St Moritz Church
Germany

St Moritz Church

In 2009 John Pawson Architects were awarded the contract to undertake a vast refurbishment project of the Church of St Moritz and their main aim was to bring clarity and light to the church, whilst respecting the work of previous architects and their vision. Mindseye were appointed as the lighting d …

Architecture

John Pawson Architects

Client

John Pawson

Sculpture HSBC
Grain of Rice
Hong Kong

Grain of Rice Sculpture HSBC, Hong Kong

Mindseye were delighted to be chosen to provide the lighting design for the recently unveiled monumental sculptures commissioned by HSBC to mark its 150th anniversary. The cast-bronze sculptures each represent a single grain of rice and stand proud at the head offices of the bank in its home markets …

Architecture

Based Upon

Client

HSBCCASS Sculpture Foundation

HSBC Hong Kong
Media Facade

HSBC Hong Kong - Media Facade

The iconic building from Foster & Partners set a milestone in the skyline of Hong Kong. On its competition it was the highest building in Hong Kong. Today while still the most beautiful building it has been dwarfed by the surrounding skyscrapers. Mindseye was asked in 2008 to look at options on …

Architecture

Foster & Partners

Client

HSBC

HSBC Hong Kong
The Cathedral

HSBC Hong Kong Atrium

The journey to the final design of the iconic Cathedral of the HSBC building started together with the exterior façade in 2008. Mindseye developed a masterplan for the lighting of the entire building. Part of which was the Atrium of the building. …

Architecture

Foster & Partners

Client

HSBC

The Barbican
Arts Centre

The Barbican Arts Centre

Lighting was a crucial element in the architect's dynamic vision for the comprehensive £11m refurbishment of the public foyers of this architectural icon. However, modern architecture and modern lighting are, contextually, two different things. The new lighting system has helped to transform t …

Architecture

Allford Hall Monaghan Morris

Client

Allford Hall Monaghan Morris

Leicester Square 48
London

Leicester Square 48

We have been approached by make architects to create an installation in the lobby of the newly refurbished 48 Leicester Square building. Goal was to achieve a similar breathtaking effect as in our previous bespoke light installation in Birmingham. More than 1800 tubes decorate the space creating a w …

Architecture

Make Architects

Client

Make ArchitectsDesigner GroupSOME Architecture

Conference Centre
Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre

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Architecture

Alford Hall Monaghan Morris Architects

Client

Allford Hall Monaghan Morris

Facade Installation
Paspaley

Paspaley Facades

Inspired by Paspaley’s most prestigious products, unique strand stringing technique and pearl luminosity, the show window installations creates a consistent and playful effect through ‘strands’ of LEDs behind frosted glass. Each strand has a set of parameters which defines its identity. It too …

Architecture

Carbondale

Client

CarbondalePaspaley

White Cube Gallery
Hoxton Square

White Cube Gallery Hoxton Square

The gallery that perhaps more than any other defines the now predominant approach to lighting contemporary art. A completely even light in all directions. The art speaks for itself, regardless of its position within the gallery. No need here for attention grabbing spot lighting. Warm and daylight co …

Architecture

Rundell Associates

Client

White Cube

The Core
Eden Project

The Core Eden Project

When Eden Project decided to employ a lighting consultant for their latest build project, they asked their architects to look around for an innovative, up and coming practice to present along side the more established competition. Whilst we always work collaboratively, it is fair to say that this pr …

Architecture

Grimshaw Architects

Client

Grimshaw Architects

Annan Murals
Barbican

Dorothy Annan Murals - Barbican

The building that hosted the Dorothy Annan Murals had to give way due to a new site development. The murals have been granted a Grade II listing therefore the decision has been taken to move the mural to the Barbican Center. Allford Hall Monaghan Morris Architecture was in charge of the movement and …

Architecture

Allford Hall Monaghan Morris

Client

Allford Hall Monaghan Morris

South Marsh
Community Hub

South Marsh Community Hub

The architects Stanton Williams had a strong vision for this new-build community hub and came to Mindseye from the project outset, keen to get as much lighting integrated as possible. Mindseye were asked to provide a cost efficient lighting scheme flexible for sports and leisure use, but which also …

Architecture

Stanton Williams Architects

Client

Hackney Council

Corpus Christi

The brief was to enhance the wonderful architecture and features of both the Corpus Christi Church and the adjoining Sports Hall and to give the church and hall flexibility and the ability to set different lighting scenes. The lighting design carefully considered the important needs of the church, i …

Architecture

Dow Jones Architects

Client

Dow Jones Architects

Brunel Museum
Rotherhithe

Brunel Museum Rotherhithe

The Brunel Museum in Rotherhithe is located within Brunel’s Thames Tunnel Engine House, which is a Scheduled Monument. Following the installation of a separating concrete deck above the tunnel the museum has also taken a lease on the Grade II* listed circular underground Sinking Shaft. This projec …

Architecture

Tate Harmer Architects

Client

Tate Harmer Architects

Alison Jaques
Gallery

Alison Jaques Gallery

Elegant simplicity. The architect's concept of simple rectilinear spaces and parallel lines were translated into a system of lines of light that adapt themselves to each space within the gallery. The consistent approach and attention to detail provides the visitor with a seamless journey throug …

Architecture

Mr J Rundell & Associates

Client

Rundell AssociatesAlison Jacques Gallery

Discovery Centre
Birmingham

Discovery Centre Birmingham

A huge variety of lighting techniques were employed in this series of exhibition spaces. The design process was highly collaborative and the results clearly demonstrate this. Light is used to assist the communication and interactive functionality of all the exhibits. …

Architecture

MET Studios

Client

MET Studios

St John at Hackney

Photography: Gilbert McCarragher …

Architecture

John Pawson

Client

Hackney Church

Savill Garden
Visitor Centre

Savill Garden Visitor Centre

Shortlisted for the 2007 Stirling Prize, this building is as beguiling in the flesh as it is innovative, even though it uses traditional building techniques and materials. The vast undulating canopy is supported only by the perimeter walls. The architect was clear that there should be no equipment w …

Architecture

Glenn Howells Architects

Client

The Royal Parks

Annie Leibovitz
Exhibition

Annie Leibovitz Exhibition

Innovative use of reflected light defines the visual character of this photographic exhibition. Simple dimmable fluorescent battens were concealed at the top and bottom of the double skin wall. The pictures are hung inside the wall and viewed through a cut out in the front wall. …

Architecture

Theis & Khan

Client

Theis & Khan

Museum of
Garden History

Museum of Garden History

A Museum devoted to the art and history of gardening has been re-designed and re-housed inside a medieval church. Mindseye provided consultancy advice for the main areas of the museum. Mindseye simply helped to develop the specification to ensure maximum energy efficiency and advised on target light …

Architecture

Dow Jones Architects

Client

Dow Jones Architects

St. George Gallery

This Grade-II listen Georgian building, just south of Hanover Square, has been stripped back to its original features and turned into Offer Waterman's new art gallery. The lighting was carefully chosen to be as minimal and as versatile as possible to not detract from the beautiful original int …

Architecture

Michel Schranz Architecture & Design

Client:

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ChristChurch Spitalfields Information

ChristChurch Spitalfields

Spitalfields Christ Church

The brief was to enhance the wonderful architecture and features in the former crypt. The various small rooms have been re-unified architecturally creating a new Performance Space, Cafe and Gallery. Mindseye's lighting concept is based on the architectural concept. Indirect light treatment is used throughout the entire space and lays the basic light out. Depending on the function of the room additional layers of light are added the space.