Glowrail™ is The Light Lab’s illuminated handrail system, combining precision-engineered metalwork with seamlessly integrated LED illumination to provide continuous, low-glare lighting for staircases, walkways and architectural environments.
Manufactured in-house and tailored to suit the specific requirements of each project, Glowrail™ can be fabricated in straight, curved, angular, helical and complex multi-axis forms, delivering both functional illumination and refined architectural integration. Designed around a proven engineering platform, the system offers the flexibility of bespoke manufacture with the reliability, durability and serviceability required for long-term architectural applications.
Glowrail™ is manufactured in stainless steel as standard and is also available in a range of specialist architectural finishes, including powder-coated, metallic, timber and leather-clad options. The system can be specified via the NBS Source platform for straightforward integration into project specifications.
Key Features
- Tailored: Fully bespoke illuminated handrail solutions developed to suit project-specific geometry, detailing and performance requirements.
- Geometry: Straight, curved, angular, helical and complex multi-axis configurations.
- Illumination: Seamless LED integration with continuous, uniform light diffusion throughout the handrail profile.
- LED Options: Wide range of outputs, colour temperatures, tunable white, RGB and RGBW configurations.
- Control: Compatible with switched, 0–10V, 1–10V, DALI, DMX and SPI control systems.
- Installation: Wall-mounted, post-supported and fully integrated architectural solutions.
- Materials & Finishes: Stainless steel as standard, with powder-coated, metallic, timber, leather-clad and bespoke mixed-material options available.
- Detailing: Harmonised joints, concealed fixings and refined architectural finishes.
- Longevity: 50,000+ hour LED lifetime expectancy.
- Maintenance: Replaceable LED modules designed for long-term serviceability.
- Applications: Staircases, ramps, walkways, circulation routes, bridges, balconies, public realm projects and architectural feature installations.