Architectural Outdoor Lighting
Architectural outdoor lighting is predominantly about aesthetics and showcasing the architecture of a building, while also providing security and safety for all building users.
Architectural outdoor lighting transforms how a building is seen when darkness falls. It enhances the aesthetics of outdoor spaces by drawing attention to architectural features and the natural beauty of buildings.
Detail Lighting is a team of architectural outdoor lighting experts. We work both directly for clients and with specifiers such as architects, designers and property developers to create stunning architectural outdoor lighting schemes that extend living spaces and illuminate the architectural nooks and crannies of properties that make them unique.
The benefits of architectural outdoor lighting
Some benefits of architectural outdoor lighting are:
- Architectural outdoor lighting creates a seamless integration of a building’s interior and its external architectural features
- It highlights landscaping which may otherwise go unnoticed, particularly during winter months
- Outdoor architectural lighting boosts kerb appeal and therefore the perceived value of a property
- By drawing attention to landscaping and the nature surrounding a building, architectural outdoor lighting brings the outdoors in. This offers biophilic benefits to users of the building, which relate to our connection with nature and its impact on wellbeing
- Architectural outdoor lighting adds visual interest which would otherwise be lost for a large percentage of the year
- Architectural outdoor lighting provides safety and security by helping people to move around the exterior of a building safely, and eradicating dark spaces that can attract unwanted attention.
Architectural LED lighting
At Detail Lighting we advocate the use of architectural LED lighting. LED lights consume far less energy than traditional lightbulbs. This is particularly beneficial for outdoor lighting which is often left on for several hours at a time.
LED lights are also compatible with sensors which can be used if architectural LED lighting is not required constantly throughout the night.
Architectural LED lighting concepts typically used outdoors are spotlights, spreaders, step washing, wall lights, uplights and surface mounted fixtures. They can be combined to create layers of ambient, task and accent architectural outdoor lighting.
Architectural outdoor lighting projects
The expertise of the Detail Lighting team is called upon by specifiers, contractors and clients to design architectural outdoor lighting schemes for both residential and commercial projects. Take a look at our projects for more information.
Highlights include:
- The Falcon at Castle Ashby – commercial. We supplied subtle landscape lighting at a wellbeing retreat to create a seamless transition from the inside, out and vice versa. We used step lighting, spotlights, in-ground uplights and surface path lights.
- Beech House – residential. Featured on TV’s Grand Designs, the property was located next to woodland. Our outdoor lighting designs included wall downlights and recessed downlights to create a low-impact lighting scheme that wouldn’t harm wildlife and woodland. We also installed glare-free orientation lighting.
FAQs
Can you design and produce bespoke architectural outdoor lighting fixtures?
Yes. We excel in engineering unique lighting products that help to achieve our client’s goals.
Do you offer a free consultation?
Yes. We offer a free 30 minute lighting design consultation which can be booked using the link on our design services page.
How do I get in touch for more information?
You can use our contact form, call 01908 613 256 or email sales@detaillighting.co.uk. We’d love to hear from you.
Can we help?
For a no-obligation chat about your architectural lighting designs, please contact us using our online form, by email at sales@detaillighting.co.uk, or by calling 01908 613256.
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