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KIA Cricks Highway | Springwood, QLD

Project snapshot The brief called for a lighting scheme that could carry the everyday load of a working showroom while still doing justice to the architecture and the vehicles on display. The centrepiece is a custom oversized LED pendant suspended over the vehicle display area, supported by integrated LED strip lighting through the timber ceiling and interior details, plus precision showroom lighting throughout the space. Here's how each element of the design comes together across the showroom. The brief: lighting for performance and presentation This project called for a lighting solution that not only delivers practical illumination for everyday showroom operations, but also enhances the customer experience while complementing the architectural design of the space. That's a harder balance than it sounds — a showroom needs even, glare-free light for staff and customers moving through it all day, but it also needs to make the vehicles themselves look their best. A custom oversized LED pendant as the showroom centrepiece A standout feature of the project is the installation of a custom oversized LED pendant, creating a bold architectural statement within the main showroom. Suspended above the vehicle display area, this bespoke linear pendant provides clean, uniform illumination while drawing attention to the centrepiece of the space. Why it works: a single large-scale feature like this does two jobs at once — it anchors the room visually and evens out light across the display area, so vehicles are lit consistently rather than in patches. The bespoke linear pendant suspended over the main vehicle display area. Built as a single architectural statement Rather than a run of standard fittings, the pendant was designed as one continuous piece — sized to suit the scale of the showroom floor and positioned to draw the eye straight to the vehicle on display beneath it. Integrated LED strip lighting throughout the interior Complementing this feature lighting, integrated LED strip lighting was carefully incorporated throughout the timber ceiling details and architectural interior elements, adding warmth, depth, and a refined premium finish across key customer interaction zones. Warmth built into the architecture Rather than sitting on top of the design, the strip lighting is worked into the timber ceiling detailing itself — tracing the architectural lines of the space and adding a soft, layered glow around the customer interaction zones. LED strip lighting integrated into the timber ceiling details. The result: a modern automotive retail environment Together with precision showroom lighting throughout the space, the completed lighting design enhances vehicle presentation, improves spatial definition, and supports a modern automotive retail environment. Custom oversized LED pendant as a bold architectural feature Integrated LED strip lighting within timber ceiling and interior details Precision showroom lighting for consistent vehicle presentation A design tailored to both daily operations and customer experience Precision lighting layered throughout the wider showroom floor. The finished result: a modern, well-lit automotive retail environment. Project at a glance The key details behind the KIA Cricks Highway lighting design, from scope to delivery. Client KIA Cricks Highway Location Springwood, QLD Sector Automotive retail / showroom fitout Scope Custom oversized LED pendant, integrated LED strip lighting, precision showroom lighting Delivered by JD Lighting Frequently Asked Questions What lighting solution did JD Lighting install at KIA Cricks Highway? A custom oversized LED pendant suspended above the vehicle display area, integrated LED strip lighting through the timber ceiling and interior details, and precision showroom lighting throughout the rest of the space. Where is this project located? At the KIA Cricks Highway automotive showroom in Springwood, Queensland, Australia. Why use a custom oversized pendant instead of standard downlights? A single bespoke pendant creates a clear focal point over the vehicle display area and delivers clean, uniform light across it — something harder to achieve with a grid of standard fittings. It also gives the space an architectural identity that off-the-shelf lighting can't. What was the goal of the lighting design? To deliver practical, everyday illumination for showroom operations, enhance the customer experience, complement the architecture of the space, and support vehicle presentation in a modern automotive retail setting. Planning a commercial or retail lighting project? Projects like KIA Cricks Highway start with a design brief tailored to the space — not a catalogue pick. JD Lighting works with: Custom and oversized feature lighting for showrooms and retail spaces Integrated LED strip lighting for architectural and ceiling details Precision lighting layouts for consistent, glare-free product presentation Explore Commercial & Project Lighting →