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Layered lighting for safe, elegant transitions & spatial legibility

Staircases are more than circulation routes, they’re spatial connectors, design statements and key safety elements. At 18 Degrees, we design lighting journeys that ensure legibility and compliance, while reinforcing architectural rhythms and material expression. Whether sculptural or subtle, we ensure lighting is fully integrated and technically robust.

JOURNEYS

Stair lighting needs to do more than meet code. The journey must feel intuitive and effortless to guide movement while reinforcing spatial legibility. We bring careful attention to contrast ratios, light placement and glare control, with a clear understanding of how people move through and perceive vertical space.
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freshfields hq

Client — Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP
Collaborators — ID:SR, Gardiner & Theobald, Mix, TB+A
Location — 100 Bishopsgate, London
Status — Completed 2021
Certifications — BREEAM Excellent, SKA Gold
Image Credits — © Tom Lee

Global law firm Freshfields’ new headquarters embodies a sustainable, people-focused workplace. In collaboration with ID:SR, we designed an adaptable lighting scheme that balances performance, comfort and wellbeing across twelve floors. Dynamic, circadian-supportive lighting responds to daylight and activity, enriching focus and collaboration across client and staff areas. 

Smart controls, sensors and responsive dimming enable seamless adjustment to hybrid work patterns while cutting energy use by 30%. The result — a flexible, efficient environment recognised with BREEAM Excellent and SKA Gold ratings, where light enhances both human experience and environmental performance. 

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Bridgepoint

Client — Bridgepoint Advisers Ltd
Collaborators — Hassell, Gardiner & Theobald, H&M
Location — 5 Marble Arch, London
Status — Completed 2022
Image Credits — © Tom Lee
In collaboration with Hassell, 18 Degrees designed the lighting scheme for Bridgepoint Advisers’ new London office. The project delivers a dynamic, flexible workplace that reflects the client’s culture with a modern aesthetic. Spanning seven floors, comprising all front-of-house areas, including receptions, meeting rooms, private offices, staff amenities and
circulation, the lighting design integrates sustainability principles to support energy efficiency while enhancing user experience, journeys and visual comfort. Thoughtful lighting solutions adapt to evolving workplace needs, promoting connection, focus and wellbeing, while improving operational performance and enriching the overall sense of place.

Why us?

Safety-first — Lighting that supports movement, legibility and code compliance
Architecturally integrated — Discreet systems that complement structural detailing
Performance-focused — Durable, low-maintenance solutions that stand the test of time
Visually refined — Balanced contrast and glare control to elevate materiality
Tailored to context — From functional stair cores to statement features 

Residential

Lighting that brings comfort, identity and precision to living spaces

Landscape

Exterior lighting that balances safety, atmosphere and visual continuity with the built form

Cultural

Sensitive lighting design that enhances narrative, protects artefacts and shapes visitor journeys

LET'S LIGHT UP YOUR NEXT PROJECT TOGETHER

Whether you're at the start of a project or just want to explore ideas, we'd love to hear from you.