March Newsletter
It’s time for Studiotech’s newsletter! Each month we share a selection of both Studiotech and industry news… This month we revisit Trinity Shopping Centre in celebration of its ten year anniversary, we introduce you to 11 & 12 Wellington Place and even take a look forward at some hot industry events coming up in April… […]
Transformation Through Light; Hosted by BDP and Canal & River Trust
Last week, Studiotech was proud to support BDP and Canal & River Trust during the three day event ‘Transformation Through Light’. Lighting, especially dynamic and architectural, can often be considered an aesthetic luxury but here, BDP has shown how it can be used as a functional way to provide a safer and more inviting environment. […]
February Newsletter
February newsletter you say? Full of hot topics from the industry and Studiotech gossip? That’s right! Check out what’s included this month 👇 Awards news ✔ New team members ✔ Project Focus ✔ Venture Arts news ✔ Industry events ✔ What are you waiting for… read on! Studiotech February Newsletter
Work completes at Barking Riverside
We are thrilled to announce that our latest catenary project has landed! Barking Riverside catenary solution showcases the perfect blend of simplicity and style. ✨ The public realm lighting at the new Barking Riverside station entrance sets the stage for a warm and secure atmosphere, ensuring a safe and inviting environment for all travellers. Join […]
How much does social media influence design?
I have recently returned from a trip to Rome. (Eyes roll in the office because I haven’t stopped talking about it!) A beautiful city with incredible food, architecture, culture and history. I filled my phone with photographs of the Colosseum, Vatican City, views over the River Tiber, street art and much more! And yes, I […]
January Newsletter
Sneak peeks and behind the scenes with Studiotech! But that’s not all we want to share with you, take a look at the latest edition of Studiotech’s Newsletter… Why not sign up to receive it direct to your inbox?! January Newsletter
Bespoke sounds expensive right?
Bespoke. sounds expensive right? Well did you know that in our experience it’s actually, more often than not, a more cost effective solution compared to an ‘off the shelf’ product? And here’s why… Collaboration; Studiotech collaborates with you to develop your concept to suit the space, this can be an interior space, public realm and […]
November Newsletter
From Salford to Lyon, light festivals are well underway, ’tis the season and all! Let’s take a look at what’s been going on here at Studiotech and across the industry with Studiotech’s latest newsletter. November Newsletter
Get2Know SODA MMU – Hosted by Traxon e:cue
“It was extremely lucky for us, we’ve got this screen with the absolute perfect client whose job it is to storytell through digital media” Steve Wilby, Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios Last week, Studiotech Director – Ed Vickery, joined the first in the ‘Get2Know’ series of Webinars hosted by Traxon e:cue. A discussion about the project; […]
Studiotech swot – How are brands utilising immersive experiences to connect with their audience?
We’ve all heard, or even used the term ‘instagrammable’. More than ever people are looking for complete sensory encounters, ones that are memorable, personalised and stimulated by sophisticated visual and sensory experiences, ones that can be captured in the moment and shared with the world. We’ve seen an increase in experiential events and branding, immersive […]
Studiotech announce new dealership agreement with ETC
Studiotech is pleased to announce a new dealership agreement with ETC; global leaders in theatrical and architectural lighting and control technologies. Since its creation in 1975, ETC has grown into a global leader in the manufacturing of lighting technology. The company has strategically developed its product portfolio to address the themed and architectural environments around […]
Studiotech Swot Guest Blog; Why do Dynamic Lighting Installations Become Humdrum? by David Gilbey
There is an elephant in the room, so to speak. A problem that we are all aware of and yet it is rarely discussed, whispered in the corners of lighting parties maybe, when we feel safe to discuss taboo lighting subjects, perhaps when we have imbibed in a little Dutch courage! I am talking about […]
Studiotech Squad – Nick Earle
Tell us a bit about your role at Studiotech – I am one of the lighting control programmers here at Studiotech, and the role brings together my background in theatre lighting and computer technology well. I’m also an electrical engineer and help do design, schematics and go on site to do commissioning, as well as […]
Studiotech Squad – John Brannigan
Tell us a bit about your role at Studiotech – As Operations/Project Manager, I oversee all the jobs from a health and safety perspective – some projects, I take on from start and see them through to the finish. At Studiotech, my aim is to turn our design into a reality and bring the designs […]
Studiotech Swot – Manchester: The place to bee! 🐝
Manchester. Home to Studiotech headquarters. Home to two of the greatest football teams in English football, Manchester City and… Stockport County. Home to some of the best musicians from Oasis and The Stone Roses to The Courteeners and The Blossoms. Also known for being one of the most creative cities in the world, Manchester is […]
Promotion – Phil Haldane
Studiotech is delighted to announce that Phil Haldane has been promoted to director. Phil has been responsible for leading many of our projects since he joined over four years ago and pretty much holds the fort in Scotland for Studiotech, so we thought it was about time he was rewarded with even more responsibility! Congrats Phil, […]
Studiotech Swot Guest Blog; The Light of the Moon by Simon Watkinson
I have often thought to myself, though never out loud, that the moon has to be my favourite lighting feature; accessible to all, startling at times, often unnoticed, but ever present. And colourful too! Obviously it is not the light source itself, but a reflector and its’ apparent colours are affected by the atmospheric conditions […]
Studiotech Squad – Chris Little
What made you join Studiotech? I have always admired Studiotech and their work from afar. The projects they have been involved with have really made an impression on me, in particular the bespoke elements they can bring to a project. They have always pioneered the lighting controls and integration industry and I was really keen […]
Studiotech Swot; Control – The Role it Plays in the World of Dynamic Lighting PART TWO
Last month, we shared with you an insight into the Role of Control by Studiotech Director, Ed Vickery. An honest insight into the world of control and how we can work together as an industry to to pool our collective ability as lighting designers, integrators and control specialists to deliver true experiences for the user. We’ve […]
Lauren Baker Art unveils ‘LUNA WOMAN POWER TOTEM’
Renowned artist Lauren Baker Art unveils ‘LUNA WOMAN POWER TOTEM’ at Enfield Winter Lights Festival, commissioned by Artist Hive Studios. The 3.3metre high light art piece is installed at suffragettes historical landmark and will be on show from today, 25 Feb until 31 Mar 2022 at Palmer’s Green Triangle, Enfield, London. The light installation is […]
In the Press – Yotel Vega in Arc Magazine | Issue 126
In the Press – Yotel Vega in Arc Magazine | Issue 126 Have you caught the latest issue of Arc magazine? Read all about Artin Light’s design inspiration behind Yotel Vega, Glasgow. “We wanted to create an immersive experience where it’s not just about lighting, it’s like you’re entering an art installation.” Luke Artingstall, Director and […]
Studiotech Swot; Control – The Role it Plays in the World of Dynamic Lighting
There are hundreds of articles out there that will provide you all the tangible quantitative benefits of effective use of lighting control. Extending product life, reducing energy consumption, improving visual comfort are all major benefits of implementing a successful control strategy. The purpose of this article is not to explain all this again, it is […]
We recognise this project in Material Source!
Manchester interiors agency Space Invader has transformed the look of one of the city’s landmark developments at One Piccadilly Gardens for client LGIM Real Assets. “The design language looked right back to the site’s interesting history in the 18th century” Read where Space Invader Design got their inspiration from for One Piccadilly Gardens in this fascinating […]