Find the appropriate translucent surface for backlighting that will best suit the design aesthetic of your next signature feature
For over 20 years, we’ve researched the interplay between translucent materials, structure, and backlighting. Our collaborative process helps you choose the perfect surface to bring your signature design to life.
Timeless and organic, milled onyx, quartz, and marble reveal stunning translucency and natural variation. With each piece unique, thoughtful lighting control is key to balancing their character while letting the stone speak for itself.
With natural movement and depth, DURA-Lite™ panels are made from real exotic stone laminated to ANSI-rated safety glass. Custom-sourced per project, their thin profile allows for larger sizes, fewer seams, and faster installation.
Types of natural stone:
- Onyx
- Alabaster
- Quartz
- Marble
- Agglomerates
- Other natural stones
Thomas Lawrence, the founder and director of GPI with over 20 years experience in stone sourcing, discusses the inherent variances in natural stone and onyx and how to best navigate the specification process.
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Backlit glass offers a clean, modern aesthetic—whether as primary lighting or a decorative feature. GPI Design provides custom glass options and expert guidance to navigate challenges like color variation and achieve striking, refined results.
Backlit glass requires precise structural and lighting design—its transparency can reveal shadows or cold spots if not properly engineered.The same attention must be paid to the LED lighting design and diffusion cavity to avoid hot spots and halo effects that will occur when using highly translucent glass surfaces.
Types of Glass Surfaces:
- Structural, tempered and safety glass
- Starfire™ crystal clear glass
- Printed glass, textured, frosted, painted, etched
- Laminated, organic laminations, 3-D laminations
- Art Glass, Digital replications, on, behind, or within the glass surface
- 100% Post-Consumer & Post-Industrial recycled glass
- IGU’s
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Want to make a one-of-a-kind impression? Our team of artists understands how backlighting transforms prints and graphics—whether on canvas, fabric, paper, or silk. We’ll help you find the right balance of light and display.
GPI often collaborates directly with artists to preserve the integrity of original works. Backlighting adds complexity—light intensity, color, and structure can all affect the final look. Our full-size mock-ups ensure the right approach, keeping your piece in pristine, museum-quality form.
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Resin and acrylic surfaces offer bold color and creative flexibility. Lightweight and thermoformable, they’re ideal for curves and custom shapes—plus, they simplify installation with minimal structural support.
Resin-based materials require careful attention to structural systems and lighting to avoid shadows and hotspots. We collaborate with top acrylic producers to customize your backlit design and guide you through the entire process.
Types of Resin/Acrylic Surfaces:
- Recycled resin
- Recycled acrylic
- Faux stone
- 3-D Laminated
- Filter panels
- Honeycomb composites
- Faceted acrylic panels
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