The London summit: EXCEL CENTRE 2009

The London Summit was the second gathering of the G20 forum to discuss financial markets and the world economy. Representatives from outside the G20 also attended hence it being referred to as The London Summit. It required the construction of a complex temporary environment within half of London’s Excel centre as a stage for world leaders, press and delegates to conduct their affairs. I was one of three lighting designers responsible for this exceptional project, delivered with only five weeks of notice.

Working for Essential Lighting Group, on behalf of WRG Creative Communication, I developed the lighting design for all areas of the Red Zone (leader’s area) excluding the main plenary and leader’s lounge. This included the visually striking 600m corridor which acted as the main circulation for the event between the plenary, the press areas and the delegation zone. I was also responsible for the Blue Zone lighting (delegate’s area), site-wide trussing layouts and all practical lighting including a bespoke 'clean ceiling' emergency light system.