when sun ain't up
Our approach
As an independent lighting design studio we are working close with architects and interior designers in UK, UAE and EU.
The practice focuses on using light to shape how spaces are experienced rather than simply illuminated.
Our projects explore atmosphere, hierarchy, and restraint, treating light as a spatial material rather than a technical afterthought.
Working in collaboration with architects and interior designers, the studio develops interior and exterior lighting schemes for residential, hospitality, retail, healthcare and workplace projects.
The ones where people live. Learn. Work. Reset. Gather. Slow down. Stay late. The approach spans early concept through to site coordination and final adjustment.
The work is informed by hospitality and operational experience, with an emphasis on how spaces perform over time and in use. Lighting strategies are developed to support materiality, movement, and moments of pause, allowing architecture and interiors to lead.
Light is used only where it adds meaning.
Ways of working
An outline of the process, from initial idea to on-site adjustment.
Concept
Work begins early, alongside the architectural and interior idea.
We look at how the space will be used, how it changes through the day, and where light needs to lead or step back. Atmosphere, hierarchy, and rhythm are defined before technical decisions are made.
Development
The initial intent is translated into clear, buildable lighting schemes.
Layouts, fixture selection, and coordination are developed in close dialogue with the wider design team, with attention to budgets, timelines, and site constraints. The aim is to protect the idea as it moves towards construction.
Implementation
Lighting is tested in real conditions.
On site, fittings are positioned, focused, and adjusted to respond to materials, scale, and use. Final decisions are made in place, ensuring the lighting supports the space as it is actually experienced.
Client Testimonials
Our clients and collaborators have been amazed by the transformative power of our lighting designs.
Ben - Architect
"The team lighting designs have the ability to transform ordinary spaces into extraordinary environments. It's a captivating experience every time we work together.”
Sully - Interior Designer
“The attention to detail and emotional depth in lighting concepts is truly remarkable. Each project tells a unique story that resonates with the users.”
Francois - Property Developer
“I've never felt such a strong connection to lighting designs until I collaborated with Emilian. It's like the illumination was tailored specifically for my spaces.”
The process
Or the journey together.
1. Share the project
Once we receive the initial information, we review the project and prepare a proposal. We encourage involvement from the early stages, working alongside the design team to support a clear and considered direction from the start.
2. Initial discussion
After the proposal is agreed, we begin with a first conversation or site visit. This stage is about alignment. Understanding the space, the constraints, and the intentions that will guide the lighting strategy.
3. Feedback session
Following the initial concept, we review the direction together. Feedback at this point helps refine priorities and confirm the approach before moving into the next stage.
4. Detailed design
Working closely with the design team, the lighting scheme is developed in detail. Layouts, specifications, and coordination are resolved to ensure the proposal is clear, buildable, and aligned with the overall design intent.
5. Project handover
During the final site visit, we verify that the installation has been carried out correctly. Lighting is adjusted, focused, and fine-tuned, shaping each space through light to achieve the intended atmosphere.