Now Open: Hiroshige. The Artist of the Open Road
We’re proud to announce that Hiroshige: The Artist of the Open Road is now open to the public at…
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Stories with Light: Join Us for the Official Book Launch
It has been five years in the making, but we are delighted to finally announce Stories with Light,…
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The West End Project: Double Win at Civic Trust Awards 2025
West End Project Wins Two Awards at the Civic Trust Awards 2025, Including Sustainability Honour…
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Celebrating Growth: Anna Freiesleben Becomes Senior Lighting Designer
We’re delighted to share that Anna Freiesleben has been promoted to Senior Lighting Designer.…
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Melissa Byers to Speak at IALD Enlighten Europe 2025
Shaping the Future of Lighting Design Through Leadership…
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Michael Grubb Studio’s Triple Shortlist for [d]arc Awards 2025
Michael Grubb Studio is delighted to announce that three of our projects have been shortlisted for…
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Fostering Future Talent in Lighting Design: Our Commitment to Industry Growth
Investing in emerging talent is not just an initiative, but a responsibility. …
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Michael Grubb Joins the d’arc awards 2025 Judging Panel
We’re thrilled to announce that Michael Grubb, founder and managing director of Michael Grubb…
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Introducing The Spotlight, our periodic editorial
We see light as more than an element of design — it’s a narrative force that shapes spaces,…
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A Heartfelt Thank You and Festive Wishes 🎄
As the year draws to a close, we would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all those who have…
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Narrating Spaces with Light. A Decade at Surface Design Awards
Celebrating a decade of Michael Grubb Studio projects having a consistent presence at Surface Design…
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Marilyn: The Exhibition Opens in London. New Exhibition Unveiled at Historic London Venue
A stunning new exhibition has officially opened at the historic London Bridge venue. The exhibition…
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Ingredients at Guinness Storehouse Wins Platinum at MUSE Design Awards 2024
Ingredients at Guinness Storehouse has been awarded Platinum at the MUSE Design Awards 2024 in…
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Team Insight: Two Assistant Lighting Designers Join Michael Grubb Studio
Michael Grubb Studio is thrilled to welcome to Oliver Dewes and Orla McKee, who have joined our…
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Immersive Experience: Ingredients at Guinness Storehouse longlisted for Dezeen Awards 2024
Ingredients at Guinness Storehouse has been longlisted for the Dezeen Awards 2024 in the…
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Illuminating Heritage: Bath Abbey Wins Two RIBA Awards
We are thrilled to announce that the Bath Abbey Footprint Project has won the prestigious RIBA South…
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Celebrating Success: The West End Project Win
The West End Project Wins Pineapple Award for Public Space…
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Clerkenwell Design Week 2024: ‘How To Be Brilliant’ at Curating Concept
Part of Michael Grubb Studio team Melissa, Anna and Abbie brilliantly…
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Double Accolade at the Civic Trust Awards 2024 for the Second Year Running for Michael Grubb Studio
For the second year running, Michael Grubb Studio is thrilled to share that two projects featuring…
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Illuminating Experience: Ad Gefrin Wins LIT Design Awards
We are delighted to announce that Ad Gefrin has been awarded the prestigious LIT Design Award 2023…
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Michael Grubb Studio shortlisted for three [d]arc awards
Michael Grubb Studio is proud to share the exciting news that three of their exceptional projects…
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Lights in Goa – The Why, How and When of Lighting Design
Studio Founder Michael Grubb, was delighted to participate in this year’s Lights in Goa, as one of…
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Ad Gefrin Lighting Design Named as Surface Design Awards Finalist
Michael Grubb Studio is thrilled that the bespoke lighting design created for the Ad Gefrin…
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Michael Grubb Studio Celebrates a Decade of Success
Renowned lighting design studio Michael Grubb Studio is celebrating a decade in business, having…
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Ad Gefrin Lighting Design is a Platinum Winner in the MUSE Design Awards
Michael Grubb Studio is overjoyed to announce that the lighting design for the Ad Gefrin Anglo-Saxon…
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Anna Freiesleben Successfully Selected as SLL Finalist
Michael Grubb Studio is thrilled to announce that Project Lighting Designer Anna Freiesleben has…
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Two Projects Named in the Dezeen Awards 2023 Longlist
We are happy to announce that two of our recent projects have secured a place on the esteemed Dezeen…
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Roots in The Sky Winner of MIPIM Award 2023
Michael Grubb Studio had cause for celebration as the Roots in The Sky project was awarded Best New…
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Mike Cascarino and Melissa Byers Named 2023 WIN Awards Judges
Michael Grubb Studio is thrilled to announce that Head of London Studio, Mike Cascarino, and Head of…
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Triple Awards Success at The Pineapple Awards 2023
We are thrilled to announce that three projects featuring our lighting design scheme are winners…
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Discover the History of the Crown Jewels at the Tower of London Display
exhibition at the Tower of London. This new display is now open to the public, launching on the 26…
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Michael Grubb Unveils Latest Design Trends in Dubai
Hailed as the ultimate place for the interior design and fit-out industry, by transforming spaces…
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The V&A Photography Centre Phase 2 is Open to the Public
London’s Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) is renowned for its expansive collections of art and…
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Mike Cascarino Speaks on Sustainable Specification at Clerkenwell Design Week [d]arc thoughts
Mike Cascarino, Head of London Studio at Michael Grubb Studio, spoke on a panel discussion at…
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Michael Grubb is Elected Member of the Society of Light and Lighting (SLL) Council
Studio Founder Michael Grubb is delighted to announce his position as an elected member of the…
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Michael Grubb Brought the Future of Lighting to the Futurebuild Audience
Studio Founder Michael Grubb was delighted to be a recent speaker at the Futurebuild exhibition…
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Ad Gefrin Anglo-Saxon Museum and Whisky Distillery Opens to the Public
Distillery officially launched to the public in March 2023. Following an exclusive four days of…
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The First-Ever Official Formula 1 Exhibition Launches in Madrid
IFEMA Madrid, the exhibition will be open from March for the next few months until summer. …
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Michael Grubb Studio Achieve Double Awards Success at the Civic Trust Awards 2023
Michael Grubb Studio are delighted to share that not one, but two projects featuring the studio’s…
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Bletchley Park Intelligence Factory Shortlisted at Museum + Heritage Awards
Michael Grubb Studio is thrilled to announce that the Intelligence Factory in Bletchley Park was…
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How Flexible Working Benefits the Industry
Rachael Flint, Associate, Michael Grubb Studio…
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Michael Grubb Studio Illuminates Broad Marsh Public Realm and Nottingham Light Night
Michael Grubb Studio’s Broad marsh Public Realm installation will be part of Nottingham Light…
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Visitors Enjoy the View as the Battersea Power Station Chimney Experience Opens to the Public
experience with breathtaking 360-degree views of the London skyline from 109 metres above the…
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Silvertown, London
Michael Grubb Studio has been appointed by globally integrated and recognised real estate group…
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Michael Grubb Studio provides Lighting Masterplan for Brent Cross Town development.
Brent Cross Town is one of Europe’s largest developments. A brand new £5 billion development,…
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Michael Grubb awarded an Honorary Fellowship
Arts University Bournemouth has awarded our Founder Michael Grubb an Honorary Fellowship at…
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Michael Grubb confirmed as speaker at Landscape Show 2022
Michael Grubb is confirmed as a speaker at this year’s Landscape Show 2022, taking place at the…
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Michael Grubb captivate the audience at the AIDI National Congress
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Michael Grubb Announced as 2022 Build Back Better Awards Judge
Our Founder, Michael Grubb, has today been announced as a judge for this year’s Build Back Better…
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Michael Grubb Announced as 2022 WIN Awards Judge
We are thrilled to announce that our Founder Michael Grubb, has been announced as a judge for…
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Michael Grubb attends [d]arc sessions as keynote speaker
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[d]arc installation: Dancing in the Moonlight
As the name suggests, Dancing in the Moonlight was inspired by the supernatural delight of the…
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New London studio
We are really excited to announce the opening of our second studio at the beginning of April…
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Beatrix Potter Exhibition at the V&A, UK
The V&A is the world’s leading museum of art and design, housing a permanent collection of…
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Michael Grubb Studio partners with Arts University Bournemouth to deliver lighting design course content
We are delighted to announce a new collaboration with Arts University Bournemouth. Our team will be…
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Michael Grubb shares some pearls of wisdom in the latest edition of arc magazine
“I’m not a believer of standing still, because eventually you’re going to get caught out.…
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Michael Grubb presents at Surface Design Show 2022
Michael captivated the audience at the Surface Design Show at the Business Design Centre in London…
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Ready Steady Light 2021
We are excited to announce that the Michael Grubb Studio team, Isabelle Lane, Giulia Brighi, Chloe…
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Triple award success for Bath Abbey
We are thrilled to announce that our stunning lighting design for the world-renowned Bath Abbey has…
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Zurich’s COP26 installation
With the world’s focus on COP26 and a prime opportunity to raise awareness of sustainability…
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Battersea Power Station Chimney Lift Experience
Have you ever wondered what the view is like within and from the top of the Battersea Power…
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Bath Abbey shortlisted for FX & WIN Awards
We are delighted to announce that our lighting scheme for Bath Abbey has been shortlisted for both…
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Newcastle City Centre
Michael Grubb Studio has been appointed by Newcastle City Council to provide lighting designs for…
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AUB Student Accommodation
We are delighted to announce that the Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) flagship £24million Student…
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Harris Musuem
Ambitious plans to make the Harris Museum, Art Gallery & Library a world-class cultural…
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Vye New Zayed Development, Egypt
Michael Grubb Studio provided a Lighting Masterplan and Detailed Designs for the vibrant 500 ha…
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Bath Abbey Phase 1 Complete
Phase 1 of the historic £19.3 million Bath Abbey Footprint project is complete and includes a new…
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Whitfield Gardens, London
The rejuvenation of Whitfield Gardens in central London is now complete, marking further significant…
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Roots in The Sky, London
Michael Grubb Studio have been appointed by Fabrix to provide lighting design services for Project…
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Surface Design Awards
Our creative ‘meanwhile’ lighting scheme for Sayer Street & The Meadow has picked up another…
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West Downs Campus wins LUX Award.
We are delighted to announce that our West Downs Campus lighting scheme for University of Winchester…
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Sayer Street & The Meadow Highly Commended at LUX Awards
Michael Grubb Studio’s creative lighting design for Sayer Street & The Meadow was Highly…
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AIR Studios, London
Michael Grubb Studio has been appointed by AIR Studios to provide lighting design services for…
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Brent Cross South
We are delighted to announce that Michael Grubb Studio has been appointed by Argent to provide a…
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Jameson Whiskey Experience
Michael Grubb Studio has been appointed by Irish Distillers to provide Lighting Design services for…
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Wembley Stadium Changing Rooms
We are now able to announce that Michael Grubb Studio prepared detailed designs for the new Wembley…
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Photography Phase II at the V&A
Michael Grubb Studio has been appointed by the V&A to provide lighting design services for Phase…
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Gravity Bar II
The new Gravity Bar II has opened at the world-famous Guinness Storehouse, with lighting design by…
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Roe & Co, Dublin
From Friday 21st June, visitors will be welcomed inside the Roe & Co distillery.…
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Museum of Literature, Ireland
The Museum of Literature Ireland (MoLI), a new landmark cultural centre in the heart of Dublin, has…
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Hi-Tech Digital Centre shortlisted for Lighting Design Awards
Delighted to announce that our exterior lighting scheme for Hi-Tec & Digital Centre has been…
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Greta & Melissa present at PLDC 2019, Rotterdam
Greta presented her talk, “Educating Retail Clients” which built upon research undertaken and…
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Strand Aldwych, London
We are delighted to announce that Michael Grubb Studio has been selected by Westminster City Council…
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Re:Lit Project wins LUX Award
Our latest ReLit Project for The Handlebar Café was named ‘Lighting for a Circular Economy…
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Michael made Fellow of Society of Light & Lighting (SLL)
Michael has been made a ‘Fellow’ of the Society of Light & Lighting (SLL). …
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London West End Projects
We are delighted to announce that Michael Grubb Studio has been appointed by LDA Design to provide…
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Broadmarsh Public Realm, Nottingham, UK
Michael Grubb Studio has been appointed by Nottingham City Council to deliver a Lighting Strategy…
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Kings Square, Gloucester
Michael Grubb Studio has been appointed by Gloucester City Council to design a new creative lighting…
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It’s Back: Coastal Party Day (CPD)
Back by popular demand Michael Grubb Studio invites you to, undoubtedly, the most important CPD…
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The Light We Leave Behind – A Research Project
Adventure is an exciting experience into the unknown that’s typically bold, sometimes risky but…
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Michael featured by Trends in Lighting online magazine
Michael Grubb was interviewed by Trends in Lighting as part of their “Knock-On Effect Of Tech”…
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Lush Spa, Liverpool, UK
Lush Liverpool opened its doors after a nine-month transformation into the biggest Lush in the…
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Greta named Women in Lighting Ambassador
We can proudly announce that Greta Smetoniute is the Women in Lighting ambassador for United…
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Piper Development, London
Michael Grubb Studio worked in collaboration with Robin Lee Architecture on a collection…
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Baker Street, London
Michael Grubb Studio has been appointed by Baker Street Quarter Partnership to develop an…
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Black Prince Road wins Surface Design Award
We are delighted to announce that our decorative lighting scheme for London’s Black Prince Road…
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Darc Award Winner
We won a Darc Award. Our public realm lighting scheme for Black Prince Road, in London won in the…
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Learning From the Past to Improve the Future
Lighting can be sustainable, it just takes people making it to stand together.…
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Michael confirmed speaker at SHARE Belgrade 2019
Michael has accepted an invitation to speak at SHARE Belgrade 2019 on Thursday 9th May.…
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Seamus Heaney Exhibition
We are delighted to announce that the new Seamus Heaney ‘Listen Now Again’ exhibition…
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Llandaff Catherdral
We are delighted to announce that Michael Grubb Studio has been appointed by Llandaff…
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Darc Awards
Michael Grubb Studio has been shortlisted for two DARC Awards. …
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Michael speaking at ExpoTrade Austraila
Michael Grubb has accepted an invitation from ExpoTrade to present at Light·Space·Design…
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From Big Screen to Wider World
When transferring skills within industries, it is not a leap into the unknown but discovering a…
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Design to Shape Light
We have been selected to participate in ‘Design To Shape Light’ – a photographic exhibition by…
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LuxLive Talks confirmed
Both Michael Grubb & Stuart Alexander will be presenting talks at LuxLive 2018.…
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Feeding Lighting Design Curiosity with a Huge Spoon
Sharing the world of lighting design with audiences around the world, allows the opportunity to…
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Lush Showcase
We were invited our by our client LUSH to attend their 2018 Summer Showcase in Manchester.…
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Darc Room, London Design Festival
Stuart Alexander will be presenting ‘For the Love of Cables’ at London Design…
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3 Nominations for Lux Awards
The official shortlist for the 2018 Lux Awards has been announced with Michael Grubb Studio picking…
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Roe & Co
Michael Grubb Studio has been appointed by Diageo to act as Lighting Guardians for their new Roe…
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Putting a Pin on a Big Map – a Visitor Experience Project
Working with an iconic Italian brand, brought everything back to the roots of family. It all…
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International Sporting Venues, UK
We are delighted to finally announce our involvement with Wembley Stadium (England…
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Westferry Printworks
We are delighted to announce that Michael Grubb Studio has been appointed by Northern & Shell…
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Bluewater Plaza,UK
Michael Grubb Studio is delighted to announce that we have appointed by Landsec (formerly Land…
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Lavazza Museum
We are delighted to announce the Museo Lavazza has opened it’s doors to the public.…
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Open Gate Brewery, Dublin
Michael Grubb Studio has been appointed by Diageo to provide lighting design services for the…
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Hi-Tech & Digital Skills Centre, South Devon College
Michael Grubb Studio has been appointed by South Devon College to work in collaboration with LHC…
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Marian Court, London
Michael Grubb Studio has been appointed by Adam Khan Architects to provide lighting design services…
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Misson to Mercury: Bepi Colombo
Michael Grubb Studio provided lighting design services for Bepi Colombo, the European Space…
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Bath Abbey works start on site
After many years of planning, Bath Abbey’s ambitious Footprint project has finally commenced on…
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Michael, Matt & Greta speaking at PLDC Singapore
Michael Grubb Studio will have no less than 3 people on stage for the 2018 PLDC conference, which is…
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Michael confirmed speaker at LEDforum, San Paulo, Brazil
Michael Grubb has accepted an invitation to speak at the 9th edition of LEDforum, which will be held…
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Gravity Bar, Guinness Storehouse, Dublin
Michael Grubb Studio has been appointed once again by Diageo to provide lighting designs for the…
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Brooklands Aircraft Factory
We are delighted to announce that the Brooklands Aircraft Factory has finally opened its…
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National Maritime Museum
We are delighted to announce that we are working with multi-award winning landscape architects LUC…
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Plymouth Better Places
We are delighted to announce that Michael Grubb Studio has been appointed as lighting consultants…
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The Year that Became the Line in the Sand
It is easy to say you are going to do things. When you look back, there has to be the confidence of…
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Hook Restaurant & Treehouses, Farncombe Estate
Michael Grubb Studio has been appointed to provide lighting design services for prestigious Hook…
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The Marathon Race that Welcomed New Runners
Nurturing tomorrow’s seasoned lighting designers, involves immersing in today’s talent.…
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Brewing Gallery, Guinness Storehouse
Michael Grubb Studio collaborated (once again) with LOVE Creative to create a world class visitor…
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London Metropolitan University
Michael Grubb Studio won the ‘invited competition’ to provide lighting design services for…
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Superbugs: The Fight for Our Lives
Michael Grubb Studio was appointed by London’s Science Museum to provide lighting design services…
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The Dome for all Seasons
Special one-off projects can be so much more than something that disappears after the initial…
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Michael to headline at Middle East Lighting Design Summit 2018
Michael has accepted an invitation for ExpoTrade to provide a keynote speech at the the…
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PLDC PARIS 2017
Michael presented ‘Create retail experiences, not showrooms!’ at the biannual PLDC Convention…
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Gruffalos, Dragons and Other Creatures, Discover, London
Discover Children’s Story Centre have appointed Michael Grubb Studio as the lighting design team…
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Mortlake Stage Brewery, London
Michael Grubb Studio have been appointed by Reselton Properties to provide a Lighting Masterplan and…
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Working with Amazon, UK
Michael Grubb Studio are delighted to announce that we have been appointed by Amazon UK to provide…
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FX Awards 2017
Michael Grubb Studio’s lighting scheme for Wonderlab, at London’s Science Museum, has been…
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Brick Lane, London
Michael Grubb Studio is delighted to announce that we have been appointed by the London Borough of…
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AUB Student Accommodation
Michael Grubb Studio has been appointed by the Arts University Bournemouth to provide lighting…
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Woolsery, Devon
Michael Grubb Studio has been appointed to provide lighting designs for a new hospitality project in…
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Wonderlab wins IES Award of Merit
Wonderlab, at the Science Museum, London has been awarded a 2017 IES Illumination Award of…
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Perfume, opens at Somerset House, London
Perfume, a sensory journey through contemporary scent has now opened at Somerset House. The…
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Light Middle East ‘THINKLIGHT Forum’ 2017
Michael Grubb has accepted an invitation from the Lighting Institute to speak at the THINKLIGHT…
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Darc Night, London
Michael Grubb Studio has agreed to support, participate and provide a light-art installation for…
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Zoorassic Park Experience, ZSL London Zoo
Michael Grubb Studio has been appointed by London Zoo to provide lighting design services for their…
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Into the Woods, UK
Michael Grubb Studio has been appointed by the Intothewoods Glos Ltd to provide a Lighting Design…
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‘Tales of the City’ Lighting Journal
The Lighting Journal, the official publication of the Institute of Lighting Professionals, has…
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Awards for AUB workshops & studios
We are delighted to announce that the Design Workshops & Studios at the Arts University…
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Perfume: A Sensory Journey, Somerset House, London
Perfume will be a multi-sensory exhibition that features ten extraordinary perfumes and their…
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Lifting a Learning Legacy & Shaping a Practice
Lessons learnt from the past become ingrained in how we approach lighting design today.…
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Guinness Brewing
Michael Grubb Studio has been appointed by Diageo to provide lighting design services for Brewing, a…
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Wonderlab at the National Science+Media Museum Opens!
In total, 22 exhibits compete for attention in Wonderlab and designing a space to hold them all…
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Union Chapel, London
Michael Grubb Studio has been appointed by Union Chapel to design an exterior lighting scheme for…
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Ó Mouraria Ilumina a Montra, Portugal
Michael Grubb has accepted the invitation to participate at “Ó Mouraria, ilumina a montra!” in…
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Lighting for Good
Michael has accepted an invitation from the ILP to speak at the Lighting For Good event,…
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National Science+Media Museum
Michael Grubb Studio provided a unique and playful lighting installation for the official opening of…
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