The best lighting is not seen,
but felt
ETHOS
We believe deeply in the intrinsicality of light and its potential to transform the feeling of a space.
At Akarui, we have over 25 years' experience of realising beautiful and ambitious designs through expert technical knowledge and a holistic approach to lighting. Our work spans across both residential and commercial properties; we pride ourselves in bringing the same integrity to each and every project.
in the studio
Our team of expert lighting designers combine technical skill with creative flair and a deep understanding of client goals to create lighting solutions with a lasting impact.
marcus steffen
founder
Excellent quality of work, great expertise and collaboration. We have worked with Akarui on several high-end residential projects in Central London, and we have been guided from the early stages of design to the final touch ups, a few hours before clients could settle in their homes. The team is always spot on in understanding the peculiarity of each project, and enhance its features by selecting tailored options in terms of lighting, while always keeping in consideration the right design elements. As well, the interaction between team, architects and clients has always been very professional and based on mutual respect and trust, and this has helped the success of each one of our projects together.
InsideOut have worked with Akarui on a number of projects for a key commercial client. Marcus and his team bring a passion, creative eye and commercial practicality to the lighting design of the projects we have collaborated on, working closely with the wider design team to ensure that the proposals are both spectacular and appropriate to the aspirations of the client.After a number of successful projects, we are now exploring how to further integrate Akarui into our own work flow, to ensure that the projects, and client, benefit as much as possible from the expertise that Marcus and his team have.Working with Akarui has really enhanced the design of the lighting of the spaces both from a creative and technical perspective.
We hired Marcus to design the lighting for the full refurbishment of a 4000 sq ft house in South West London. He put a detailed and clear design package together ahead of our building tender, worked effectively with our main contractors, and supplied all the built in lighting. The end result is exceptional, balancing functionality and aesthetics well, and has significantly added to the quality of the finish. The lighting supplied was very clearly labelled, circuit by circuit, which saved time for the electricians. Overall, we'd strongly recommend considering using a specialist lighting designer if you are doing a large renovation project.
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