The Invisible Art: Lighting Design Explained Creatively
A course about the architecture of atmosphere, expressed through light. Every time we start a new lighting design project, the first thing we ask ourselves…
Lighting Design inspired by painting: from image to installation
What can we take from painting when working with light? The discussion of light and painting goes back to the caves of Lascaux. Today, we…
Can Architectural Lighting Really Move Us?
A building you walk past during the day without stopping can catch your eye in the evening. In the right light, you might notice the…
The Myth of Sisyphus in Urban Lighting: How We Repeat Mistakes in a Soulless Light
The Myth of Sisyphus in Urban Lighting captures the efforts of major cities to repeat standardized solutions, hoping that, at some point, the outcome will…
Office lighting: are we designing the space or installing what’s in stock?
Standardization is right at home in office lighting. 4000 K is used as though it were the law. Neutral white is the default, and the…
Light makes you buy more without knowing – the invisible architecture of desire
Light makes you buy more without realizing it—and this is not a metaphor, but a quiet, subtle reality that touches your senses before you’ve even…
Architectural Lighting on Bridges – The “Illuminated River” Project in London and Nocturnal Tourism
At first glance, architectural lighting on bridges may seem like a functional detail in the urban landscape—a boost in visibility, a safety solution. However, London’s…
The Architecture of Night: Light, Sculpture, and Silence
The architecture of night is not measured in height or materials, but in intensities, shadows, and wisely placed sources of light. It is the invisible…
And Light Does the Reviewing Too: What an Instagrammable Ambience Really Means
An Instagrammable ambience is more than a social media trend—it’s a visual expression of emotion. In restaurants and cafés, it often begins with an invisible…
4 Questions to Ask When Buying a Light Fixture
These 4 questions to ask when buying a light fixture can help you make better choices—ones that do more than just light up a room,…