Pomo, Norway

PoMo, Trondheim’s new museum for modern and contemporary art, has officially launched on 15th February 2025. Housed in a beautifully restored historic building, the museum offers exhibitions of world-class art in a transformed setting.  

The stunning central helical stair, part of the colourful interiors designed by architect and designer India Mahdavi, in collaboration with Norwegian architect Erik Langdalen; features The Light Lab’s Glowrail LED handrail in a custom powder-coated finish, with direct commission from client Trondheim Stål AS.  

The handrail was powder-coated in a bold orange to perfectly match the orange steel walls of the stairwell, creating a seamless integration with the space’s industrial aesthetic. 

To ensure an impeccable fit, The Light Lab carried out a first fix of brackets into 11mm steel, giving us setting out points to survey from,  ahead of fabrication, guaranteeing a precise build. Custom brackets were also designed and powder-coated in orange to match, with a clean, minimalist look that eliminates cover plates for a sleek finish. 

The result is a striking lighting solution that enhances the space by blending form, function, and cutting-edge design. Focusing on smooth transitions that follow the contours of the stair, ensuring full illumination even on extremely tight radii, and creating a seamless, continuous diffused Glowline.