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Lighting in the Council Chamber by Kevan Shaw

Lighting in the Council Chamber is provided by period brass chandeliers and matching wall lights. These fixtures are original, and have listed status as part of the interior fabric. Restoration of the fittings was undertaken by a specialist company and involved down-taking of the fixtures, removal from site to the workshop, full dis-assembly and stripping back, polishing, re-lacquering, reassembly and rewiring. New hand-blown diamond cut acorn glass shades were manufactured. These replica shades were based on a single surviving shade found in the building, and archive photographs. The intention was to restore the fittings as far as possible to their original appearance; this push for historical accuracy also influenced lamp selection. read more »

The Royal Victoria infirmary lighting scheme project – Anshen and Allen

The royal Victoria Infirmary lighting project

Lighting and colour are particularly important in the build environment. When taking about the hospital environment, how much more important lighting and colour becomes. KSLD were introduced to the Royal Victoria Infirmary project by Anshen + Allen to develop the lighting scheme for the main entrance and atrium late in the design process, after the budget had been fixed. We responded to this challenge by developing a simple linear approach to the lighting, linking the corridor balconies and bridges. The first phase of the project is now open and has succeeded in articulating the inspiring volume that links key elements of the old and new hospital. read more »