P&A Projects brings bold, immersive lighting to P.Louise City at Trafford Palazzo
Posted by: user_amy 11th August 2026
P.Louise City at Manchester’s Trafford Palazzo is far from a traditional retail space. Designed as an immersive beauty destination, the experience blends retail, education and entertainment into one bold, theatrical environment where every detail has been carefully considered.
With its unapologetically vibrant identity, P.Louise City brings the brand’s signature creativity and energy into a physical space. With TJM Projects acting as Principal Designer and Contractor, H&O Electrical and P&A Projects collaborated on the electrical and lighting design, developing a considered approach that supported the ambitious interior concept. P&A Projects also created a series of bespoke lighting solutions designed to complement the distinctive aesthetic and enhance the customer experience throughout the space.
Throughout the scheme, P&A Projects delivered a series of striking feature luminaires, centred around their FlexSpace range. Finished in P.Louise’s signature pink, multiple curved linear installations span the space, with lengths of 14.3m, 14.4m, 13m and 21.1m forming fluid, sculptural elements that guide shoppers and users through the interior.
A 9.5m diameter circular FlexSpace feature, complete with 30 TL90 spotlights, creates a dramatic focal point, whilst a rectangular FlexSpace installation incorporating 22 TL90 spotlights adds further visual impact. These features not only enhance the aesthetic of the space but also provide flexible, high-quality illumination tailored to the various functional zones within this unique build.
To complement the statement lighting, P&A Projects supplied Swivel and Scop downlights in a bespoke pink finish, alongside Astreo downlights and TL-TRK50 track lighting in white. A 3-circuit track system ensures adaptability across the space, supporting the dynamic and evolving nature of the retail environment.
The combination of decorative feature lighting and technical solutions delivers a layered scheme that balances visual drama with practical performance. The use of colour, form and scale throughout reflects the bold branding of P.Louise, creating a cohesive and highly memorable customer experience.
Neil McClymont, Lighting Design and Technical Manager from P&A Projects said: “P.Louise City is a project that really celebrates creativity and individuality. The lighting needed to do more than simply illuminate the space; it needed to become part of the experience. FlexSpace gave us the flexibility to create bespoke features that matched the energy and personality of the brand, resulting in a scheme that is both visually striking and highly functional.”
The completed P.Louise City is a destination like no other, combining retail and experience in a way that encourages exploration, engagement and social interaction. The lighting plays a pivotal role in bringing this vision to life, ensuring every detail contributes to the overall atmosphere.
