We are nominated!
We are delighted to have been nominated for the Swiss Lighting Society (SLG) Prix Lumière 2025!
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the SLG for this special recognition. It is an honor to be part of this year's selection with the Fürst-Johannes-Saal project.
New Plant Lighting in Our Studio
Following our research into plant lighting, this July we’ve equipped our studio with specially developed luminaires – and our office greenery is already thriving, much to our delight.
Our specialised luminaires are based on insights from our work on ornamental plant lighting and are also used in projects where plant growth plays a central role.
If you’re curious to see them in action, feel free to stop by – we’re always happy to share a glimpse behind the scenes.
lightsphere at IALD Enlighten Europe 2025
We had the pleasure of joining this year’s IALD Enlighten Europe Conference in Valencia– a truly enriching experience filled with inspiring talks, thoughtful discussions, and plenty of opportunities to reconnect with the international lighting community.
From engaging presentations to spontaneous conversations in between sessions, the event offered valuable insights and new perspectives that continue to resonate with us.
Many thanks to the IALD and everyone who made these days so memorable – we’re already looking forward to the next one.
New Team Member at lightsphere
We are excited to welcome Carola to the lightsphere team! Bringing fresh ideas and great commitment, she recently joined us and contributes valuable expertise in lighting design.
We look forward to working together on new projects and exploring innovative paths in lighting design.
Podcast Episode: The Emotional and Biological Impact of Light
In this episode of the In Light of It All podcast, Julia Hartmann joins Xander Cadisch to talk about biophilic lighting design – and how carefully tuned light can benefit both plants and people.
An inspiring conversation for anyone working at the intersection of architecture, nature, and innovation
A New Glow for the Fürst-Johannes-Saal
For the Fürst-Johannes-Saal in Vaduz, we had the opportunity to design a new chandelier – in close collaboration with product designer Markus Bischof.
The result is both a tribute and a transformation: a contemporary interpretation of the original chandelier from 1904, reimagined through today’s design language. With a diameter of 2.2 metres, the luminaire is both a sculptural centrepiece and a beacon visible from the outside.
Crafted entirely through 3D printing using aluminium and photopolymer, it combines symbolic form with technological innovation. Its carefully tuned light scenes respond to the room and its use – connecting past and present through light.
We’re proud to have been part of this special project and look forward to sharing more insights soon.
New 3D-Printed Luminaire for Climbing Hall
Together with Print Your Light, we developed a custom 3D-printed luminaire for the new extension of the climbing hall Obloc in collaboration with bauart.
The pendant’s shade draws inspiration from mountain crystal and explores translucency, density, and structure—resulting in a unique lighting piece that reflects both the architecture and the atmosphere of movement and nature in the space.
Swiss Lighting Forum 2020
lightsphere about their study «LED Light Sources and Their Complex Set-Up for Visually and Biologically Effective Illumination for Ornamental Indoor Plants»
Julia shared some insights of their applied research on illumination of ornamental plants at Swiss Lighting Forum and celebrated the 10th anniversary of the conference format. The research study was done in collaboration with Dr. Karolina M. Zielinska-Dabkowska and Carla Sigillo.
CLD certification
Julia received prestigious CLD
Lighting Designers receive the designation of CLD for having demonstrated the rigorous standards of professional proficiency in architectural lighting design on a global level. Julia is the first Certified Lighting Designer in Switzerland.
40 under 40 winner 2019
congratulations Julia, for this outstanding achievement!
Really honored to receive the 40 under 40 lighting designers at the Lighting Design Awards 2019 on 16th May 2019 in London!
“The individuals making up the annual 40under40 – an international programme to identify the most talented and promising individuals working in the lighting design industry – have been named. The 9 men and 31 women – from 14 different countries, including the Turkey, India, China, Brazil, the US, Germany, UK, Singapore and Sweden. The designers have received their trophies at the prestigious Lighting Design Awards ceremony on Thursday 16 May at the Troxy Theater.”
LED Light Sources and Their Complex Set-Up for Visually and Biologically Effective Illumination for Ornamental Indoor Plants
latest research results: What are the key facts for plants to thrive in interior spaces within the architectural context?
After several years of intensive research on LED lighting and plant growth, we are extremely pleased that our latest study on the subject is now published and we can share our experience. How does plants thrive indoors with LED light? What are the key facts to consider in the planning process for vertical green installations in the architectural context? In collaboration with Karolina M. Zielinska-Dabkowska, Julia Hartmann and Carla Sigillo, a fundamental paper was created to guide light planners, architects and investors. The study can be downloaded at the link below.
the perfect light experience 2018
the perfect light experience 2018 - the results are in!
light collective announced the winners of the competition for the perfect light experience 2018.
We, from lightpshere, would like to thank light collective and citizen for this great idea and congratulate all the winners. Beside that we are a little proud that our video entry made it under the top 15.
enjoy watching!
click here to watch the entry from our very own Julia Hartmann
led forum 2018
For this years LED Forum from Electro Suisse, Julia supported the program committee and did the moderation for the session of lighting design.
The discussion panel at the end of the session enable an intense exchange for the sensitiv topic design fees and contracting. There is still a long way to go, but we are on a good way to increase the awareness for the profession of lighting design and its role in the building process.