SUSHISAMBA Edinburgh

W Edinburgh stands as a testament to architectural brilliance, thanks to the visionary design by Jestico + Whiles. The building seamlessly integrates modern aesthetics with the rich cultural tapestry of Edinburgh.

Situated on the 10th floor is the location for the latest SUSHISAMBA Edinburgh restaurant, with an incredible panoramic view of the city from the expansive glass window surround.

Based on the original concept and lighting design of Light Alliance, who took inspiration from traditional Japanese bamboo lanterns, our specialist team were brought in to fabricate & install over 500 custom illuminated copper tubes, amongst a total of 1000 tubes, suspended from the ceiling.
To ensure correct coordination The Light Lab undertook the whole ceiling installation with painted MDF joinery panelling. The copper tunes were on a special bayonet designed plate fixing, with SPI controllable LEDs, to allow for animation sequences, programmable on a stand alone Madrix controller.
This illuminated ceiling feature surrounds the stunning central tree sculpture of the restaurant entrance and main bar area, becoming an integral part of the architectural narrative and enhancing the overall dining experience.

The project has now received a range of awards:

BUILD BACK BETTER AWARDS 2024
W Edinburgh – Winner (GOLD), Lighting Category

LIT Lighting Design Awards 2024

HOSPITALITY LIGHTING DESIGN – WINNER – W EDINBURGH

Restaurant & Bar Design Awards 2024
SUSHISAMBA – Winner:  Multiple Category

Mix North Awards 2024
W Edinburgh – Finalist: Project of the Year – Hotel Interiors

light middle east AWARDS 2025
W Edinburgh – Finalist: Project of the Year International

World Interiors News (WIN) global awards

Restaurants and Cafes (medium-sized practice) category – Winner

Press review: SUSHISAMBA Edinburgh Review – The Luxury Editor