St James Quarter, Edinburgh

At St James Quarter, the Glowrail illuminated handrails designed by LIGHTALLIANCE and expertly fabricated and installed by The Light Lab create a cohesive and striking lighting experience across multiple key areas.

St James Walk is a vibrant public realm area located opposite the entrance to the W Edinburgh. Here, a static white Glowrail provides refined, consistent illumination that highlights the architectural elegance of the space. Its sleek, minimal design seamlessly integrates with the surroundings, guiding pedestrians with a sense of safety and style while enhancing the atmosphere of this bustling thoroughfare.

The Grand Steps, forming the prominent centrepiece at the main entrance of both the W Edinburgh and St James Quarter, feature a dynamic RGBW pixel Glowrail LED handrail. This feature brings the steps to life with simple, low-resolution animations along the handrails, offering a customizable spectrum of colors that shift to match different moods and occasions. Coordinated with the RGBW LEDs in the bespoke ceiling feature at SUSHISAMBA’s entrance, the lighting design creates a unified visual experience, flowing seamlessly throughout the space. Together with the static Glowrail across St James Walk, these elements guide visitors with sophistication, balancing safety, visual impact, and the immersive energy of the quarter.

The main entrance to St James Quarter is further enhanced by a sleek Glowrail handrail that combines minimalist design with soft, uniform white light. This feature welcomes visitors into the vibrant shopping and leisure destination, providing both safety and visual appeal while blending seamlessly with the contemporary architecture.

At the rooftop of the W Edinburgh, the Glowrail continues to impress. Integrated into a bronze metallic perimeter wall, the high-performance LED lighting delivers a soft, uniform glow, balancing functionality with modern aesthetics. Extending gracefully downward, the handrail flows through multiple levels, creating a continuous, cohesive lighting journey throughout the building.

Across all locations, the Glowrail handrails at St James Quarter reflect a careful balance of style, safety, and innovation, enhancing the visitor experience and reinforcing the iconic, dynamic character of the development.