Four generations and 150 years in architecture and design

We are lighting design consultants

We are the only family run lighting design consultancy in the MENA region. Our legacy ensures design solutions based on our experience and a deep fascination for architectural lighting.

We care about our reputation – our family, our legacy and our heritage is really important to us. Our name SMITH TAIT pays tribute to Great Grandfather, Thomas Smith Tait, a 1930’s modernist architect. For every project we do, we endeavour to make him proud of the work that we do today.

Gordon Tait

Thomas Smith Tait

Rupert Tait

Fergus Tait

Our family legacy

We are third and fourth generation architects and designers. We aren’t just building a business, we are building upon our legacy in architecture and design.

  • Tapestry Diaspora

    1882


    THOMAS SMITH TAIT

    Tapestry Diaspora

  • Sydney Harbour Bridge

    1932


    SYDENY HARBOUR BRIDGE PYLONS

    Architect: Thomas Smith Tait

  • Unilever House

    1933


    UNILEVER HOUSE, LONDON

    Architect: Thomas Smith Tait

  • Great Britain Empire Exhibition, Glasgow

    1938


    GREAT BRITAIN EMPIRE EXHIBITION, GLASGOW

    Architect: Thomas Smith Tait

  • St. Andrews House Edinburgh

    1939


    ST. ANDREWS HOUSE EDINBURGH

    Architect: Thomas Smith Tait

  • The Tait London Office

    1948


    THE TAIT LONDON OFFICE

    Architect: Gordon Thomas Tait

  • West London Air Terminal

    1957


    WEST LONDON AIR TERMINAL

    Architect: Gordon Thomas Tait

  • CIS Tower, Manchester

    1962


    CIS TOWER, MANCHESTER

    Architect: Gordon Thomas Tait

  • Curzon Cinema, Mayfair, London

    1963


    CURZON CINEMA, MAYFAIR, LONDON

    Architect: Gordon Thomas Tait

  • Gordon Tait welcomes Queen Elizabeth II to Curzon Street Cinema

    1966


    GORDON TAIT WELCOMES QUEEN ELIZABETH II

    to Curzon Street Cinema, Mayfair, London

  • King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre

    1970


    KING FAISAL SPECIALIST HOSPITAL & RESEARCH CENTRE

    Architect: Gordon Thomas Tait

  • Smith Tait Architectural Lighting Design

    2012


    SMITH TAIT ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING DESIGN

    Founded by Fergus Tait and Rupert Tait

How we’ll help you make great lighting choices

  • Family Tree

    It's in our blood

    Our legacy speaks for itself. Design is part of our family history and we are passionate about what we do.

  • Lighting

    Stylish solutions

    Creative, premium and practical – our designs are based on experience and know how.

  • Calculator

    Cost sensitive

    We’re respectful of budgets. Great lighting design should be for everyone, not just high-end projects.

  • UAE flag

    Born in the UAE

    We know the MENA region like the back of our hands and with more than 100 projects and counting, leave the regional box ticking to us.