Lighting was an extremely important part of the refurbishment and RIDI was commissioned to supply a wide variety of luminaires to blend perfectly with the unusual office design.

RIDI, who specialise in providing inspired alternatives to the Category 2 lighting usually found in offices, supplied over 90 luminaires, mainly from their AIDA family.

In the main part of the building, where the ceilings are high, luminaires with indirect beams are coupled together and suspended in parallel giving a glare free linear over the entire length of the barn. A particular feature of the AIDA luminaire is the perforated bands that allow a minimal amount of direct light whilst reducing of the contrast against the ceiling.

Wall uplighters were used in the meeting rooms and directors offices - floor standing versions were also supplied to provide flexibility. Recessed downlighters create a different emphasis in admin rooms and corridors (where the ceiling height is lower). With varying shaped rooms each with different functions and requirements, RIDI has been able to offer a versatile lighting system that can be adapted to individual needs whilst maintaining a family appearance throughout the building.

Mark Hambury director of Sutton Griffin and Morgan commented: As designers of the offices we had an idea of how we wanted the lighting to be from the start. From a functional point of view it had to be appropriate for both the PC and drawing board design plus administration tasks as well as illuminate the building in a creative way. The outcome is excellent and the lighting has achieved everything we wanted it to."

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