Lighting Control, Designed for Design.

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Direct Control

04 June 2025

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2 min read

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At Direct Control, we understand that in a beautifully designed home, lighting is more than utility, it’s atmosphere, experience, and emotion. We work with New Zealand’s leading architects, interior designers, and discerning homeowners to create lighting control systems that are as elegant as they are intelligent. We believe lighting should never be an afterthought. It’s an essential element of how a space feels, flows, and functions. Our role is to make that experience effortless, cohesive, and completely aligned with the architectural intent.

Our approach is simple: simplified control, elevated design.

Modern lighting control is no longer about rows of clunky switches. Today, it’s about harmonising technology with design, making control intuitive, interfaces discreet, and light itself a silent participant in the space. We consult from the earliest design stages through to final commissioning to ensure the lighting control system reflects the design narrative and lifestyle needs of the client.


The key elements of intelligent residential Lighting Control:

Minimalist interfaces

Gone are the days of cluttered walls and mismatched switches, our lighting keypads and thermostats are:

  • Refined in form and finish to match premium interiors
  • Customisable in material, engraving, and layout
  • Designed for function and feel, tactile, logical, and reliable


Personalised scenes

Create moods that reflect your lifestyle and highlight architectural moments.

  • Morning light in the bedroom to ease into the day
  • Art-specific lighting that enhances visual impact
  • Evening ambience that softens and relaxes
  • Entertaining scenes for effortless hosting


All controlled with a single touch or voice command.


Daylight integration

We design systems that work with natural light, not against it.

  • Sensors and control algorithms adapt lighting levels in real-time
  • Ensures maximum comfort, minimal glare, and reduced energy consumption
  • Supports circadian rhythms and wellness in everyday living


Smart automation

Lighting control should adapt to people, not the other way around.

  • Motion and presence-based automation for hallways, bathrooms, garages
  • Time-of-day logic for landscape lighting or warm-dim transitions at dusk
  • Integration with HVAC, blinds, and security for a fully connected experience


Our systems are designed to be future-ready and scalable, working seamlessly with building management systems or standalone as part of a boutique solution.

Why choose Direct Control?

We’re more than system integrators, we’re collaborators in your design journey. With decades of experience across residential and commercial projects, we bring:

  • Technical precision and engineering integrity
  • Design sensitivity and architectural awareness
  • End-to-end delivery, from concept to commissioning
  • Ongoing support and maintenance that ensures long-term performance

  • Whether you’re building a coastal retreat, an inner-city residence, or a high-end renovation, Direct Control helps you bring light to life, with intention, elegance, and ease.

    Coming Q4 2025: The Direct Control Showroom

    Later this year, we’re opening the Direct Control building technology showroom, a dedicated space where architects, designers, and clients can experience intelligent lighting and automation first-hand. Stay tuned for your invitation to discover what’s possible when design meets control.


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