While modern offices are increasingly becoming open, creative and flexible spaces, one crucial aspect of workplace design is often neglected:
lighting. Yet light is far more than a functional element; it influences our mood, our well-being and our productivity. In a working world that focuses on people and their needs, lighting should be an integral part of interior design. At Bruno Wickart AG, we know how important well thought-out office lighting is in creating a working atmosphere that promotes concentration, supports dialog and enlivens spaces.
Light has many tasks to fulfill in office buildings. It must not only provide sufficient brightness, but also support visual communication and architectural design. In a dynamic, digitally networked knowledge society, lighting makes a significant contribution to room quality. The right lighting design can zone work areas, direct the focus to specific tasks or make rooms appear prestigious.
A lighting concept that is tailored to the needs of the users helps to fully exploit the potential of a room. The lighting supports different ways of working, from focused individual work to open, collaborative formats. But what does such a lighting solution look like? It starts with a well thought-out concept:
Planning in lighting functions. This involves analyzing the different functions of lighting in relation to the use of space and the architecture.
Thinking in terms of lighting functions: Why, what and how
Qualitative lighting design deals with the following questions:
Why do we illuminate? What can light achieve? What does the ideal lighting solution look like? These questions help planners to design lighting not only according to technical criteria such as illuminance or energy efficiency, but also to focus on human perception. The approach moves away from rigid lighting systems and enables flexible and adaptable lighting design.
- Why do we illuminate? Every use of space has a strategic, architectural or functional significance. In a reception area, the lighting should have a representative effect, while in a meeting room it should support communication. Workplaces require glare-free and concentrated lighting that facilitates long phases of intensive work.
- What can light do? Light can support the flow of work, shape the room atmosphere and provide pleasant brightness. It ensures safety, promotes orientation and creates contrasts that make it easier to work on screens.
- What does the ideal lighting solution look like? This depends on the use: Zone lighting, accentuated light sources or evenly distributed, glare-free lighting solutions are just some of the options for creating the perfect lighting environment.
Planning in lighting functions: Efficiency meets aesthetics
A lighting concept based on
lighting functions focuses on the needs of the user. This makes it clear what type of light is needed in which area. Workstations benefit from well-dimmed luminaires that also provide high cylindrical illuminance levels to pleasantly illuminate faces and ensure visual comfort. Vertical lighting on walls or room dividers creates a bright and friendly spatial impression that promotes concentration and minimizes eye strain. At the same time, the circulation area – the zones in which employees move around – must be sufficiently illuminated to enable safe and pleasant orientation.
This
zoned lighting not only creates a pleasant atmosphere, but also supports the workflow in the office. The room layout is defined by light, and energy consumption remains efficient because only the areas that need it are optimally illuminated. In contrast, conventional louvre solutions with uniform surface luminaires often lack any reference to the user’s actual visual task. Such solutions can make the room appear low-contrast and monotonous, which has a negative impact on employees‘ concentration and well-being.
Qualitative lighting design for better use of space
Qualitative lighting design has a number of advantages. It improves the quality of stay, promotes communication and increases productivity. Lighting solutions that are tailored to the individual needs of users create an atmosphere in which people enjoy working and feel comfortable. This is not just about efficiency, but also about aesthetics: light is used as a design element that emphasizes the architecture of the room and makes it appear lively.
Can office lighting be attractive and economical at the same time?
Yes, it is possible! Attractive and economical lighting solutions can be implemented with well thought-out planning that focuses on the
lighting functions. The right lighting not only contributes to energy efficiency, but also to long-term employee satisfaction. At Bruno Wickart AG, we rely on high-quality, sustainable lighting systems that meet the requirements of modern working environments. We plan your office lighting so that it makes optimum use of the space and improves the working atmosphere.
Conclusion: Light as the key to successful office design
The right office lighting is more than just a technical necessity – it is a
design factor that contributes significantly to the success of a workspace. If you are planning an office that promotes concentration, creativity and well-being, lighting should be part of your concept from the outset. At Bruno Wickart AG, we offer tailor-made lighting solutions that optimize your working environment and perfect the use of space.
Visit our
showroom in Zug to find out about the many possibilities of modern office lighting and let our experts advise you. Together we can create a working environment in which light plays a central role – for better room quality and more efficiency in everyday working life.
