Light-to-light

What Light-to-light does

Light-to-light is an independent lighting design studio headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, founded circa 1998-2000. The firm provides bespoke lighting design services across three core practice areas: Architectural Lighting (Lumière Architecturale), Custom Lighting and Retrofit (Lumière sur Mesure), and Urban and Landscape Lighting (Lumière Urbaine et Paysagère). Its stated differentiator is independence from any lighting manufacturer, maintained for over 25 years, which it leverages to deliver unbiased specifications and truly custom solutions.

The studio's service offering spans the full lifecycle from initial concept and esquisse through detailed lighting plans, technical specifications, and on-site construction supervision — output that is directly usable by installers and electrical engineering consultancies. It serves a mix of institutional and commercial clients including heritage and religious building operators (Cathédrale de Tartu, Eglise Notre Dame de Laeken), municipal and governmental bodies (Brussels City Hall, Parlement Wallon), and private developers and architectural firms (Chapman Taylor Brussels, Pathé Belgique Cinémas). The team is multidisciplinary, combining architects, landscape architects, lighting designers, and electrical engineers, which the firm cites as central to translating architectural intent into coherent lighting concepts. The firm is privately held with no disclosed funding, parent company, or public-market presence.

The business model is professional services consulting: each engagement is bespoke and quote-based, with revenue derived from project fees rather than recurring subscriptions or product sales. Quantified cumulative impact includes 250+ completed projects with 7 international awards, 550+ audits and relighting renovation studies, and 7.8 million kWh of energy saved by clients through implemented solutions. Distribution is direct enterprise engagement, supported by an organic social presence (Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook) and a dedicated awards portal functioning as earned-media marketing. The studio's value proposition rests on multidisciplinary expertise, manufacturer independence, and a portfolio of award-winning heritage, urban, and architectural work across Belgium and selected international markets.

Name

Light-to-light

Legal name

Light to Light

Website

http://www.light-to-light.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Light-to-light is an independent Brussels-based lighting design studio founded circa 1998, offering bespoke architectural, urban, and landscape lighting design services to heritage, municipal, and commercial clients across Europe, with 250+ projects and 7 international awards.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Lighting Design Services

NAICS

Landscape Architectural Services (54132), Landscape Architectural Services (541320), Interior Design Services (54141), Interior Design Services (541410)

akta.pro primary industry

Lighting Design Services (BPAHAKAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Landscape Lighting Design & Layout (HSAIAHAA), Landscape Accent & Uplighting (Trees/Facades) Installation (HSAIAHAE)

Keywords

• Lighting design services
• Architectural lighting
• Urban lighting design
• Heritage lighting
• Lighting retrofit consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Brussels

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Light-to-light is an independent lighting design studio that conceives, specifies, and supervises bespoke lighting solutions for architectural, heritage, urban, and landscape projects. The firm offers three core service lines—Architectural Lighting, Custom Lighting & Retrofit, and Urban & Landscape Lighting—delivering lighting concepts, technical drawings, and specifications usable by installers from esquisse through construction supervision. The studio maintains manufacturer independence, enabling unbiased recommendations tailored to each project's architectural intent, environmental considerations, and budget constraints.

Product overview

Light-to-light is an independent lighting design studio offering professional services across three core areas: Architectural Lighting (lumière architecturale), Custom Lighting & Retrofit (lumière sur mesure - retrofit), and Urban & Landscape Lighting (lumière urbaine et paysagere). The studio provides end-to-end lighting design services from initial concept through technical implementation, including specifications and lighting plans for installers. As an independent firm free from manufacturer affiliations, the team combines architects, landscape designers, lighting designers, and electrical engineers to create tailored lighting solutions for architectural, landscape, heritage, and renovation projects. The studio has completed over 250 projects including award-winning work on heritage buildings such as the Church of Notre Dame de Laeken, Brussels City Hall, and Tartu Cathedral.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architectural Lighting (Lumière Architecturale) Architectural lighting design services for buildings and interior spaces, translating architectural intent into tailored lighting concepts and technical implementation plans. Targeted at architects, developers, and institutional clients seeking bespoke lighting design for new builds and interior projects.
• Custom Lighting & Retrofit (Lumière Sur Mesure - Retrofit) Custom lighting solutions and retrofit services for upgrading existing lighting installations, focused on energy efficiency and modern illumination. Targeted at building owners and managers seeking to modernize legacy lighting systems, with measurable energy savings outcomes.
• Urban & Landscape Lighting (Lumière Urbaine et Paysagère) Urban and landscape lighting design services for outdoor spaces, public areas, and environmental lighting projects. Targeted at municipal governments, urban planners, and developers responsible for public spaces, parks, and streetscapes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 7.8 million kWh of energy saved by clients through implemented lighting solutions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bartenbach: Austrian lighting design and applied research firm with multidisciplinary expertise spanning architecture, electrical engineering, and lighting science. Comparable to Light-to-light in its integrated team structure and focus on tailored architectural lighting solutions.
• Focus Lighting: US-based architectural lighting design firm specializing in museum, cultural, and commercial projects. Comparable to Light-to-light in its boutique studio model, heritage/cultural building expertise, and independent positioning.
• Tillotson Design Associates: NYC-based architectural lighting design firm with a strong portfolio in cultural, museum, and ecclesiastical projects. Comparable to Light-to-light in its boutique studio approach and heritage/cultural building specialization.
• Office for Visual Interaction (OVI): New York-based architectural lighting design firm with a strong portfolio of cultural and high-profile architectural projects. Comparable to Light-to-light in its boutique approach to high-end architectural lighting and award-winning heritage work.
• L'Observatoire International: New York-based architectural lighting design firm with a strong portfolio in cultural, museum, and heritage projects. Comparable to Light-to-light in its high-end heritage focus, industry-award recognition, and boutique studio model.
• Speirs + Major: Well-established UK-based architectural lighting design firm with a strong portfolio of heritage, cultural, and architectural projects. Directly comparable to Light-to-light as a similar boutique lighting design consultancy serving architects and developers on bespoke projects.
• dpa lighting consultants: UK-based independent lighting design consultancy serving architectural and heritage projects. Directly comparable to Light-to-light as a similar boutique, manufacturer-independent studio with a strong heritage and cultural project track record.
• George Sexton Associates: Washington DC-based architectural lighting design firm specializing in museums, memorials, and cultural institutions. Comparable to Light-to-light in its heritage/cultural project focus, award recognition, and independent boutique studio model.
• Cline Bettridge Bernstein Lighting Design: NYC-based architectural lighting design firm with a portfolio spanning cultural, institutional, and commercial projects. Comparable to Light-to-light in its boutique studio model and architectural/heritage project focus.

Broad incumbents

• Arup (Lighting): Global engineering firm Arup operates a lighting design practice serving architectural and heritage projects worldwide. Comparable to Light-to-light as a competing lighting design consultancy, but with much broader scale and multidisciplinary engineering capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/light.to.light.design
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/light-to-light
• Instagraminstagram.com/light.to.light.design

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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