Myo’s 3 New Street Square Office
Creating Fun and Flexible Lighting
Photos: Ed Reeve
At a glance
| Client | Myo |
| Architect | dMFK |
| Consultant | Hive Consulting |
| Contractor | Collins |
| Electrical Engineering | Mala |
Myo, known for providing flexible and collaborative office spaces that inspire creativity, has recently opened a new London location at 3 New Street Square. Spanning seven floors and over 70,000 square feet, the office offers a range of dynamic spaces, including meeting rooms, event areas, and corner offices.
In designing this innovative workspace, Myo collaborated with award-winning architects dMFK, along with Hive Consulting, Collins, Mala, and Light Forms, to create an environment that fosters creativity and productivity.
Light Forms were approached by architects dMFK to supply the lighting for the dynamic and sustainable lighting scheme. The client wanted the office to feature a different aesthetic, with round disc lighting fitted into the exposed ceiling, a custom design rarely seen in office spaces. This design element was crafted to reflect Myo’s distinctive brand identity.
To meet these design goals, Light Forms supplied a variety of luminaires, including a fully custom version of their round MoonFull luminaire. With a specific size of 725mm required, the luminaire was custom-built to exact specifications, suspended with a single stem and no visible wires to achieve a clean, minimalist look. The installation involved precise adjustments to the lengths of the mounting rods, ensuring a flawless finish.
One of the key challenges was balancing high-performance lighting with design-led elements while adhering to the WELL standard. Light Forms successfully met these requirements by creating custom, specialist luminaires that ensured both functionality and aesthetic integrity.
The lighting scheme included a blend of architectural luminaires: the sleek and compact Lightplane 2.5, adjustable Nova Medium track spotlights, bespoke TinCan luminaires with custom 3D-printed ribbed outer housing, and recessed trimless downlights (Leo and Pavo) for subtle illumination and comfortable optics. The result is a layered lighting design that complements the space’s minimalist style while enhancing comfort. The entire system was set to a warm 3000K with a high CRI of 90 to reduce glare and create an optimal working environment.
The project was a resounding success, with Myo’s office achieving a BREEAM rating of ‘Excellent’ and WELL Platinum certification. The space also operates on 100% renewable energy. These achievements were made possible by Myo, Hive Consulting, and Light Forms, who together ensured low-flicker drivers, high CRI, and minimal glare for a more sustainable, comfortable office environment.
