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Situated just outside of Newport, the HQ of National Statistics is the largest site owned by The Office for the National Statistics. The client was supported with lighting calculations, renders and full lighting design. The main traditional desk area and lecture theatre were designed using indirect lighting only. The Erie suspended was used throughout the whole floor plan of the Data Science Campus to distribute indirect light. In the stairwells and circulation areas, the large ring-shaped luminaire Ouse was used. It effortlessly 'floats' in the space and the bold black finish makes the fitting stand out.

With the design concept completely focused on creating an empowering experience, the new exercise studio FIRSTLIGHT is no ordinary studio. The bold scheme designed by interior and architecture design firm zynk translates the essence of the FIRSTLIGHT brand into a contemporary interior, using an industrial style colour palette and materials such as concrete, mesh and timber. The complex linear scheme on this project consists of 9 bespoke corner pieces, some of them at very tight angles. With everything fitting seamlessly together, we made the unworkable, workable. Rio enhances the industrial style interior design with exposed soffits and provides comfortable lighting

The recently refurbished Old Low Lights venue opened its doors as a heritage and community hub. Located at the heart of North Shields Fish Quay, the museum offers a unique experience to explore 900 years of maritime heritage. The Old Low Lights building dating back to the 18th Century, commanded refined, architectural lighting and Hacel were at the forefront in providing a range of class leading LED luminaires, offering outstanding performance and contemporary design. The three storey building hosts a cafe, an outside public space with beautiful views over the river mouth, a museum and a function area for hire.

We were approached by the office manager at The Maltings with the design brief of creating an attractive LG7 compliant lighting scheme. The Maltings currently house 95 offices, a mixture of serviced and self managed offices, ranging from 2 person office to 300 sq ft offices. Our team provided the client with full lighting design and technical advice on how to achieve a LG7 compliant scheme. The selected light fittings were used in the whole range of mounting options and specified in white colour, with the aim of keeping the look timeless and clean.

Cocorico approached our team in November 2014. His brief was to create a modern space with a premium feel to add that special ‘je ne sais quoi’ to his artistic patisserie products. His passion for the design and attention to detail played a huge role in the lighting concept for his shop. The matte black finish of the 650 mm diameter Talla adds a contemporary feel to the space. The fittings were fitted with 4000K lamps achieving a clean white light, perfect for a contemporary retail environment. The direct/-indirect light distribution adds an extra dimension to the ceiling space.

The financial comparison website money.co.uk operates from a rather unique location- a beautiful castle in Cirencester. Our team bounced the ideas back and forth with the designers at Interaction for months to ensure, that the client would be offered the best office lighting scheme for the varied and individual requirements of their staff. The whole design scheme was tailored around wellbeing enabling people to work the way they want. The main challenge of the project was to provide good quality lighting for large open space offices with skylights and exposed services.

299 Lighting worked alongside J Dunton Associates and HLW Architects to provide a lighting design scheme for BayernLB’s new office. 299 Lighting supplied the Leck LED linear profile to be recessed into the ceiling as continuous lines of light. Several runs were installed in multiple areas including 3 meeting rooms, the ‘meet and greet’ corridor and above the branding wall. We also supplied the Xicato LED downlights which were installed in the circulation areas, meeting rooms and corridors. They were specified with a white bezel finish to match the ceilings, which again creates an invisible light source flush effect.

Situated above the redeveloped New Street Station and encased in the stunning architectural building and stainless steel façade, the long awaited top class shopping destination opened its doors to the public on the 24th September 2015. Our team assisted with the product selection of feature lighting for retail areas and the large feature lighting for the concourse. The modern and airy feel of the Grand Central was enhanced by plaster in feature lighting scattered in random clusters seamlessly disappearing into the ceiling of the visually attractive building.

The recently refurbished Discovery House is a desirable and diverse location to work. The building features a lower ground floor and 2 floor plates with identical layout, with office floor space totalling 27,322 sq ft.The clients brief for office lighting was a high quality, high efficiency Cat A scheme using contemporary linear lighting.

The successful travel search site and app Skyscanner is used by 80 million people every month. Available in 30 languages, Skyscanner allows for instant comparisons for flights, car hire and hotels, worldwide. In the open plan office, the Tonge Suspended was used as the main office lighting. Combined with the custom joinery detail and green plants, the matte black luminaires with soft curved edge add a strong visual interest to the space. In the auditorium, the disk shaped Talla Suspended were used. The minimalist design of the Talla works well in spaces with exposed ceilings.

The Regents Quarter project was set to regenerate the rundown area around the station. In phase 1 of the refurbishment, our team worked alongside Aros Architects and J Dunton Associates on the Cat A office refurbishment of the ground and first floor of Focus Point. We were involved from the initial design stages and supported the architects with full lighting design and calculations. This slim linear luminaire is the perfect choice for creating infinite lines of light and the trimless version is suitable for custom joinery installations.

Situated on the south side of the River Thames, next to Tower Bridge, the area of Shad Thames used to be the largest industrial warehouse complex in London during the Victorian times. Little London forms a natural community that offers more than just a place to work. After an initial site meeting and the sample sign off, full lighting design and visuals were produced by our lighting design team. The design brief for the lighting scheme was a contemporary design with industrial feel and compliance with CIBSE guidelines. The luminaire used for the general office lighting was the Oka Suspended.

Situated at the heart of Hammersmith Town Centre in West London, the recently refurbished late 70’s building Glen House offers approximately 32,000 sq ft of high spec CAT A office space with a few perks like bike parking, showers and roof terrace. The clean lines of RIO Suspended enhance the exposed coffered slabs, adding bold visual feature and texture to the space. The bespoke ceiling lights are side-lit using a double satin diffuser, emitting soft comfortable light. 299 also supplied lighting for corridors and bathrooms.

uperb location and attractive neighbourhood. Looking very impressive on the outside, the newly refurbished Baskerville House welcomes with a grand reception area which then turns into a modern airy atrium, offering excellent natural light and modern workspace fulfilling the demands of new tenants. The office floors were lit with the linear lighting system Lopen, which perfectly lends itself to custom length solutions. For the breakout spaces, the circular suspended fitting Talla was used in combination with the soft square suspended profile Tarras bringing a visual interest into space and creating an area with a different light distribution.

Uxbridge Library is a well-renowned library located in the borough of Hillingdon in London. It first opened in 1987, and has recently received a well-deserved makeover. We used a continuous suspended linear profile Leam to illuminate the public walkways including the stairs, circulation areas around the balcony and the areas surrounding the atrium. We also used a slim trimless continuous profile Lopen which is slimmer than the Leam. The new lighting was supplied in time, much to the satisfaction of the client.

With state of the art laboratories and contemporary accommodation for theorists achieved through the £59M building project, the Oxford University Department of Physics declares its ambition of creating one of the most advanced physics departments in the world. The brief was to deliver contemporary architectural feature lighting that would match the ambitious design of the project. The natural colour scheme of the atrium is further enhanced with large suspended pendants, Fort Knox by VISO. The contemporary interiors of the thinking spaces have been fitted with the large suspended feature luminaires, OUSE Suspended.

Our team was approached by Child+Sulzmann architects in 2015 to deliver a creative lighting scheme for circulation areas. The brief was to create a contemporary social space serving the growing community of approximately 700 people working at the tower. LEDS-C4 vintage style decorative pendants “Vintage” from their range Grok are suspended above the seating area within the reception. The urban grey finish with accents of red compliments the vibrant style of the interior. The Lopen Surface mounted was also supplied to the Cycle Hub delivering an efficient and reliable lighting scheme.

In May 2018, Cardiff airport reached a new milestone on its way to transformation - 1.5 million customers a year now choose to fly from the Welsh capital. Full lighting design, lighting calculations and 3D visualisation have been produced to support the design team. In the main circulation area in the departure lounge, the cylindrical adjustable spot Sett suspended was specified and used. Various lengths of the Lopen Surface mounted have been used to create the pattern. The Lopen has a versatile clean-cut linear profile with outstanding efficiency and performance.

The 740 Waterside Drive, owned by Legal and General Property, is situated just off the main circuit and one of the lakes. This impressive 51,000 sq ft. building has recently undergone a major remodelling. The aim of this complete refurbishment was to create efficient office space of the very best quality. Our team worked closely with the design team at Hoare Lea and guided them with the linear LED lighting product selection process. Several product options were evaluated and supported with lighting calculations, before Lightnet’s linear LED profile Matric L4 was put forward.

The new Strata Building is a world class office development. It offers 89,000 sq. ft of high specification office space on 3 spacious floorplates and with it's contemporary design and triple height reception area, large open terrace and beautiful gardens Strata offers everything a modern office building needs. For the circulation areas on the first and second floor, we supplied Lopen recessed profiles that are continuously repeated to create uniform directional lighting. In the triple hight reception area, bright downlights were required. Good quality lighting in reception areas and circulation spaces offers a nice environment for the staff.

Recently refurbished to a high standard with a strong design focus, it is now also the headquarters of Workspace. Our team worked alongside Generate Studios on a scheme delivering office lighting and slimline feature lighting for the open plan offices. The inspiring design studio came up with the design concept for the trendy Cat A refurbishment, enabling a flow of light between the reception area and the open plan office space. The slim, linear profile Lopen was used to accentuate the industrial look of the open space. The suspended linear lighting enhances the contemporary look of the office space.

A contemporary and aesthetically pleasing campus is sure to attract the best staff and students. When we were approached by the college with the design brief of creating a unique design inspired by science and mathematics, our lighting designers rubbed their hands together in excitement. The office floors were lit with the linear lighting system Lopen, which perfectly lends itself to custom length solutions. The slim ring-shaped luminaire Ouse was used as the centrepiece of the installation. The 2m large fitting with a uniquely designed diffuser creates an impression of a light, gravity defying slim ring, floating in space.

Backed up by world’s most successful entrepreneurs and technology experts, LABS is a network of trendy and tech- savvy coworking spaces in London and Tel Aviv. 299’s team was trusted with creating the lighting layout for the entire building, making sure the new office lighting will be compliant with LG7 guide and CIBSE. The RIO Suspended was used as the main office luminaire throughout the whole scheme. The circulation areas and corridors are lit with the the slim linear profile LECK Suspended. We designed the abstract suspended feature lighting for the atrium using the NILE Suspended.

The new indoor showroom, located just outside Aylesbury, features 12 fully furnished garden rooms and a virtual reality room, which is the largest of its kind in the UK. The 299 team supported the design concept with product specification, lighting design and calculations. 3D visuals were created, allowing the client to visualise the effect the lighting would have. Y-shaped and 'boomerang' shaped custom architectural feature lighting based on the linear profile Rio was designed and manufactured specially for this project. Standard ring-shaped luminaires Rydal have also been used in the design scheme.

25 Wilton Road is a bold and impressive £35 million highly sustainable mixed-use redevelopment scheme with a BREEAM rating. MAX Architects specified the premium feature lighting for the reception area and the ground floor collaboration area. The striking Falling In was used across the whole ground floor area. The premium pendants designed by German designer Tobias Grau are tactile and have a distinctively organic shape associated with the idea of falling drop of water. The visually appealing optical lens allows an even and glare-free light distribution. The LED technology features comfortable light and superbly smooth dimming.

Approached by the major international practice, Building Design Partnership, we were asked to assist with the design and supply of a visually striking entrance area for their Bristol studio. The 299 team worked closely with the interior designer from the sketched concept stage, right through to installation. The Lopen LED Surface was introduced to give clean lines of light on the black ceiling, blending in with the Black finish.The Lopen is also installed over the reception area in a White finish which evokes a contemporary, modern look.

This fantastic new development first opened its doors in October after the construction of the 41 storey development began in 2013. The South Bank Tower has a long-standing reputation as a cultural hub and has driven a series of innovative art collaborations. The spot lighting enhances the aluminium structure of the sculpture with a deep purple finish, setting a strong contrast to the surrounding contemporary architecture. In the residential areas, we supplied the slim linear LED profile Leck Recessed Trimless to add a visual interest to the corridors leading to the gym.

The project consisted of two separate sites, featuring a contemporary re-design of an existing CAT A space to suit the client’s brand and production and testing facility. The design brief was to utilise the industrial look of the warehouse to create a bright, fresh and contemporary space that would match the office space. All linear office lighting was supplied in a contemporary matt black finish, perfectly bringing the colour scheme together. Thanks to its clean aesthetics, excellent performance and high visual comfort, the RIO is a popular choice of general lighting for working environment.

The transformation of the commercial property Chaucer House situated in Leatherhead Office park, sees not only a complete remodelling of the entire courtyard building but also its complete brand re-positioning. The interior architect and consultant liked the contemporary look and the performance of the Rio Suspended. To tie the lighting with the rest of the interior design, all suspended lighting was specified in a contemporary matte black finish and upgraded with DALI dimming. Our team worked closely with all parties involved on the project, the interior architect, consultant and the electrical contractor, ensuring the successful completion of the project.

Aerial Direct secured a 26,000 sq. ft site in Fareham. The client appointed the workspace specialists at Spectrum Workplace with a complete design and build of this ambitious project. Boasting a plenty of natural lighting, the scheme is using the multi-optic linear downlight FOSS as the main luminaire of the whole scheme. It is a welcome change from traditional office lighting, using more of a subtle approach. The track lighting system Wey was used in the breakout spaces as architectural feature lighting. The slim linear profile RIO was installed in a random pattern in the reception area.

This 6 storey mixed use development has recently undergone a major refurbishment. The result are 2 floors of contemporary Cat A office fit out ready for a tenant to move in. The 299 TEAM provided the client with a full lighting design and calculation, ensuring that all correct light levels for LG7 were met. The Lopen an ideal luminaire for general office lighting fitted with an opal diffuser, enhanced the interiors, creating clean lines of light. The area was further enhanced by the ring-shaped suspended luminaires, Rydals in matte black finish. The Sett was used in the circulation areas.

The 7th addition to the growing portfolio of the super cool coworking space provider LABS sees yet another trendy transformation. The design brief for the office lighting was to move away from the standard office look and move more towards the boutique look. With the aim to improve flexibility, the decorative lighting completely replaced the more conventional linear lighting in this case. We introduced the beautiful Globo pendant from VISO to the design team and supplied a sample for a sign-off. The Globo is an eye-catching pendant with a matte frost finish, dispersing the light evenly and softly.

The recent CAT A refurbishment of Abbey Wharf offers approximately 23,000 sq ft of reinvigorated commercial office space with a large personality. Working closely with Spratley & Partners on the design side and Hollis Global on the performance side of the scheme, 299 put their mark on the project. Our team designed the full interior CAT A office lighting and exterior lighting including emergency lighting, ready for tender. In the reception area and breakout, the Nile suspended was specified and used for main illumination of the space.

Set in 11 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, Caldecotte Lake Business Park in Milton Keynes offers 8 detached office buildings in an exceptional natural environment, refurbished to high standard. Full lighting design, lux level calculations including the emergency lighting plan were produced alongside 3D renders of the space to help visualise the effect of the new lighting. Featuring the suspended architectural profile, the Oka Suspended is installed diagonally across the space.The design of the Oka also compliments the Rydal Suspended which have been used as the main architectural feature luminaires on the scheme.

The recent CAT B refurbishment and rooftop extension of the 1930’s building Eagle House situated in the heart of Bristol sees a transformation of a vacant building to approximately 38,000 sq. ft of an attractive workplace. Eagle House was a dynamic D&B project, utilising the latest wireless lighting control technology across the large fit out. The 299 team worked closely with everyone involved in this complex project, supporting and coordinating the installation on site. Our light engineers attended numerous site meetings and provided the project team with feedback and guidance mainly with the lighting control systems.

Designed by 442 Design, the Cat B scheme celebrates the rich football heritage of the club through the immaculate interior design whilst offering an inspirational place to work. From putting forward suitable products for the client’s sign off and providing working samples, to full lighting design and lighting calculations. RIO Suspended was used as the main office luminaire throughout the whole scheme. The murals and artwork on the walls were lit with the track lighting system Suna. The main meeting room features a large ‘football pitch’ table, the circular feature luminaire Rydal was used to mirror the centre circle.