LIGHTING DESIGN STUDIO
Who are we?
Apta Lighting Design Studio is an independent lighting design practice that believes light goes beyond illumination — it shapes mood, identity, and experience. We collaborate with architects, designers, and clients to create thoughtful lighting solutions that enhance architecture while maintaining visual comfort and emotional depth.
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What does Apta Lighting Design Studio do?
Our design practice encompasses interior lighting, exterior façade lighting, landscape lighting, and roadway lighting for hospitality, residential, and commercial projects. We also specialize in custom luminaire design and light art installations, delivering integrated lighting solutions from concept to execution.
What does Apta Lighting Design Studio do?
Our design practice encompasses interior lighting, exterior façade lighting, landscape lighting, and roadway lighting for hospitality, residential, and commercial projects. We also specialize in custom luminaire design and light art installations, delivering integrated lighting solutions from concept to execution.
What does Apta Lighting Design Studio do?
Our design practice encompasses interior lighting, exterior façade lighting, landscape lighting, and roadway lighting for hospitality, residential, and commercial projects. We also specialize in custom luminaire design and light art installations, delivering integrated lighting solutions from concept to execution.
How is lighting design different from electrical design?
Lighting design focuses on how light shapes spaces, mood, and experience, while electrical design focuses on power distribution. We design light layers, scenes, glare control, and aesthetics—not just fixture placement.
How is lighting design different from electrical design?
Lighting design focuses on how light shapes spaces, mood, and experience, while electrical design focuses on power distribution. We design light layers, scenes, glare control, and aesthetics—not just fixture placement.
How is lighting design different from electrical design?
Lighting design focuses on how light shapes spaces, mood, and experience, while electrical design focuses on power distribution. We design light layers, scenes, glare control, and aesthetics—not just fixture placement.
What services do you offer?
Lighting concept Design Fixture layout & lux calculations Product specifications & BOQ 3D lighting intent (Where required) Site Coordination & focusing Design + Execution support (Select projects)
What services do you offer?
Lighting concept Design Fixture layout & lux calculations Product specifications & BOQ 3D lighting intent (Where required) Site Coordination & focusing Design + Execution support (Select projects)
What services do you offer?
Lighting concept Design Fixture layout & lux calculations Product specifications & BOQ 3D lighting intent (Where required) Site Coordination & focusing Design + Execution support (Select projects)
Do you provide only design or full execution as well?
We primarily work as lighting design consultants. However, for select projects, we also offer end-to-end solutions including supply and installation.
Do you provide only design or full execution as well?
We primarily work as lighting design consultants. However, for select projects, we also offer end-to-end solutions including supply and installation.
Do you provide only design or full execution as well?
We primarily work as lighting design consultants. However, for select projects, we also offer end-to-end solutions including supply and installation.
When should a lighting designer be appointed in a project?
Ideally at the early design stage, before ceiling and electrical layouts are finalized. Early involvement ensures better results and avoids costly site changes.
When should a lighting designer be appointed in a project?
Ideally at the early design stage, before ceiling and electrical layouts are finalized. Early involvement ensures better results and avoids costly site changes.
When should a lighting designer be appointed in a project?
Ideally at the early design stage, before ceiling and electrical layouts are finalized. Early involvement ensures better results and avoids costly site changes.
Can you work if the ceiling or interiors are already completed?
Yes, but with limitations. In such cases, we work within existing constraints and focus on product selection and optimization.
Can you work if the ceiling or interiors are already completed?
Yes, but with limitations. In such cases, we work within existing constraints and focus on product selection and optimization.
Can you work if the ceiling or interiors are already completed?
Yes, but with limitations. In such cases, we work within existing constraints and focus on product selection and optimization.
Do you coordinate with architects and interior designers?
Absolutely. We work closely with architects, interior designers, and MEP teams to ensure seamless integration.
Do you coordinate with architects and interior designers?
Absolutely. We work closely with architects, interior designers, and MEP teams to ensure seamless integration.
Do you coordinate with architects and interior designers?
Absolutely. We work closely with architects, interior designers, and MEP teams to ensure seamless integration.
How do you charge for lighting design services?
Our fees depend on project type, size, scope, and complexity. We offer transparent, fixed-fee proposals after understanding the requirements.
How do you charge for lighting design services?
Our fees depend on project type, size, scope, and complexity. We offer transparent, fixed-fee proposals after understanding the requirements.
How do you charge for lighting design services?
Our fees depend on project type, size, scope, and complexity. We offer transparent, fixed-fee proposals after understanding the requirements.
Is lighting design expensive?
Professional lighting design often reduces overall lighting cost by avoiding over-lighting, wrong products, and rework—while significantly improving visual quality.
Is lighting design expensive?
Professional lighting design often reduces overall lighting cost by avoiding over-lighting, wrong products, and rework—while significantly improving visual quality.
Is lighting design expensive?
Professional lighting design often reduces overall lighting cost by avoiding over-lighting, wrong products, and rework—while significantly improving visual quality.
Are you associated with any specific lighting brands?
We are brand-neutral designers. Our specifications are based purely on performance, quality, budget, and availability.
Are you associated with any specific lighting brands?
We are brand-neutral designers. Our specifications are based purely on performance, quality, budget, and availability.
Are you associated with any specific lighting brands?
We are brand-neutral designers. Our specifications are based purely on performance, quality, budget, and availability.
Do you help in selecting final light fixtures?
Yes. We provide detailed specifications and alternatives suitable for Indian and international markets.
Do you help in selecting final light fixtures?
Yes. We provide detailed specifications and alternatives suitable for Indian and international markets.
Do you help in selecting final light fixtures?
Yes. We provide detailed specifications and alternatives suitable for Indian and international markets.
Do you provide drawings and documents for execution?
Yes. We provide CAD drawings, fixture schedules, control intent, and coordination drawings required for site execution.
Do you provide drawings and documents for execution?
Yes. We provide CAD drawings, fixture schedules, control intent, and coordination drawings required for site execution.
Do you provide drawings and documents for execution?
Yes. We provide CAD drawings, fixture schedules, control intent, and coordination drawings required for site execution.
Do you handle lighting controls and dimming systems?
Yes. We design lighting scenes, dimming strategies, and integrate control systems where required.
Do you handle lighting controls and dimming systems?
Yes. We design lighting scenes, dimming strategies, and integrate control systems where required.
Do you handle lighting controls and dimming systems?
Yes. We design lighting scenes, dimming strategies, and integrate control systems where required.
Where do you work?
We are based in Kerala and work across India and the UAE, including remote lighting consultations.
Where do you work?
We are based in Kerala and work across India and the UAE, including remote lighting consultations.
Where do you work?
We are based in Kerala and work across India and the UAE, including remote lighting consultations.
What kind of projects have you worked on?
Our experience includes residences, retail stores, temples, healthcare, campuses, hospitality, and large institutional projects.
What kind of projects have you worked on?
Our experience includes residences, retail stores, temples, healthcare, campuses, hospitality, and large institutional projects.
What kind of projects have you worked on?
Our experience includes residences, retail stores, temples, healthcare, campuses, hospitality, and large institutional projects.
What value does a lighting designer add to a project?
Better ambience, visual comfort, energy efficiency, architectural clarity, and long-term satisfaction—lighting can transform how a space is experienced.
What value does a lighting designer add to a project?
Better ambience, visual comfort, energy efficiency, architectural clarity, and long-term satisfaction—lighting can transform how a space is experienced.
What value does a lighting designer add to a project?
Better ambience, visual comfort, energy efficiency, architectural clarity, and long-term satisfaction—lighting can transform how a space is experienced.
Will you be involved during site execution?
Yes, depending on the scope. We offer site visits, online reviews, and final focusing support.
Will you be involved during site execution?
Yes, depending on the scope. We offer site visits, online reviews, and final focusing support.
Will you be involved during site execution?
Yes, depending on the scope. We offer site visits, online reviews, and final focusing support.
How do we start working with Apta Lighting Design Studio?
You can contact us via our website, email, or phone. We’ll review your project and share a tailored proposal.
How do we start working with Apta Lighting Design Studio?
You can contact us via our website, email, or phone. We’ll review your project and share a tailored proposal.
How do we start working with Apta Lighting Design Studio?
You can contact us via our website, email, or phone. We’ll review your project and share a tailored proposal.
Do you offer a consultation before finalizing?
Yes. We offer initial discussions to understand project goals and suitability.
Do you offer a consultation before finalizing?
Yes. We offer initial discussions to understand project goals and suitability.
Do you offer a consultation before finalizing?
Yes. We offer initial discussions to understand project goals and suitability.