Arfon Davies
About Arfon Davies
Arfon Davies is the Director and UK Lighting Design Leader at Arup, leading a team of 40 designers across 7 locations in the UK.
Company
Arfon Davies is currently a Director and UK Lighting Design Leader at Arup, based in London, United Kingdom. Arup is a globally recognized firm providing engineering, design, and consulting services across various sectors.
Title
Arfon Davies holds the position of Director and UK Lighting Design Leader at Arup. He has been with the company since 2017, demonstrating significant leadership within the lighting design sector.
Previous Roles at Arup
Before his current role, Arfon Davies served in several capacities at Arup. He was an Associate Director from 2007 to 2017, an Associate from 2003 to 2007, and a Lighting Designer from 1996 to 2003. His extensive tenure at Arup highlights his deep-rooted expertise and growth within the company.
Education and Expertise
Arfon Davies completed his MSc in Light and Lighting from The Bartlett between 1998 and 2000. He also holds a BEng in Electrical Engineering from The University of Sheffield, earned between 1992 and 1996. His academic background equipped him with the technical and theoretical knowledge necessary for his career in lighting design.
Professional Contributions and Projects
Arfon Davies is one of the three founding members of Arup's lighting studio, which has expanded to over 140 designers worldwide. He leads a team of 40 designers across 7 locations in the UK. He has a notable interest and specialization in daylight design and has contributed to various key publications, including the BCO Lighting Guide and the Society of Light and Lighting Daylight Guide (LG10). Additionally, he authored and contributed to the RIBA Technical Review series on lighting and a book titled 'Space Craft' focused on architectural computing developments.