3LR is a specialist lighting company based in the UK that delivers visually-striking, state-of-the-art and sustainable lighting solutions to venues of all sizes.
We represent leading manufacturers of Architectural lighting, Broadcast lighting, and Lighting control, giving our clients access to
cutting-edge technology alongside expertise
from our in-house team.
Guided by our founding principle of ‘Lighting by Emotion,’ our work is driven by the emotional response which lighting creates — an experience we strive to deliver at every space we work in.
Lighting and its emotional resonance has the power to transform any environment, which is why our work spans such diverse sectors.
From traditional theatres and heritage buildings to maritime projects and residential properties, we apply our expertise to help every client experience the full impact of light.
We offer a full turn-key service and support clients all the way from an initial conversation about a lighting scheme through to the complete delivery and installation of fixtures.
An example of our services includes project management, specialist consultancy, system control design, lighting design, cost planning and budget and DiaLUX Design, to name but a few.
Our mantra is ‘Lighting by Emotion’.
This means we use light to create emotional connections within a space – providing our clients and their venues with a truly unique experience.
This is also why we are named 3LR after the eye’s third light receptor, which governs how we as humans emotionally engage with light.
Our reputation for delivering groundbreaking and emotionally-impactful lighting projects has seen us work across the globe.
Clients include BBC, Arup, Theatre Projects, Carnival Cruises, The National Theatre, Sphere, Royal Opera House, Glantre and Adlib – for whom we delivered their exact lighting requirements.
Our role as a manufacturer representative means we not only promote innovative, world-leading manufacturers but also ensure that their products are readily available to any client we work with.
As a company, we have a very select list of those we represent, ensuring their technology is not only able to deliver for our customers but is also equipment we would draw on ourselves.
Our News page allows all our customers to keep up-to-date with the latest projects we’ve helped deliver, as well as read about any exciting updates regarding our team.
We also regularly write thought-pieces and blogs, which look at wider discussion points within the lighting industry.
3LR provided expert consultancy as we were planning the Royal Ballet and Opera House’s once-in-a-generation production lighting LED upgrade. Their engagement with the stakeholders was thorough and knowledgeable, assessing governance, methodology, delivery, costs, and risk management. Their support of the business case was critically important to us as trusted colleagues in the industry, and their comprehensive understanding of the full range of the project made for a meaningful and valuable contribution.
Emma Wilson
Director of Technical, Production and Costume at Royal Ballet and Opera House
