Light gives architecture identity and character; spaces can be experienced and used through light. Light can be used to stage places, provide orientation and create atmosphere.
What is the art of planning with artificial light and daylight? First of all, it is important to recognize the intention and the functional demand of a requirement. From this starting point, solutions are developed with intuition and sensitivity in order to realize them with the classic craft of lighting design - within the given budget.
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A contemporary lighting design arranges the light according to design criteria (it orients it according to the respective use), and considers the investment costs to the same extent as the costs for the operation of the lighting system. The criteria of our lighting design in the planning concept are subject to the central basic functions of lighting:
Light for seeing = basic light/general light.
Light for looking = accent/zone lighting
Light to look at = staging light (light as object)
Our goal is to achieve an optimal result in terms of functional and aesthetic requirements – while keeping energy and maintenance costs low. In this way, daylight can often be incorporated into the lighting design, and rooms can be supplied with light according to the physiological requirements of the users.
As soon as daylight is sufficient, parts of the artificial lighting are automatically reduced; in the case of multiple use, they are controlled "scenically". After all, the working seminar lasting several hours needs a different lighting situation than the evening reception, the presentation a different light than the conference.
In such cases, we create the conditions for intelligent lighting control.
The basic light is the basis of the lighting and provides a largely uniform brightness. As a rule, the light source for the basic light is not visible. In combination with the accent or zone light, an aesthetic and functional lighting concept is created.
Project: Construct Living Kitchen
Example of staged light. The light itself becomes an object.
Project: BMW at the IFA 2019
The light zones with different color temperatures interact to create a varied presentation that is convincing both aesthetically and functionally.
Project: Mercedes-Benz
Planning of the luminaires to be used with their different light bars and beam angles.
Project: Mercedes-Benz
Professional daylight planning for a high level of lighting quality
The planning of daylight is also strongly determined by its intended use. Here, too, aesthetic, physiological, economic and legal aspects must be taken into account. What specifications must be met, what effect is to be achieved?
Daylight planning is a complex task. It is of great importance for the acceptance and usability of a building.
With our pool of experts, we are able to look at the whole picture and develop a solution that meets all requirements.
