Titled a serpentine, the Pavilion draws inspiration from the crinkle-crankle wall, a modest but feature of English architectural history. LANZA atelier’s proposal places movement, permeability and collective experience at the centre of the visitor journey. Curving brick columns guiding people through the space, offering moments of pause, views through to the surrounding gardens, and a sense of gradual discovery as visitors move between light and shadow.

Lighting plays a subtle but important role in supporting this experience. Rather than overpowering the architecture, the scheme has been designed to work with the material qualities, the shifting patterns of daylight, and the translucency of the roof structure. After dark, the Pavilion will remain legible and welcoming, with carefully placed light revealing texture, depth and the rhythm of the curving forms.

The translucent roof structure allows daylight to filter into the Pavillion during the day and is softly illuminated after dark using Thorn’s linear Mystrid Flex luminaires, integrated into the structure to create homogenous lines of light at 2700K. A small number of Thorn’s adjustable Caelon spotlights are used discreetly for emergency lighting and to support the café bar area, ensuring functionality without detracting from the architectural intent. Around the Pavilion exterior, Thorn’s Cesar Stroll bollards provide gentle wayfinding and help guide visitors through the landscape after dusk, also specified at 2700K to maintain a consistent, welcoming tone of light.

John Lyons, Managing Director UK & Ireland at Zumtobel Group, said: “Every Serpentine Pavilion presents a different architectural language and a different challenge for lighting. This year’s design is beautifully restrained and deeply rooted in experience and movement. Our role is to support that experience, allowing people to move comfortably through the space in the evening while preserving the character of the brickwork, the roof structure and the surrounding gardens. It is a privilege to be involved in such a culturally significant project once again.”

Isabel Zumtobel, Director of Arts and Culture at Zumtobel Licht AG (CH), added: “The Serpentine Pavilion has always been about more than a temporary structure. It is a place for encounter, conversation and shared experience. The Pavilion by LANZA atelier speaks quietly but powerfully about how people move through space and relate to one another. Light has an important role to play in that experience, shaping atmosphere without dominating it. We are proud to continue our partnership with Serpentine in this important anniversary year.”

The 2026 Pavilion continues Serpentine’s tradition of inviting leading architects to create temporary structures that respond to the park setting while offering new ways for the public to gather, reflect and experience architecture. LANZA atelier’s approach foregrounds use, materiality and encounter over formal spectacle, creating a Pavilion that evolves throughout the day as sunlight filters through and tree shadows move across the brick surfaces.

Thorn and Zumtobel’s involvement reflects a shared commitment to supporting architecture and culture through considered, responsible lighting design. By using the colour temperature across the Pavilion, the lighting scheme maintains visual consistency and reinforces the calm, cohesive character of the space.

The Serpentine Pavilion 2026 will be open to the public from 6th June until October 2026 in Kensington Gardens, London. Thorn and Zumtobel will host a private Pavilion event on Thursday 10th September 2026.

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The DALI Alliance announces that its 3rd Annual DALI North America Summit will take place 16th and 17th September in Dallas, Texas, alongside ArchLIGHT Summit, the commercial and architectural lighting event held 15th and 16t September at Dallas Market Center.

The DALI Summit brings together lighting designers, manufacturers, integrators, and technology providers to explore the latest developments in standardized lighting control and smart building integration. The event continues to grow as a key forum for advancing interoperability, data-driven lighting, and the role of lighting within connected building systems.

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Pharos Architectural Controls are exhibiting at PLASA Focus Leeds on 12th – 13th May 2026, presenting their latest developments across its lighting control portfolio, led by significant new capabilities within the Pharos Express range.

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NG Bailey, one of the UK’s largest independent engineering and infrastructure services businesses, has marked a new chapter in its long-standing presence in Leeds by relocating to a modern headquarters at White Rose Office Park. The Grade A workspace brings together all operational businesses and support functions in to a single, amenity-rich environment designed to support collaboration, wellbeing and future growth.

Selected for its high-quality infrastructure, transport connectivity and extensive onsite amenities, the new headquarters reflects NG Bailey’s wider commitment to creating an exceptional working environment for colleagues while supporting long-term sustainability ambitions.

A brief shaped by workplace quality and architectural intent

Think Architecture led the workplace strategy for the CAT B fit-out, developing a layout that balances focused work areas with meeting rooms, breakout zones and social spaces. NG Bailey sought a lighting scheme that would complement the architectural language of the interior while delivering comfort, flexibility and clarity across a wide range of tasks.

KNG Building Services worked closely with the Zumtobel Group to develop a coordinated lighting approach. One of the key challenges was defining a coherent luminaire selection across both Thorn and Zumtobel, ensuring each space met its performance requirements while contributing to a consistent visual identity.

Through collaborative workshops and on-site sample demonstrations, the final specification was refined and agreed with NG Bailey, allowing lighting performance and aesthetic intent to be evaluated together.

Developing a coordinated lighting approach

Detailed reviews with NG Bailey allowed the Thorn and Zumtobel project team to refine the visual hierarchy of luminaires across the office. A considered mix of recessed, suspended and continuous-row solutions was developed to express the character of each space while maintaining low glare and consistent lighting quality.

The reception sets the tone for the workplace, combining Thorn Cetus downlights with Zumtobel SLOTLIGHT Round to create a clean, contemporary entrance experience. Discreet emergency coverage is provided by Zumtobel RESCLITE PRO.

Across the main office areas, Thorn IQ Beam delivers uniform, low-glare illumination suited to all-day screen-based work, supporting productivity and visual comfort.

Meeting rooms feature suspended black SLOTLIGHT luminaires alongside grey TRAMAO fittings with micro-reflector optics, providing controlled light for collaboration, presentations and video conferencing.

Breakout areas use layered lighting to define different zones and moods. Suspended and recessed SLOTLIGHT introduce rhythm and continuity, with selective colour temperature variation used to distinguish spaces. Black LINETIK adds visual contrast, while Novaline luminaires support circulation routes and informal seating areas.

Supporting different ways of working through light

Throughout the building, the lighting scheme balances functional performance with spatial definition. Low-glare optics support focused work, while architectural forms help distinguish collaborative, social and presentation spaces.

Emergency lighting is delivered using a combination of standalone Zumtobel RESCLITE PRO and Thorn Voyager Blade, ensuring compliant coverage throughout the building without visual clutter.

Controls play a quiet but essential role in the scheme. Presence and daylight dimming are implemented across office floors via a wired DALI system, reducing energy use while maintaining consistent light levels. Meeting rooms include scene-setting to support presentations, collaboration and video calls.

A collaborative process, a cohesive result

“From a Zumtobel Group perspective, this project was about bringing together the strengths of both Thorn and Zumtobel in a way that genuinely supported the client’s workplace vision,” says Martin Raper, Key Accounts Manager, Zumtobel Group. “By working closely with NG Bailey, KNG Building Services and the wider design team, we were able to develop a lighting scheme that feels cohesive across the building while still responding to the very different demands of each space.”

Carl Nielsen, Managing Director, KNG Building Services, adds, “The brief asked for operational performance and architectural identity in equal measure. The joint Thorn and Zumtobel solution delivers both, creating a workplace that is comfortable, visually coherent and aligned with how NG Bailey’s teams use the space day to day.”

The completed headquarters provides NG Bailey with an efficient, visually unified lighting solution that supports wellbeing, productivity and sustainability. The varied luminaire palette ensures each space is fit for purpose while reinforcing a clear, cohesive lighting identity across the new workplace.

Photography accreditation: Joss Guest 

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Located in Brattland, just outside Åre, the power line pole stands 32 metres high and is a pioneering combination of art and engineering. With the Åreskutan mountains in the background, it has become something of a landmark for those travelling from Östersund.

Stockholm Lighting Company delivered all the hardware, lights and controls at the first installation and for this upgrade. The pole’s lighting is managed by a single universe Pharos Designer LPC controller, an all-in-one control solution that is ideal for interactive and integrated lighting installations. As a rugged, compact unit, the Designer LPC offers complete reliability operating 24/7.

The LPC features individually controllable and independently running timelines and scenes, allowing the user to build dynamic, precise, fully customisable pre-programmed lighting effects with the freedom of real-time manual overrides and the versatility of powerful show control and integration features.

The intuitive system changes expression according to the season, showcasing different colours and lighting schemes to reflect the natural environment around it. The dynamic scenes also celebrate national days in Sweden, and the pole acts as a beacon for visitors to the area.

Lina Strömmer, Managing Director at Stockholm Lighting Company, said: “Many people who pass Brattland see the pole as a welcome signal lighting the way for them. The Designer LPC from Pharos has allowed us to create a fun and flexible system with customisable optics to future-proof the pole and continue to create a design that meets the client’s needs.”

Ryan Sainsbury, Regional Sales Manager for UK. Ireland, N. Europe and Benelux at Pharos Architectural Controls, added: “The dynamic lighting transforms the pole into a visual landmark for the community. By utilising our Designer LPC, this unique structure can provide not just efficient functional power but exciting artistic lighting and scenes that spark the imagination.”

Project credits
Lighting Controls: Pharos Architectural Controls.

Supply & Commissioning: Stockholm Lighting Company.

Lighting Design: Light Bureau.

Fixture Manufacturer: Lumenpulse.

Photography: Kai Piippo.

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“Great lighting design begins with collaboration and thoughtful innovation,” said Thomas Wang, Head of Global Development at WAC Group. “WAC Architectural is founded on four core strengths: a New York–based headquarters, precision manufacturing at our state-of-the-art facility in Thailand, technology developed in close partnership with designers and built for project-driven applications, and a strong commitment to sustainable, long-term performance.”

The brand benefits from WAC Group’s end-to-end integrated manufacturing model, ensuring superior quality control, rapid customisation, and environmentally responsible production practices to meet the rigorous standards of modern commercial environments. WAC Architectural empowers designers to push creative and technical boundaries; it is built on a foundation of four advantages:

1. Owned from concept to completion: End-to-end control across design, engineering, and manufacturing ensures accountability, flexibility, and consistency at every stage of a project.

2. Responsibility, engineered at ccale: Zero-emission, carbon-neutral manufacturing demonstrates that performance, innovation, and environmental responsibility can advance together.
3. Precision: Rigorous testing, reliable logistics, and disciplined lead times deliver products that perform exactly as specified, exactly when needed.
4. Forged in the world’s most demanding market: New York City shaped WAC Group’s standards for precision and accountability, while manufacturing centered in Thailand enables consistent, scalable execution worldwide.

“Building upon WAC Group’s strong heritage, we’re excited to debut our newly launched commercial specification brand, WAC Architectural, at Light + Building 2026,” according to Keith Eagle, Vice President- Business Development at WAC Group. “The fair offers a global platform for us to connect with customers, partners and industry leaders and showcase WAC Group’s portfolio of precision-engineered luminaires designed specifically for project-driven applications.”

According to Jenifer Walsh, CMO for WAC Group, “For over 40 years, the WAC Group family of brands has been united by a single mission: to bring smart, sustainable, and beautiful light to every environment. From residential to large-scale architectural projects, we have built a reputation for innovation, quality, and design, and today, that legacy continues with the launch of WAC Architectural.  Taking ourselves on a listen-and-learn journey, WAC Architectural was developed with the specifier at the core of our product development.  The result is a commercial portfolio that empowers customers and partners to shape light with accuracy, consistency, and creative freedom.”

WAC Group offers comprehensive custom capabilities to support projects that require tailored lighting solutions beyond the standard catalogue. With in-house design, engineering, prototyping, and manufacturing, WAC collaborates directly with architects and lighting designers to adapt products, develop specialty luminaires, or create fully bespoke pieces.

Custom expertise includes Schonbek, a WAC Group brand, whose century-long legacy of handcrafted crystal and artistry enables one-of-a-kind decorative statements for luxury residential, hospitality, and commercial spaces. Together, WAC Group brands provide flexible, precise, and reliable custom solutions that bring distinctive design visions to life.

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Presented by the Designers Lighting Forum of New York, the annual trade show and conference provides a platform for lighting professionals to explore the latest innovations in the industry through accredited seminars, peer-led sessions and the new Designer Hours initiative.

With the Pharos Designer platform continuing to evolve, attendees will discover the latest enhancements to this highly integrated and scalable solution for complex lighting environments. The Pharos team will demonstrate developments within the Designer software, including the latest release, version 2.16, which introduces support for the new Pharos RIO 84, offering 8 inputs, 4 outputs and a multi-protocol serial port. The update will also enable native in-app integration with Advatek PixLite Mk3 controllers, fixture status monitoring for RDM-capable installations via Pharos Cloud, trigger rate limiting, and timeline improvements for audio rows.

Attendees will also learn about the latest updates to Pharos Expert, the lighting control solution designed to simplify installation and programming. Demonstrations will highlight improved user functionality that delivers greater control flexibility, including grouping capabilities that allow fixtures to be organised logically within mixed environments for targeted control via the Touch mobile app or touchscreen wall stations. Support for the Pharos RIO D4 enables systems to integrate multiple independent DALI interfaces allowing installations to support extensive luminaire counts alongside DMX output without compromising capacity.

Michael Gross (MG), Regional Sales Manager for the Americas at Pharos, said: “We always look forward to exhibiting at LEDucation. The event provides an important opportunity to connect with industry peers, and we’re excited to present the latest advances in our solutions. Pharos continues to evolve, demonstrating our commitment to the future of lighting control, and our desire to give lighting professionals the flexibility they need to realise ever more ambitious projects.”

LEDucation 2026 will take place at the New York Hilton Midtown from 14th – 15th April, featuring more than 400 exhibitors across four expansive trade show halls. Virtual conference sessions begin on 9th April, ahead of the in-person exhibition and the inaugural Designer Hours on 14th April.

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At the heart of the picturesque village of Riel is a communal square that was historically built to symbolise connection, strength and light. During the day, the square is a lively place where locals and families meet and play. Yet that atmosphere was missing as soon as the night set in. To address this, a lighting design project was developed that didn’t just light the square with standard street lighting but used colour-changing illuminations that became part of the square and its environment.

The municipality of Goirle appointed GHM Eclatec Nederland to deliver the lighting design. LRS Solutions were brought into the project to design the lighting control for the square, and a decision was made to use the Expert solution from Pharos. Expert is a practical and straightforward control solution, centred around a single, reliable, set and forget DMX and DALI architectural lighting controller. The system is quick and easy to install, and simple to programme.

One of the main deliverables of the project was to ensure the square felt safe and functional during the evening, while also offering dynamic lighting that could add to the atmosphere for special occasions. These included the village fair, King’s Day and the Christmas season.

A challenge for the system integrators was to deliver a control solution that handled both DALI for functional lighting and DMX for the colour changing (RGBW) fixtures, and that required no new wired infrastructure. As Expert Control provides both protocols on board, it was the ideal single-controller solution that could be integrated with wireless DMX devices to avoid any new cabling or excavation work. Both the functional lighting and decorative fixtures are managed from this one central platform, allowing the lighting to be easily adjusted for any variance in time, season or event. Customer override is provided by an Expert Touch 5” touchscreen, and LRS Solutions have remote access for ongoing support, management and control via their company-branded Pharos Cloud portal.

Johan Burggraf, Manager Projects & Services, LRS, said: “With Pharos, we were able to create a lighting control system that brings together functionality and experience. DALI and DMX are combined in one smart system with Pharos Expert, enabling the square to be easily transformed from functional evening lighting to colourful settings for special occasions. We were thrilled to partner with them on this project.”

Bas Hoksbergen, Business Development Director at Pharos Architectural Controls, said:  “Expert is effective, easy to use and practical. It met the brief in every way for the upgrade to the Riel Village Square, delivering dynamic lighting control and working as one integrated system across two protocols. It is also making it straightforward for the square to play a role in celebrations and special occasions, by adjusting the lighting colours and effects to form part of these holidays and events. We’re delighted that Expert is illuminating a space at the heart of the community and delivering excellent results.”

With its new lighting control system, Riel’s village square now comes alive day and night. The lighting adapts to the village’s rhythm – vibrant and dynamic during festivities, warm and inviting in winter, and energy-efficient on ordinary evenings, automatically adjusting to time and activity.

Riel’s village square has become both a community hub and a showcase of sustainable, flexible, and innovative lighting, where technology and togetherness are harmonious.

Project credits

Client: Municipality of Goirle.

Lighting Design: GHM Eclatec Nederland.

Lighting Control Design: LRS Solutions.

Lighting Control: Pharos Architectural Controls.

Photography: LRS Solutions.

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The design of Precious is built around the idea of creating two lounge spaces – distinct in function yet visually interconnected. This spatial strategy serves as the foundation for a layout that allows visitors to experience a wide spectrum of lighting automation possibilities within a setting that feels familiar, warm, and homely. Inspired by everyday living environments, the design references classic residential typologies such as living rooms, lounges, and multimedia spaces, helping guests imagine how seamlessly these lighting solutions could enhance their own homes.

A key challenge in developing Precious was achieving separation between the dual lounge zones while maintaining visual cohesion. DINTERPLAY Architects addressed this by introducing a sheer curtain – an elegant, soft divider that creates intimacy without sacrificing openness. This subtle partition transforms one lounge into a more immersive audiovisual setting while allowing light and visual continuity to flow through both spaces. The result is a refined balance of privacy, connection, and spatial layering.

formalighting’s lighting solutions were instrumental in defining the atmosphere and visual harmony of the Precious Experience Centre. Each fixture was selected not only for its technical performance but also for its ability to enhance architectural expression and support user experience. The brand’s precision optics ensure uniform illumination, refined beam control, and exceptional colour consistency – critical for highlighting artwork, elevating furniture details, and creating immersive lounge environments. Adjustable luminaires provide flexibility for evolving display needs, while recessed and track-mounted solutions deliver a clean, modern aesthetic that integrates seamlessly with the interior design. Together, these features allow the considered lighting to guide visitors intuitively through the space, enrich focal points, and demonstrate the transformative potential of high-quality residential lighting.

Michael Monsonego, CEO, formalighting shared “Precious beautifully demonstrates how refined lighting can transform residential environments. Our collaboration with DINTERPLAY Architects showcases formalighting’s commitment to precision, flexibility, and design excellence – allowing light to truly elevate the way people experience a space.”

 Precious stands as a testament to the power of integrated lighting and design. Through the combined expertise of formalighting and DINTERPLAY Architects, the project delivers an elevated, aspirational residential environment that demonstrates how lighting can enrich modern living with both sophistication and emotional resonance.

Design by: DINTERPLAY ARCHITECTS.
Photography by: Pratikruti09.

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Early registrants who secure their place before 24th March 2026 will receive discounted pricing for this highly anticipated industry event.

“Paris, the ‘City of Lights,’ provides the perfect setting for our professional community to gather, learn, and take inspiration,” said Christopher Knowlton, IALD Chief Executive Officer. “IALD Enlighten Europe 2026 will bring together the brightest minds in the industry for meaningful discussions that will shape the future of architectural lighting design.”

Intimate by design

IALD Enlighten Europe 2026 features dozens of top-tier educational sessions that bridge Creativity, Commerciality, and Collaboration – the three pillars of successful lighting design practice. Registration is intentionally capped below 400 attendees to facilitate meaningful connections and thought-provoking discussions among industry peers.

The conference serves the full spectrum of lighting professionals, including designers, architects, engineers, manufacturers, and suppliers. Developed by lighting designers, for lighting designers, the event benefits attendees through in-depth discussions, relationship-building, and networking opportunities rarely found at trade shows or larger industry gatherings.

Educational excellence

Sessions at Enlighten Europe 2026 will be led by leading practitioners and thought leaders in architectural lighting design. The conference agenda challenges traditional thought, identifies emerging trends, and motivates attendees to advance the profession. Topics span the latest developments in lighting controls and systems integration, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, health and well-being, and sustainability.

“The principles of peer-to-peer mentorship are built into these conferences,” said Carla Wilkins, IALD, CLD, President of the IALD Board of Directors. “We learn at all stages from those with the most relevant guidance, regardless of hierarchical norms. Whether you’re at the start of your career or an established professional, attending IALD Enlighten Europe will leave you feeling more informed, inspired, and prepared to harness the power of light.”

Registration information

Early-bird registration for IALD Enlighten Europe 2026 is available through 24th March. For complete conference details, including venue information, agenda, speakers, and registration, visit iald.org/ee26.

More information on the IALD and its advocacy for the lighting design profession and the global community is available atiald.org.

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