CoLab Lighting adopts a "bespoke-first" approach in architectural specification, moving away from standard catalogue models to serve as a technical partner for architects and lighting designers requiring precision. Based in Sydney, our manufacturing facility offers transparency and risk mitigation, particularly for sectors like healthcare where they deliver compliance-heavy, wellness-centric systems for improved patient outcomes. This bespoke methodology allows for seamless integration of light in high-end residential and commercial projects through custom features, aligning with sustainability goals and fostering collaborative engineering from the conceptual stage.
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To capture an architect's business, we must provide luminaires that balance aesthetic intent with technical rigour, ensuring the fixtures enhance their design vision while meeting strict CRI and glare control requirements.
We win specifications by proving our products are code-compliant and "control-ready," backed by the photometric data and technical documentation they need to de-risk their projects.
Ultimately, our value lies in being a reliable partner who can provide physical samples and long-term warranty support to protect their professional reputation.
To secure a lighting designer’s specification, we must prove our luminaires deliver absolute optical precision and superior light quality, backed by verified .ies files and high TM-30 colour fidelity metrics.
We win by offering flicker-free dimming compatibility and tight MacAdam binning to guarantee consistent performance across every fixture.
Our role is to be the technical expert who provides the granular data and flexible control solutions required to bring their specific visual concepts to life.
For our interior designers, we must position our luminaires as essential design elements that offer the perfect balance of statement aesthetics and cohesive finishes to match their curated palettes.
We succeed by providing flexible layering options and warm, flattering light quality that enhances the textures and moods of their spaces.
Ultimately, our value lies in offering reliable lead times, bespoke customisation, and dedicated trade support to ensure their vision is delivered seamlessly and on schedule.
To secure a specifier’s approval, we must demonstrate engineering excellence by providing fully certified, code-compliant luminaires backed by third-party verified LM-79 and LM-80 reports.
We win by offering reliable .ies data and high IP/IK ratings that guarantee performance in specific environmental conditions.
Our value is defined by long-term reliability, ensuring our products offer high luminous efficacy, modular maintenance options, and the robust technical documentation needed to de-risk their complex electrical systems.
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Common questions - answered
While we offer a curated range of off-the-shelf commercial fixtures for immediate use, our core strength lies in providing fully customisable or bespoke luminaires tailored to specific project requirements.
We enable architects and designers to modify everything from dimensions and finishes to technical outputs like beam angles and control protocols.
This flexibility ensures that every luminaire integrates perfectly with the building's structural constraints and the designer's unique aesthetic vision.
To ensure the integrity of your project and the longevity of our products, our five-year limited warranty (effective from the date of invoice) is contingent upon installation by a licensed electrical contractor.
All fittings must be installed in strict accordance with provided technical data sheets and relevant AS/NZS 3000 wiring standards to maintain peak performance and safety.
Furthermore, we encourage a collaborative design approach, providing technical support to ensure our luminaires integrate seamlessly with your project’s specific structural and control requirements.
To guarantee industry-leading reliability and performance, our luminaires are engineered using globally sourced, premium branded components from world-renowned manufacturers.
By integrating high-performance LED engines and drivers from trusted global leaders, we ensure superior spectral consistency and long-term durability for every fixture.
This commitment to component quality allows us to meet the rigorous technical standards required by specifiers while maintaining the aesthetic excellence demanded by top-tier architectural projects.
Our luminaires offer extensive design flexibility, allowing for the modification of finishes, electronic componentry, and technical outputs to meet the unique requirements of your project.
Whether adjusting lumen packages, specifying custom RAL finishes, or integrating specific control protocols, we work to tailor our fixtures to your architectural vision.
Please note that while we strive for total customisation, certain modifications may be subject to technical limitations based on thermal management constraints, physical housing dimensions, or regulatory compliance standards.
Yes, Colab Lighting supports local industry by manufacturing Australian-made architectural lighting solutions, including the Aqualuma, Indigo, Morph, and Prolume linear systems, at its Sydney facility.
This approach ensures that every system can be seamlessly integrated into high-end projects while meeting rigorous Australian safety and sustainability standards.
Yes, through our extensive national supply chain, Colab Lighting delivers high-quality architectural luminaires to projects Australia-wide.
We are committed to supporting our clients across every region, providing the logistics expertise necessary to complete your vision on time and to specification.