Casambi Awards
Celebrating the “transformative influence” of Casambi across the international lighting industry, the winners of the 2025 Casambi Awards have been revealed.
The Casambi Awards, now in its fifth year, showcases the transformative influence of Casambi across the international lighting industry. This event celebrates the seamless integration of Casambi technology into both products and projects, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in smart lighting control.
For the 2025 Casambi Awards, an internationally recognised panel of judges brought together a wealth of global expertise. Yusuke Hattori, Lighting Designer and Founder of ambiguous, Singapore; Paula Longato, Regional Head of Lighting at Buro Happold, Germany; Javier Carracedo, Head of Indoor Product Management at Tridonic; Simon Grennborg, Lighting Designer at Fagerhult, Sweden; and Randy Reid, Editor, EdisonReport, Designing Lighting (dI) Magazine & LM&M, USA; formed a diverse jury that ultimately selected two exceptional winners.
Product of the Year: Choir
The 2025 Casambi Product of the Year was awarded to Choir, a portable luminaire by ADesignStudio, developed under the creative direction of Alex Fitzpatrick. Wireless, battery-powered, and beautifully refined, Choir represents a new chapter in intelligent, flexible lighting for residential, hospitality, and commercial environments.
Entirely Casambi-enabled, Choir delivers smooth dimming, tunable white from 1800–3500K, and dual battery performance for extended use. Dual charging options – USB-C for single units and a custom multi-unit charging tray – ensure operational ease, making the luminaire as practical as it is elegant.
Sustainability is embedded in the design through its modular, serviceable construction. Interchangeable diffusers and replaceable components enable easy repair, reuse, and long-term longevity. As Fitzpatrick explains: “Wireless technology is about freedom – freedom from fixed infrastructure, freedom to adapt, and freedom to imagine new possibilities.”
Choir has already proven its value in a rooftop restaurant project, where lighting designers sought to create a layered, intimate atmosphere across indoor and outdoor zones. Integrated seamlessly with the venue’s DALI system, each luminaire contributed to a cohesive ambient scheme. Even the product’s M6 threaded detail – originally intended as a theft deterrent – demonstrated functional ingenuity by stabilising fixtures against rooftop winds.
One judge praised its balanced intelligence and design clarity: “I selected Choir for its refined approach to portable lighting. It brings wireless intelligence to battery-powered luminaires with precision and simplicity, while its modular architecture reduces waste and extends lifespan.”
Another highlighted its practical contribution to hospitality environments: “The clean design and rooftop application clearly demonstrate why Casambi is relevant. It contributes to ambient lighting in a wireless, controlled manner, while simplifying recharging and saving staff time.”
A further judge noted the discreet user experience: “It’s awkward when a waiter manually adjusts your table light. With Casambi, that moment disappears. I’ve seen similar products before, but never one that integrates wireless control so seamlessly.”
From its tunable white performance and dual charging system to its repairable architecture and Casambi-enabled intelligence, Choir redefines what portable lighting can be – sustainable, intelligent, and emotionally resonant. As one judge concluded: “A luminaire that sings its own freedom – battery, wireless, and beautifully built.”
Project of the Year: Home House
The 2025 Casambi Project of the Year award was presented to the Home House Private Member’s Club in London. Led by Jamie Weakner of Minlec, in collaboration with lighting designer Victoria Jerram, chandelier specialist Madson Black, interior designer Russell Sage, and the Home House engineering team, the project is an exemplary demonstration of how wireless lighting control can transform a historic landmark – without disturbing its fabric.
Located at 20 Portman Square, the Grade I listed Georgian townhouse dates back to 1773 and remains one of London’s most distinguished private members’ clubs. Its recent refurbishment sought to enhance atmosphere and comfort while preserving its heritage. Lighting played a central role in guiding each space seamlessly from bright daytime settings to intimate evening scenes.
With original wiring untouched for more than four decades and ornate finishes protected throughout, conventional rewiring was impossible. Instead, Minlec integrated 38 Casambi nodes to connect chandeliers, wall lights, bespoke joinery lighting, and antique table lamps – entirely wirelessly. The result is a fully adaptable lighting environment that feels effortless and authentic to its historic surroundings.
One judge praised the project’s sensitivity and sustainability: “By retaining existing wiring and minimising invasive work, the team achieved true sustainability – preserving the past while introducing intelligent lighting for the future.”
Victoria Jerram’s lighting concept was rooted in drama, elegance, and respect for heritage. Working with Madson Black and Minlec, her vision allows staff and members to subtly adapt the mood of each space. Refurbished chandeliers now dim gracefully, bespoke joinery glows with warmth, and antique lamps respond to touch and automation – all controlled effortlessly through the Casambi App.
Beyond aesthetics, the system’s seasonal time-based scenes, remote support, and emergency lighting integration demonstrate the depth of Casambi’s wireless capability. As one judge observed: “Where history meets technology, and no one sees the seam, an 18th-century palace now breathes intelligent light without touching a single wall.”
Another highlighted the technical achievement through historic construction: “Casambi is a natural choice for buildings of this age, but I was impressed by how well it performs through thick walls. The chandeliers look incredible – proof that wireless control and heritage elegance can coexist beautifully.”
Now extended through additional areas of the club, Home House stands as a powerful example of how modern intelligence and historic architecture can illuminate each other with subtlety and grace.
