Powerhouse, UK

The historic Lots Road Power Station has been reimagined as the landmark residential development Powerhouse, blending industrial heritage with contemporary luxury. Interior Designer, Fiona Barratt-Campbell transformed the expansive turbine hall into a striking, high-end atrium, anchored by a 70-metre bespoke pendant inspired by the movement of energy.

The design brief demanded a solution that respected the Grade II listed building while delivering a contemporary art installation. The pendant comprises 24 interlocking octagonal elements suspended between the historic chimneys, realised through close collaboration between the design team and Studiotech, who engineered, integrated, and delivered the installation.

To achieve ultra-thin, interlocking octagons with integrated lighting, Studiotech developed a 25mm aluminium profile with internal cavities for wiring and recessed LED strips. Each octagon was modularly constructed in sections to enable precise installation across the 70‑metre span. A bespoke gantry was suspended from the roof between the chimneys, and incorporates a bespoke telescopic movement-suppression joint that provides controlled flexibility, accommodating any potential movement while maintaining structural integrity.

Each octagon is individually programmed to emit a travelling pulse of light, creating a subtle, rhythmic flow from one end of the installation to the other. This dynamic movement echoes the building’s industrial heritage, reinforcing the designer’s vision and transforming the pendant into a storytelling element within the atrium.

Integrated seamlessly into the luxury development, the pendant complements the high-end materials used throughout, reinforcing the premium feel and contributing to a rich, immersive atmosphere.

By combining innovative engineering with visionary design, the Powerhouse pendant exemplifies how contemporary interventions can celebrate and reinterpret industrial heritage. It is both an art installation and a functional lighting feature, transforming the turbine hall into an unforgettable landmark that honours history while embracing modernity.