UK First Batcap, Zero upward light spill Festoon Lighting Installation
Loxton Walk is a new mixed-use destination in Marylebone, London providing 27,200sq ft. of flexible retail, leisure and dining space. Four avenues from George Street, Blandford Street, Gloucester Place and Baker Street lead visitors into Loxton Walk, an open-air retail courtyard, designed to be a communal amenity for residents, office workers and visitors alike.
LOXTON WALK FESTOON LIGHTING GALLERY
The Brief
Our brief was to deliver a festoon lighting solution that would enhance the character of the development, strengthen its evening atmosphere and support Loxton Walk’s positioning as a welcoming, high-quality destination. The solution needed to be flexible, sustainable and programable to keep the scheme fresh. The requirement extended beyond the supply of just the decorative lighting and called for a complete turnkey service, including project management, full system design, layout planning, rigging consultation, specifying fixtures and fittings, on-site installation and production level programming.
The Solution
Field and Lawn recommended a Maxi-Led, Globe Series, semi-permanent architectural festoon product, because it combines aesthetic impact with long-term durability and low running costs.
Importantly, the system provides complete control through a full spectrum RGBW LED, offering more than 16.7 million hues, which can be programmed into dynamic animations and effects. The globes deliver a warm, welcoming light that enhances the character and appeal of the development, reinforces Loxton Walk’s position as a premium social destination.
Our in-house team designed the layout to maximise visual impact and installed 223m of festoon lighting featuring 378 globes. We completed the installation over night to minimise disruption to local businesses.
Additionally, the client can programme the festoon lighting to celebrate key dates, such as Valentines Day, national occasions and major retail events, with time coded scenes creating immersive lighting displays when required. Users can control brand colours, animations and colour combinations, down to individual bulb level. Furthermore, to support the scheme long-term, we have provided an ongoing maintenance package that includes 6 and 12 months inspections, ongoing technical support and training. Enabling the client to programme lighting animations in-house.
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Innovation
This installation is the first festoon lighting scheme of its kind in London. The innovative Maxiled “Bat Cap.” prevents upward light spill by creating an optical baffle that directs light towards pedestrian level and eliminates any nuisance light spill to overlooking neighbour properties. As a result, this protects the night sky, reduces light pollution and supports urban biodiversity.
To support the installation, our in-house team designed and manufactured bespoke fixings specifically for Loxton Walk. We powder coated the fixings to match the existing facias, while the custom-fabricated U-channel fixing solution delivered a seamless finish. This approach demonstrates Field & Lawn’s ability to create tailored fixing systems that integrate with existing infrastructure.
Technical specifications and sustainability
The lighting operates from standard 13amp mains power and uses two control units to provide resilience and redundancy. An ethernet connection with 5g node enable cloud-based programming and remote control.
Compared with traditional festoon or decorative lighting, which typically consumes around 10W per lamp, the RGBW LED globes are just 2.35W per lamp, reducing electricity consumption by approximately 75%.
The product is both IP68 and IK07 rated for protection from dust, water and impact, while meeting BS EN 60598 and IEC 60598 standards. The UV-stabilised polycarbonate construction delivers long-run durability expected for continual outdoor operation. Each globe provides 80 lumens, creating a warm, atmospheric canopy effect, that suits social spaces, dining environments and pedestrian areas where ambience takes priority over brightness.
- Long service life
- Low-energy 24V LED
- 5-year warranty
- IP68 rated
- UV-stabilised globe
- Built for permanent outdoor use
- Individual globes can be replaced
- Cables and components can be maintained separately
- Less frequent replacement
- Reduced maintenance visits
- Proven on long-term installations
A huge thank you to the team at Maxi LED for providing the imagery and incredible drone video of the project.