When West Midlands-based electrical contractors Barrie Beard were looking for a lighting manufacturer for their latest project at Kidderminster’s Piano Building, they chose Luceco, a UK manufacturer and distributor of LED lighting products, to provide a complete lighting and controls system that would meet the brief.
Purchased by Wyre Forest District Council in 2024, the Piano Building project is part of the town’s wider regeneration programme, supported by the Government’s £17.9 million Levelling Up Fund grant for Kidderminster.
The Grade II-listed building is being transformed and repurposed into a modern, mixed-use facility which includes co-working and hybrid working spaces, an entertainment space, and restaurants.
From design through to hands-on support, Luceco says it worked closely with Barrie Beard to deliver its upgrade of a new, high-performance lighting and controls system for the building, ready for it to be occupied in Autumn 2025.
Jay Taylor, Account Manager at Luceco, comments, “We are delighted to have been able to provide comprehensive support that went beyond initial product supply, achieving both a scheme that would reflect and enhance the character of the building and also delivering a system that would maximise on energy savings with reliable performance.”
Product selection
Prior to the start of the project, Luceco carried out a controls demonstration to explain the controls offering and potential savings the client could achieve.
The company was then able to recommend a range of high-performance luminaires to meet the various lighting requirements of the building.
Luceco’s Climate Extra IP66 linear luminaire was chosen for its “durability and efficiency”, being appropriate for areas needing low-maintenance lighting.
Platinum Downlights were selected to provide a clean light in communal areas, complemented by Celeste backlit panels, selected for their “uniform light distribution and contemporary finish”.
Presence and daylight sensors were also integrated to allow the system to adapt automatically, reducing energy use in unoccupied areas and enhancing the building’s sustainability credentials.
Zach Beesley, Contracts Manager at Barrie Beard, comments, “We saw real energy-saving potential during the controls demonstration, and the support the Luceco team gave us from design to installation was outstanding.
“The products performed exactly as promised, making the process straightforward and stress-free.”
Jay Taylor, concludes, “We’re proud to have contributed to a project that celebrates heritage while creating modern spaces that people want to use.”
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