Michael Grubb Studio

Reimagining Great Ormond Street and Queen Square wins “Healthy Placemaking for Community Impact” at the Healthy City Design Awards 2024 Working with LDA Design, we developed the conceptual lighting design for the 'Reimagined Great Ormond Street and Queen Square' project. The project vision is to transform a polluted and traffic-dominated street into a climate-resilient, healthy, and child-friendly one.   To enhance the human experience of the street, particularly given the high stress and anxiety that can be experienced by visitors to Great Ormond Street Hospital, we centred inclusive design and enjoyable wayfinding within our lighting proposal. After dark, layers of amenity, decorative and playful lighting combine, providing functional legibility with moments of intrigue for children to discover along the route and inhabit the warm, welcoming landscape.   Drawing upon the local historic link to Peter Pan and the existing heritage street lanterns, a key lighting theme was to create a sense of enchantment. The layers of light help establish a sense of place for both residents and visitors, with features including dappled light amongst planting; warm glows to seating; hidden ‘glow worms’ at low level; and the environmental benefits of retaining and re-lamping the heritage lanterns to efficient, warm white LED.   The project was commissioned by Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust and Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity NHS NHS England Mayor of London Norman Rourke Pryme | Certified B Corp™️ More about the project and other winners at HCD2024 Awards, read here: https://lnkd.in/eHdsEMKi #lightingdesign #architecturallighting #lightingproposal #HCD2024

This Week! Anna Freiesleben will be speaking at International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) Enlighten Americas 2024 in San Diego, USA! Anna will be presenting her topic “Light Beyond Earth: Illuminating Life on Exoplanets”. The presentation discusses the question of what are the future lighting conditions humans may face, and how do we design for these unfamiliar contexts? Good Luck, Anna! Don't miss out! See you there? Date: 10:45, Saturday, 19 October 2024 Location: San Diego, USA Read more about Anna’’s talk here: https://lnkd.in/dWK2YfgU For more details about the event, read here: https://lnkd.in/dt2N5iN8 #IALDEnlightenAmericas2024 #lightingdesign #lightingconference #illumination

Ingredients at Guinness Storehouse has been awarded Platinum at the MUSE Design Awards 2024! This recognition highlights the exceptional efforts and creative synergy of our entire team, lead designers D&P and all collaborators. It’s been an incredible journey, and we’re truly grateful to have had the opportunity to work alongside such talented teams. The MUSE Awards hold a prestigious place in the industry, honouring groundbreaking ideas, design innovation, and those who push the boundaries of creativity across the globe. Being recognised among such remarkable talent is both humbling and inspiring. This achievement represents not just a win, but a reflection of our dedication to delivering impactful, visionary work. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who played a part in making this project come to life! Let’s continue to raise the bar and create work that resonates. Ingredients Team — Design Lead and Brand Innovation: Dalziel & Pow Lead Architect: RKD Lead Contractor: FESP Specialist Fabrication: Cod Steaks Lighting Design: Michael Grubb Studio Electrical Contractor: Geoghegan Electrical AV Consultants: Rockbrook AV Scent Design: THE AROMA COMPANY (EUROPE) LTD. Photography: FRENCH+TYE More details about the project and the lighting design, read here: https://lnkd.in/ebiieZ3h #museawards24 #platinumwinner #lightingdesign #architecturallightingdesign

The talk from Michael Grubb — 7 ways to think like a lighting designer Michael will be presenting at FutureScape Event 2024. The talk will focus on the seven key approaches our lighting design consultancy takes when working on high profile exterior lighting projects, both in the UK and overseas. Don't miss out! See you there? Date: 11:00, 16 October 2024 Location: Lighting Theatre at Excel London, UK Register for free tickets here: https://lnkd.in/ehEVXSx4. For more details about the event, read here: https://lnkd.in/e_WsB2P #futurescape24 #exteriorlightingdesign #architecturallighting #industrytalk

We are thrilled to welcome to Oliver Dewes and Orla McKee, who have joined our growing lighting design team! Oli and Orla both previously joined us as placement students from Arts University Bournemouth, it’s great to welcome them back to the team as Assistant Lighting Designers. Both Orla and Oli will be based in our London office. We're excited to have them on board as we continue to grow. Welcome to the Team! #lightingdesign #lightingconsultancy #architecturallighting

Ingredients at Guinness Storehouse has been shortlisted for the FX Design Awards 2024 in the Lighting Design category! Being shortlisted for the FX Design Awards is a proud moment, as it highlights our ongoing commitment to design excellence and innovation. Each space was uniquely designed, with lighting enhancing the narrative. From evoking the warmth of barley fields to creating the dramatic, ethereal atmosphere of the yeast room, every detail was carefully crafted to immerse visitors in the brewing process. We’re grateful to all teams who contributed to making this project an outstanding success and look forward to the upcoming awards ceremony. Ingredients Team — Design Lead and Brand Innovation: Dalziel & Pow Lead Architect: RKD Lead Contractor: FESP Specialist Fabrication: Cod Steaks Lighting Design: Michael Grubb Studio Electrical Contractor: Geoghegan Electrical AV Consultants: Rockbrook AV Scent Design: THE AROMA COMPANY (EUROPE) LTD. Photography: FRENCH+TYE More details about the project and the lighting design, read here: https://lnkd.in/ebiieZ3h #fxdesignawards #architecturallightingdesign #visitorexperience #immersiveexhibition #lightingdesign #guinnessstorehouse

Ingredients at Guinness Storehouse has been longlisted for the Dezeen Awards 2024 in the architectural lighting design category! This achievement would not have been possible without the combined efforts of the talented designers, architects, and partners who worked tirelessly to bring this immersive experience to life. The project showcases the core ingredients of Guinness in an innovative and interactive setting, merging storytelling with design to create a space that engages and educates visitors while paying homage to the brand’s heritage. The Dezeen Awards, celebrated as one of the most prestigious accolades in global architecture and design, recognises projects that stand out for their creativity, sustainability, and positive societal contributions. We are honoured to be part of this longlist among other great projects in this category. Now to the shortlist! 🤞 Ingredients Team —  Design Lead and Brand Innovation: Dalziel & Pow Lead Architect: RKD  Lead Contractor: FESP Specialist Fabrication: Cod Steaks  Lighting Design: Michael Grubb Studio Electrical Contractor: Geoghegan Electrical AV Consultants: Rockbrook AV Scent Design: THE AROMA COMPANY (EUROPE) LTD. Photography: FRENCH+TYE For more details, please visit:https://lnkd.in/epCacfMs More details about the project and the lighting design, read here:https://lnkd.in/ebiieZ3h #dezeenawards #architecturallightingdesign #visitorexperience #immersiveexhibition #designexcellence

7 ways to think like a lighting designer We are delighted to share that Michael Grubb will be presenting at FutureScape Event 2024, the UK’s leading landscaping event. The talk will focus on the seven key approaches our lighting design consultancy takes when working on high profile exterior lighting projects, both in the UK and overseas. See you there? Date: 11:00, 16 October 2024 Location: Lighting Theatre at ExCeL London, UK  Register for free tickets here: https://lnkd.in/ehEVXSx4. For more details about the event, read here: https://lnkd.in/e_WsB2P #futurescape24 #exteriorlightingdesign #architecturallighting #industrytalk #lightingtalk

Lighting the extraordinary visitor experience "It was an honour to work on Guinness Ingredients, another project as part of Michael Grubbs Studio's continued involvement on the Guinness Storehouse. Getting to work with the design team was a fantastic experience for our London team, and it has been great seeing how well-received it has been by the public through the social media response and in-person customer responses." — Mike Cascarino, Head of London Studio. "The Ingredients experience is the final masterpiece in over a decade of transformational lighting projects at the Guinness Storehouse. From the Tasting Rooms to the main atrium, every detail has been meticulously crafted following our Light & Brand Strategy. This strategy ensures the lighting not only enhances the iconic Guinness brand but also elevates the entire experience. We’re proud to be the Lighting Guardians behind this journey and grateful for the trust and support from the Guinness Storehouse." — Michael Grubb, Founder and Managing Director. Read more about the project and the lighting design here:https://lnkd.in/ebiieZ3h Ingredients Team —  Design Lead and Brand Innovation: Dalziel & Pow Lead Architect: RKD Lead Contractor: FESP Specialist Fabrication: Cod Steaks Lighting Design: Michael Grubb Studio Electrical Contractor: Geoghegan Electrical AV Consultants: Rockbrook AV Photography: FRENCH+TYE #lightingdesign #visitorexperience #guinnessstorehouse #immersive #architecturallighting #museumlighting

When light supports the narrative The Formula 1® Exhibition arrived in London! We are proud to be part of the creative team that developed the initial lighting design strategy and criteria for the first official exhibition in Formula 1® history, and we are looking forward to seeing it in London. This project is a great example of lighting design working together with the rich history and immersive atmosphere of the motorsport, highlighting the speed, the chaos, and elated feeling of celebration for fans and visitors of this unique experience. Read more about our involvement and lighting design for the exhibition in Madrid here: https://lnkd.in/evAUxHNv #f1 #f1exhibition #f1exhibitionlondon #f1exhibitionmadrid #visitorexperience #lightingdesign #architecturallighting