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.

Resources are finite, which is why we see circular economy as the only way forward. At Studio De Schutter, we focus on reuse, longevity, and modularity instead of linear “replace and discard.” From Impact Hub Berlin to Full Node 2.0 and Pro Veg, our projects show how daylight analysis, adaptive luminaires, and flexible scenarios turn lighting into a cultural code. Technically smart, aesthetically consistent, and uncompromisingly sustainable.

How is atmosphere created in the office – and why does indirect light play the leading role? At Studio De Schutter in Berlin, we see light not just as function but as the silent designer of identity and well-being. Indirect lighting lets spaces breathe, enhances focus, and makes even open offices feel truly comfortable.

Wie wird das Büro zum Raum, der Menschen nachhaltig verbindet – und welche Rolle spielt Licht dabei? Für Studio De Schutter in Berlin und Antwerpen ist Bürobeleuchtung weit mehr als Technik. Sie beeinflusst Stimmung, Kommunikation und Leistungsfähigkeit und macht Unternehmenskultur sichtbar. Unsere Lichtplanung kombiniert Tageslicht mit gezielter Kunstbeleuchtung, schafft differenzierte Zonen für Arbeit, Meetings und Erholung und setzt auf nachhaltige Systeme. So entstehen Räume, die funktional, atmosphärisch und identitätsstiftend zugleich sind.