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Lighting Tour in partnership with Arc Magazine

Lighting Tour in partnership with Arc Magazine

Lighting Tour in partnership with Arc Magazine

Explores the evolving relationship between light, materials, art and architecture.

ABOUT THE TOUR

In partnership with Arc Magazine, the Lighting Tour explores the evolving relationship between light, materials, art and architecture, beginning with an introduction to contemporary lighting and how it can shape atmosphere and transform spaces. Across a series of creative destinations, discover experimental approaches to light, form and material, alongside innovative installations that challenge traditional ideas of lighting and design.

The Lighting Tour is exclusively open to interior designers, lighting designers and professionals who specify lighting. To ensure the tour remains relevant to this audience, lighting manufacturers will not be permitted to attend and all registrations will be reviewed before places are confirmed. Attendance is limited to just 25 people, so please RSVP as soon as possible to apply for your place.

Key information: 
When: Wednesday 16 September at 14:00
Where: XAL Showroom, 477-478 Bateman's Row, EC2A 3HH

Please meet at 14:00 for a light lunch at XAL's showroom on Wednesday 16 September. Your host will meet you there before embarking on the tour. 

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In partnership with:

ARC

Tour Itinerary 

  • XAL showroom for a light lunch
    477-478 Bateman's Row, EC2A 3HH

The tour will begin with a relaxed lunch hosted by XAL, offering attendees the opportunity to connect before exploring the latest from XAL and Wever & Ducré. Discover contemporary architectural and decorative lighting, with insight into how light can shape atmosphere, enhance architecture and transform a space. Expect striking installations, inspiring conversation and the chance to experience lighting in a creative and engaging setting.

  • Stop 1: The WAX Building - LightMass^ by Raw Edges 
    4 Garden Walk, EC2A 3EQ

The next stop takes the tour into The WAX Building to discover LightMass^ by Raw Edges, where experimental thinking and playful design challenge traditional approaches to lighting. Expect an imaginative exploration of light, form and material, showcasing how creative experimentation can transform an everyday object into something unexpected and engaging.

  • Stop 2: Material Matters - India Iles / Sunday Light / Studio Gonzalo Bascuñán / Zieta Studio
    UNLOCKED, 118 Curtain Rd, EC2A 3PJ

A curated stop exploring the intersection of light, materials, art and experimentation. Attendees will discover work from India Iles, Sunday Light, Studio Gonzalo Bascuñán and Zieta Studio, offering contrasting perspectives on materiality, form and how light can become an integral part of the design process.

  • Stop 3: Lee Broom
    93 Rivington St, EC2A 3AY

A special opportunity to experience the world of Lee Broom through a personal tour with the designer himself. For London Design Festival 2026, Lee will unveil The Chant Chambers, an installation dedicated to the continuing evolution of one of his most celebrated lighting pieces. Attendees will discover the ideas, processes and storytelling behind his work, exploring the relationship between light, material and theatre, while enjoying striking installations, inspiring conversation and a drink along the way.

  • Stop 4: House of ICON - 2LG
    Shoreditch Town Hall, 380 Old St, EC1V 9LT

The tour will finish at House of ICON, set within the architectural surroundings of Shoreditch Town Hall. Explore a curated mix of contemporary design and lighting, including 2LG Studio and Quintiesse, bringing together decorative lighting, colour, interiors and creative installation within one final destination.

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INTERESTED IN BECOMING A PARTNER?

If you're interested in partnering with Shoreditch Design Week, get in touch with the team today. Whether you're a media partner looking to collaborate or have an idea that could form part of our programme, we want to hear from you! 

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