When several premium European lighting brands suspended operations in the Russian market in 2022, the developer of this 25-storey Class-A office tower in Moscow City faced a crisis. The project's human-centric lighting specification had been written around a well-known German manufacturer. With construction already underway and a LEED Platinum target on the line, they needed a replacement that matched quality, certification, and technical support — fast.
Yakeen was introduced through the developer's MEP consultant, who had worked with us on projects in the Gulf. Within six weeks, we had provided a complete value-engineered alternative: same specification-grade quality, full EAC certification, tunable white circadian lighting, DALI-2 smart controls, and comprehensive technical documentation in Russian.
The result is a 50,000 sqm workplace that meets every original performance target — from UGR < 19 glare control to circadian colour tuning — at a better price point than the originally specified European brand.
"We were genuinely concerned about quality when the European brands left. Yakeen's linear systems are indistinguishable from what we originally specified. Their Russian-speaking technical team made all the difference during commissioning."
— MEP Project Lead, International Real Estate DeveloperThe developer had built their lighting specification around a premium German brand that was no longer available in the Russian market. Replacing it wasn't simply a matter of finding an alternative product — the entire design, from photometric targets to control system architecture, had to be re-engineered while preserving every performance guarantee:
Same tier-1 components — Cree/Lumileds LEDs, Mean Well drivers, precision optics — that European brands use. Same performance, no brand markup.
Complete EAC certification with Russian-language technical passports, test reports, and declaration documentation. Ready for Russian customs.
Dedicated technical team with native Russian speakers for project coordination, commissioning support, and after-sales service.
We specified a comprehensive linear lighting system as the primary office lighting solution — recessed 600x600 grid-compatible modules with a micro-prismatic diffuser that delivers UGR < 19 glare-free illumination. Each fixture is tunable white from 2700K to 5000K, enabling full circadian rhythm programming throughout the day.
The DALI-2 control system integrates presence detectors and daylight sensors in every office zone, ensuring lights dim or switch off automatically when spaces are unoccupied or when sufficient daylight is available. This not only reduces energy consumption but also extends fixture life and lowers maintenance costs.
For circulation areas, meeting rooms, and amenity spaces, we complemented the linear system with architectural downlights and surface-mounted linear profiles — all on the same DALI-2 network for unified control and monitoring.
Key ProductsPremium recessed linear modules with micro-prismatic diffuser for UGR < 19 glare control. Tunable white with circadian rhythm programming. Grid-compatible 600x600 and 1200x300 formats.
Deep-regressed architectural downlights for corridors, lift lobbies, and meeting rooms. Multiple beam angles and trim options for design flexibility. Fully compatible with DALI-2 system.
Full DALI-2 lighting control system with presence detection, daylight harvesting, and scene control. BMS integration via Modbus TCP. Centralised dashboard for energy monitoring and space utilisation analytics.
The building was topped out in Q1 2025 and first tenants moved in during Q3. Initial post-occupancy surveys show an 89% satisfaction rate with lighting quality — well above the industry average of 72% for Class-A offices. Energy consumption data from the first three months of full operation shows lighting energy use is 20% below code requirements, putting the project firmly on track for LEED Platinum certification.
Our Russian-language technical team continues to provide ongoing support for the building's facility management team, with quarterly system health checks and optimisation reviews.
Whether you're replacing a European brand that's no longer available or specifying a new project from scratch — we deliver specification-grade quality with full EAC certification and Russian-language technical support. Send us your brief and we'll respond within 48 hours.
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