Astro Lighting

DoubleTree by Hilton Rome Monti is located in a strategic position, in one of the most iconic and ancient neighborhoods of the city: the Rione Monti, proudly the first district of Rome, a dynamic and eclectic artery that develops around the Via Urbana and Piazza Esquilino, on which stands the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. ...

This month our Design Insider theme is Workplace. Here we have an international project from BCFA member Astro. Astro displays a commitment to British lighting design and a passion for quality and precision. Now entering their 20th year, Astro’s creative ethos has remained consistent throughout – that good design demands simplicity. We wanted to introduce you...

Congratulations to Astro Lighting who has been awarded the prestigious Queen’s award for International Trade for the second time.  The Queen’s Award is widely considered the highest official accolade for any UK business and is fantastic recognition of Astro’s commitment to international trade and continual growth. Astro has continued to achieve 20% growth year on...

LUCES DE LIBERTAD (LIGHTS FOR FREEDOM) Design Insider’s theme this month is Product Focus and for Design Week Mexico last year, BCFA member Astro Lighting were kind enough to donate some of their ‘Eclipse’ wall lights to Mexican Charity ‘Pro Mujeres Cautivas’ a cause that helps women in vulnerable situations. What a way to inspire...

The historic heart of Lisbon is home to a growing collection of luxurious boutique hotels aimed at the sophisticated traveller. One of the latest is the Alma Lusa, set in an 18th century Portuguese mansion.Astro’s local partner Astratec supplied Atelier, Padova and Luga wall lights, Parma plaster lights plus trimless, inset Blanco downlights. Miguel Simoes...

The hotel, and HIX, is back! Hospitality is defined as the relationship between a guest and a host, where a host receives their guest with joy and goodwill. We certainly experienced abundant hospitality during the two days of HIX, from the organisers, exhibiting brands, seminar speakers and event visitors. Across the two day our team...

BCFA Members launch brand new products at Clerkenwell Design Week for Commercial Interior Designers to discover some of the UK’s finest brands and designs. After a short hiatus, Clerkenwell Design Week is back and bigger than ever. Designers and Architects from across the UK will travel to Clerkenwell this week to discover the most innovative...

Summer is finally here; despite the somewhat glum weather in the UK, things are beginning to open up again after an extremely challenging year for the Architect and Design Industry. But, even without the sun our next BCFA Member of the Month, Astro Lighting, have been shining a light through it all, powering on with...

James Bassant is the Co-founder and Design Director of Astro, a leading contemporary lighting designer supplying timeless luminaires for high-end hospitality and residential projects globally.  We spoke with James about the spaces which inspire him including which bar or restaurant spaces he finds inspirational. Please tell us more about your role at Astro Lighting? My...

Astro Lighting is one of the world’s leading lighting brands, designing and producing contemporary luminaires for luxury hospitality, residential and commercial spaces across the globe. We spoke to Rachel Bartlett, Sustainability Expert at Astro Lighting about how they address sustainability in their business. When did you first begin to address sustainability within your business? Astro...