OUR STORY

LDPi are a leading Lighting Design Consultancy firm with Design Studios in the UK, EUROPE, UAE and KSA. As an RIBA registered practice, we specialize in lighting design and bring an advanced level of insight to the industry with our acute knowledge of Architecture and the Built Environment.

With over 25 years’ experience as a design firm, LDPI has built a strong and rich legacy in the field of architectural lighting; with a strong track record of successfully illuminating some of the World’s most prestigious projects across the Private, Commercial and Hospitality sectors. We take pride in our extensive portfolio of iconic buildings and structures that bear the mark of LDPI's unparalleled expertise. 

PEOPLE

  • Lawrie Nisbet

    FOUNDER & CEO

    Lawrie is a qualified Architect and has specialized in Architectural Lighting since founding LDPi in 2000. As Founder & CEO, Lawrie has designed and managed a diverse range of Projects worldwide as well as establishing LDPi as one of the leading firms of lighting architects in the world.

  • Tom Hoban

    CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

    Tom holds an MBA and master’s in project management and is a qualified Structural and Environmental Engineer. Tom has over 15 years’ senior experience in the Middle East and with such, brings significant knowledge to his position as COO of LDPi.

  • Sara Jeffrey

    INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR

    Sara is an Interior Architect and 3Dimensional designer. With previous experience in commercial interior design within leading UK firms, and personal exhibitions in international showcases, Sara is our International Director and manages design output and Client relationships across our international base.

  • Ammar Habib Mohamed

    REGIONAL CEO, KSA

    Ammar is an Architectural Engineer with a Master’s in Lighting Design. With over two decades of experience within the Middle East industry, he brings a deep cultural understanding of global working methodologies and Client expectations.

  • Douglas Hamilton

    TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

    Douglas is a qualified Architect with a Master’s in Architecture. Whilst working as LDPi’s Technical Director, Douglas also taught Architecture at the prestigious Edinburgh University. Douglas brings substantial technical knowledge and expertise to the industry and works across on projects across all international studios.

  • Beau McClellan

    CREATIVE DIRECTOR

    Beau McClellan is an internationally renowned artist and designer with a passion for lighting design. His diverse background including music, acting, sculpting, and photography has led him to excel in various creative fields. His experience includes the World’s largest chandelier ‘reflective flow’ and commercial product collections which include four ‘Red Dot’ design awards. Beau has a wealth of experience, connections, and artistic vision which he brings to his role LDPi’s creative director.

  • Cath Tait

    FINANCE MANAGER

    Cath has over 20 years’ experience working with some of the most creative company’s in the property and design sectors. Her extensive knowledge in industry and operation practice has been essential in establishing a robust and effective financial platform across our studios.

  • Amy Semple

    HEAD OF DUBAI STUDIO

    Amy studied Interior and Spatial Design in the UK before moving into architectural lighting in the Middle East. Amy has extensive experience working as a Senior within the Dubai marketplace and has worked on award-winning projects across the region. As Head of LDPi’s Dubai Studio, Amy oversees the production and delivery of projects across the Region.

  • Fabienne Abou Jawde

    HEAD OF AL KHOBAR STUDIO

    Fabienne has a background in Interior Architecture and Applied Arts with over 10 years’ experience working in Lighting across the Middle East Region. Fabienne has completed several high-end projects, including large scale lighting Masterplans, benchmark/ historical buildings, offices, hotels, and residential properties and now head’s LDPi’s Al-Khobar Studio in KSA.

  • Eleni Geragidi

    SENIOR DESIGNER/ HEAD OF VISUALISATION

    Eleni is an Architect with a Master’s in Design & Digital Media. Her background in architecture and multidisciplinary design provides a well-rounded perspective on lighting, visual communication and interactive media; hence her position as LDPi’s Head of Visualisation, curating LDPi’s visual brand across both projects and marketing. Eleni also practices as a teaching fellow in Design at the prestigious Edinburgh University.

  • Alejandra Ley Heredia

    SENIOR DESIGNER

    Alejandra is an Architect, with a Master’s in Sustainable Architecture. With year’s of experience, Alejandra has designed and lead prestigious projects across the World, including large scale masterplans, hospitality, retail and residential projects. With her extensive knowledge in Sustainable practices and Architectural Lighting, Alejandra is part of the Senior Designer team within LDPi UK.

  • Zeeshan Dean

    SENIOR DESIGNER

    Zeeshan holds a Master's in Applied Computing & Digital Design and has extensive experience in commercial, heritage, public realm, and master planning projects. He also engages in digital art, projection mapping, and interactive lighting installations, merging light, art, architecture, and technology. With his diverse interest and knowledge of Digital Design methodologies, Zeeshan is part of the Senior Design team for projects and Architainment.