Deadline Extended for the 2025 [d]arc awards
(Global) - Architectural lighting designers, architects, light artists, and product designers now have extra time to submit their most innovative work to the 2025 [d]arc awards, with the deadline officially extended to 30 January.
Recognised globally as one of the most comprehensive and inclusive awards in architectural and creative lighting, the [d]arc awards celebrate excellence across a wide spectrum of project and product categories. This year’s programme once again welcomes submissions from professionals working across the built environment and the lighting design sector, with a strong focus on both artistic expression and technical achievement.
Project Categories
Professionals can enter across the following scheme-focused categories, each split into Low Budget and High Budget distinctions, except where noted:
Exterior – Low Budget / High Budget
Open to all exterior architectural lighting schemes involving structures such as building façades, monuments, sports stadia, bridges, and more. Both architectural and decorative luminaires are permitted.
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Low Budget: total luminaire value under £30,000
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High Budget: total luminaire value over £30,000
Interior – Low Budget / High Budget
Recognising indoor lighting schemes across commercial, retail, residential, and hospitality environments. Architectural and decorative luminaires are eligible.
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Low Budget: total luminaire value under £30,000
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High Budget: total luminaire value over £30,000
Places – Low Budget / High Budget
Celebrating urban and rural landscape lighting schemes covering parks, plazas, streets, and other public or private external areas.
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Low Budget: total luminaire value under £30,000
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High Budget: total luminaire value over £30,000
Art Installations – Low Budget / High Budget
Open to permanent or temporary art installations where light is the primary medium. This includes festival installations, experiential works, and guerrilla lighting events.
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Low Budget: total luminaire value under £30,000
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High Budget: total luminaire value over £30,000
Bespoke
A category dedicated to custom sculptural lighting installations, with no budget criteria. Entries are judged on originality, craftsmanship, and conceptual strength.
Event
For temporary events or collections of installations where light is central to the experience. Open to event organisers only. No Low or High Budget distinction applies.
Product Categories – Exterior / Interior / Technology / Decorative
Product designers and manufacturers are invited to submit outstanding luminaires and lighting technologies across four dedicated categories:
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Exterior architectural lighting products
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Interior architectural lighting products
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Light sources, control systems, gear, and digital/light-based technologies
Once submissions close, an international jury of leading practitioners will shortlist entries. The global design community will then cast votes to determine the winners, who will be celebrated at the iconic [d]arc awards ceremony in London — complete with a free bar, food vendors, and the legendary late-night party.
All entrants benefit from increased industry visibility, with every project or product featured on the [d]arc awards website. Shortlisted entrants also receive lifetime complimentary listing in the [d]arc awards directory.
With the deadline now extended, there’s still time to shine a spotlight on your best work. Submit your entries at www.darcawards.com/enter
Nulty X Cabbie Karen - The ‘Nulty or Nice’ Christmas Light Tour
On a rainy London evening, when the Thames shimmered like a ribbon of silver silk and the city hummed with the quiet promise of Christmas, a curious little tale began to unfold. Three Nulty lighting designers hear the faint jingle of sleigh bells mingling with the rumble of a black cab. Discover Nulty’s journey through the city’s most magical illuminations in search of what truly gives Christmas lights their sparkle.
This year, Nulty brought a fresh twist to London’s festive season with an alternative take on the traditional Christmas lights tour, hosted by Wakem PR in collaboration with arc magazine. Nulty’s creative director Dan Blaker and fellow lighting designers Tiziana Regalado and Tom Hall set out to experience the capital’s most celebrated illuminations, while being chauffeured and narrated by the wonderfully whimsical internet (or Instagram?) sensation, Cabbie Karen.
Between the essential debates – “Mariah [Carey] or Michael [Bublè]?” and “Mince pie or panettone?” – (for the record, All I Want for Christmas and panettone emerged victorious), the designers offered informed insights into what makes Christmas lighting not just magical, but technically compelling.
As the team left Nulty’s studio, Karen eased the cab across Westminster Bridge, skirting the base of Big Ben before sweeping along the Embankment toward Waterloo Bridge, travelling via London’s most iconic seasonal displays. From the high-shine glamour of Bond Street to the animated installations on Piccadilly, and the spectacular schemes along Oxford Street. The group braved a decidedly unfestive downpour to explore the city’s brightest moments. While the tour promised light-hearted festive cheer, the trio’s extensive industry expertise naturally elevated the conversation.
With the city beginning to glow with its evening rhythm, the designers were asked which lighting techniques and colour temperatures best capture the spirit of Christmas.“Warm ambers,” offers Hall.
“Around 2200K gives the perfect festive warmth,” adds Blaker. Hall elaborates that a crisp, cool white can also elevate decorative lighting, which is ideal for adding those really sharp sparkles.
Passing by The Savoy, Cabbie Karen drove along the Strand, where the street’s signature seasonal displays immediately sparked excitement – and debate. All year long, we navigate after-dark lighting, but what distinguishes Christmas lighting from standard exterior schemes? Without hesitation came three answers: “flamboyance, grandeur, and kitsch!”.
Heading toward Pall Mall with the glow of the Trafalgar Square Christmas market slowly fading in the distance, Hall explains his preference for warm colour temperatures and smaller light sources to avoid any sense of harshness: “Festive lighting should be low-level, with more darkness, more warmth, and more intimacy”. Regalado adds that integrating light around reflective surfaces creates the kind of sparkle that instantly signals celebration. To which Blaker agreed, noting that these techniques bring a welcome injection of drama and intimacy at this time of year.
Panettone in hand, the gang paused beside the Pall Mall Christmas tree. As the relentless rain continued to pour, everyone took refuge beneath its branches and the drenched designers were asked which colour of lights they tend to use on their Christmas tree – warm white, pure white or multicoloured? The verdict was unanimous… warm white!
A few mulled wines later, framed against the saturated glow of Winter Wonderland at Marble Arch, the trio faced another challenge: if they couldn’t use red, green or gold, what would be the colour of Christmas?
“Purple,” says Blaker, before breaking into a brief rendition of ‘Party Like It’s 1991’.
“A warm deep yellow,” Tom counters. “Close to gold, yes, but far more inviting.”
“Pink,” offers Regalado. “For its warmth, plus it has a dynamic and cheerful radiance”.
The designers then stepped out from under Marble Arch to wander beneath Oxford Street’s criss-crossed canopy of lights, where they discussed how Christmas lights make them feel:
“Cosy and homely,” says Hall.
“Nostalgic – a reminder of good times,” adds Regalado.
“Excited,” says Dan. “It’s like being a kid again.”
Cabbie Karen then guided the Nulty crew down Oxford Street towards Selfridges, where they stopped to admire both the lighting scheme and the window displays that both Cabbie Karen and the team singled out for praise.
Outside Selfridges, Blaker complimented the downpour, noting: “Even in this relentless rain, the atmosphere only gets better, as every light doubles itself in the puddles and across the wet surfaces. It’s like the whole street is sparkling twice”.
For the final question of the evening, it was Cabbie Karen’s turn. She was asked whether she considered herself Nulty or Nice. Without missing a beat, she beamed and declared: “Nulty!”
Watch the joyful trip reviewing London’s festive lights and meet #CabbieKaren in the video below.
https://vimeo.com/1145678681?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci
Recolight appoints new Board of Directors
(UK) - Recolight announce the appointment of a new director, Cameron Wilson. Wilson has been with Signify for over 25 years and is the Customer Resolution Manager for UK and Ireland.
On joining Recolight, Wilson says: “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 says: “We are delighted that [Wilson] 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.
Casambi announces leadership transition
(Finland) – Casambi announced a significant leadership change as the company adopts a dual CEO model. Kristian Jenkins and Timo Pakkala will assume the roles of Co-Chief Executive Officers. Jenkins will focus on sales and operations, while Pakkala, one of Casambi’s founders, will lead technology.
This new leadership structure aims to reflect Casambi’s commitment to agility and strategic depth. By combining Jenkins’s operational expertise with Pakkala's visionary technological leadership, Casambi aims to accelerate global expansion.
The company also announced that Mark McClear, who has served as CEO since 2023, will step down by mutual agreement. During his tenure, McClear played a pivotal role in Casambi’s success, driving significant growth and strengthening global customer relationships.
Kay Pawlik, Chair of the Board says: “On behalf of the entire board, I want to express our heartfelt gratitude to McClear. His dedication, tireless efforts, and leadership have been instrumental in Casambi’s journey over the past two years. We wish him happiness and success in this new chapter of life.”
Jenkins joined Casambi in early 2019 and has since contributed to the company’s international growth through a series of key roles. From 2020 to 2023, he focused on developing sales and expanding regional partnerships in Benelux and the Middle East, strengthening Casambi’s presence in these markets.
In 2023, whilst completing his Executive MBA, Jenkins relocated to Singapore to support the opening of Casambi’s APAC office as Business Development Lead and a member of the regional management team. Since April 2024, he has led Casambi’s Indian expansion as Country Manager, delivering excellent results and building strong foundations for future growth.
Kristian Jenkins, Co-CEO says: “I’m honoured to take on this role alongside Pakkala. Our dual leadership approach ensures we can stay close to our customers while continuing to innovate at the core of our technology. Together, we aim to strengthen Casambi’s position as the global leader in smart lighting control.”
Timo Pakkala, Co-CEO, adds: “Casambi was founded on the idea of challenging the status quo. This new model reflects that spirit. Jenkins and I share a clear vision for the future, and we’re excited to lead Casambi into its next chapter of growth and technological excellence.”
Architect Frank Gehry dies aged 96
(USA) - One of the most influential architects of our time, Frank Gehry passed away on 5 December aged 96 after a course of respiratory illness.
His death was confirmed by his chief of staff Meaghan Lloyd. He is survived by two daughters from his first marriage, Leslie and Brina, as well as his wife, Berta Isabel Aguilera, and their two sons, Alejandro and Samuel.
Born in Toronto in 1929, Gehry moved to Los Angeles as a teenager to study architecture at the University of Southern California, before completing further study at the Harvard Graduate School of Design in 1956 and 1957.
After starting his own firm, Gehry & Associates, in Los Angeles in 1962, he began exploring unconventional architectural principles, stepping away from the traditional approaches of symmetry. Instead, he used irregular geometric shapes and unfinished materials in a style now known as deconstructivism.
Befriending a number of artists throughout the 70s and 80s gave Gehry the confidence to keep exploring new angles within architecture, despite the lack of enthusiasm from the people of LA.
A series of postmodern metaphors dominated his work of the middle 1980s: the California Aerospace Museum (1984) announced its use with a Lockheed F104 Starfighter hovering over a giant door; a restaurant, Rebecca’s, in Venice, California (1986), dramatised a night out with giant trees, an octopus, alligator and several fish hanging about its interior. Significantly, the overlarge animals and fish were explored multiple times across different media influencing his work for the coming decades.
It was at this point that his architecture began gaining international accolade. In 1989 he received the Pritzker prize, the so-called Nobel of architecture, and in 1992 the Japanese Imperiale award in architecture. Later, he held academic appointments at Harvard and received the Harvard arts medal in 2016. In 2000 he received the RIBA gold medal, and in 2016, from the US president, Barack Obama, the presidential medal of freedom.
Some claim his first breakthrough was a small furniture museum for Vitra held in Weil am Rhein in Germany in 1989. Following this he completed a series of projects, notably a fish sculpture in Barcelona in 1992 and a large mansion for Peter Lewis, an influential insurance man, in Cleveland Ohio. The $82 million Lewis House unfortunately was never built. However, it did allow Gehry the opportunity to flex his creativity, producing designs with wiggly glass, fabric-like roofs, horse-headed rooms and abstract fish.
His style was very divisive, some claiming him to have gone mad, while other religious bodies delighted at his symbolism of fish. The Lewis House project, which lasted 11-years before it was cancelled, provided Gehry’s studio with a $6 million revenue in fees. This funded the studio’s development of Catia; a software programme that aided in 3D interactive application, which was initially intended for the development of aircraft design. This software enabled Gehry to create his complex forms that could be linked directly with the manufacturing process. At the time, this was a breakthrough for the building industry and spawned a separate branch of the studio, Gehry Technologies, which was later sold to tech giant, Trimble.
His first digital experimentation with Catia was the design for the Guggenheim in Bilbao in 1991, arguably one of his most-recognised projects to date. The building was a culmination of abstract fish curves in jarring forms, much like the Lewis House, and created using what would become his hallmark material, titanium.
In subsequent years, large commission came rolling in and the creation of numerous buildings began popping up around the world. Notably, the 76-storey skyscraper in Manhattan branded New York by Gehry, university buildings across Massachusetts and Cincinnati, the Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle, Washington, a building for Sydney’s University of Technology, a gallery for the Foundation Louis Vuitton in Paris, the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Chicago's Millennium Park, the Gehry Tower in Germany, and an apartment complex close to Battersea Power Station in London.
Gehry’s celebrity status continued to grow into a household name, even awarding him an appearance in an episode of The Simpsons.
Paul Goldberger, author of Building Art: The Life and Work of Frank Gehry, came to know Gehry closely, and said he wanted to work "until the day he died".
"He was one of the very few architects of our time to engage people emotionally," Goldberger told BBC Radio 4's The World Tonight. "He was all about pushing the envelope... wanting to use the most advanced technology to do the most adventurous things."
In a statement, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney extended his "deepest condolences" to Gehry's family and the "many admirers of his work. His unmistakable vision lives on in iconic buildings around the world."
Signify Joins Sustainable Ventures to Accelerate Net-Zero Solution
(UK) - Global lighting company Signify, has joined Sustainable Ventures as a corporate partner in a move aimed at supporting the development and adoption of climate-tech solutions across the UK.
As part of the partnership, Signify will integrate its connected lighting technology into Sustainable Ventures’ workspaces nationwide. The organisations say the installations will serve as examples of how smart lighting can contribute to energy efficiency and the UK’s wider ambition to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.
The agreement will also see Signify work with Sustainable Ventures on a range of innovation programmes, sharing industry expertise and exploring opportunities for joint development in areas including decarbonisation, net-zero planning, intelligent buildings, circularity, and digital energy management.
Signify will also join Sustainable Ventures' workspace community, gaining access to their hubs across the country, which are designed to embody One Planet Living principles. Powered by renewable energy and built with circular principles and a sustainability-first design, these spaces provide an environment that reflects and reinforces the values driving the climate tech community, as well as Signify's commitment to sustainability.
"The climate-tech sector is growing at an exciting pace, and we at Signify are proud to support that momentum by joining Sustainable Ventures,” says Nico van der Merwe, CEO, Signify UKI.
“Collaborating with pioneering innovators who are part of Sustainable Ventures will enable us to amplify our impact across industries. Lighting plays a pivotal role in driving energy savings and enabling smarter, more efficient buildings. Our membership reinforces our commitment to advancing technologies that support decarbonisation, improve energy efficiency, and accelerate meaningful climate action on the path to a low-carbon future." says Nico van der Merwe, CEO, Signify UKI.
Simon Brown, Partner, Corporate Innovation, Sustainable Ventures, adds: "We are thrilled to welcome Signify to our climate tech community. The lighting solutions that Signify have retrofitted into our unique London workspace at County Hall are truly fantastic and tell the story of what's possible when retrofitting sustainable lighting solutions into a Grade II listed building.
“But what I am most excited about is extending this collaboration into our broader ecosystem, where we can connect Signify's expertise with our 1,000+ startups and other key partners. This integrated support model is what truly accelerates the deployment of commercial innovation needed to drive net-zero solutions at scale."
Beidou - BACH by CDN Light
BACH is honoured to introduce its inaugural remote-controlled lighting collection, Beidou. This series employs the proprietary ‘BDS’ control system, which enables users can easily identify and control each light. The system utilises the Zigbee communication protocol and can theoretically control over a thousand interfaces, working particularly reliably and accurately with control of around 100 spotlights. This motorised luminaire integrates patented “Fermat” optical technology with the precision ‘E3’ transmission architecture. This fusion technology pioneers the transformation of optical systems from static to dynamic, comprehensively redefining the efficacy and experiential standards of premium spatial illumination.
LiGHT Expo London marks its most design-driven edition
(UK) - 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 November, the exhibition centre was transformed into a creative and collaborative hub.
A record number of more than 6,700 visitors 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.
This year’s Decorative Zone proved one of the most talked-about elements, welcoming many new big-name brands to the zone, such as Italamp, Industville, Vibia and Lumen Loom. A special VIP Design Tour welcomed 23 leading interior design studios to 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.
Always evolving in order to remain relevant to the wider industry, LiGHT 25 also introduced its new Technical Zone. While focused on brands in urban and commercial lighting, controls, components and emergency lighting, this addition sat alongside the decorative offering to ensure a well-rounded visitor experience.
Education and community were once again central to the event. 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 Shaping Atmospheres with Judith Patiño, of Vibia, who discussed how light and space work in unison to craft memorable spaces. 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 comments: “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 adds: “We are so pleased with the feedback to this year’s show. The entire team had an amazing time exploring the zones, 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.”
LiGHT remains free to attend, with next year’s dates confirmed for 18–19 November 2026.
Recolight launches used luminaire certificate
(UK) - Recolight announces the introduction of its Used Luminaire Certification service, designed to encourage and support developers, consulting engineers, and lighting designers seeking to specify second-life luminaires.
The Used Luminaire Certificate, developed 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 savings associated with reusing 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 % of global carbon emissions attributable to the built environment, reducing embodied carbon in lighting is an urgent industry challenge.
“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 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 adds: “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.
DALI Alliance Announces the 2026 Lighting Awards
(UK) – The DALI Alliance announce that entries are now open for the 2026 DALI Alliance Lighting Awards.
Submissions will be accepted until 19 December 2025. The annual awards remain free to enter and continue to be an opportunity to be recognised for excellence and innovation in DALI-based lighting control solutions from across the global lighting industry. Awards will be given for both the Application and Innovation categories.
The application categories for 2026 are as follows:
- Residential
- Commercial Interior
- Commercial Exterior
- Industrial
- Smart Cities and Infrastructure
Innovation-focused award categories include:
- Best Use of D4i – Celebrating innovative applications of DALI D4i technology, including enhanced data communication, energy management, and advanced control capabilities.
- Best Emergency Lighting Integration – Honouring designs that effectively incorporate emergency lighting to ensure safety, reliability, and standards compliance.
- Best Human-Centric Design – Recognizing lighting projects that support health, comfort, and productivity through adaptive and dynamic lighting.
- Best Integration into Other Systems – Highlighting projects that successfully integrate lighting with systems such as HVAC, security, and energy management.
- Innovation in Lighting – Acknowledging cutting-edge technologies and advancements in lighting control.
- Sustainability and Energy Efficiency – Celebrating projects that demonstrate outstanding environmental performance and energy conservation.
- Best use of DALI+ or DALI Gateways(Parts 341 & 342) – Recognising expert application of DALI+ or DALI to wireless networks across various applications and environments.
Following last year’s success and feedback, participants will no longer be required to select a specific category when submitting their entries. Instead, the Awards judging panel will review each submission and assign it to the most appropriate primary category. Judges may also consider entries for additional categories where relevant, giving projects the opportunity to receive multiple forms of recognition.
Paul Drosihn, General Manager of the DALI Alliance, comments: “We are very excited to launch the 2026 DALI Alliance Lighting Awards. The simplified entry process that we adopted last year provides greater opportunities for organisations and their projects to be recognised. The awards are already highly respected, and we anticipate that the 2026 edition will see a further increase in entrants showcasing the possibilities and benefits of DALI”
Award winners will gain international exposure through promotion by the DALI Alliance, receiving strong visibility and association with the certified global lighting protocol standard.
For more information or to enter the awards, visit The DALI Alliance Lighting Awards 2026
David Village Lighting becomes Official UK Distributor for Artemide
(UK) - David Village Lighting (DVL) has announced a new UK distribution partnership with Italian lighting manufacturer Artemide, covering its architectural lighting portfolio, including the Alphabet of Light collection.
The agreement marks the latest development in a relationship that spans nearly 50 years, during which DVL has collaborated with Artemide across both decorative and architectural product lines on a wide range of project types. The new distributor status is intended to enhance visibility of Artemide’s solutions-focused architectural offering in the UK, as well as strengthen local support for the architecture and design (A&D) community.
DVL’s recently expanded business-to-business team will assist in the specification process for the Artemide Architectural range, working in close coordination with Artemide’s head office in Milan.
Founded in 1981 and based in Sheffield, David Village Lighting has established itself as a specialist in architectural and decorative lighting within the UK market. The company supports projects from the initial design concept through to product specification, procurement and delivery, across commercial, hospitality, residential, education and healthcare sectors.
The Artemide Architectural range comprises a variety of solution-led luminaires designed for precision and flexibility, including directional spotlights and adaptable profiles. Products are available in a range of colour temperatures, dimming options, CRI values and UGR ratings to meet diverse project requirements.
www.davidvillagelighting.co.uk
Countdown to LiGHT 25: Discover the show's new features
(UK) - The countdown is nearly over, with just one week to go before visitors and exhibitors gather for the 2025 edition — an expanded showcase of innovation, education, and networking opportunities. This year’s highlights include the launch of the brand-new Technical Zone, the much-anticipated return of the Associations Lounge, and an exciting new immersive light art installation.
Launched for the first time at LiGHT 25, the Technical Zone will provide a dedicated showcase for brands at the forefront of urban lighting, commercial lighting, control systems, components and OEM, lamps and gear, and emergency lighting. With advanced controls, emergency systems, and components playing an increasingly important role in sustainable and human-centric design, the Technical Zone offers both exhibitors and visitors a vital platform to exchange expertise and explore the latest developments.
Supported by Studio Due, the Associations Lounge will once again act as a shared hub for leading industry bodies, including the DALI Alliance, The LIA, ILP, SLL and the IALD. Located on the Gallery Level, the lounge will provide visitors and exhibitors with a comfortable environment away from the show floor, complete with complimentary refreshments, networking events such as the in-person Silhouette Awards celebration, the LiGHT Lunch with Studio Due and speaker David Atkinson, DALD, and a dedicated talks programme. It also offers the opportunity to learn more about association initiatives and membership.
Central to the educational element of the show programme is 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 will bring 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.
LiGHT 25 will also feature a new light art installation with Speirs Major Light Architecture, who have partnered with formalighting to present Re:Vision. Exploring the theme of colour perception across species, Re:Vision uses custom spectral profiles and reimagined Ishihara colour blindness test patterns to reveal the diversity of visual experience across the natural world. LiGHT isn’t just a trade show made up of rows of exhibitors. It’s a chance for designers, engineers, and architects to really immerse themselves in light, learn more about how light shapes the design industry, and make new connections through our varied features.
In addition to these new features, LiGHT 25 will bring together thousands of architects, interior designers, lighting designers, engineers, and specifiers, alongside hundreds of leading architectural and decorative lighting brands. Visitors can also take advantage of networking opportunities throughout the event, including a late-night drinks party, a networking lunch, and a dedicated co-working space.
LiGHT 25 is 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.
Visitor registration is free. To register and for more information, visit: https://www.lightexpo.london/
