Felix&Friends Partners with Dernier & Hamlyn to transform a legacy of British light artistry

The company's reputation has been built on landmark projects that define spaces of cultural and commercial significance. At Burberry's flagship Regent Street store, their lighting installations enhance the luxury retail experience, creating an atmosphere of refined elegance that complements the brand's British heritage. The Royal College of Music benefits from their sensitive approach to lighting design, where precision engineering meets acoustic and architectural consideration.

Their work within St Paul's Cathedral demonstrates exceptional skill in heritage restoration and conservation, where lighting must serve both functional and reverential purposes within one of Britain's most iconic sacred spaces. At Claridge's, Dernier & Hamlyn has contributed to the hotel's legendary atmosphere of understated luxury, creating bespoke pieces that enhance the property's art deco splendour.

The collaboration with Nobu showcases their versatility across contemporary hospitality design, delivering striking installations that marry traditional craftsmanship with modern aesthetic vision. Most recently, their work at Raffles The OWO—the transformation of the Old War Office into London's most anticipated luxury destination—exemplifies their capability to work at scale on projects of extraordinary ambition and heritage sensitivity.

Strategic Brand Transformation

This portfolio of distinguished work demanded a brand identity of equal sophistication and authority. Felix&Friends has been commissioned to undertake a comprehensive transformation encompassing brand strategy, visual identity, messaging architecture and extensive application guidelines.

The project addresses a nuanced challenge: how to position a company that excels in both heritage restoration and contemporary innovation, that serves as both custodian of traditional techniques and pioneer of modern light artistry. The solution lies in embracing this duality, positioning Dernier & Hamlyn as unique practitioners who seamlessly integrate time-honoured artisan skills with cutting-edge technologies such as 3D printing and advanced engineering processes.

Delivering Excellence

The transformation encompasses every brand touchpoint, from strategic positioning and tone of voice through to comprehensive stationery systems, presentation materials and marketing communications. The work reflects Dernier & Hamlyn's own philosophy: precision, attention to detail, and the seamless marriage of form and function.

Photography: Paul Winch-Furness