Lighting

Árni Magnússon Institute, Iceland

Gold Award
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LightMedium was commissioned to design the lighting for World in Words, a new permanent exhibition showcasing Norse saga manuscripts at the Árni Magnússon Institute. The exhibition, designed by Studio MB, presents a nationally significant collection with a strong emphasis on conservation, clarity, and atmosphere. We worked closely with curators, the client, and contractors to deliver a lighting scheme that balances conservation requirements with dramatic visual storytelling. The design includes a combination of track-mounted fixtures, precision framing projectors, and custom case-integrated lighting. […]

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Walker Luxury Jeweller – Phase II

Nomination
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Located on Dundee’s historic Union Street, the expansion and renovation of Walker the Jeweller redefines luxury retail within a B-listed early 19th-century tenement block. This project connects the existing store with the adjacent unit, creating an elegant, cohesive retail space while reviving the buildings architectural heritage. Lighting plays a pivotal role in balancing modern refinement with the existing Victorian features, enhancing both the architectural character and the jewellery display experience. Lighting is integral to creating a welcoming and inviting retail […]

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Edinburgh Gin Distillery

Nomination
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LightMedium was commissioned to design the lighting for the new Edinburgh Gin Distillery, housed within the historic arches of Market Street. The brief called for a bold, immersive lighting experience that would complement a series of architecturally rich and atmospheric spaces—ranging from tasting rooms and the still house to the rooftop terrace, retail area, and gin lab. Working in close collaboration with the wider consultant and contractor team we developed a lighting strategy that responded to the materiality, spatial qualities, […]

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