Marlborough firm weaves lighting magic
Mike Jeffery and Ian Smith of PJR Engineering
A Marlborough lighting company has won a major industry award after weaving its magic at a trendy London hotel.
PJR Engineering Ltd at Collingbourne Ducis designed, developed and manufactured the fluorescent light fittings for a weave-effect tiled ceiling, which adorns The Studio dining room at the hip Andaz Hotel in Liverpool Street, for lighting designer Elektra Lighting.
The Wovin Wall ceiling scooped first prize in the hotels and restaurants category of The Lighting Design Awards 2009, held at the London Hilton.
Ian Smith of PJR said: “A mix of red and white light filters through the gaps in the weave, allowing a change of mood according to the room’s function.”
The judges said: “In spite of the hotel’s policy of not having fluorescent lights in public areas, the lighting designer proved it could work exceptionally well.”
Formed in 1974 PJR is at the forefront in the design and manufacture of the new breed of fluorescent lighting, the T5, which was used at the Andaz. Its clients include household names like the John Lewis Partnership, Morrison’s and Norwich Union.
Meanwhile its subsidiary company, Advanced Lighting Systems, works at commercial, industrial and residential premises both large and small to create intelligent lighting schemes that exceed health and safety requirements and significantly reduce the amount of electricity used, slashing customers’ energy bills.
With tax breaks for energy efficiency combined with power savings, companies can expect to recoup the cost in as little as 14 months.
For more information about PJR Engineering log on to www.pjrengineering.co.uk. Advanced Lighting Systems can be found at www.advancedlight.co.uk
The award-winning backlit weaved ceiling at London’s Andaz Hotel.