# Paul Thames

> A lighting house on three levels: architectural essentials, engineered statement pieces
> and fully bespoke fixtures. Built for superyachts, ready for shore.

Paul Thames designs, sources and delivers lighting for superyachts, architecture,
hospitality and residential projects, working factory-direct rather than through
distribution. Maritime work is where the standard was set; the same grade is applied
ashore. Based in Amsterdam, working internationally.

The three levels are equal in standing and differ in what the project needs, not in
quality or in rank. One conversation covers all three.

## Pages

- [The Collection](https://paulthames.com/collection): Architectural essentials: LED downlights, panels and linear systems above standard grade, configured to spec. Quotation within days, delivery in 4–6 weeks.
- [Signature](https://paulthames.com/signature): Engineered showpieces — holographic transparent screens, circular LED displays and similar — delivered complete: hardware, software, content and commissioning.
- [The Atelier](https://paulthames.com/atelier): Fully bespoke fixtures designed with owner and designer, from first sketch through engineering, content and programming to handover.
- [About](https://paulthames.com/about): The two founders, the company's history, and who the direct line to the source actually runs to.
- [Testimonials](https://paulthames.com/testimonials): Captains, owners' representatives and yard directors on working with Paul Thames, across new build and refit.
- [Contact](https://paulthames.com/contact): Address, phone and email. One conversation covers all three levels.

## Writing

- [Blog](https://paulthames.com/blog): Practical notes on architectural and custom lighting, written from project experience.
- [Why Custom Lighting Needs More Than a Good Idea](https://paulthames.com/blog/the-pixel-perfect-problem-why-custom-lighting-needs-more-than-a-good-idea): Every designer has that vision. A staircase that glows from within. Name lettering that shifts colour with the sunset. Handrails that guide guests through the yacht like a constellation map. Custom pixel LED makes these moments possible.

## Signature showpieces

- [Holographic Transparent Screen](https://paulthames.com/signature/showpieces/holographic-transparent-screen): A display that reads as glass until it lights. Content appears to float in mid-air; switched off, the glass is simply glass.
- [Circular LED Display](https://paulthames.com/signature/showpieces/circular-led-display): Seamless circular LED, indoor or outdoor. A round canvas for ambient scenes, generative art or live content.
- [Alchimia Displays](https://paulthames.com/signature/showpieces/alchimia): A display hidden in stone. Switched off, Alchimia blends into the finish as one continuous surface, with no black rectangle, even as the light changes.

## Atelier highlights

- [Sports Bar Pixel Lighting](https://paulthames.com/atelier/highlights/sportsbar): The bar that never gets boring. Fitted out with fully custom build RGB pixel panels to create any ambiance, whether serene or all out party.
- [Starry Night Ceiling](https://paulthames.com/atelier/highlights/starry-night): Artisanally created, elaborate starry night ceiling, with shooting stars and real constellations to gaze up at while relaxing in the pool.