BEACON
DESIGN BY LEE BROOM
PRODUCED AND SUPPORTED BY BROKIS AND MATERIALS ASSEMBLE
MADE POSSIBLE WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE SOUTHBANK CENTRE
BEACON is a monumental sculptural lighting installation designed by Lee Broom and supported and produced by BROKIS and Materials Assemble for London Design Festival, a citywide celebration of design taking place 13-21 September 2025. Positioned at an iconic London riverside location, it is inspired by the area's architecture and legacy. Made using a special fusing technology developed to upcycle discarded glass fragments, the installation reinterprets classic street lamps to form the structure collectively resembling a vast sculptural chandelier. It has been sustainably constructed so its components can be repurposed into individual light fixtures after deinstallation, ensuring both beauty and longevity. As a major piece of public art, Beacon has been conceived not only as a design installation but as a shared experience in the public realm, one that is open, accessible, and intended for all.
lee broom
Lee Broom is one of the UK’s leading product designers and a premium global design brand. With his highly original collections of luxury furniture and lighting designs, his work is recognised and retailed across the globe. Since founding the company in 2007, he has created over 100 furniture, accessory and lighting pieces, all of which are designed, manufactured and retailed under the Lee Broom brand. He has also collaborated with leading global brands including Christian Louboutin, Mulberry, Bergdorf Goodman, Rémy Martin XO and Wedgwood.
production process
The robust BEACON light installation is composed of 292 BROKISGLASS segments, created through the recycling of waste glass from the Janštejn Glassworks. The recycling process begins with hand blown glass, during the production of which up to 30% of high-quality glass material is discarded as waste. At Janštejn Glasswork, however, these glass shards are then recycled in a fusing kiln, where they are cut using a water jet and shaped into a decorative pattern reminiscent of wood grain texture.Explore the production process of the glass components used in the BEACON installation in the following photographs.
production process
The robust BEACON light installation is composed of 292 BROKISGLASS segments, created through the recycling of waste glass from Janštejn Glassworks. The recycling process begins with handblown glass, during the production of which up to 30% of high-quality glass material is discarded as waste. At Janštejn Glassworks, however, these glass shards are then recycled in a fusing kiln, where they are cut using a water jet and shaped into a decorative pattern reminiscent of wood grain texture. Explore the production process of the glass components used in the BEACON installation in the following photographs.
Get to know the production of the glass components of the Beacon installation in the following photos.
raw material
blown glass
Trimming
shards
storing
sorting
Melting
panels
water jet cutting
final product
sustainability
BROKISGLASS products are certified per the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology. Following successful completion of the process, an internationally recognized Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) was issued. This comprehensive document provides measurable data on the environmental impact of the products throughout their life cycle.
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beacon in numbers
4.9 × 3 × 4.9 m
INSTALLATION DIMENSION
(W × H × L)
292 pcs
GLASS PANELS
584 kg
TOTAL WEIGHT OF GLASS PANELS
2 kg
WEIGHT OF ONE PANEL
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