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IQL Stratford

Architectural FX recently supplied fixtures and supported the IQL Stratford garden lighting project. The lighting of this delightful project was designed by Alexia Gkika and Yasmeen Al-wakeel of Buro Happold lighting. Although it is a relatively small lighting project there is an immense amount of pride and passion in delivering the scheme. This award winning

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Wendy Howlett talks about #mylightingpassion and how she started her career in lighting

When I was looking for a new job Architectural FX was recruiting. The company and the job advised was exactly what I was looking for. It was meant to be. Same as above right place right time. I have been working with Architectural FX for 6 ½ years. It’s a lovely company to work for.

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James Hamilton talks about #mylightingpassion and how he started his career in lighting

 When I left school at 18, I knew I didn’t want to go to university. I got an apprenticeship as an electrician and continued that path for 10 years. I enjoy making things work and solving problems. Through my friendship with Chris, he approached me about a job and at the time I said I

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Jo Harding talks about #mylightingpassion and how she started her career in lighting

I’m afraid I’m one of those ‘I fell into lighting’ people. I was selling advertising for an international publication but wanted to get into product sales. I applied for a position in the Daily Telegraph for a European sales position for MD Lighting. They manufactured lighting for the domestic market (they were also part of

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Chris Skelley talks about #mylightingpassion and why he started Architectural FX

At 19, more by luck than judgment, I worked in a lighting component supply company. I thought there was more to lighting than lampholders and starter switches (do we even use them now?) I was right of course, thank you John Munnings (Wherever you are?) My first Saturday job when I was at school, was

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Issie Gilbert talks about joining Architectural FX, starting her career in the lighting industry, and ‘#mylightingpassion

 As a university student studying Product Design, not only was I too focused on my studies and university experience to focus on my career plan, but I never have been one for big long-term plans. I like to take everything as it comes as you can’t predict what curve balls will come your way. When

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