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Wapping, renowned for its rich history and prime riverside location, has evolved from its maritime roots into one of London’s most sought-after residential and dining destinations. The exclusive Smiths restaurant on Wapping High Street stands out among its many attractions. Featured in OpenTable’s top 100 UK restaurants, it offers fine dining with breathtaking views of Tower Bridge and The Shard. The restaurant’s entryway, including access to the houseboat pier, required a significant safety upgrade, prompting a lighting project to illuminate the steps with an integrated LED handrail solution.
Acrospire was appointed by Mark Bailey Associates to manage the design, survey, and supply for this project, with installation carried out by a council-appointed contractor. The solution centred around our Rail Light Eco pod, featuring 70-degree lenses in 3000K, which integrated into a new grade 316 stainless steel handrail.
This system enhances visual acuity while reducing light pollution, protecting local riverside habitats and ensuring low glare for users. Its beam spread and orientation flexibility, combined with its vandal resistance (rated >IK10), provide high performance and durability.
We conducted comprehensive site surveys to determine the exact dimensions required. Our experienced engineers used computer simulations to achieve optimal unit placements and visualise the scheme. The RailLight Eco system was installed, providing unparalleled flexibility and performance with innovative heat dissipation technology, ensuring long-term efficiency and minimal maintenance.
Installing the illuminated handrails at Smiths restaurant has significantly enhanced the safety of patrons’ access to the restaurant and houseboat pier. The project demonstrates a commitment to combining safety with aesthetic appeal, ensuring the lighting solution is effective and environmentally friendly.
The new illuminated handrails at Smiths not only enhance the safety and accessibility of the steps but complements the area's aesthetic, adding a new level of modernity to the chic smart eateries of Wapping while providing a much-needed functional upgrade. Jason Minette, LB Tower Hamlets Lighting Engineer
The new illuminated handrails at Smiths not only enhance the safety and accessibility of the steps but complements the area's aesthetic, adding a new level of modernity to the chic smart eateries of Wapping while providing a much-needed functional upgrade.
Our story
The idea for Acrospire was formed in 2012 when founder Tim envisioned a different kind of lighting manufacturer: one that would not only deliver outstanding customer experiences but also prioritise fair treatment for its employees.
We’ve come a long way
Motivated by the belief the industry wanted and needed better, Tim shared his plan to establish his own venture with Hatty, who simply couldn't let him do it alone.
The rest, as they say, is history.
Protecting local jobs and ensuring the best quality possible.
Working from a rented office by day and assembling lanterns in a garage at night, Tim and Hatty set to work.
11 Years later
Acrospire now inhabits a 14000² ft manufacturing facility in Basingstoke, Hampshire. We’re a proud partner of the Made in Britain scheme, ISO9001 certified and a member of all relevant lighting industry trade bodies.
Along with great relationships with our customers and a great team! We've attracted some of the most experienced members of the lighting industry, all by following one golden rule.
A simple ethos
That runs through all that we do. Customers who have made the switch to Acrospire have found working with us to be a breath of fresh air.
If you’re a professional in the lighting industry, you’re probably familiar with warranties that range from 3 to 10 years, with extensions available on special request or at additional cost. At Acrospire, where we’re proud to be different, we offer a market-leading simple 12-year warranty, as standard.
We focus on our customers not our competition. We manufacture our products in the UK: with the exception of our solar products, our supply chain is within a 60-mile radius of our factory in Basingstoke: to maintain greater control over quality. We al
Speed of response is crucial when it comes to resolving warranty issues. If we’ve made a mistake, we own it, get to the root cause, and fix it as quickly as possible. We believe in timely communication with our customers and making the resolution pro
Test and Test Again
We believe in independent testing and certification. Our new product development is in line with ISO 9001. Many of our products hold ENEC Certification. To meet the requirements of ENEC we also send random product samples for third party safety testi
Our product design is another key factor in our ability to offer a 12-year warranty. We value engineer rather than cost cut, never compromising on quality. We stick to our processes and engage with our supply chain to ensure that every product meets