Light is one of the most vital factors which needs to be considered in the creation of architecture. The quality of the light in a structure can have a huge impact on the character and nature of the building, giving it a distinct ambience and influencing the moods and productivity of the people in it. Whether it is natural daylight or coming from well-placed lighting fixtures, light essentially defines an architectural space.

It has long been known, for example, that office buildings which receive a lot of natural light have more effective, happier workers than gloomy workspaces. Well-lit public spaces tend to feel safer and are more widely used for a greater variety of activities. The choice of materials used in architecture will have an effect on the quality and amount of light in a building; this is one of the reasons why reflective materials such as metal and glass are popular in modern architectural practise.

We have an innate understanding of the nature of light and how it affects the people who live and work in the structures we create, and we apply this understanding to all our commercial and residential projects. This is demonstrated in projects such as our Sky House, which features skylights extending across the entire roof for optimum use of natural light, and our Urban Loft development, which incorporated a long rooflight and glass flooring so that natural light could flood down into the previously unlit spaces below. These structures don’t only look great, but they also become more energy efficient due to a reduced reliance on artificial light sources.

If you are looking to work with a talented architect in London who knows how to make effective use of light and space, we are the team for you. We are committed to making the most effective use of materials, shapes and configurations in order to come up with dynamic, beautiful buildings that make the most of natural light and the surrounding environment.