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Enhancing the functionality of its range, Ansell Lighting has added the Luppa bulkhead to its range of robust and versatile bulkhead luminaires.

Suitable for use in education, commercial and industrial applications, the IP66 rated die-cast aluminium wall light features an opal polycarbonate diffuser, delivering reliable performance in both indoor and outdoor spaces.

The Luppa Bulkhead is quick and easy to install thanks to the gear tray located on the diffuser, allowing the base to be installed first and the diffuser connected afterwards. Combined with its removable conduit entries, the product offers flexibility in the installation process, even in complex environments.

Energy efficiency remains a core focus for Ansell, and the Luppa reflects this commitment with its power selectable design, offering a choice of two outputs in one luminaire. Additionally, the product includes a removable eyelid trim, with an integrated switch on the LED board, improving energy efficiency and enhancing aesthetic appeal.

Available in two finishes, the luminaire is CCT selectable between 3000K and 4000K, allowing users to tailor the ambience for a variety of environments.

Mark Abbott, Managing Director at Ansell Lighting said: “Bulkhead luminaires are a core product for Ansell due to their suitability for a range of environments. Luppa reflects our ongoing commitment to creating lighting solutions that prioritise the ease of installation and deliver exceptional energy efficiency. It’s another step in ensuring our customers have reliable, high-performing products they can depend on.”

formalighting, in collaboration with DINTERPLAY Architects, proudly announces the completion of Precious, an innovative high-end residential experience centre designed to showcase the transformative impact of advanced architectural lighting. This immersive space demonstrates how lighting can shape mood, elevate comfort, and redefine contemporary living environments.

The design of Precious is built around the idea of creating two lounge spaces – distinct in function yet visually interconnected. This spatial strategy serves as the foundation for a layout that allows visitors to experience a wide spectrum of lighting automation possibilities within a setting that feels familiar, warm, and homely. Inspired by everyday living environments, the design references classic residential typologies such as living rooms, lounges, and multimedia spaces, helping guests imagine how seamlessly these lighting solutions could enhance their own homes.

A key challenge in developing Precious was achieving separation between the dual lounge zones while maintaining visual cohesion. DINTERPLAY Architects addressed this by introducing a sheer curtain – an elegant, soft divider that creates intimacy without sacrificing openness. This subtle partition transforms one lounge into a more immersive audiovisual setting while allowing light and visual continuity to flow through both spaces. The result is a refined balance of privacy, connection, and spatial layering.

formalighting’s lighting solutions were instrumental in defining the atmosphere and visual harmony of the Precious Experience Centre. Each fixture was selected not only for its technical performance but also for its ability to enhance architectural expression and support user experience. The brand’s precision optics ensure uniform illumination, refined beam control, and exceptional colour consistency – critical for highlighting artwork, elevating furniture details, and creating immersive lounge environments. Adjustable luminaires provide flexibility for evolving display needs, while recessed and track-mounted solutions deliver a clean, modern aesthetic that integrates seamlessly with the interior design. Together, these features allow the considered lighting to guide visitors intuitively through the space, enrich focal points, and demonstrate the transformative potential of high-quality residential lighting.

Michael Monsonego, CEO, formalighting shared “Precious beautifully demonstrates how refined lighting can transform residential environments. Our collaboration with DINTERPLAY Architects showcases formalighting’s commitment to precision, flexibility, and design excellence – allowing light to truly elevate the way people experience a space.”

Precious stands as a testament to the power of integrated lighting and design. Through the combined expertise of formalighting and DINTERPLAY Architects, the project delivers an elevated, aspirational residential environment that demonstrates how lighting can enrich modern living with both sophistication and emotional resonance.

Credits:
Design by DINTERPLAY ARCHITECTS
Photography by Pratikruti09

Tridonic UK is proud to announce its role in the successful transformation of the North London Healthcare Project’s main teaching auditorium, delivering a future-ready, energy-efficient lighting system that enhances both learning quality and user wellbeing. The comprehensive upgrade replaces outdated fluorescent and halogen fittings with a full suite of Tridonic LED and DALI-2 control solutions, significantly reducing energy consumption while elevating the performance and flexibility of the space.

Working in collaboration with Light Projects Evolve and contractor EPS Site Solutions Ltd, Tridonic supplied a range of advanced technologies including LED boards, drivers, downlights, emergency exit signs and DALI-2 touch panels. Central to the installation is Tridonic’s sceneCOM S DALI lighting controller, which enables staff to tailor lighting scenes instantly to the needs of each training session or presentation. Individual and grouped luminaires can be controlled independently, ensuring adaptable, user-centred illumination at the touch of a button.

The upgraded system has transformed the auditorium into a more comfortable and engaging environment for healthcare professionals undertaking training. A 4000K colour temperature is used for primary working light, while warmer 3000K wall illumination introduces visual comfort and balance. The result is a modern, sustainable education facility that supports concentration, reduces visual fatigue and optimises energy efficiency.

John Bowden of Light Projects Evolve praised the impact of Tridonic’s solution, sharing “Tridonic’s sceneCOM S DALI is an impressive solution. It is a fantastic way to introduce DALI-2 lighting control into individual rooms, and the auditorium is a standalone space that needs this controllability and flexibility over the lighting. The auditorium is now offering a much-improved environment for wellbeing, allowing for a better learning experience. From reducing eye fatigue and headaches, and improving productivity, sceneCOM is enabling lighting control that meets the needs of the learners, while also reducing wasted and unnecessary energy.”

James Huntington, OEM Controls & Solutions Manager at Tridonic UK, added
“We are proud to support the North London Healthcare Project in creating a dynamic, efficient and intelligent learning environment. This installation demonstrates how innovative lighting control can deliver measurable energy savings while improving comfort, wellbeing and usability for everyone who relies on the space.”

With this upgrade, Tridonic UK has helped deliver a modern, efficient and highly adaptable auditorium that meets the evolving needs of healthcare education. By combining advanced LED technology with intelligent DALI-2 lighting control, the project stands as a strong example of how thoughtful design and innovation can enhance both sustainability and user experience. The North London Healthcare Project now benefits from a future-proof lighting system that supports learning, wellbeing and long-term energy performance.

Project Credits

Client: North London Healthcare Project
Lighting Controls and Technology: Tridonic
Lighting Design and Supply Partner: Light Projects Evolve
Contractor: EPS Site Solutions Ltd

New service aims to accelerate reuse across the UK lighting sector and support
carbon reduction

Recolight is pleased to announce the introduction of its Used Luminaire Certification service,
designed to encourage and support the reuse of lighting products across the industry. With
sustainability and embodied carbon at the forefront of project priorities, this certification offers
reassurance to developers, consulting engineers, and lighting designers seeking to specify second-
life luminaires.

“Many projects generate unnecessary waste by replacing relatively recent lighting products with brand
new fittings,” says Recolight CEO Nigel Harvey. “Reuse is the easiest mechanism to prevent this, extending product lifespans, and lowering embodied carbon.”

The Used Luminaire Certificate, developed and operated in partnership with Simon Fisher, will include
an opinion report on the likely remaining burn hours and lifetime of the fitting, and an estimate of the embodied carbon saving associated with re-using the fitting. This independent assessment helps
address uncertainty about the product’s remaining lifespan and embodied carbon.

The certificate is not a substitute for a warranty or CE marking, which may be supplied by a qualified
contractor undertaking any necessary reconditioning. This may be the original manufacturer or a
specialist lighting remanufacturer.

Recolight’s initiative responds to increasing interest from building owners and specifiers eager to
integrate circular economy principles into their projects. With approximately 40 per cent of global

carbon emissions attributable to the built environment, reducing embodied carbon in lighting is an
urgent industry challenge.
The new scheme aims to remove barriers to reuse, providing greater confidence to project teams and
supporting compliance with sustainability targets. It also offers valuable documentation to
demonstrate adherence to corporate or public sector carbon reduction commitments.
“We’re seeing a real appetite across the industry to do more with what we already have,” says Harvey.
“This certification gives professionals a practical tool to support reuse at scale, helping to normalise second-life lighting as part of mainstream specification practice.”

Simon Fisher added “This initiative helps provide confidence about the remaining life in pre-owned
and pre-used luminaries and that their reuse will provide acceptable service life in new environments.”
Recolight will be piloting the certificate with several major projects in the coming months, with the
intention of rolling out the service more broadly across the UK lighting market in due course.

After audiences enjoyed the final episode of The Celebrity Traitors last Saturday, the hunt now begins in real life. In this thrilling new immersive experience in Covent Garden, guests step into the world of The Traitors, completing missions, navigating mind games at The Round Table, and testing their strategy in a battle of deceit and loyalty.

Lighting designer Elliot Griggs was appointed to bring the tension, drama, and theatricality of the hit TV show into a fully immersive live environment. He approached White Light (WL) to supply the lighting fixtures.

“We wanted to bottle the tension and drama that everyone loves from the TV show and boil it down into the live experience,” explains Elliot. “We couldn’t exactly rebuild Ardross Castle in Covent Garden, but we could take plenty of design cues to give as much of the iconic look and feel as we could.”
Lighting plays a pivotal role in shaping the experience, guiding guests through dimly lit corridors, past eerie portraits and suits of armour, and into the high tech Round Table rooms.

“The Round Table is where much of the experience takes place, and so is the most technically advanced room in the experience,” says Elliot. “These rooms use lighting to go between day, night and into challenge states as well as heightening the many moments of tension throughout the game.”

To meet the demands of this complex production, WL supplied a carefully selected range of fixtures tailored to the unique requirements of each space. Over 120 Chauvet ColorDash Accent 3 units were installed—one for each player seat—providing precise control and dynamic effects. Additional Chauvet fixtures, including ColorDash H7X Pars, Slimbanks, and Eve P160s, were used to enhance colour rendering and create impactful photo opportunities. For broadcast-quality lighting in the Round Table rooms, Elation KL Fresnel 4 FCs were added to the rig. Atmospheric effects were delivered using Le Maître hazers, chosen for their low fluid consumption and minimal residue. Data distribution was managed via Obsidian Netron EN12, enabling remote triggering and emergency recalls, while LED pixel control was handled through Enttec Pixellator Minis and PLinks. At the heart of the system, an ETC EOS console orchestrated over 140 cue stacks and nearly 4,000 cues, ensuring seamless transitions and immersive gameplay.

“All the show areas required LED with 16-bit control, excellent colour rendering and refresh rates that would be suitable for camera as we transmit every game to its linked lounge so that banished and murdered players are able to watch the rest of the game play out, and take part in extra challenges. ” Elliot explains. “Everything was selected for specific reasons – from the Le Maître hazers for their low fluid consumption, to the Netron EN12 for its remote triggering and recalls.”

The experience is powered by Clockwork Dog’s COGS system, allowing actors to operate the show live via a custom tablet interface. This seamless integration of lighting, sound, and video ensures that each game runs smoothly, with technical staff on hand only for support.

“The show itself is extremely technically complex, with eight games running simultaneously on one lighting console,” says Elliot. “Every player has their own ColorDash Accent 3 spot which tracks their progress, and almost every button and interaction in the room has some form of live response.”
Audience reactions have been overwhelmingly positive. “Seeing people’s excitement as they walk into the Round Table room or Traitors Tower is really great to see,” Elliot shares. “My favourite moment is during player introductions – the light above their seat brightens with a deep rumbling whoosh, and the whole table lets out a collective ‘ooh’.”

WL’s Key Account Manager, Ally DeCourcy comments: “It’s been great to collaborate with Elliot on this project and supply the fixtures for this amazing new immersive experience! We’ve worked with Elliot on past theatre productions and it’s great we could help him fulfil his creative vision by sourcing the right equipment.”

WL is proud to have played a part in bringing this ambitious and technically sophisticated experience to life. Our collaborative approach and commitment to technical excellence ensured that the lighting design not only supported the gameplay but elevated the entire experience.
Will you experience it for yourself and discover whether you’re a Faithful… or a Traitor?

For a taste of an all-American steakhouse experience in London’s Park Lane, the legendary JW Steakhouse restaurant at the luxury 5-star JW Marriott Grosvenor House London is the first to come to mind. Bringing the classic cuisine of the United States to a historic hotel in the heart of Mayfair, just steps from Hyde Park, JW Steakhouse has cemented itself as a leader in London’s dining scene.

For the redesign of the prestigious restaurant, dpa lighting consultants specified lighting solutions from Lucent Lighting to complete their design vision. The lighting plays a key role in shaping the restaurant’s ambience from the lunch service through to the evening and features warm and welcoming palettes of dark amber tones to create a comfortable and sophisticated environment for guests.

The discreet Edge90 Accent Trimmed and Focus60 Accent downlights from Lucent Lighting provide an intimate glow above the tables and bar, as well as illuminating the dramatic wall-length chalkboard, drawing the eye to the daily specials in the stylish dining room. A feature of the restaurant is its iconic Bourbon bar, home to a collection of over 500 rare bourbons. The glow of the downlights accentuates the lighting within the shelves, providing an amber backdrop to showcase each dazzling bottle.

Marco Tolaini, Sales Director at Lucent Lighting, said: “The design for the JW Steakhouse restaurant is a wonderful example of how lighting truly creates an atmosphere. We were privileged to be part of the team collaborating on this popular restaurant within the iconic JW Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel in London. The lighting, materials and colours combine harmoniously to create the perfect interior design for JW Steakhouse’s guests, where sophistication and tradition meet innovation.”

Through thoughtful specification of functional yet aesthetic downlights, Lucent Lighting has been part of creating a sophisticated setting suitable for steakhouse dining.

Project Credits

Operator: JW Marriott

Client: Grosvenor House Hotel, London

Lighting Design: dpa lighting consultants

Interior Designer: Muza Lab

Contractor: Barton Minty

Photography: Daniel Herendi

Products

Edge90 Accent Trimmed

Focus60 Accent

formalighting is proud to announce that it has been awarded the EcoVadis Platinum Medal, achieving an exceptional overall score of 95/100 in its latest assessment. This outstanding result places formalighting within the top 1% of companies worldwide assessed by EcoVadis over the past twelve months.

The Platinum Medal reflects formalighting’s unwavering commitment to sustainable business practices and responsible growth. The company achieved a perfect 100/100 in Environment, 94/100 in Labour & Human Rights, and 99/100 in Sustainable Procurement, demonstrating its strong environmental management systems, people-centred policies, and responsible supply chain practices. The result follows continuous improvements in sustainability governance, with strengthened policies, ambitious measurable objectives, and ISO 14001 certification across its operations.

EcoVadis is the world’s most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings, assessing over 130,000 companies globally across four key themes: Environment, Labour & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. Its methodology is based on leading international sustainability standards, including the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), the United Nations Global Compact, and ISO 26000. The Platinum Medal is the highest recognition awarded by EcoVadis, reserved for companies demonstrating outstanding sustainability performance and transparent reporting.

Michael Monsonego, CEO of formalighting shared “We are truly honoured to receive the EcoVadis Platinum Medal. This recognition reaffirms our ongoing dedication to embedding sustainability into every aspect of our business – from energy efficiency and responsible sourcing to employee wellbeing and community engagement. It is a testament to the collective efforts of our global teams and their commitment to a more sustainable future.”

The EcoVadis assessment and recognition holds significant importance for formalighting. They provide a globally respected benchmark of sustainability performance and enable transparent communication with clients, partners, and suppliers. The award also reinforces the company’s ongoing collaboration within international supply chains, further demonstrating that formalighting meets and exceeds the highest environmental and social responsibility standards expected in the industry.

Sustainability is deeply rooted into the fabric of formalighting’s strategy and values. Guided by its Sustainability and ESG framework, the company is committed to reducing its environmental impact, promoting fair and safe working conditions, and advancing sustainable design and innovation in lighting. formalighting’s ESG commitments drive continuous progress across its operations – shaping decisions that create long-term value for people, the planet, and the business alike.

“Achieving the Platinum rating is both a recognition and responsibility. We remain determined and committed to building upon this success, continuing to innovate and lead with purpose as we work towards a brighter and more sustainable future for our wonderful lighting industry” concluded Sharon Maghnagi, Global Operations Director at formalighting.

Light Forms has illuminated the new headquarters of full-service marketing agency Reech – delivering a bespoke lighting design that reflects the brand’s creativity, local roots, and bold ambitions for the future.

Situated in Shrewsbury and housed within a newly built premises that has a nod to an agricultural-barn, the new Reech headquarters marks a significant milestone for the growing agency – providing a purpose-built environment three times the size of its former premises. Designed with longevity, flexibility, and collaboration in mind, the new building offers a range of adaptable work and social spaces – all enhanced by a carefully curated and custom lighting scheme.

Working closely with architects EDA Limited, electrical contractors SY Electrical Services, and main contractor Matrix IDC, Light Forms created a lighting design that fuses industrial character with refined modernity.

The scheme includes a series of signature Light Forms luminaires: vertically hung Lightrod 80 pendants making a bold statement above the central staircase; a Serpentine 60 oval profile is suspended over the 4.5-metre poseur height table located within the creative reception space, and elegant Moonband 60 rings illuminating the boardroom.

Warmth and texture are introduced through E27 Flex pendants with feature LED filament lamps in the breakout zone, whilst an on-brand bespoke illuminated “R” logo, colour-matched and engineered to specification, provides a stunning centrepiece within the reception area – creating the wow factor for its client visitors.

“We wanted to create a workspace that truly represents who we are – creative, ambitious, and deeply connected to our Shropshire heritage,” said Rob Hughes, Founder and Managing Director at Reech. “Light Forms understood that perfectly. Their lighting design doesn’t just illuminate the building – it enhances how we work, collaborate, and welcome our clients.”

Paul Shoosmith, Director at Light Forms, added “The Reech headquarters is a brilliant example of what can be achieved when lighting design objectives are clearly communicated and integrated from the start. The result is an inspiring, human-centred environment that brings together creative minds, innovation, and brand identity.”

With its striking architectural form and expressive use of light, the new Reech headquarters stands as an expert example of how lighting can shape a workplace environment that inspires creativity and high-energy.

Project Credits:

Client: Reech

Architects: EDA Limited

Main Contractors: Matrix IDC

Electrical Contractors: SY Electrical Services

Photography: Courtesy of Reech

Tridonic UK is proud to have taken part in the BBC Bitesize Technicians Make a Difference Careers Tour, supporting the next generation of engineers and highlighting the essential role of technicians in the UK’s manufacturing sector. As part of the initiative, Mechatronics Maintenance Technician apprentice Troy Blamire represented Tridonic, sharing his personal career journey and offering insights into life as an engineering apprentice.

The nationwide tour introduces school students to real technicians working in industry, helping them understand the diversity of technical careers and the pathways that can lead to them. For Tridonic, participation aligns closely with its Tridonic 360 People pillar, which champions education, skills development, and meaningful engagement with young people considering a future in STEM.

Growing up in the village of Piercebridge near Darlington, Troy first discovered his passion for engineering whilst at senior school, repairing motorbikes alongside his father. He began his journey with Tridonic during his sixth form studies, completing a T Level that saw him undertake weekly work experience within the maintenance department. Today, he plays an active role in preventative maintenance, breakdown repairs and bespoke LEAN projects, supported by experienced colleagues across the facility.

During the BBC Bitesize panel sessions, Troy shared the personal motivations that shaped his career direction:

“I first knew what I wanted to do after I started fixing motorbikes with my dad in Year 9.”

He also described the strong support network that has been key to his success:

“I particularly enjoy the people at work; it feels like a friendly community and I always know who to ask if I need help or a chat.”

Despite early challenges commuting to site, Troy encouraged students not to worry about mapping their entire future immediately, explaining that engineering offers a wealth of different roles and opportunities.

Tina Taylor, Training Coordinator at Tridonic UK, commented “We are delighted to support the BBC Bitesize tour and incredibly proud of Troy’s achievements. His journey demonstrates the value of apprenticeships, hands-on learning, and the supportive culture that we foster at Tridonic. Engaging with young people forms an important part of our Tridonic 360 People pillar commitment, helping create a strong pipeline of talent for the future.”

Troy’s involvement highlights Tridonic’s dedication to developing capability from within and promoting technical careers to young people. His participation not only celebrates his own accomplishments but also showcases the opportunities available within Tridonic and the broader engineering sector.