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Taking place on 8 October in London, the event will explore the practical steps the lighting industry
needs to take, to accelerate the transition towards a circular economy. The programme includes
keynote presentations, panel discussions, case studies and interactive sessions covering topics such
as product design, remanufacturing, reuse, recycling, carbon literacy, and the latest policy and
standards developments.

The event is sponsored by Light Projects Evolve (as headline sponsor) and Thorlux, Albis, Fagerhult,
WAGO, Lumi Studio, and DRK Lighting Remedies. Their support means that tickets are free for
lighting specifiers.

Nigel Harvey, Chief Executive of Recolight said:
“We are delighted that the list of lighting specifiers already registered to attend reads like a
who’s who of leading lighting designers and end users. They include representatives from
Aecom, Arup, Buro Happold, CBRE, Hoare Lea, Introba, Michael Grubb Studios, City of
London, Max Fordham, Nulty, ORMS, Overbury, Atkins Realis, RD Group, Blackmoon, DPA,
Circalume, and 18 degrees.”

Circular Lighting Live host Ray Molony added
"The circular economy is moving from aspiration to reality within the lighting sector. The
programme for Circular Lighting Live reflects that momentum, bringing together some of the
industry's most knowledgeable and influential speakers. Attendees will gain practical insights,
hear real-world success stories and have the opportunity to connect with others who are driving change. If your organisation is serious about sustainability and resource efficiency, this
is an event not to be missed."

Equation Lighting has been part of the striking reimagination of one of the original buildings that make up Canary Wharf. In an extensive refurbishment project, 30 South Colonnade has been transformed with person-centric design, keeping wellbeing and sustainability at the heart. The new design honours the heritage of the address, while unveiling innovation and contemporary aesthetics with a dramatically reduced carbon footprint.

The project employed circular construction principles for this major refurbishment, delivering 408,000 sq ft of premium office, retail, and leisure space through innovative structural and architectural interventions. By reverse-engineering the complex existing marine foundations, the need for demolition over water was avoided and saved an estimated 10,260 tonnes of embodied carbon – crucial to the sustainability ethos of the redevelopment.

Renamed as YY London, the space is flooded with natural light, with the interior’s contemporary aesthetics designed to foster a connection with the outdoors. The airy, uplifting space utilises soft, balanced light alongside natural textures and tones to create a tranquil ambience, enhancing user experience.

Equation Lighting’s design scope included two main entrances with double and triple-level open areas, a feature core and connecting stairs, multiple terraces, in addition to the landmark façade lighting.
The lighting scheme was designed with wellbeing in mind, supplementing the natural light to enhance user experience throughout the building. Within the spacious double-storey reception area, tuneable white lighting is integrated with oak panelling to create visual interest with a statement media wall. Organic-shaped mirror-finish ceiling rafts are discreetly uplit, increasing the sense of space and airy feel to the entrance.

Externally, the bold new façade is strategically illuminated for understated poise, respecting the context and heritage of the site, while now delivering style with a landmark design.
Low-energy lighting was incorporated throughout, in alignment with the project’s sustainable and energy-efficient ethos.

Philip Avery, Project Director from Equation Lighting Design, said, “Our approach was centred on creating a calm, elevated user experience throughout. Through careful balancing of natural daylight with the luminaires, we created a scheme that facilitates focus, relaxation and a sense of openness, while meeting technical requirements and sustainability credentials. The strategic façade lighting continues the elevated aesthetics from within, transforming the building into a cityscape landmark.”

The major refurbishment of YY London delivers a versatile space designed with users in mind, with sustainability and wellbeing being key factors. Innovative and considered lighting elevates the ambience of the renewed space, honouring the historical foundations of the address, while delivering contemporary aesthetics and functionality to support user experience.

Project Credits

Client: Quadrant Estates
Architect: Buckley Grey Yeoman
Landscape Architect: Townshend
Photography: Timothy Soar

Baltic Works in Gateshead has undergone a full refurbishment, transforming the existing building into a more welcoming and visually engaging environment. As part of the redevelopment, Light Forms were appointed by Park lighting design on behalf of Robertson Engineering Services to develop and supply the lighting solutions to bring the project’s lighting vision to life.

Robertson Engineering Services provided the initial project brief and indicative layouts, which were developed in collaboration with Park Lighting Design. The design focused on creating a clean, considered lighting scheme that complemented the wider refurbishment, with Light Forms working alongside the team to develop the detailed lighting design and specify products suited to the space.
A key focus of the refurbishment was the building’s previously basic entrance. The opportunity to create a more striking reception space formed an important part of the brief, with the lighting playing a central role in establishing a strong first impression for visitors.

At the heart of the reception is a statement neon sign positioned above the desk, creating an immediate focal point within the space. This is complemented by Light Forms’ Lightplane 2.5, used within the dark ceiling to create clean, continuous lines of light that follow the architecture and help define the reception area.

The Lightplane 2.5 was particularly well suited to the project, not only for its sleek appearance but for its ability to create the precise, uninterrupted lines required across the ceiling. Bespoke lengths allowed the fittings to respond directly to the layout of the space, whilst the uniform, low-glare light output provides visual comfort for a busy reception environment. The result is a lighting feature that feels integrated into the architecture rather than simply added to it.

The fittings are also controlled using Casambi wireless technology, giving the end user the ability to adjust lighting scenes easily to suit different activities and requirements. This adds a layer of control to the scheme without compromising the clean aesthetic of the reception.

The lighting approach extends beyond the reception, with decorative pendant luminaires introduced into the breakout spaces to add visual interest and a warmer, more inviting character. Across the wider building, the lighting control strategy was also upgraded, with Ex-Or detectors integrated with the existing system throughout the gym and circulation areas. Together, these elements help create a more cohesive and efficient lighting experience across the building, supporting both user comfort and day-to-day operation.

From the statement neon feature and bespoke linear runs to the considered use of decorative lighting and intelligent controls, the completed scheme gives Baltic Works refurbished spaces a stronger sense of identity. For the reception in particular, Light Forms and Park Lighting Design have transformed a previously basic entrance into a distinctive arrival area, using light to complement the architecture, improve visual comfort and create a more engaging experience for visitors.

Speaking on the project Jasmine Benson MSLL, Senior Lighting Design Engineer at Park Lighting Design commented, “The aim was to create a reception space that felt distinctive, welcoming and integral to the architecture, rather than simply adding lighting to an existing space. The Light Forms Lightplane 2.5 gave us the precision and flexibility to create clean, continuous lines that respond to the geometry of the ceiling, while the controlled, low-glare output keeps the space comfortable for visitors and staff. Combined with the statement neon feature and flexible Casambi control, the lighting has helped give the refurbished entrance a much stronger sense of identity.”
The project demonstrates how lighting can become an integral part of a wider
refurbishment, combining architectural integration, practical performance and considered control to enhance how a space looks, feels and functions.

Project credits:

Client: Baltic Works
Electrical Contractor: Robertson Engineering Services
Lighting Design: Park Lighting Design
Lighting: Light Forms
Photography Credit: Courtesy of Park Lighting Design

Ansell Lighting has added a compact luminaire to its popular Comfort Evo downlight range, to offer greater application flexibility.

Suitable for use in commercial and healthcare environments, Comfort Evo 0, has a cut-out of just 150mm, making it ideal for corridors and general-use rooms that require a smaller diameter.

Maintaining the same shape and functionality as the Comfort Evo, the compact downlight features an intelligent, eco-friendly two-part design consisting of an LED module and reflector, with detachable bezels and trims in multiple finish options including white, black, chrome or satin chrome, enabling customisation and a versatile installation.

Comfort Evo 0 delivers economical, high-performance lighting and is both colour selectable between 3000K and 4000K and power selectable, with a choice of two outputs.

Manufactured with a low UGR anti-glare design to provide optimal comfort, the luminaire also provides dimmable and emergency options, with standard and Self-Test Emergency functionality available using the Hawk Kit Emergency Pack.

Mark Abbott, Managing Director at Ansell Lighting, said: “At Ansell Lighting, we consistently focus on developing products that are not only high-performing and versatile, but also make life easier for electricians and contractors. By introducing a solution for smaller cut-outs, with the addition of the Comfort Evo 0, we’re able to offer even more flexibility across a range of environments, without compromising performance or visual comfort.”

For more information visit www.ansell-lighting.com

Parliament of Victoria, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Advanced lighting control technology from Pharos Architectural Controls has been used to illuminate the façade of the Parliament of Victoria in Melbourne, Australia, delivering a flexible and considered solution for one of the city’s most important heritage buildings. The project replaces an ageing sodium vapour floodlighting scheme with a more refined approach that reveals the texture and detail of the sandstone architecture.

Completed in early 2026, the project marks the culmination of a long development process that began in 2014, when FPOV was first commissioned by the Victorian Government to explore an illuminated treatment for the building. Dating back to 1888, the Parliament of Victoria occupies a prominent position at the northern end of Melbourne’s CBD. The brief called for a lighting solution that would respect the building’s heritage while presenting its architecture in a more natural light.

The previous scheme relied on sodium vapour floodlights mounted at a shallow angle, producing an even wash of light that flattened the façade and masked much of its detail. The strong colour cast of the source also altered the appearance of the sandstone, reducing the clarity of the building at night.
The new design set out to correct this by presenting the building more faithfully, while keeping the installation discreet and visually unobtrusive. It also needed to reduce maintenance demands, improve efficiency, and allow the façade to be lit in neutral white for everyday use, with the option of colour for civic occasions.

Over the course of the project, the design was refined through a number of external and technical challenges, including changes in government, budget adjustments, pandemic-related testing delays and advances in LED technology. As a result, the specification was reviewed several times to ensure the final system remained robust and future ready.

At the core of the installation are two Pharos Designer LPC controllers providing a total of four universes of DMX. Two 8-inch Pharos Designer TPS touchscreens allow authorised users to manage scene selection and colour changes when required. The system is connected to Pharos Cloud for simple, secure remote management and control. Integration with Dynalite is also used for power management, helping the system operate efficiently within the wider building infrastructure.
The result is a façade lighting scheme that brings greater subtlety and control to the presentation of the Parliament building, revealing its material qualities more clearly while replacing a dated and overbearing approach to illumination.

Christopher Page, Associate at FPOV, said, “Working with Pharos allowed us to deliver a reliable control platform with the flexibility and ease of use needed to support both daily operation and longer-term adaptation of the scheme.”

Tony Symms, Regional Manager for Asia Pacific at Pharos, added, “This project demonstrates how intelligent control can support the sensitive illumination of heritage architecture. The system combines reliability and flexibility, ensuring the façade can be presented consistently while still allowing for moments of variation.”
The project demonstrates how advanced control technology can help heritage buildings balance preservation with performance, delivering lighting schemes that are both practical to operate and sensitive to architectural character.

Project Credits

Client: Victorian Government / Department of Parliamentary Services
Lighting Design: FPOV
Solutions Provider: Lightmoves
Lighting Controls: Pharos Architectural Controls

A sensitive and transformative lighting scheme at the Maisonneuve Library in Montreal, supported by a control solution from Pharos Architectural Controls, has redefined the way the building’s rich architectural heritage is experienced after dark, uniting historic character and contemporary expansion.

Originally constructed as a decorative-style heritage building in a working-class neighbourhood, the Maisonneuve Library has long held cultural significance within the community. Conceived initially as a political space before evolving into a scientific venue and ultimately a cultural hub, the building has continually adapted to the needs of its surroundings. More recently, the library was expanded with the addition of two modernist glass prism structures, designed to strengthen the connection between interior and exterior environments and enhance its role as a civic landmark.

Despite its architectural and cultural importance, the building’s heritage qualities had remained visually underplayed for many years, with its defining features waiting to be reinterpreted and brought back into focus. As part of a long-term vision to reinvigorate the site, a carefully considered lighting strategy was introduced to reveal the library’s layered identity and re-establish its presence.

LightFactor, appointed by the lead architects as specialist lighting designers for the heritage restoration, developed a concept that emphasises cohesion, restraint and architectural clarity. To achieve this vision, a Pharos system was selected to provide flexible, reliable and intuitive lighting control. The installation utilises a Pharos Designer TPC, a one DMX universe lighting controller with a fully integrated and customisable touchscreen user interface, allowing operators to create multiple pages of lighting controls, configure their appearance, and receive immediate visual feedback to ensure an intuitive and responsive method of managing the scheme locally. The TPC is also programmed for a daily routine with a welcoming design running from dawn to closing time, an atmospheric evening look, and finally turning off at night. The TPC’s location settings and astronomical triggers ensure these all play correctly from sunrise throughout the changing seasons.

Alexandre Tougas, Directeur Design | Design Director at LightFactor, said, “Working on the Maisonneuve Library meant finding a balance between architectural respect and contemporary expression. With the support of Pharos control solutions, we were able to deliver precise, layered lighting that reveals the building’s heritage without overpowering it. The result is a subtle yet powerful transformation that reconnects the space with its identity.”

Michael Grosse, Regional Sales Manager for the Americas at Pharos, added, “Projects like Maisonneuve Library demonstrate how considered control is essential to sensitive heritage lighting. The Pharos Designer TPC allows designers and operators to maintain precise control over atmosphere and timing, ensuring the lighting responds to the building’s life consistently and intuitively.”

Together, the lighting design, strategy and control system bring clarity and cohesion to the Maisonneuve Library, respecting its heritage character while supporting its role as a contemporary civic landmark.

Project Credits:

Architects: EVOQ Architecture – Gilles Prud’homme Lead Architect

Electrical Engineers: Pageau Morel – Olivier Goyette-Cournoyer

Photographer: Adrien Williams – Provided courtesy of LightFactor

Lucent Lighting has supplied architectural luminaires for the refurbishment of 48 Dover Street, a prominent commercial building in the heart of Mayfair, London.

The project reimagines the building’s reception through a hospitality-led approach, creating a warmer and more refined arrival experience that reflects the quality of its prestigious Mayfair location. Alongside the complete reception redesign, the wider refurbishment included a targeted façade replacement and the introduction of premium end-of-trip facilities inspired by luxury hospitality environments.

Working to lighting design created by dpa lighting consultants, Lucent Lighting supplied a discreet combination of downlights and accent lighting to support the overall architectural vision.

The lighting throughout the reception has been kept deliberately understated, allowing the architecture, materials and finishes to remain the focus. Soft50 Trimless downlights with LED35 modules provide the main layer of illumination, integrated discreetly within the ceiling, whilst Edge90 Accent downlights with LED51 modules are used to pick out key details and introduce greater depth across the space.

This combination supports the wider lighting concept, bringing warmth and definition to the reception and helping create a more welcoming, hospitality-led arrival experience at the heart of the refurbishment.

The wider refurbishment has also enhanced the building’s long-term performance, with 48 Dover Street achieving EPC B, BREEAM Excellent and WiredScore Gold.

Marco Tolaini, Sales Director at Lucent Lighting, said, “48 Dover Street is a great example of how lighting can help create a more welcoming, hospitality-led feel within a commercial space. Our products have been carefully integrated into the architecture, providing a combination of general and accent lighting that complements the materials and detailing throughout the reception. It’s a considered scheme that really suits the building and its Mayfair location.”

Products

Soft50 Trimless downlights c/w LED35 modules

Edge90 Accent trimmed downlights c/w LED51 modules

Project Credits

Location: 48 Dover Street, Mayfair, London

Client: Crosstree Real Estate Partners LLP

Project Management: Storey

Interior Architecture: GA Design

Lighting Design: dpa lighting consultants

Lighting Supplier: Lucent Lighting Ltd

Photography Credits: Ed Reeve

Dialight, the world leader in industrial LED lighting innovation, has announced the expansion of its long-standing relationship with JD Martin, appointing JD Martin International as its manufacturer representative agency across Latin America.

The expanded agreement will see JD Martin International represent Dialight throughout Mexico, along with both Central America and South America, extending a partnership that has already been successfully established in several markets between the two companies in the United States.

The appointment forms part of Dialight’s continued focus on strengthening its presence and customer support across key international markets. Through JD Martin International’s established regional network and market knowledge, customers across Latin America will have greater access to local representation and support for Dialight’s industrial and hazardous-location LED lighting solutions.
The partnership will support distributors, engineering firms, EPCs and industrial end users operating across a wide range of demanding applications and vertical markets throughout the region.

Latin America is home to significant industrial activity across sectors including mining, oil and gas, petrochemical, power generation, manufacturing and infrastructure. These environments can place considerable demands on lighting, with factors such as extreme temperatures, dust, moisture, vibration, corrosive conditions and hazardous locations all influencing the specification and long-term performance of lighting systems.

Dialight has extensive experience in developing LED lighting fixtures specifically designed for these industrial applications, with solutions engineered to provide reliable illumination while helping facilities improve safety, reduce maintenance requirements and lower energy consumption.
The expanded relationship brings together Dialight’s industrial lighting expertise with JD Martin International’s knowledge of the Latin American market, established industry relationships and regional presence.

Ben Myer, VP of Sales at Dialight, said, “We’ve built a strong relationship with JD Martin, so expanding that partnership into Latin America is a natural next step for us. Their knowledge of the market and established relationships across the region will help us get closer to our customers and provide the local support they need. We’re excited about what we can achieve together and the opportunities ahead for Dialight across Latin America.”

The appointment of JD Martin International is across Dialight’s Latin American territory, encompassing Mexico, Central America and South America.

TRILUX delivered a lighting solution for the refurbishment of Stellantis &You Preston, supporting the dealership’s transformation into a modern multi-brand retail environment. Designed by Scaramanga Design, the project introduced dedicated showroom spaces for Peugeot, Vauxhall, Fiat and Abarth alongside new customer and aftersales areas. Combining B.Veo spotlights with Lightpanel luminaires, the lighting concept balances accent and ambient illumination to enhance vehicle presentation, improve visual consistency and create a clear, customer-focused showroom experience aligned with Stellantis corporate identity standards.

In its transition from traditional car retailer to ‘brand house’, Stellantis &You Preston underwent a major refurbishment. The refurbishment created a contemporary multi-brand dealership bringing together Peugeot, Vauxhall, Fiat and Abarth within a single integrated retail environment.
Scaramanga Design was appointed as lead design consultant for the redesign, which included new showroom spaces, customer areas, service reception facilities and refurbished workshops.
Lighting played an important role in shaping the overall customer experience. Alongside meeting Stellantis corporate identity requirements, the scheme needed to create a consistent visual approach across multiple vehicle brands while remaining flexible throughout the dealership.
The project was delivered through close collaboration between TRILUX, Scaramanga Design and Quay Contracts.

Balancing Accent and Ambient Illumination

The lighting concept moves beyond traditional spotlight-only showroom schemes by combining black B.Veo spotlights with Lightpanel luminaires to create a more balanced retail environment. Grado and Amatris luminaires also complement the scheme.

B.Veo spotlights introduce focused accents to the vehicle displays, highlighting surfaces, contours and finishes throughout the space. Lightpanel luminaires provide a softer layer of ambient illumination, improving horizontal uniformity and helping create a brighter, more visually consistent environment.
This layered approach avoids the darker zones and uneven appearance often associated with spotlight-only showroom schemes. Vehicles remain clearly visible from all areas of the showroom while the overall environment feels open, comfortable and visually balanced. TRILUX also supplied the emergency lighting throughout the showroom.

Designed Around Customer Experience

Stellantis’ retail design guide places strong emphasis on customer experience, visual clarity and contemporary showroom presentation.
This scheme delivers exactly that through careful coordination between accent and ambient lighting, helping create a cleaner and more cohesive environment throughout the dealership while supporting both vehicle presentation and customer interaction.

Mike Strain, Director at Scaramanga Design, commented:
“One of the key considerations was avoiding the uneven appearance that can happen in large showroom environments when accent lighting is overused. Introducing a softer layer of ambient illumination helped create a more balanced visual experience across the different vehicle brands while maintaining the flexibility needed within the showroom.
TRILUX worked closely with us throughout the project to ensure the lighting aligned with both the architectural vision and the practical requirements of the dealership.”

A Contemporary Multi-Brand Environment
From specification through to installation, the project progressed smoothly, resulting in a contemporary retail environment centred around clarity, consistency and customer comfort.

For further information on retail lighting please visit: https://www.trilux.com/gb/applications/retail/retail-lighting/

Products Used
• B.Veo
• Lightpanel
• Grado
• Amatris
• Emergency Lighting

Project Team

Client end user: Stellantis & You
Architect: Scaramanga Design
Contractor: Quay Contracts
Lighting: TRILUX

The Royal Automobile Club’s historic Pall Mall clubhouse has undergone an extensive restoration, returning one of London’s most distinguished Edwardian façades to its former glory.

Completed in 1911, the Grade II* listed clubhouse was designed by Charles Mewès and Arthur Davis, the architects responsible for The Ritz hotels in both London and Paris. Stretching 70 metres along Pall Mall, the building is defined by its grand neoclassical portico, columns, balustrades and sculpted pediments.

As part of the restoration, DesignPlusLight were commissioned to create a new lighting scheme for the façade. The brief was to reveal the depth and craftsmanship of the architecture, after dark, while remaining sensitive to the building’s heritage. The surrounding area’s restrained night-time lighting provides an opportunity to enhance the building’s presence without overwhelming its setting.

Sanjit Bahra, Principal and Founder of DesignPlusLight, said, “We always take the view that one is only a custodian of heritage buildings. Any lighting enhancement must be appropriate to the architectural style and history of the building. We wanted to celebrate the richness of this magnificent building whilst retaining the warmth and welcoming character of a private club.”

A carefully considered palette of luminaires from just two manufacturers was used throughout. This helped to meet the restoration programme while maintaining colour consistency across the full length of the façade. Compact LED fittings were specially commissioned in a warm 2400K colour temperature, allowing the newly restored stonework to take on a soft, tungsten-like glow.

The lighting design was developed closely around the building’s architecture. Rather than flooding the façade with light, DesignPlusLight took the approach of keeping the illumination contained within its structure, using carefully positioned luminaires to reveal depth, rhythm and detail.

Columns are uplit from both sides, modelling their form while drawing attention to the set-back first floor windows. The deeper terrace within the central portico is highlighted with an additional layer of uplighting to the rear wall, giving greater presence to the columns and the principal entrance.

Pairs of spotlights cross-light the entablature and its sculptures, whilst linear fittings with glare shields backlight the balustrades at the first-floor and rooftop levels. This creates a visual connection across the entire 70-metre frontage and unifies the individual architectural elements.

Planning approval formed an important part of the project. DesignPlusLight prepared nighttime visualisations showing the proposed effects, together with a detailed elevation identifying the location and type of fittings used for each section of the façade. Sketch details also demonstrated how the luminaires would be discreetly integrated into the historic fabric of the building. This helped secure planning approval with confidence.

Whilst the scaffolding remained in place, lighting trials were carried out to determine the final treatment of the sculptures across the entablature and pediments. During this stage, the signature of the French sculptor Ferdinand Faivre was discovered, carved discreetly beneath one of the cherubs. It was subsequently gilded in recognition of the importance of these sculptures to the clubhouse’s identity.

As the scaffolding was removed, in stages, DesignPlusLight were able to focus and fine-tune the lighting as each section of the restored façade was revealed.

The clubhouse’s historic torcheres were also refurbished as part of the project. The warm façade lighting beautifully complements the natural gas flame. This reinforces a welcoming feel at the entrance.

In keeping with the building’s listed status and Westminster’s planning requirements, two lighting scenes have been programmed. A brighter, early-evening scene presents the full architectural composition as members and guests arrive. As daylight fades, this transitions to a more subdued late-night setting where the clubhouse takes on a softer residential glow.

The completed scheme reveals the scale and magnificence of the restored building, evoking the clubhouse’s original reputation as the “Palace on Pall Mall”.

This project also reflects a broader and more important (lighting) design element. Illumination should be selective, allowing shadow and darkness to remain part of the overall composition. Sanjit Bahra continues, “The ability to light a building does not mean that every surface should be illuminated. At the Royal Automobile Club, the visually quieter areas are just as important as the elements we chose to reveal. This balance gives the façade its depth and dignity, while ensuring the lighting feels as though it belongs to, and emanated from, the building rather than having been imposed upon it.”

Credits

Client: The Royal Automobile Club (RAC)

Lighting Design: DesignPlusLight

Photography Credits: Adam Parker / Tom Niven / RAC – as per the labelled folders and images