AFL130-ISP - We-ef
The new AFL130-ISP solar luminaires generate environmentally friendly light using renewable energy. Four different light distributions – [S70] asymmetric side throw, [P66] asymmetric side throw narrow beam, [A61] asymmetric forward throw and [R60] rectangular forward throw – are realised with LED modules and lens optics developed in-house. The solar luminaires can be operated in three modes: in basic mode with 50% dimming, in advanced mode with a dimming profile of 50%…25% and optionally in advanced motion mode using a motion detector.
POI wash - SGM
The POI Wash Family from SGM is a series of outdoor wash luminaires available in four sizes (15W/30W/150W/250W), all featuring identical functionality for easy integration into any project. Equipped with custom-developed RGBW quad LED chips, TruColor® technology, and precisely engineered optics, they ensure exceptional color mixing and accuracy. With flexible control options, including DMX, wireless DMX, and Airglow, they offer optimal versatility. Designed for durability and backed by a six-year warranty, the POI Wash Family delivers reliable performance.
6W Micro Spotlight - Luxam
Luxam’s 6W Micro Spotlight is both focusable 8-56º and dimmable at the touch of a finger. The 6W Spotlight can easily transform into a 55º framing shutter spotlight or a 16-35º zoom framing shutter spotlight. High CRI, flexibility, and ease of use, makes it a great option for low ceilings, galleries, exhibits, and architectural lighting.
ProSpex Performance - Lucent Lighting
Designed for precision, power, and flexibility, Lucent Lighting’s Performance range is available in fixed and adjustable versions, featuring a lockable 35° tilt and 359° rotation for secure, exact positioning. Centre beam optics ensure superior light control, whilst a choice of four sizes offers lumen outputs from 2000 to 8000lm. All fixtures feature low glare and are available in multiple finishes - meeting any professional lighting need.
MIDI Series - LEDLuks
Launching in 2025, the MIDI series will introduce three new minimalistic and compact additions: MIDI.P, MIDI.I, and MIDI.O. This family of refined pendant direct/indirect profiles is designed for VDU workstations, meeting EN 12464-1 standards with low glare (UGR<16). Available in various sizes, the profiles feature a fine-textured powder coated finish in black (RAL 9005), white (RAL 9016), or an anodised aluminium housing. They come equipped with modular lens optics, offering a versatile 60° beam angle for precise and efficient lighting. www.ledluks.com
Dr Shelley James on 'Why should lighting designers care about Residential Healthcare?'
Lighting professionals all know that great lighting is not just about aesthetics, but can transform how alert, relaxed and motivated we feel. Great lighting design is good for the planet - reduces energy and maintenance costs and lifetime carbon footprint too.
Nowhere is the lighting more critical than in residential healthcare environments, where older adults living with dementia spend an average of three minutes per month outside, and dedicated care teams, often working rotating shift patterns are at high risk of burnout, obesity and even cancer. Residential Healthcare runs on wafer-thin margins, so every penny saved on maintenance, recruitment and temporary agency staff can make the difference between staying afloat and selling up.
So this enclosed and closely-monitored sector is the perfect environment to test the impact of lighting on physical and mental health- sleep and night-time wandering, falls, cognitive decline and agitation, medication errors, staff absence and turnover. There is clear and growing evidence that the right light at the right time can indeed shift the needle on all these critical measures. The next generation of smart lighting infrastructure goes further, with AI-driven tracking and integration with other care protocols can reduce long lie falls by 84% and free up staff time from fire-fighting to care and connection.
Anyone with a family member or friend living with dementia, or working in healthcare will find the stories shared by the scientists and healthcare providers in this free online event inspiring.
But if you're passionate about making the case for investing in lighting, you may find the arguments from the healthcare setting valuable in your business too: whether you're working on an office that wants to attract neurodivergent colleagues, a school that wants to support students with Special Educational Needs or an industrial warehouse or production line that needs to sustain performance 24/7, 365 days of the year.
Join us to learn from these experts and ask them questions in real time. The insights could transform how you approach your next project.
Click here to register for your ticket.
Two weeks until Workspace Design Show 2025
(UK) It’s less than two weeks until the highly anticipated Workspace Design Show opens its doors at the Business Design Centre, London.
Running from 26 - 27 February 2025, the show brings a wide range of innovative exhibitors, showcasing the latest industry trends and products, talk programme and competitions
Highlights include the innovation zone, which will showcase the next generation of workplace design and focus on creativity, renewed materials and sustainability from incredible exhibitors including: Circularity Furniture Group, Gymba Ltd, Inloom Fabrics, Secto Design, Smile Plastics and Sunday Lighting Limited. A vast selection of speakers will explore the latest trends, insights and strategies in the industry; an entrance designed by Sheppard Robson; a mixed-media showcase courtesy of Hoare Lea, The Occupiers Forum, which will be designed by Ryder Interiors, sponsored by furniture consultancy Umbrella, the ReClaimed Lounge and Bar by M Moser Associates and the Design Talks Lounge designed by Gensler.
With more than 500 products on display and exhibitors from over 20 countries, the Workspace Design Show will showcase a vast array of innovative and transformational products currently pushing the boundaries of workspace design.
This year marks the launch of the show’s new award, championing wellbeing, The Workplace Wellbeing Hero award will spotlight individuals who promote wellbeing, kindness and resilience within their work environment.
A talks programme over the two-day event will explore the latest trends and insights in workplace design, strategy and culture. Speakers at the talks include figures at companies such as Foster + Partners, HOK, Gensler, JLL, Colliers, CBRE, tp bennett, Jacobs, BDP, M Moser Associates, and Heatherwick. arc magazine’s Matt Waring will also be moderating a talk this year on ‘Designing for Neurodiverse Needs in the Workplace’ with Rachael Flint, Associate, Michael Grubb Studio; Anna Rooney, Associate Director, Lighting, AECOM; and Jemima Unwin Teji, Lecturer and Programme Leader, Light and Lighting, UCL.
Attendees to this year’s show will get the chance to win a cash prize by participating in the Mood Board Contest, an interactive competition that allows visitors to engage directly with exhibitors’ products and create stunning mood boards using their products and materials. The winner will be announced after the show and will be awarded £250 cash sponsored by Texfel.
Register free here: wwww.workspacedesignshow.com/register
In the Driving Seat - Lighting Controls for People and Planet
https://vimeo.com/1034343605
Dr Shelley James hosts a panel discussion with Paul Nulty, Founder, Nulty+; Ravi Lakhani, Head of Smart Solutions, Cordless Consultants; Miguel Aguado, Product Management, Lutron, to discuss barriers and solutions for integrated lighting control strategies.
This session begins with a brief overview of the latest research into optimising strategies that balance human health with environmental impact then moves on to highlight the current performance gap due to the lack of integrated solutions.
The Transforming Room, Singapore
LuxConex powers "The Transforming Room - a high-tech, multipurpose room" with innovative lighting solutions and high-quality products, enhancing guest experiences.
LuxConex powers an innovative new concept room at Singapore’s Pullman Hotel called “The Transforming Room’, with advanced lighting solutions that enhance the guest’s experience. This high-tech multipurpose space adapts for work, socialising, and business, using cutting-edge technology for personalisation. Lighting design firm, Socialight chose LuxConex’s SR lighting product for its quality and craftmanship.
Located at Pullman Singapore Orchard, the room features QR-controlled customisation, synchronised lighting and scents, a Murphy bed, LG display tech, and wellness-focused amenities. This concepts room reflects Pullman’s vision of blending business and leisure, shaping the future of hospitality.
Upon arriving in The Transforming Room, guests scan a QR code to access the room's high-tech controls. Through multi-sensory design, the app provides an immersive, personalised experience where all room functions can be customised. When it’s time to unwind, housekeeping unveils the custom-designed Murphy bed, while guests use the app to turn off the screen, close the blackout curtains, and activate the COMPOZ parfum module for sleep-inducing scents. In the morning, the curtains open at the touch of a button for a personalised wake-up experience. Throughout the day, guests can create custom scent playlists through the app to match their mood and activities.
Creating a dynamic and customisable ambience was essential in illuminating the Transforming Room therefore, the Contour Auras Dynamic White provided excellent colour temperature transforming, lumen output, seamless mounting, and synchronised dimming capabilities – perfect for setting the mood whether guests are exercising, working, or relaxing. The cove lighting creates a warm and inviting atmosphere without the intensity of overhead illumination. By eliminating harsh shadows, this approach produces a cosy, welcoming environment that perfectly matches the room's design objectives.
The Rynox D downlights deliver both practical efficiency and aesthetic appeal, with adjustable functionality and a sleek Ø34mm small aperture, it provides precise control to highlight key room elements and create focused accents – enhancing the ambience for a comfortable and memorable stay. The Rynox D's innovative design eliminates the need for an access panel, making installation and maintenance hassle-free.
In the bathroom area, cove lighting is achieved with LuxConex Contour Slim, a versatile series that creates soft, glowing effects. The wall-grazing illumination enhances the natural stone design and highlights the intricate masonry craftsmanship, bringing depth to the space.
Above the vanity area, strategically placed Rynox D fixtures provide ideal lighting for daily grooming tasks like makeup application and shaving. The lighting design also accentuates the luxurious polished stone countertops and basin, enhancing the room's sophisticated aesthetic.
"We at LuxConex are proud to contribute to the innovative 'Transforming Room' at Pullman Singapore Orchard. This unique, high-tech space demonstrates how thoughtful design and advanced lighting create truly remarkable experiences. We're grateful for the opportunity to integrate our SR lighting products into such an inspiring Accor project,” says Steven Kwek, CEO & Founder of LuxConex / SR.
Max Ma, Director of Design and Technical Services, Accor adds: "We have collaborated with LuxConex on various hotel projects and have been consistently impressed by their expertise and craftsmanship in lighting. Their ability to respond to diverse challenges with smart solutions and reliable products makes them an invaluable partner. LuxConex truly embodies the artistry of light, enhancing the character and functionality of every space they illuminate."
HLB Lighting Design opens Chicago Studio
(USA) – Women-owned lighting design firm HLB Lighting Design has announced the launch of a new studio in Chicago, IL, USexpands its team as part of its commitment to servicing Chicago’s architectural community.
Carrie Hawley, Senior Principal and CEO of HLB, says: “As a Chicago native, it’s incredibly meaningful to me on a personal level to see HLB deepen its roots in this vibrant city. Chicago has a long history of global architectural impact and is a hub for architectural innovation, and we’re eager to expand our contributions to projects that shape this incredible city’s skyline, neighbourhoods, public spaces, and all places where people live, work, heal, and play.”
HLB’s Chicago presence has been spearheaded by Director Ann Reo, local to the city and a seasoned architectural lighting designer.
Reo adds: “I am honoured to help guide the effort to open the newest HLB studio in my hometown. Working alongside HLB’s talented design team, I am excited to collaborate with Chicago’s remarkable architects and developers to create inspiring, people-centered spaces that enhance our city.”
Senior Associate Julie Donovan, a key figure in building client relationships in the region, is leading the firm’s efforts to establish a stronger foothold in the Midwest.
Reflecting on the firm’s progress, Donovan says: “It’s rewarding to see our work and relationships grow in this market as a result of our efforts. This expansion is a testament to HLB’s dedication to growth, innovation, and excellence in architectural lighting design.”
The new studio is the latest addition to HLB’s boutique studios located across the US and internationally, and will allow the firm to strengthen relationships with local architects, further positioning HLB as a global leader in architectural lighting design.
Moment - Landscape Forms
The pure geometry of Moment finds expression in sculptural luminaires that are at once artful and practical, elegant and elemental. A collaboration between Landscape Forms and Spanish design studio Yonoh, the bold simplicity and utilitarian versatility of Moment celebrates the power of restraint in design, adapting to unique site features and enhancing vitality in the wide range of spaces it illuminates.
London to Host the Inaugural LUCI Cities & Lighting Summit
(UK) – International urban lighting professionals will gather in London for the first-ever LUCI Cities & Lighting Summit, taking place 23 - 26 April. Co-organised with the City of London, this event offers a platform to explore how innovative lighting can shape the cities of tomorrow.
The summit will focus on three themes: Sustainability, Health & Wellbeing, and Inclusion. Through expert-led sessions, interactive discussions, and city tours, attendees will exchange ideas and uncover strategies to address these pressing topics.
The summit offers an opportunity for city leaders, lighting professionals, and urban planning experts to connect, share insights, and be inspired to implement local solutions thanks to global and collective intelligence.
Highlights include:
- In-Depth Sessions: Panels exploring how lighting impacts accessibility, public health, and environmental sustainability.
- Innovative Projects: Insights into global initiatives and their implications for urban wellbeing through lighting.
- Immersive Experiences: Guided tours of London’s iconic lighting projects, including the Illuminated River, the world’s longest public art installation.
As cities face a growing need for urban development, sustainability and inclusion, the event comes as a place to inspire actionable solutions through collaboration and knowledge-sharing. London’s dynamic lighting initiatives will provide the perfect backdrop for discussions on climate change, accessibility, and community-focused lighting design.
Registration is open until 28 March for all delegates and 7 March for LUCI members requesting accommodation: https://www.luciassociation.org/events/luci-cities-lighting-summit/luci-cities-lighting-summit-london/registration/
