WASABI CAMBRIDGE

Located on Petty Cury, one of Cambridge’s busiest pedestrian streets, this Wasabi restaurant operates at pace, with lighting designed to support clear movement and comfort throughout long opening hours.

As part of the refurbishment, the lighting was updated to suit a revised internal layout and improve consistency throughout the store. The scheme supports queuing, ordering, food preparation, and dining, performing reliably during busy trading periods without overwhelming the interior.

Edge Lighting delivered a complete lighting package in close coordination with MM Shopfitting & Joinery. This ensured the lighting aligned closely with ceiling details, joinery elements, and brand features, allowing it to sit naturally within the fit-out rather than feeling added on.

The brief focused on delivering even light levels with low glare, balancing brightness across sales, circulation, and queuing areas, while allowing seating zones to remain comfortable without a drop in clarity.

Wasabi Cambridge Edge Lighting

LIGHTING APPROACH

  • General lighting is provided by a coordinated grid of Ledteq recessed downlights, delivering consistent illumination across circulation routes, queuing areas, and seating zones. Light levels were set to maintain a bright, clean character without over-lighting the space.

  • Tilteq 190 adjustable spotlights are used selectively to highlight chilled display runs, menu boards, and key brand graphics. This focused lighting improves visibility to products and information, helping customers read the offer quickly and confidently.

  • Tron recessed linear lighting is incorporated within the wall detailing, introducing a subtle horizontal rhythm across key elevations. These linear elements add depth and structure to the interior, reinforcing brand features and helping define different areas without drawing focus away from the food counters.

Wasabi Cambridge Edge Lighting

RESULTS

  • A layered approach combining recessed downlights, directional spotlights, wall-based linear detailing, and DALI control delivers even illumination with targeted emphasis for both customers and staff.
  • Lighting directed at displays, menus, and brand features supports easy navigation and confident engagement with the offer.
  • Close coordination with ceilings, wall finishes, and joinery allows the lighting to support the overall design without competing with architectural or branded elements.

PROJECT DETAILS

 

LOCATION:

23-23a

Petty Cury, Cambridge

Cambridgeshire

CB2 3NB

 

SIZE OF AREA:

1300 sq ft

PRODUCTS:

Tron 50

Ledteq 155

Tilteq 190

Linteq 35

 

Photography

Imagery courtesy of Wasabi

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