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The Language of Light in Interior Design
Published in: Apr, 2025
Category : LIGHTING INSIGHT
Written By : Ar. Ashish Bahal
Images : Hansoga Photography
Experienced lighting design professional with over 22 years in design and project management across architecture, interiors, real estate, and lighting development - Ar. Ashish Bahal is a partner at Lucent Worldwide, one of Asia’s largest lighting design firms. Actively involved in technical advisory committees for IGBC, GRIHA, ECBC, Bahal is an expert in technical and design-based lighting applications. Here, he shares brilliant inputs on successful lighting design; illustrating his expertise through a project handled by Lucent Worldwide – the Kohler Experience Centre at Bangalore.

Light transcends mere functionality in design—it's an expressive medium that shapes perceptions, emotions, and experiences. In interior spaces, lighting transforms environments, enhances materials, and creates psychological resonance. Its true power lies in storytelling, emotional evocation, and crafting memorable experiences.

Every space tells a story, with light as its most eloquent narrator. A thoughtfully lit interior doesn't simply reveal architectural details—it amplifies their essence. Like a poet selecting precise words, lighting designers layer illumination to create depth, accentuate textures, and establish atmospheres that complement design intentions.

Architecture is defined by materiality— texture, form, and structure. Yet light breathes life into these elements, elevating them from tangible to transcendent. The interplay between material and illumination determines whether a space feels sterile or inviting, transforming built environments into emotional experiences.

Historically, light has symbolized spirituality and transcendence—from the shadowy interplay in Gothic cathedrals to the celestial glow of stained glass. This principle remains vital in contemporary design, whether through indirect lighting in wellness spaces or the blend of natural and artificial light in residential settings. Light functions as an emotional canvas, making spaces feel intimate or expansive, cozy or grand.

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