Lumacron Technology, Edinburgh
The Project
Lumacron Technology, a leading optical communications network business founded in 2014, relocated its European headquarters to Lochside Avenue in Edinburgh Park. This pavilion-style building underwent a remarkable transformation, evolving from its original design into a contemporary, Grade A office space spanning three floors.
Key areas of the Lumacron office space were installed with the Komfort Partitioning products Polar 101 and Polar 112 with Sonik Slide doors. The product installation extended to spaces such as the client arrival area and various meeting rooms within the building. GM Projects played a pivotal role in overseeing the complete supply and installation of the Komfort Partitioning. This marked the inaugural collaboration between Lumacron and GM Projects, and notably, the project’s specifications remained consistent and reliable throughout, underlining the quality of the Komfort Partitioning products and the overall specification.
In an article by Insider.co.uk, Lumacron President Alan McDade praised the project, stating “The standout design and sustainability credentials are a perfect fit and will enable us to have a greater focus on employee health and well-being, with natural light and plentiful outdoor space, as well as being in close proximity to a range of public transport options and park amenities.”
Scope of Works
– Refurbishment of an existing building transformed it into a Grade A office space, characterised by its all-electric infrastructure and impressive EPC B+ rating
– Polar 101 and Polar 112 with Sonik Slide doors. Moreover, it has successfully met the UK Green Building Council’s 2025-2030 interim targets for operational energy use.
Complexity of installation
Form Design’s design brief for the Lumacron project was unwavering: deliver the utmost acoustic performance while preserving the office’s opulent and high-end aesthetic. This objective was successfully realised through the incorporation of sliding doors for quiet rooms and the utilisation of Polar 101 in multipurpose board rooms. The end result was an office environment that not only met Lumacron’s acoustic requirements but also created sophistication and luxury, impeccably aligning with the company’s image and expectations.