Light Forms and Zentia collaborate to deliver a bespoke ceiling lighting for Material Source Studio (MSS)

Material Source Studio (MSS) in Manchester serves as a hub of innovation and inspiration for design professionals. Featuring installations from over 50 leading brands, the space offers a dynamic mix of product showcases, seminars, workshops, CPDs, and networking opportunities. The studio is purposefully designed to foster creativity while offering a comfortable, collaborative environment for designers and architects.

When Material Source Studio sought to enhance its meeting room with a bespoke ceiling lighting solution that would push the boundaries of design, Light Forms, in collaboration with MSS partner, Zentia, stepped in to deliver a tailored solution.

The solution needed to complement the Studio’s soft furnishings while maintaining a cohesive visual identity. It also had to incorporate integrated lighting with acoustic performance, ensuring practical benefits such as a comfortable, functional atmosphere for co-working and networking.

Zentia proposed and delivered a bespoke solution featuring the DecoFrame Kit Classic Canopy, Gridline, and triangle tiles in a mixture of white and grey. Zentia’s Solutions Design Manager, Nick Harper, created the design alongside providing the expertise and partnership working that Zentia is known for.

Light Forms developed Trifecta, a slimline ceiling light to fit seamlessly with the Zentia’s design. Available in a variety of colour temperatures and CRI options (80 and 90), the fixture comes with a choice of either a homogeneous opal diffuser or a low-glare micro-prismatic diffuser- ideal for a wide range of spaces. Its full-coverage, LED backlit design ensures even illumination across the surface, delivering a clean and striking ceiling lighting solution.

John Spicer, Head of New Product Development at Zentia was happy with the result. He commented: “We’ve been encouraged by the positive feedback on how straightforward the installation process is, which led us to officially launch this as a product. To support architects and designers, we’ve developed a set of standardised Revit models, available to download from NBS Source, BIMobject, and our own website, making specification as seamless as possible. For bespoke designs, our in-house team is on hand to help turn your vision into reality.”

Paul Shoosmith, Director at Lighting Forms, added: “It has been a pleasure to collaborate with fellow MSS partner Zentia on this bespoke solution, which we believe will be appreciated by designers across the Manchester region and beyond. We’re thrilled to introduce Trifecta to our collection as a standout lighting solution for diverse ceiling applications.”

Completed in July 2025, the final installation is a visually impactful, acoustically sound ceiling lighting solution – perfectly suited for presentations, board meetings, and creative collaborations at the Studio, a true flagship for design innovation.