Flexible, Individual, and Sustainable — by LICHT
Flexible, Individual, and Sustainable Lighting for New Work Environments
In its October 2025 issue, LICHT magazine features an in-depth interview with Sabine De Schutter, highlighting Studio De Schutter’s perspective on contemporary lighting design for New Work environments LICHT 2025-07.
The article explores how changing work cultures are reshaping spatial requirements—and how lighting has become a key medium for structure, atmosphere, and user well-being.
The contribution emphasizes a shift away from rigid, norm-driven lighting concepts toward flexible and highly individual solutions. Instead of uniform illuminance levels, Studio De Schutter develops adaptable lighting scenarios that respond to different activities, personal preferences, and moments of the day. Dimmable and color-adjustable systems allow spaces to transform quickly—from focused work settings to workshops or evening events—without altering the architectural framework.
A central theme of the article is sustainability beyond efficiency. Sabine De Schutter discusses the growing importance of circular thinking in lighting planning: reusing existing luminaires, working with recycled or upcycled materials, and designing concepts that remain adaptable over time. This approach is driven not only by ecological responsibility, but also by CO₂ pricing, resource scarcity, and supply chain uncertainty.
Using projects such as Impact Hub Berlin as an example, the article shows how user-oriented lighting concepts can balance norms, atmosphere, and identity—positioning light as an integral part of future workplaces rather than a purely technical layer.
👉 Read the full article in LICHT 7 | 2025:
https://lichtnet.de/ausgaben/2025-07/

