Bespoke Lighting Resources and Articles
Resource Articles
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![A man with light-colored hair and a beard, wearing a black shirt, standing in a dark room with navy blue walls and curtains, looking at a modern chandelier made of intertwined grapevines with glowing LED bulbs.]()
James Russ - Why Kelvin Matters in Architecture
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![Modern open-concept living and dining area with a large wooden pendant light fixture, surrounding floor-to-ceiling windows with sheer curtains, living room furniture including a sofa and chairs, and a dining table set with tableware.]()
James Russ - Why Lighting Over Your Kitchen Island Matters More Than You Think
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![Interior view of a modern staircase with floating glass light fixtures attached to a vertical brass-colored pole, viewed from below, featuring concrete walls and a ceiling with geometric shapes.]()
James Russ - Designing lighting for double-height spaces
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Archives
Published Articles
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![A man with light-colored hair and a beard, wearing a black shirt, standing in a dark room with navy blue walls and curtains, looking at a modern chandelier made of intertwined grapevines with glowing LED bulbs.]()
James Russ - A master of Light and form
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![Close-up of a Stalactite chandelier with grey-colored glass icicle-shaped pendants hanging from it.]()
Light as Art - Five architectural lighting designs inspired by nature.
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![A circular decorative wall sculpture resembling a map or globe with cutouts and radiating lines, illuminated from behind.]()
Architecture Now - Behind the scenes with James Russ' Wairua
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![A spacious banquet hall decorated with string lights hanging from the ceiling, black round tables with black chairs, and a stage with a large screen and blue curtains.]()
Grand Millennium Ballroom - The new Ballroom makeover
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![A large banquet hall filled with people dining at decorated tables for a formal event, with a large digital screen displaying a butterfly and floral image on the grey wall in the background, and curtains of cascading LED lights on the ceiling.]()
The Art of Business travel - The new Grand Millennium ballroom
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![Modern chandelier with elongated light fixtures hanging from a wooden ceiling, overlooking a scenic outdoor view of mountains and a lake.]()
Grand Designs NZ - An iconic build featuring our Stalactites.
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![Modern house with angular black exterior and large glass windows, located on a sloped street surrounded by trees.]()
One Roof - An award winning Nelson home featuring James Russ pieces
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![Modern kitchen with black and gray cabinetry, an island with a black countertop, built-in appliances, and a black vent hood over the stove. There is a window above the counter, and decorative items like flowers and a red bowl on the island.]()
Channel Magazine - A stunning designer kitchen, featuring our Pacifica pendant.
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![Empty restaurant with hanging james russ pendant lights, chairs, and tables, viewed through an arched doorway.]()
Home Magazine - The new Look Andiamo
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![Modern bar with a wooden ceiling, stone counter, wine bottles, and a grapevine chandelier with miniature LED lights.]()
Hotel Magazine - Showcasing the award winning Tantalus Estate
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![A chandelier made of twisted wooden branches with exposed light bulbs encased in glass globes, mounted on a dark ceiling with a wooden wall nearby.]()
Interior Magazine - Behind the scenes at Tantalus Estate Vineyard
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![Elegant banquet hall decorated with pink and white flowers, hanging crystal chandeliers, and large LED screen displaying a close-up of a flower.]()
My Wedding Magazine - The GMH's newest wedding venue
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![Best of 2025 - Infinity Pendant - Kawau Island House]()
Best of 2025 - Infinity Pendant - Kawau Island House
