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Sound and Vision Galleries in Bradford reopen after a significant refurbishment
The two-level galleries house over 500 interactive exhibits spanning photography, film, television, animation, video games, and sound technologies. Studio ZNA designed a lighting scheme that provides precise control where needed while maintaining openness, flow between zones, and a clear connection from the entrance through to the collection at the building’s core.
Studio ZNA illuminates the national gallery in a new light
Studio ZNA had the honour to have lit The National Gallery’s biggest redisplay of its collection. Financial Times leaves a wonderful review.
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Zerlina’s fifth column of the series for design insider - Taking Control - Bluetooth technology in the lit environment
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Zerlina’s fourth column of the series for design insider - human-centric design, circadian rhythms and lighting
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Shining a Light on the National Portrait Gallery at LiGHT 23
Exhibition designer Pippa Nissen of Nissen Richards Studio and long-time collaborator, lighting designer Zerlina Hughes of Studio ZNA spoke about the complex refurbishment of the National Portrait Gallery at the Islington Business Center.
Monet and London. views of the Thames - now open at the Courtauld
Monet and London is now open to the public at the Courtauld until 19th January 2025. Studio ZNA were privileged to light this exhibition of works hand picked by Monet himself over 120 years ago.
Zerlina’s second column of the series for design insider - More sustainable lighting design - where less really is more!
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The National Gallery’s review from The Paper- lighting by Studio ZNA
The Paper praises Studio ZNA’s lighting design.
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Zerlina’s third column of the series for design insider - learning from the past in the interplay of light and materials
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Studio ZNA’S Gabrielle Chanel Featured in Design 5 Magazine
Designed by exhibition and visitor experience designers AOC Architecture, in collaboration with base build architect De Matos Ryan, base build lighting Speirs Major and lighting design by Studio ZNA.
Zerlina’s first column of the series for Design Insider - How Best to Communicate a Light Journey
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The Great Mughals: Art, Architecture and Opulence
The stunning celebration of the culture and creativity of the Golden Age of Mughal Court. Open now to the public at the V&A until 4th May 2025. Studio ZNA had the pleasure to light this fantastic collection including paintings, objects, fabrics and lots of jewels!
Francis Bacon: Human Presence - now open at the National Portrait Gallery!
Human Presence now open to the public at the National Portrait Gallery until 19th January 2025. Studio ZNA were honoured to light this exhibition.
Studio ZNA to be the exhibition lighting designers on the new Fashion Museum Bath
The Fashion Museum Bath will be the only museum in the UK dedicated to the history and heritage of British fashion and one of only a handful of dedicated fashion museums in the world.
Studio ZNA will work alongside JA Projects and 6a architects to design the new location of the museum which is scheduled to open in 2030, with construction starting on-site at the Old Post Office in 2027.
Zerlina’s sixth and final column of the series for design insider- The Cost of Good Lighting Design and the Cost of not Using it.
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Zerlina talks all thing museum lighting in new article on ARC Magazine.
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Studio ZNA is delighted to be featured in Issue 140 of Arch Magazine.
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