Please don’t leave it to us!
Commercial & Architectural Lighting Design
Part of our yearly business activities is to attend Mipim, the leading real estate exhibition and conference event in Cannes, France. At Mipim, property professionals from all over the world congregate. Here, our design team meets up with lots of well-known international architects who, pretty much all, say the same thing: “Please don’t leave it to us.”
This might seem like a strange title for a blog, but it is very appropriate for the subject of architectural lighting design. Our team often hears, “We know the lighting isn’t good, but we are not lighting designers, and our client simply pushes lighting design into our remit of services or lets the M&E contractors take on the role.”
“We know the lighting isn’t good but we are not lighting designers and our client just pushes lighting design into our remit of services or lets the M&E Contractors take on the role”
It is a common mistake for clients to underestimate the importance of architectural lighting design. Leaving this task to the untrained eye can lead to significant problems often only discovered after the building is completed. As a result, many clients are forced to call in experts to try and resolve the issues. This problem is not limited to small or insignificant projects.
Even some of the world’s most prestigious architectural masterpieces and buildings have suffered from poor lighting design. This regrettable situation could have been avoided if the importance of lighting design had been identified from the outset.
Fortunately, some forward-thinking property developers have acknowledged that good lighting design is not an afterthought but an essential part of enhancing great architecture and creating extraordinary environments. These developers understand that lighting design can deliver a wow factor, pop, or well-being factor that can significantly improve the overall experience of a space.
It is essential to recognize the importance of architectural lighting design and to involve experts in the process from the outset. Doing so can help to avoid costly mistakes and ensure that the final result is a space that is not only beautiful but also functional and enjoyable to be in.
How we can help
We provide architectural lighting design for architects, architectural practices, and property developers.
In addition, our award-winning lighting consultants approach each project intending to emphasise architecture, interiors, landscapes, and historic buildings. Our lighting design schemes complement the architecture and spaces while never overpowering them.
We provide complete lighting solutions that transform projects while remaining energy efficient, having a low environmental impact, and meeting building standards. Furthermore, we are here to give expert architectural lighting advice using state-of-the-art lighting technologies and control systems. Our in-house architectural lighting specialists will collaborate with you to create something special. Moreover, we pride ourselves on lighting designs that are more than the sum of their parts and reach their full potential.
This means we create impressive lighting solutions that stand the test of time. Jointly, we will give your buildings, interior spaces, or landscaping an authentic and unique identity. Did you know that our lighting design pedigree is founded in the museum world? Therefore, we also light priceless artefacts in some of the most prestigious museums and private art collections worldwide.