Circa Lighting to open in former Rojo space

By Lisa Brody

A premier national lighting store showroom, Circa Lighting, will open in the former Rojo Mexican restaurant location on Merrill Street in downtown Birmingham around the first of the year, landlord Jim Esshaki's office confirmed.

Circa Lighting offers architectural lighting design services and light fixtures for ceiling, wall, floor and table tops, as well as outdoor lighting. They also provide ceiling fans.

According to their website, “We are the premier source for Visual Comfort & Co. family of brands. Visual Comfort & Co. is the industry leading resource for decorative and premium architectural lighting and fan collections. Our extensive product assortment is available in every style, every application, addresses every environment and fits every budget.”

Circa Lighting has showrooms in New York City; Scottsdale, Arizona; Los Angeles, San Francisco, Laguna Niguel, California and soon San Diego; Denver; Greenwich, Connecticut; Miami; Chicago; Boston; Houston and Austin, Texas; Seattle; Nashville; London; and several other cities.

The new Birmingham showroom will be located at 250 E. Merrill Street.