Projects and case studies

Recent luminance contrast testing

A selection of on-site tests from our reports, with the real readings and results. Every test uses a calibrated luminance meter on a tripod at 1.6 m, on the installed surfaces, under the site's own lighting.

Metro Station Stair Nosings: Wet and Dry Luminance Contrast Testing

Black strip nosings on new external stairs and egress paths at metro railway stations in Sydney's south-west, tested on site during construction in 2026.

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Airport Walkway Pole: Passed Dry, Failed Wet

A grey painted pole on an outdoor walkway at a Queensland airport, tested against the broom-finished concrete around it in October 2026.

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Museum Fire Stair: Handrails and Nosings on Blue Vinyl Treads

Handrails and stair nosings in the fire stairs of a Sydney museum, tested indoors under the stairwell's own lighting during a 2026 upgrade.

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Client, builder and venue names are withheld. Results apply only to the elements tested, on the day, under the conditions recorded in each report. They are shown as general information about our work and are not a statement about any other element, product or building.