A Workspace that Evolves – Light that Responds
How can light become part of a system that transforms not just spaces, but mindsets?
In “The Loop,” Studio De Schutter demonstrates how adaptive light systems connect sustainability, atmosphere, and identity, without compromising between design and efficiency.

In no environment is light as closely tied to emotion as in a medical practice. It welcomes, guides, and calms, often deciding within seconds whether people feel safe and cared for. Here, light is not just illumination; it’s communication. It bridges function and feeling, precision and empathy.

Light is the invisible spice of a space. It decides whether we stay or leave, whether a place feels familiar or foreign, whether a dish looks tempting or simply sits on a plate. In restaurants, light is not a technical factor, it’s an emotional one. It writes part of the story of the evening, shapes the mood, and creates what guests later remember as “atmosphere.”
At Studio De Schutter, we see light as a dialogue between space and people. A good lighting concept must feel, not just function. It creates connection, between people, between architecture, between moments.

How can we design furniture and interiors so that disassembly doesn’t mean demolition but transformation?

This is the guiding question of the panel “Design for Disassembly – Strategies from Product to Space”, taking place on November 20, 2025, at STATION Berlin.

Light in a dental clinic does more than illuminate – it defines how people feel, how safely they move, and how precisely they can work.

Thoughtful lighting creates trust, supports focus, and shapes identity.

As lighting designers in Berlin, we create solutions that meet medical requirements while communicating calm and professionalism.

How can sustainability, technology and atmosphere coexist within an existing building?

The answer lies in the precise control of light.

For the new Ahrend x Office Group showroom in Düsseldorf, Studio De Schutter developed a lighting concept that saves energy and adapts flexibly through smart Casambi control – from workplace to consultation to events.

Light defines how we perceive space, how we experience it, and how we feel within it. At Studio De Schutter, a team of lighting designers based in Berlin, we see light as far more than a technical tool. For us, light is a language that translates architecture, shapes atmosphere, and creates identity. Good lighting design is never generic. It emerges from an understanding of the space, its materials, its purpose, and its story.

Office lighting defines how focused teams work, how spaces feel, and how corporate culture comes to life. It shapes not only visibility but also mood, perception, and identity. In lighting design Berlin, our goal is to create spaces that inspire while performing flawlessly. Light should support architecture, not dominate it – working quietly in the background while shaping perception and atmosphere.

Circularity is more than a concept – it is a commitment. As lighting designers in Berlin and Antwerp, we create lighting concepts that last, adapt to their environment, and make conscious use of existing resources. Our goal is to design spaces that evolve over time while preserving their unique identity and atmosphere.

As lighting designers based in Berlin and Antwerp, we create concepts that go far beyond compliance. Our mission is to design workplaces that enhance productivity, support health, and express a company’s identity.

💡 Lighting influences far more than visibility. It shapes perception, regulates the circadian rhythm, and contributes significantly to wellbeing. While regulations define minimum requirements, in practice, thoughtful lighting design can boost motivation, creativity, and health.

Workplace lighting shapes how we see, feel and perform. Yet in practice, it’s often added too late, treated as a finishing touch rather than a design foundation. At Studio De Schutter, we believe that light should be part of the very first architectural conversation. Materiality, geometry and façade concepts should inform how light defines perception and atmosphere.

When people think of office lighting, they often think of standards and numbers, mainly lux. But brightness alone is not the whole story. Good lighting means much more than meeting minimum values, it shapes how people see, perceive, and feel. Designing office lighting means finding balance between technical standards, comfort, and visual quality. The goal is to create environments that are functional, healthy, and inspiring.

The question of proper lighting accompanies almost every office, workshop, and laboratory. Time and again, the term lux at the workplace appears. Official reference values can be useful, but in real life, the gap between theory and practice becomes clear very quickly.

As lighting designers based in Berlin and Antwerp, we experience every day that the question of the right illuminance cannot be answered with a simple number. What truly matters is the interplay of function, atmosphere, and sustainability, only then do workplaces emerge that promote both efficiency and wellbeing. The question “how many lux at the workplace?” may sound simple, but the answer is far more complex than the often-quoted 500 lux. People don’t see in lux. What we actually see is reflected light. Lighting is not just about brightness, but about the task, the environment, the materials, and the colors, in short, about perception.

As lighting designers based in Berlin and Antwerp, we create concepts that go far beyond meeting standards. Our mission is to design workplaces that enhance productivity, support health, and make a company’s identity visible.

Light is no side issue. It determines whether we can concentrate in the office, work safely in the workshop, or achieve precise results in the lab. And it is not just a matter of well-being, it is clearly regulated by workplace lighting regulations. As lighting designers in Berlin and Antwerp, we combine these legal frameworks with atmospheric design, turning compliance into identity and quality.

There are spaces that work. And there are spaces that move you. The difference rarely lies in furniture or colors alone – it lies in light. Good lighting fulfills function. Great lighting creates atmosphere, guides perception, and makes architecture tangible. As lighting designers in Berlin and Antwerp, we show how light goes beyond function and becomes a defining part of spatial identity.

Light is far more than mere function. It is atmosphere, identity, and a decisive factor for well-being and health. Anyone who wants to work with focus and comfort in an office, workshop, or laboratory often asks the question: how many lux are actually needed? In this article, we provide an overview of the official reference values, place them in a planning context, and show why tailored lighting concepts go far beyond rigid numbers.

When we talk about workplaces, many people immediately think of ergonomic chairs, flexible working hours, or digital tools. But one thing is often underestimated: lighting. It's no coincidence that the Workplace Ordinance sets such clear guidelines for lighting. After all, light determines how we perceive spaces, how focused we are at work—and how comfortable we feel.

The night is not an empty black. It is a habitat, a guide, and a shelter for countless species, including bats. But where artificial light dominates the darkness, their behavior changes. Hunting routes disappear, roosts are abandoned, and entire populations come under pressure.