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Declaring Independence: USA 250
Room 3 | The British Museum
Dates: 30 June – 29 November 2026
Curation by: The British Museum
Project Management by: The British Museum @britishmuseum
2D / 3D Design by: The British Museum @britishmuseum
Build by: SetWorks @setworksltd

A Washington Peace Medal, commissioned by American revolutionaries in 1777 as a gift for the Wabanaki Confederacy, is currently on display at the British Museum for its 250th-anniversary exhibition. The medal, which features George Washington and a representation of the thirteen colonies, was later seized by the British and donated to the museum by King George IV in 1825. The unique object revolves slowly within the showcase giving visors the chance to glimpseboth sides. Additional objects include, the 1712 wampum belt, the tomahawk pipe gifted to Mohawk leader Joseph Brant, and the Sussex Declaration which will go on display later this year. The objects are housed within a large lantern structure projecting the text of the declaration of independence using light motifs projected powerfully across the room.

#ExhibitionLighting #MuseumDesign #LightingForMuseums #GalleryLighting #ArchitecturalLighting #BritishMuseum #recordlighting #250independenceday by @recordlighting

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Our lighting design for Genghis Khan: How the Mongols Changed the World at the Royal Armouries creates a dramatic visual journey that celebrates the scale, craftsmanship and cultural significance of this landmark exhibition. Carefully controlled lighting enhances more than 250 remarkable artefact, carefully controlled to match conservation requirements. Every lighting moment was designed to immerse visitors in the story of the Mongol Empire, revealing history through atmosphere, contrast and light.

Project Management @royalarmouriesmuseum Curation: Chateu Nantes and Nomad Exhibitions
3D&2D Design and Production: @nomadexhibitions

#ExhibitionLighting #MuseumDesign #LightingForMuseums #GalleryLighting #ArchitecturalLighting #royalarmouriesmuseum #genghiskhan #chinggismuseum #recordlighting by @recordlighting

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3 months ago

Rising Voices Contemporary Art from Asia, Australia and the Pacific at the V&A South Kensington celebrates contemporary art and cultural expression from Asia, Australia, and the Pacific, bringing together powerful works that explore identity, community, memory, and connection across generations. Our lighting design aimed to enhance the richness and emotional depth of each installation, using carefully composed light and shadow to guide visitors through an immersive and deeply resonant exhibition.
Special Thanks to Juri Nishi @juri_nishi, Daniel Slater @danielslaterlondon, Queensland Art Gallery Gallery of Modern Art @qagoma

Project Management, Curation: V&A Design Studio @vamuseum
Build Contractors: @samforstersassociates

#ExhibitionLighting #MuseumDesign #LightingForMuseums #GalleryLighting #ArchitecturalLighting #victoriaandalbertmuseum #recordlighting by @recordlighting

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4 months ago

Journeying beneath the surface of prehistoric oceans, our lighting design for the Natural History Museum’s Jurassic Oceans exhibition was crafted to immerse visitors in a world of ancient predators, deep-sea mystery, and cinematic discovery. Through atmospheric layers of light, shadow, and movement, exhibition delivers unforgettable underwater experiences where science, storytelling, and spectacle collide.

Project Management, 3D Design, Curation: @natural_history_museum
Build Contractors: @samforstersassociates
Digital media hardware design: Blue Elephant @blueelephantuk

Special Thanks to Experience Lighting, Thomas Wratten, Santiago Navarro

#ExhibitionLighting #MuseumDesign #LightingForMuseums #GalleryLighting #ArchitecturalLighting #naturalhistorymuseumlondon #recordlighting #jurassicoceans by @recordlighting

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5 months ago

The amazing ‘In Other Worlds’ exhibition by Liam Young opened at Barbican Centre last week. The exhibition takes visitors into immersive atmospheres blurring the line between cinematic fiction and tangible future realities. Through layered contrasts, shifting tones, and dramatic illumination, lighting helped Liam Young’s visionary narratives into experiential worlds that invite audiences to step inside a hopeful future.

Liam Young @liam_y
Project Management:@barbicancentre
Build: @setworksltd

#ExhibitionLighting #MuseumDesign #LightingForMuseums #GalleryLighting #ArchitecturalLighting #barbicancentre #recordlighting #inotherworlds by @recordlighting

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5 months ago

Fairy Tales @britishlibrary

Genies, magic, witches, potions, beanstalks, princesses, pop-up books, forests, the palace, three bears, angry trolls story-books galore and tales of far far away...

The story ends on 23rd August!

Curation & Project Management by The British Library
3D & Scenic design by @farliealan & @tom.piper24
2D Design by @davidsudlowdesigners @thatdavidsudlow
Audiovisual design & interactives by @clayinteractive & ADI
Lighting by Record Lighting
Quantity Surveyors & Project Management by @fraserrandallltd
Set Build by @samforsterassociates
Electrical work by IDSS
Photography credit: ©LukeHayes

#fairytales #fairystories #lightingdesign #lighting #theatricaldesign #scenic #magic by @recordlighting

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6 months ago

One year ago, Pirates Exhibition at the National Maritime Museum opened its doors, and we’re still delighted to have been part of bringing its story to life through light.

#ExhibitionLighting #MuseumDesign #LightingForMuseums #GalleryLighting #ArchitecturalLighting #royalmuseumsgreenwich #recordlighting by @recordlighting

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7 months ago

A look back at a pop-culture moment we had the pleasure to illuminate in 2024.
The Taylor Swift Songbook Trail invited visitors to journey through 13 iconic moments from Taylor Swift’s career, with displays of legendary outfits and accessories celebrating the evolution of her style. Presented across the museum as a free trail, the exhibition offered fans a closer look at the craftsmanship and storytelling behind each era.
Our lighting design was carefully crafted to reveal the detail, texture and character of each piece — balancing light and shadow to highlight the artistry of the garments while creating moments of drama and discovery along the route.
Though the exhibition has now closed, the magic of the experience — and the incredible collaboration behind it — remains a memorable project for the team.
Curated by: Kate Bailey
Design: Tom Piper @tom.piper24, Alan Farlie
Project Management: V&A Team
2D Design: V&A Design Studio
Build: Sam Forster Associates @samforsterassociates

#ExhibitionLighting #MuseumDesign #LightingForMuseums #GalleryLighting #ArchitecturalLighting #BritishMuseum #recordlighting by @recordlighting

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7 months ago

Flashback to this time last year, as we were adding the final touches to an immersive exhibition set across the iconic Chatsworth estate in the heart of the Derbyshire Dales
The Gorgeous Nothings brought together botanically inspired works from the Devonshire Collection alongside new commissions by contemporary artists including Kapwani Kiwanga, Ana Prvački, Konstantin Kakanias, David Wiseman and Maurizio Fioravanti.
Each room within the historic interiors presented its own architectural quirks, calling for a carefully tailored lighting approach. From intimate moments to bold, avant-garde solutions, the scheme balanced sensitivity to the interiors and strict conservation requirements for a diverse range of objects — from costumes and oil paintings to delicate organic specimens.
Photos copyright Gareth Gardner
Curated by Allegra Pesenti @allegrapesenti
2D /3D design by: Pippa Nissan / Nissen Richard’s Studio @nissenrichardsstudio
Electrical contractor & lighting supplier:
Bill Allard / Transmitta Ltd, Event Production Services

#ExhibitionLighting #MuseumDesign #LightingForMuseums #GalleryLighting #ArchitecturalLighting #chatsworthofficial #recordlighting by @recordlighting

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7 months ago

Looking back at one of our most precious projects from 2025; Ancient India: Living Traditions at British Museum was an immersive journey into the origins of Jainism, Buddhism and Hinduism
This exhibition brought together more than 180 extraordinary objects — from sculptures and paintings to delicate drawings and manuscripts — exploring the foundations of three major Indian religions, alongside the influence of nature spirits on art beyond India. The narrative was shaped in close collaboration with a community advisory panel of practising Hindus, Buddhists and Jains, grounding the experience in lived knowledge and authenticity.
Lighting played a central role in shaping the atmosphere. Candlelight effects, intricate gobo patterns and rich, saturated colour created a contemplative, temple-like setting — layered with incense scents and subtle soundscapes.
Central plinths glowed with lotus motifs, while fine golden beams were focused onto key objects, evoking shafts of light pouring into a darkened sanctuary. Soft organza drapes divided the space, gently shimmering as they caught pockets of light.

Curator: Dr Sushma Jansari @sushmajansari
Project Management: The British Museum @britishmuseum
3D Design: Drinkall Dean @drinkalldean
2D Design: Surface 3
Build Contractors: Sam Forsters Associates @samforstersassociates
Digital media hardware design: Blue Elephant @blueelephantuk
Digital media and soundscape design: Screensize Films & RG Sound
Cost management: Fraser Randall @fraserrandallltd

#ExhibitionLighting #MuseumDesign #LightingForMuseums #GalleryLighting #ArchitecturalLighting #BritishMuseum #recordlighting by @recordlighting

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7 months ago

We were delighted to have delivered the lighting design for the transformation of the former bookshop at the Victoria and Albert Museum in December 2024, reimagined as a flexible 156m² gallery for its Artists in Residence programme ✨
The space debuted with Artists at Work (Dec 2024–Nov 2025), launching a dynamic cycle of changing exhibitions that continues with Artists in Residence (Dec 2025–Nov 2026).
Two bright, airy rooms balance heritage and contemporary design — where Victorian niches and original floorboards meet crisp galvanised steel details. A suspended track and spotlight system with wireless controls enables seamless scene-setting, while colour-changing accents bring the historic arches to life.
Curation & Project Management: Victoria and Albert Museum @vamuseum
2D / 3D design: V&A Design studio
Build: MCD Heritage Ltd @mcdheritage
Electrical contractor: Clemlec Ltd
Photo Credits: Thomas Adank @thomasadank

#ExhibitionLighting #MuseumDesign #LightingForMuseums #GalleryLighting #ArchitecturalLighting ##victoriaandalbertmuseum #recordlighting by @recordlighting

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