providing a path forward for developers, manufacturers, and professionals in building automation.”

“The completion of the Bluetooth® NLC to DALI Gateway Specification suite marks a significant milestone for lighting control systems,” said Neville Meijers, CEO of the Bluetooth SIG. “These standardized gateways enable seamless integration between DALI’s trusted wired systems and the leading wireless lighting standard. The collaboration highlights the power of open, industry-defined standards in driving innovation, building market confidence, and untapping the full potential of intelligent lighting systems to deliver consistent, value-added solutions for building management and occupants.”

Together, these standardized gateways extend the reach of DALI into both Bluetooth NLC and Zigbee ecosystems, ensuring interoperability across the industry’s leading wireless platforms.

“The integration of Zigbee and DALI represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of smart lighting and building automation,” said Tobin Richardson, President and CEO of the Connectivity Standards Alliance. “Zigbee’s robust, interoperable wireless mesh technology, combined with the precision and scalability of DALI’s digital lighting control, bridges the gap between field-level lighting devices and wireless IoT networks. The standardized gateways enhance flexibility, lower deployment complexity, and pave the way for more intelligent, energy-efficient buildings.”

The DALI Alliance’s commitment to open, industry-defined specifications is essential to ensure the correct functionality of these gateways. Unlike closed, proprietary solutions, standardized gateways help avoid compatibility issues and ensure a consistent user experience across different systems.

For more information about the test and certification specifications for Wireless to DALI Gateways, visit the DALI Alliance website www.dali-alliance.org/wireless/gateways.html

In modern interiors, lighting is about far more than lighting up a room. It defines how people experience a space. But the secret to great lighting lies not just in the fixtures, but in how they work with the ceiling system above them. When ceiling tiles and lighting are designed together, the result is seamless, efficient, and visually striking.

Why Integrate Ceilings with Lighting?

Integrated ceiling and lighting systems bring together form and function to create cohesive, energy-efficient, and future-proof spaces. They maintain clean, uninterrupted ceiling lines even when combining tiles, baffles, lights, and services, delivering a sense of visual continuity across the space.

Integrated LED solutions can reduce energy use by up to 80% compared to traditional lighting, particularly when paired with high-reflectance tiles that optimise light distribution and minimise the number of fittings required. And because the tiles and lighting are designed to work together, installation becomes faster, cleaner, and more predictable – reducing on-site challenges while enhancing overall project efficiency.

Lighting Techniques That Work with Modern Ceilings

Recessed lighting delivers clean, glare-free illumination that’s ideal for workplaces and hospitality interiors, offering a streamlined and professional finish. Ambient and indirect lighting, when paired with high-reflectance tiles, creates a soft, comfortable glow that enhances mood and atmosphere – perfect for restaurants, lounges, and other experience-driven environments.

Track and feature lighting integrate smoothly with baffle or mesh systems to highlight key areas or introduce bold visual accents that define a space. Meanwhile, tree and cloud scene LED panels transform ceilings into biophilic focal points, bringing a sense of openness and calm to offices, classrooms, and healthcare settings. Integrated within ceiling grids, these panels combine visual comfort with acoustic and thermal performance for a truly immersive design solution.

Design by Sector

Lighting design plays a crucial role across every sector, shaping how people interact with and experience a space. In offices, integrated ceilings help improve focus and reduce glare while supporting acoustic comfort: key factors in employee wellbeing and productivity.

In hospitality environments such as hotels, bars, and restaurants, lighting defines ambience and mood. Indirect and ambient lighting can create a warm, inviting atmosphere, while bold feature lighting introduces contrast and visual interest.

Leisure and entertainment settings demand lighting that enhances energy and engagement. Dynamic, integrated lighting paired with acoustically effective ceilings helps create immersive experiences, whether in gyms, theatres, or esports arenas. These environments benefit from adaptable systems that balance performance with creativity, delivering spaces that are visually stimulating yet comfortable and functional.

Zentia Product Solutions

Zentia’s ceiling solutions combine design and performance to transform interiors. Oplia Triangle tiles create striking geometric ceilings, perfect for creative offices or retail, while Prestige tiles boost light reflectance and energy efficiency, supporting wellbeing in workplaces like Velux UK’s HQ. Sonify delivers acoustic control and dynamic form for open soffits, ideal for offices, gyms, and entertainment spaces, and DecoMesh offer a modern industrial look, letting integrated lighting highlight texture and structure in co-working or educational environments.

When lighting and ceilings are designed together, spaces work harder – visually, acoustically, and sustainably. Zentia’s integrated systems prove that ceilings aren’t just backgrounds; they’re active design elements that shape how people see, feel, and perform.

Transform your ceiling into a design asset. Contact Zentia today for expert guidance on integrated ceiling and lighting solutions.

Tridonic UK is pleased to have contributed to the successful completion of a major lighting installation at Harris Academy’s newest sixth form building, delivered in partnership with Marlow Integrated Designs (MID). The project showcases how smart, wireless lighting control can support both exceptional learning environments and ambitious sustainability goals.

Harris Academy, part of the highly respected Harris Federation, is known for its commitment to educational excellence and its strong track record in improving outcomes for young people across London and Essex. For its brand-new sixth form site, the Federation sought a lighting system that would deliver high performance, adaptability and energy efficiency, while supporting its wider aims to reduce environmental impact and achieve BREEAM accreditation.

To meet this requirement, Tridonic worked closely with MID to deliver a comprehensive package of solutions centred around its innovative Basic DIM Wireless system. With Casambi-ready components, the system enables seamless wireless control, allowing luminaires to adjust dynamically in response to occupancy and natural daylight levels. The BasicDim Wireless Sensor provides integrated presence detection and ambient light measurement, ensuring lighting is only used when required.

Tridonic also supplied high-quality linear modules and drivers designed to provide uniform, glare-free illumination across learning spaces. With driver efficiencies reaching up to 94%, the solution supports the Academy’s drive to minimise energy use and reduce long-term carbon emissions.

MID designed and supplied a complete scheme featuring SPACE-2X lighting rafts integrated with Tridonic’s wireless controls and PIR detectors. Each seven-metre raft requires only four fixings, simplifying installation. Classroom luminaires were specified with micro-prismatic diffusers and daylight harvesting modules, all commissioned via the wireless app to dim automatically when ample daylight is available. This ensures optimal visual comfort while avoiding unnecessary energy consumption.

Adam Perilly, Lighting Designer at Marlow Integrated Designs, shared “Tridonic’s Basic DIM Wireless Casambi enabled control system and wireless sensor is an innovative solution to provide truly intuitive and responsive energy efficient lighting. The sixth form building can now make the most of the lighting when it needs it most, cleverly sensing when capacity is reduced or when daylight enters the room and less lighting is needed, to save on energy, prevent wasting energy, and reduce the overall carbon footprint.”

Daniela Graef, OEM Sales Manager at Tridonic UK, commented “We are delighted to support Harris Academy in creating a sixth form environment that is both inspiring and sustainable. This project demonstrates how wireless lighting control can play a vital role in improving student and teacher comfort, reducing energy use, and helping educational institutions achieve their long-term environmental goals.”

With this installation, Tridonic UK has helped deliver a modern, connected and energy-efficient sixth form facility that enhances learning, reduces environmental impact and supports the Harris Federation’s drive for outstanding educational spaces. The project stands as a strong example of intelligent lighting technology delivering meaningful benefits for both its occupants and the wider community.

Project Credits

Client: Harris Federation
Lighting Controls and Technology: Tridonic UK
Lighting Design and Supply Partner: Marlow Integrated Designs

Housed within the grand Grade II*-listed Bond Building on Mosley Street, Cut & Craft Manchester combines historic architecture with contemporary dining glamour. The latest venue from the acclaimed Cut & Craft group and designed by Studio Two Interiors, reimagines a former banking hall as an opulent and welcoming restaurant.

To complement the restaurant’s striking interiors – from the soaring 28-foot ceilings and decorative plasterwork to the polished brass gantries and glowing bar centrepiece – the architectural lighting was designed and specified by Mistry Lighting, with all fixtures supplied by Lucent Lighting.

Lucent Lighting supplied a suite of high-performance luminaires that shape the texture of the space. Led by lighting designer Krishna Mistry, the scheme uses warm 2700 K tones, with all fixtures DALI dimmable for precise control of ambience through the day. EDGE90 and EDGE60 recessed downlights in custom RAL1001 and RAL8019 finishes were discreetly integrated into the architecture to accentuate the rich material palette while maintaining a refined aesthetic. The MICRO40 FOCUS and OCULUS recessed downlights (trim version) deliver focused task and feature lighting, enhancing contrast and depth across the dining areas and bar.

Giovanni Premi, Specification Sales at Lucent Lighting, commented: “Cut & Craft Manchester demonstrates how the right lighting can respect a building’s heritage while delivering a fresh, modern dining experience. Every luminaire was selected to blend seamlessly with the architecture and bring out the beauty of each material.”

Through a carefully considered combination of recessed downlights and miniature LED accents, Mistry Lighting and Lucent Lighting have helped transform a historic building into a dining destination defined by warmth, drama and timeless sophistication.

Products

TUBE LED NANO RMP

TUBE LED MICRO RMP

TUBE LED MINI RMP

TUBE LED MINI HO SMP Dali dimmable 2700K

EDGE90 recessed downlighter

EDGE60 recessed downlighter custom RAL1001, RAL8019

MICRO40 FOCUS recessed downlighter

OCULUS recessed downlight Trim version

*All DALI dimmable and 2700K

Project Credits

Project Name: The Cut & Craft Manchester

Interior Design: Studio Two Interiors, Harrogate

Lighting Designer: Mistry Lighting