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c u s t o m l i g h t i n g f o r p u b l i c s p a c e
Design
B ack in 1901 we began making lighting and we were in good company. Every town had its own
foundry, and almost every street boasted a Smithy or a metal working shop.
Churches, Town Halls, Libraries, Court Houses and Theatres were built, furnished and illuminated by
these local craftsmen. Architects, designers and engineers were more creative than ever before, craft
As a result, architectural details such as light fixtures were always individually commissioned to
complement the overall design of each new building. Today, almost a century later, we see no
R econciling the various demands placed upon ecclesiastical lighting is a great challenge for any lighting
designer or architect, particularly in older churches where there is little natural daylight available.
High ceilings mean that artificial light often struggles to reach the point at which it is needed, and if not planned for in
Thanks to advances in modern light source technology, it is no longer necessary to compromise grace and beauty for
We can advise on various kinds of long life or high output light sources and how best to integrate them into new or
existing fixtures.
Specialist manual or powered winch systems are also available allowing chandeliers to be cleaned and re-lamped
T he traditional craft metalworking skills used to produce decorative lighting can also be
applied to other areas, such as the magnificent Rood Screen shown here.
We are able to work in a wide range of materials including Aluminium, Brass, Copper, Wrought Iron, Stainless and
Mild Steels. An extensive choice of surface finishes is available to further enhance each metal substrate.
P ublic buildings serve many diverse functions, from the serious business of the courthouse to the gentler
In each instance a reliance on artificial lighting is prevalent. The design and tone of lighting helps to set the scene,
firstly by removing the visitor from his normal surroundings and placing him in some other environment, one that is
often brighter or altogether more softly lit than the world outside. The scale of such buildings often dictates that the
lighting is plentiful, varied in its form and function, but always beautiful to behold.
There is no room for standard product here, each piece must compete for existence with other rare and beautiful
creations. In such grand surroundings the first role of decorative lighting is illuminating itself, vainly showing its own
S uspended from slender chains, imposing yet graceful chandeliers make for a dramatic focal point in any
formal public space. In the example on page eight, the lighting has been designed as a complement
not only to the scale of the room but also to the colour palette of its decoration. The tradition and
authority of the design is in perfect balance with the nature of the business that is conducted below.
On this page, the lighting is used more as a form of punctuation. The impressive height of the ceiling creates a large
empty void within the room; this is countered by the use of a long suspension on the chandelier which serves to
visually reconnect the ceiling with the floor.
Details found in the staircase and mirror frame have been echoed in the arms and bezels of the chandelier, thus
reinforcing one of the few decorative elements in this very restrained, yet powerful, interior.
Te n E n r i c h
A s you like it. Whether it’s a completely new design or the renovation of existing fixtures, one piece or a
whole scheme, by working directly with a genuine manufacturer the end product will be exactly as you
want it.
The lighting scheme at The London Palladium, shown here and opposite, creates a sense of drama and occasion
even when the curtain is down and the stage is empty. The contrast in the light, bright public areas and the rich,
intimate ambience of the auditorium provides a perfect demonstration of the versatility that can be incorporated into
Many fixtures can be designed or modified for use with dimmer controls, or as
emergency lighting, ensuring that the magical atmosphere within the theatre is
restoration drama.
Tw e l v e C r e a t e
Harwood Design