Lighting Installation for a London Warehouse Facility

Introduction

A newly refurbished warehouse facility in London required a comprehensive lighting solution to enhance productivity, safety, and sustainability across its diverse spaces. Working closely with Ansell Lighting, the project delivered a tailored installation that combined robust industrial performance with modern control systems, energy efficiency, and aesthetic appeal where required. The result is a facility illuminated to the highest standards in both the warehouse and administrative areas, as well as the surrounding exterior.

The Warehouse Area

The heart of the facility is its expansive warehouse, demanding powerful, efficient, and intelligently controlled lighting to maintain safe and effective operations. Ansell Lighting’s Z LED Performance luminaires were selected to provide reliable, high-output illumination. This linear LED solution delivers exceptional efficacy, ensuring consistent, wide-area coverage that reduces shadows and enhances visibility for warehouse staff. With a robust IP65 construction and long lifespan, these fittings are ideal for industrial environments where durability and low maintenance are essential.

In addition to the standard high-performance lighting, the facility invested in smart controls to maximise energy efficiency and ease of use. The warehouse features the OCTO IP66 Smart High Bay Open Area PIR Sensor, which combines high-bay LED performance with integrated smart sensors. These luminaires automatically adjust output based on occupancy and ambient light levels, ensuring optimal lighting when needed and saving energy when the space is vacant. Integration with Ansell’s OCTO Indoor Wireless Smart Switch allows staff to control and program lighting scenes conveniently, creating a responsive and adaptable lighting environment throughout the warehouse.

To ensure safety during power outages, comprehensive emergency lighting was installed. This includes the Hawk Universal Lithium Emergency Kit, which can be configured in both maintained and non-maintained modes. The kit supports reliable emergency illumination while benefiting from lithium technology for longer battery life and reduced maintenance. Complementing this, the Guardian Bulkhead units in maintained/non-maintained configurations were deployed to provide highly visible, dependable emergency lighting at key exit routes and work areas, ensuring full regulatory compliance and peace of mind for facility managers.

Office and Warehouse Interface

Where the warehouse meets the office areas, lighting needed to bridge the functional needs of industrial space with a more comfortable environment for staff. The project specified Ansell’s Nouline luminaires in these shared spaces. This sleek linear LED fitting delivers high-quality, uniform illumination with excellent glare control, supporting both practical tasks and staff well-being. With a modern aesthetic, the Nouline integrates seamlessly into the transitional area between warehouse and office, creating a professional and pleasant workspace.

Office Upstairs and Reception

For the upstairs office and reception areas, lighting design focused on visual comfort and architectural appeal. Here, Ansell’s Vasco CCT Bi-Directional Suspended Linear luminaires were chosen to provide both functional illumination and aesthetic enhancement. These fittings deliver bi-directional light distribution, casting light both upwards and downwards to create balanced ambient lighting with reduced shadows and an inviting atmosphere. The Vasco also offers CCT (correlated colour temperature) switching, giving the facility flexibility to adjust the lighting tone to suit time of day or task, enhancing occupant comfort and delivering a premium first impression in client-facing reception spaces.

Exterior Lighting

The exterior of the warehouse facility required powerful illumination for security, staff safety, and vehicle access. The Aztec Floodlight was the ideal solution, delivering high-lumen output in a slim, modern design. This robust IP65-rated floodlight provides excellent wide-area coverage for the building perimeter, loading bays, and parking areas, deterring unauthorised access while ensuring staff can move around the site safely after dark. The Aztec’s efficient LED technology and durable construction make it perfect for withstanding the UK’s variable weather conditions while keeping running costs low.

Conclusion

This London warehouse project demonstrates the breadth and versatility of Ansell Lighting’s portfolio. From robust industrial fittings with advanced smart controls to elegant office luminaires and secure exterior floodlighting, every area was carefully specified to meet its unique demands. The result is a cohesive, energy-efficient lighting installation that enhances safety, productivity, and comfort throughout the facility, embodying Ansell Lighting’s commitment to quality, innovation, and customer-focused solutions.