The lighting was integral to the design of the façade, transforming its appearance from day to night.
Client Department for Business and Trade | Date 2023-2025 |
Architect WOO Architects | Landscape Design Fira Landscape |
Construction ES Global | Project Team Clementine Fletcher-Smith, Justyna Bork, Wimonwan Wichaikhamjorn |
The lighting was integral to the design of the façade, transforming its appearance from day to night.
After dark, the building is transformed as light animates the perforated façade to reveal the Union Jack Flag behind it. Dynamic programming brings the flag to life, creating a rippling effect reminiscent of fabric moving in the wind.
Inside, the ground floor lighting is defined by a series of glowing coffered ceilings inspired by traditional Japanese architecture. These warmly lit coffers create a welcoming atmosphere, while additional lighting punctuates the space to highlight retail displays and provide intuitive wayfinding towards the upper-level event spaces.
In the café, the coffer design evolves with suspended globe lights at the centre of each group, evoking oversized lanterns that add a soft, ambient glow to the dining experience. Wall-mounted picture lights reference classic British interiors and complement the use of Liberty print textiles throughout.
Subtle lighting to the paths and foliage draws people through the foreground landscape towards the Pavilion. The lighting approach varies with the landscape design, as each area reflects a different landscape typology from the British Isles. A playful nod to British heritage is introduced through an illuminated traditional red phone box, adding a distinctive and light hearted moment to the journey.
Upstairs in the hospitality suite, carefully controlled lighting reveals the rich textures of Liberty print wall panels. Flexibility is key - lighting levels are tuned to support a wide range of event formats, whether the space is used as one large room or subdivided into smaller, more intimate areas.