KPF architects own offices in the heart of covent garden had what many building owners are confronting recently – fluorescent lighting throughout the work and meeting spaces that, with the onset in 2024 of fluorescent lamps no longer being made, accelerated the need to upgrade their lighting. 

The opportunity was to enhance the quality of light in the spaces and to add a level of flexibility and adjustability. Creating healthy environments, that promote physical, cognitive and social well-being is the new metric in work place design. to this aim high colour rendering was specified and with a slightly warmer environment at 3500k. Emphasising well-being, factors like colour temperature, brightness, and glare reduction creates a more comfortable and healthy work environment. RIDI’s latest F Line suspended luminaire was chosen to be mounted at the same locations as the previous fluorescent fittings. Very low profile and featuring a perfect balance of uplight and direct light, the real gains are from the energy consumed – 62% reduction in Reduction in Energy Cost and 6.2 Tonnes of saved C02 emissions. 

Digital conference systems are driving new trends in office lighting and the conference and meeting rooms required sensitive adjustable light for when screen based meetings take place. H Profil was specified with three highly adjustable light elements for direct and indirect lighting with high colour rendering and slightly warmer white light so individuals are rendered well and naturally. Enhanced vertical illumination is achieved using track mounted RIDI Karo spotlights.