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High-end wiring heroes
After decades of standardisation and the dominance of large chains, demand for boutique hotels is on the increase as consumers seek a more bespoke travel experience. Individuality is key in the boutique environment and the latest generation of design-led wiring devices can make all the difference, explains Emma Segelov, head of marketing for MK Electric […]
LuxLive 2018
Europe’s biggest free annual lighting event is at the ExCel Centre, London, on 14-15 November This year’s LuxLive exhibition has plenty to offer delegates. Visitors can compare the latest products and lighting technology, and see how leading companies are driving lighting change. The show is said to feature the largest education programme ever seen before […]
Let’s go outside
From buildings to gardens, JCC has some top tips for choosing the most suitable options for an outdoor area Sourcing suitable lighting is key to making the most of your outdoor area, offering a unique way to highlight and enhance your home or place of business. Lighting can be used to subtly enrich surroundings or […]
PJC Light Studio – Winner of LuxLive 2017 retail category
The new store for concept-led luxury fashion and accessories brand Varana has very low ceiling heights (2.27m in some locations) and is spread over four floors, with a long and narrow footprint on each level. Initial surveys confirmed that the false ceilings had limited available space for the lighting due to other services and structural […]
PJC Light Studio – Shortlisted for LuxLive 2017 retail category
PJC Light Studio’s brief for the ground floor was to follow the new Harvey Nichols approach to luxury and its new daring style and image. The company worked closely with Virgil & Partners to integrate discreet light details into the ceiling architecture and furniture designs to enhance each space and bring maximum focus to the […]
Hoare Lea – Shortlisted for LuxLive 2017 retail category
The Light is a leisure and retail centre in central Leeds, and includes shops, restaurants, a Vue Cinema, Radisson Blu hotel and Virgin Active. In 2016, the lighting was given a major overhaul to create a dynamic and engaging environment. Studiotech UK was brought in by lighting designer Hoare Lea to assist with the detailed […]
Lighting Design International – Shortlisted for LuxLive 2017 retail category
Lighting Design International (LDI) has put together a lighting scheme that reflects the name of the Milton Keynes Sunset Walk shopping mall, which is 1km long and 116m wide, and houses more than 200 stores. The refurbishment by British architects Rawls & Co covered just under a quarter of the overall circulation of the mall. […]
Home automation made Easy
Consumer familiarity with, and demand for, flexible home automation systems is something electrical contractors should capitalise on, says Matt Price, building automation technical engineer at Hager With smartphones and connected devices now commonplace among the population, consumers are both familiar and comfortable with the benefits technology can deliver to their daily lives. Such familiarity has […]
Driving change
LED lighting is being used to improve traffic flow on many of the country’s most congested motorways, says Scott Jones, technical manager of Northern Connectors The emergence of LED lighting as a valuable alternative to energy-guzzling, traditional lighting methods has had a significant impact on a number of different industries, as both businesses and consumers […]
Energy savings are a brighter idea
The desire to improve overall standards of illumination and reduce energy consumption has long underpinned the growing number of lighting system upgrades taking place at UK schools, colleges and universities. Increasingly, given the advent of highly sophisticated and user-friendly control systems, enhanced adjustment of lighting conditions and output can also be added All of these […]
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