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With light, we create atmosphere. We integrate it seamlessly into buildings and outdoor spaces. To achieve beautiful lighting, we rely on suitable, future-proof technology.
Natural light remains indispensable. It consumes no resources. That is why we make use of daylight wherever possible. It is healthy and brings joy.
Our lighting design is applied art – aesthetic, technical, social, political and full of enthusiasm. It emerges from an open process that respectfully involves partners and their expertise. The result: appropriate, minimalist, durable and sustainable. Every project brings something new, fresh and vibrant to life.
Services
Artificial lighting design
A classic of lighting design: working alongside architects, we develop individual lighting solutions that enhance the building and are aesthetically compelling.
- Our understanding of architecture guarantees finely tuned lighting concepts with a noticeably beautiful atmosphere.
- Our knowledge of the non-visual biological effects of light and the psychology of perception helps us to create healthy, balanced and stress-free lighting environments. Our lighting supports the circadian rhythm.
- Our lighting systems are durable and economical. We design luminaires that do not need to be completely replaced during maintenance if the driver is broken – they can be repaired.
- We offer the planning of all or individual service phases according to HOAI or RIBA or as a consulting service.
Daylighting Design
We recommend that clients incorporate daylighting into their planning at an early stage. The orientation of light openings, as well as window sizes and proportions, lays the foundation for energy-efficient, healthy buildings.
- Well-planned daylighting enhances the appeal and value of real estate.
- It reduces the energy required for artificial lighting and enhances health and wellbeing.
Master Plans for Cities
Our master lighting plans for Rotterdam, HafenCity in Hamburg, Bremen city center and Expo 2000 demonstrate our expertise in large-scale urban projects. We design lighting for streets, squares, parks, façades and entire neighbourhoods.
The book “Light for Cities” by Ulrike Brandi is a standard textbook for planners and local authorities.
- When used correctly, light improves the quality of life in cities and brings urban spaces to life.
- Good lighting masterplans combine innovation, sustainable energy policy, biodiversity and dark-sky principles with an aesthetic enhancement of the cityscape. We develop clear guidelines on dark-sky principles and safety, taking into account DIN EN 12464, DIN 13201, CIE S 026 (melanopic EDI), WELL v2 (L03/L04), DGNB/WELL/LEED.
- Good lighting design, based on glare reduction rather than brightness, strengthens the sense of security at night.
Luminaire Design & development
Some projects require specialized luminaires that do not yet exist. We modify standard luminaires or develop new models for indoor and outdoor spaces.
- With over 35 years’ experience, we combine technical expertise with the highest design standards.
- When designing new luminaires, light quality, appropriateness and sustainability are our top priorities – form follows only then.
Climate protection, Dark Sky and biodiversity
As far back as Expo 2000 in Hanover, we were planning to use soft, warm lighting. We demonstrated that outdoor spaces can provide orientation and safety even with subtle lighting. The key is to create a pleasant atmosphere without glare or harsh contrasts.
Ulrike Brandi has been campaigning for decades to protect the starry sky, habitats and the city’s nocturnal aesthetics. These values have now gained widespread recognition.