Lucent Lighting elevates rooftop escape AZOTEA Leeds with layered architectural lighting

  Posted by: user_amy      29th July 2026

Lucent Lighting have specified and supplied lighting solutions for a carefully curated lighting scheme for AZOTEA, a rooftop restaurant and bar in Leeds that transforms the everyday into an immersive escape above the city skyline.

Lucent Lighting supplied the luminaires for a carefully curated lighting scheme designed by Mistry Lighting for AZOTEA, a rooftop restaurant and bar in Leeds that transforms the everyday into an immersive escape above the city skyline.

Perched high above the streets of Leeds, AZOTEA is a hidden urban oasis inspired by the rhythms, flavours, and traditions of Latin America. Drawing inspiration from the haciendas of old, the space blends authentic Latin culture with contemporary design, creating a vibrant destination where food, music, and atmosphere come together. Whether you visit for a relaxed daytime gathering or an energetic evening of music and dance, AZOTEA is conceived as a celebration of life, community, and experience, all set against panoramic views of the city.

The lighting design, developed by Mistry Lighting, was central to shaping this atmospheric rooftop destination. Working closely with both Mistry Lighting and Studio Two, Lucent Lighting supplied a flexible and discreet lighting solution that enhances the architectural character while supporting the venue’s dynamic day-to-night transformation.

A combination of mains voltage track and TUBE LED MINI luminaires provides adaptable, precision-focused illumination across key social and dining areas. The addition of TUBE LED MINI monopoints further enhances focal lighting moments, drawing attention to feature areas. To complement surfaces and architectural detailing, Vista mini wall lights introduce soft, atmospheric washes that enrich texture and depth, reinforcing the sense of intimacy within the open rooftop environment. Meanwhile, EDGE90 Pinhole fittings, finished in a custom RAL, are integrated discreetly to maintain a clean ceiling plane while delivering precise, controlled illumination that supports both circulation and mood.

Giovanni Premi, Specification Sales at Lucent Lighting, said, “AZOTEA is a great example of how considered architectural lighting can elevate atmosphere without overpowering the design intent. Working closely with Mistry Lighting and Studio Two, we focused on delivering flexible, discreet solutions that allow the space to transition effortlessly from day to night while maintaining visual comfort and clarity. The result is a lighting scheme that supports both the architecture and the energy of the experience.”

At AZOTEA Leeds, light is not just functional; it is part of the experience. Through a carefully layered architectural lighting approach, Lucent Lighting has helped shape a rooftop destination that celebrates atmosphere, culture, and connection above the city.