Exterior lighting that balances ambience & safety
Landscape lighting should do more than illuminate, it should enhance wayfinding, extend usability and reinforce a sense of place. At 18 Degrees, we design exterior lighting that connects people to outdoor space, supports night-time visibility, and integrates seamlessly with architectural and landscape design intent.
LANDSCAPE
From urban plazas and roof terraces to façades, pedestrian routes and landscaped courtyards, our landscape lighting balances safety, accessibility and visual comfort, while preserving a seamless connection across the public realm. We ensure lighting is integrated, not imposed, while aligning with long-term environmental goals. Whether activating a space or softening a threshold, our work always responds to context, character and climate.
R7 King's Cross
Client — Related Argent
Collaborators — Morris+Company
Location — King’s Cross, London
Status — Completed 2017
Image Credits — © Tom Lee
Collaborators — Morris+Company
Location — King’s Cross, London
Status — Completed 2017
Image Credits — © Tom Lee
R7 is a landmark development in London’s King’s Cross, designed to offer more than just workspace. Alongside ten floors of office space, R7 features shared areas to encourage collaboration and a sense of community. The building is also home to several hospitality venues including a cinema, restaurant and several retail units.
The lighting design for key public-facing areas encompasses a dramatic seven-metre-high entrance lobby, hospitality interfaces and an expansive communal roof terrace. Creating a versatile, visually engaging environment and inviting experience for diverse visitors, the layered lighting strategy responds to the architectural rhythm of the space and shifting atmosphere as day transitions into night.
Author King’s Cross
Client — Related Argent
Collaborators — Conran and Partners
Location — King’s Cross, London
Status — Completed 2023
Image Credits — © Tom Lee
Collaborators — Conran and Partners
Location — King’s Cross, London
Status — Completed 2023
Image Credits — © Tom Lee
Situated in heart of London’s King’s Cross, Author is a premium Build-to-Rent development by Related Argent, featuring interiors by Conran and Partners. Author’s community atmosphere is vibrant and inclusive with a rotating programme of arts and culture events. Alongside, residents can connect within dynamic co-working spaces and lounges or host gatherings in the screening room and private dining area.
The meticulously crafted lighting design is consistently applied across all public areas, including the reception, meeting spaces, screening room and circulation areas. Thoughtful layered lighting, curated luminaires and bespoke detailing bring texture and warmth, enhancing spatial hierarchy and offering a sense of domesticity within a high-density setting. The result is lighting that echoes Author’s personality: comfortable, contemporary, and deeply considered.
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
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.
Why us?
Human-focused — Lighting that supports safety, movement and comfort
Architecturally integrated — Designed in sync with buildings, finishes and planting
Minimal impact, maximum effect — Low-glare, low-energy schemes with real presence
Climate-aware — Durable, long-life fittings suited for external environments
Collaborative approach — Seamless design integration with landscape and masterplanning teams
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
