Client Name: The Piano Building - Barrie Beard Ltd

Project Location: Kidderminster

Project Manager: Jay Taylor

Date: October 2025

What did Luceco do?

When West Midlands-based electrical contractors, Barrie Beard Ltd were looking for a reliable lighting manufacturer for their latest project at Kidderminster’s impressive Piano Building, Luceco were able to provide a complete lighting and controls solution that met the brief.

What problem did Luceco solve? 

Purchased by Wyre Forest District Council in 2024, the Piano Building project is part of the town’s wider regeneration programme, supported by the Government’s £17.9 million Levelling Up Fund grant for Kidderminster. 

The Grade II listed building is being transformed and repurposed into a modern mixed-use facility which includes co-working and hybrid working spaces, entertainment space, and restaurants.

From design through to hands-on support, Luceco worked closely with Barrie Beard Ltd to deliver a stress-free upgrade to a new, high-performance lighting and controls system for the building, ready for it to be occupied in Autumn 2025. 

What products did Luceco supply? 

Prior to the project start Luceco carried out a controls demonstration to explain the controls offering and potential savings the client could achieve. 

Luceco were then able to recommend a carefully selected range of high-performance luminaires to meet the various lighting requirements of the building.  This included Luceco’s Climate Extra - IP66 linear luminaire, chosen for its durability and exceptional efficiency and ideal for areas needing reliable, low-maintenance lighting.  Platinum Downlights provided a crisp, clean light in communal areas, complemented by Celeste backlit panels, selected for their uniform light distribution and contemporary finish.  Luceco’s Contour linear profiles brought discreet yet effective lighting to transitional spaces. 

Presence and daylight sensors were integrated to allow the system to adapt automatically, reducing energy use in unoccupied areas and enhancing the building’s sustainability credentials. 

Why did the customer choose Luceco? 

Zach Beesley, Contracts Manager of Barrie Beard Ltd comments,

"We saw real energy-saving potential during the controls demonstration, and the support the Luceco team gave us from design to installation was outstanding. The products performed exactly as promised, making the process straightforward and stress-free." 

Luceco Account Manager, Jay Taylor comments,

“It was great to work with Zach Beesley at Barrie Beard Ltd, and we are delighted to have been able to provide comprehensive support, that went beyond initial product supply – achieving both a scheme that would reflect and enhance the character of the building and also delivering a system that would maximise on energy savings with reliable performance.” 

Jay Taylor reflected on the project’s significance. 

"This was about more than just about installing luminaires. It was about delivering a sustainable, future-ready solution that supports both the contractor and the client; reinforcing the value of partnering with a manufacturer that delivers both innovation and support. Alongside this, the role of playing a part in the wider regeneration of such an iconic building. We’re proud to have contributed to a project that celebrates heritage while creating modern spaces that people want to use."