Author: russellcoombes

In October 2025, K-LiTE completed its façade lighting contribution to the Conservation and Renovation of Dr. Ambedkar Government Law College, located within the Madras High Court campus on High Court Road, Parry’s Corner, George Town, Chennai.

The Madras High Court is a landmark heritage building, inaugurated in July 1892, and renowned for its Indo-Saracenic architectural style – a distinctive blend of Gothic, Romanesque, and Indian influences. The 133-year-old heritage complex features red-brick façades, high ceilings, long corridors, ornamental tiling, carved ironwork, stained glass arches, and historic lighthouses with a kerosene-fuelled dome on the main building.

The renovation project involved multiple expert teams aiming to restore the building’s structural integrity while preserving its architectural heritage. K-LiTE was appointed to illuminate the façade of this restored building. The design brief called for minimalistic luminaires that would remain discreet during the day while highlighting the intricate architectural features at night. K-LiTE worked closely with the PWD Electrical Division team to determine the appropriate products, placement, and lighting strategy.

The project presented unique challenges, including a tight overall lead time of just 3 – 4 weeks for completion. Despite these constraints, K-LiTE successfully delivered a lighting scheme that accentuates the building’s historic details, ensuring that its architectural beauty is both preserved and celebrated.

This project showcases K-LiTE’s expertise in heritage façade lighting, blending technical precision with aesthetic sensitivity. By combining high-quality products with thoughtful design, K-LiTE continues to bring India’s historic landmarks to life.

Products – Facade Lighting Products

36W Linear Wall Washer

Leva-4, 20W

Leva-18, 90W

Navi Spot 50W

Navi Spot 30W

Nebula Twist

Nebula Twist Midi

Sill

Project Credits

PWD Electrical Division team – High Court Electrical Sub Division, High Court Campus, Chennai 600104

Dealer – Velavan Stores, Chennai & H I S Lightings, Chennai.

The highly anticipated LiGHT Expo London returned for its fourth consecutive and increasingly successful year. As the UK’s only dedicated high-end lighting exhibition, LiGHT 25 once again welcomed thousands of visitors to the Business Design Centre in London. Over two days, the 19th and 20th of November, the exhibition centre was transformed into a creative and collaborative hub.

A record number of 6,764 attendees braved the cold weather to attend this year’s show, demonstrating their unwavering support. LiGHT 25 brought together thousands of architects, interior designers, lighting designers, engineers, and specifiers, alongside hundreds of leading architectural and decorative lighting brands. Visitors attended inspiring talks and presentations from over 60 speakers, all while making new industry connections through creatively curated networking opportunities.

A key part of LiGHT’s success is that the exhibition is constantly evolving to attract new audiences in the sector and provide a unique offering. Launched for the first time at LiGHT 25, the Technical Zone provided a dedicated showcase for brands at the forefront of urban lighting, commercial lighting, control systems, components and OEM, lamps and gear, and emergency lighting, giving visitors a vital platform to exchange expertise and explore the latest developments.

In the Decorative Zone this year, a special VIP Design Tour saw 23 leading interior design studios participate in a whistle-stop guided tour of the show. The design professionals were treated to introductions to 10 leading lighting brands suited to the interiors market, before heading to the lounge for further networking opportunities. The tour received high-praise from both attendees and the participating brands for providing a concise yet informative platform to explore the show and make connections.

This year’s show featured an expanded programme of innovation, education, and networking opportunities. Supported by Studio Due, the Associations Lounge once again acted as a shared base for leading industry bodies, including the DALI Alliance, The LIA, ILP, SLL and the IALD. Located on the Gallery Level, the lounge hosted networking events such as the in-person Silhouette Awards celebration, the LiGHT Lunch with Studio Due and speaker David Atkinson of DALD, and a dedicated two-day splinter talks programme.

Central to the educational element of the show programme were the CPD-accredited [d]arc thoughts talks series in collaboration with Lutron. Curated and moderated by editors of arc and darc magazines alongside guest moderators, the two-day talks programme brought together global experts to address themes ranging from sustainability and circularity to wellness, health, and the business of design. Topics and highlights include Out of Our Lane: What Lighting Designers Must Learn from Medicine, with speaker Willie Duggan (Lighting Designer), which calls on lighting professionals to step beyond the silo of the industry. Plus, True Luxury is Handmade: Crafted for Connoisseurs of Light, with speaker Surbhi Jindal (Da Light Hub / Women in Lighting India Ambassador), exploring the creativity that brings bespoke lighting designs to life.

Also new for 2025, visitors were able to immerse themselves in an innovative light art installation by Speirs Major Light Architecture in partnership with formalighting. Re:Vision explored the theme of colour perception across species, using custom spectral profiles and reimagined Ishihara colour blindness test patterns to reveal the diversity of visual experience across the natural world.

Managing Director, Paul James said: “We are once again blown away with the positive response and overwhelming attendance to the show. We are proud that the exhibition keeps getting bigger and better this year, cementing LiGHT as a must-visit event for anyone involved in lighting, architecture, interior design, engineering, and beyond. The show has a perfect mix to discover new ideas, strengthen professional relationships, and stay at the forefront of the lighting industry.”

Helen Ankers, [d]arc thoughts Programme Director added: “We are so pleased with the feedback to this year’s show. The entire team had an amazing time exploring the new Technical Zone, attending the range of inspiring talks from renowned speakers across the industry, and being in awe of the light art installation from Speirs Major. Thank you to all the media partners, event supporters and exhibitors for your valuable contributions this year. We hope that LiGHT will continue to be a success for years to come and we are looking forward to sharing special plans for our milestone fifth year in 2026.”

Free to attend, dates for next year’s show are now confirmed as the 18th and 19th of November 2026.

CU Phosco is proud to announce its outstanding achievement at the 2025 Highway
Electrical Association (HEA) Awards, bringing home three major honours and
marking another milestone year for the company.

This year, CU Phosco was once again recognised as HEA/HEMSA Member
Organisation of the Year – Large, a category voted for by fellow members across the
sector. This latest win adds to CU Phosco’s long history of success and reflects the
continued trust placed in the company by customers, partners, and industry peers.
The celebrations continued with two individual awards recognising exceptional talent
within the business. Clare Saggs, IT Administrator, was named Employee of the
Year 2025 in recognition of her longstanding contribution and her instrumental role in
delivering the company’s EFACS 2024 system upgrade. Clare’s dedication,
reliability, and ability to drive improvements across the organisation have made her a
valued member of the CU Phosco family for over three decades.

Ollie Langham, from the Contract Services Division, received the Apprentice of the
Year 2025 award. Since joining CU Phosco in 2022, Ollie has shown remarkable
progress in his NVQ qualifications and has played a key part in major projects,
including works at RAF Mildenhall. His enthusiasm and quality of work underline the
company’s commitment to nurturing future talent.

The HEA Conference & Awards remain a highlight in CU Phosco’s calendar, bringing
together colleagues from across the industry to share knowledge, celebrate
achievement, and recognise the people and organisations driving the sector forward.
This year’s triple success reflects the hard work of everyone across the business and
reinforces CU Phosco’s position as a trusted partner in industry.
CU Phosco extends its congratulations to all winners and nominees and thanks the
HEA for hosting another excellent event.

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