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This month, we’re exploring the world of retail lighting, starting with Kiki Niesten in Maastricht, where a thoughtful lighting concept enhances both the shopping experience and the presentation of high-end fashion.

The Kiki Niesten project in Maastricht is a strong example of how precise lighting design in retail spaces can connect architecture, interior, and brand presentation into a coherent whole – reduced, clear, and atmospherically powerful.

Located in Maastricht’s exclusive Stokstraat district, Kiki Niesten presents itself as a curated space for high-end fashion, where architecture, interior design, and light merge into a holistic brand environment. The lighting concept by Grease Lighting and interior designer Maurice Mentjens consistently supports this approach: open, clear, and accessible. In close collaboration, a space was created that is deliberately reduced while remaining generous and welcoming.

The Lightnet Liquid Line AX recessed linear luminaire subtly structures the open spatial layout and follows the architecture without interrupting it. The result is a calm lighting grid that provides orientation while gently shaping materials such as natural stone and textile surfaces. In this way, the Liquid Line AX becomes an integral part of the architectural design.
The Ringo Star GX pendant luminaire introduces targeted accents and creates a deliberate contrast to the linear lighting structure. In different positions, it marks key zones and sightlines, adding lightness to the spatial composition. The interplay between Liquid Line AX and Ringo Star creates a balance of structure and focus, calm and precision.
In close coordination with the interior designer, the Liquid Line and Ringo Star products were selected for their versatile forms and sizes.

More inspiring retail projects and lighting concepts will follow throughout the month, stay tuned!

Special thanks to all project partners for the successful realization:

Distributor: 40LUX Lighting Agency
Interior design: Maurice Mentjens
Lighting design + dealer: Grease Lighting BV
Installation: Elektro Gorissen Maastricht
Photography: Hugo Thomassen

Deep-plan interiors, solid walls and limited daylight shaped the brief for Susanne Philippson’s lighting concept at the Mittelbrandenburgische Sparkasse on Potsdam’s Luisenplatz.

Linear Matric luminaires organise corridors, training rooms and conference spaces with continuous lines of light. In the open breakout areas, polygonal Liquid Line luminaires introduce a softer, more informal character.

Direct and indirect lighting can be controlled independently, allowing the lighting scheme to adapt to a range of activities, from focused work and presentations to informal conversations.

“The interplay of direct and indirect lighting, linear light structures and bespoke accent forms brings the different spatial zones together within a coherent concept,” says Susanne Philippson. “The result is a bright and flexible working environment that preserves the character of the historic building despite the limited daylight.”

Interior Design: Susanne Philippson
Photography: Marvin Schwienheer

After unveiling the redesigned foyer at Bastei Lübbe in Cologne, we now move upstairs to the newly reimagined executive floor.

The 160-square-metre area on the 6th floor was redesigned by Bastei Lübbe in collaboration with brandherm + krumrey interior architecture. The aim was to break down traditional office structures and facilitate new ways of working. The result is an open, vibrant working environment that creates an agency-like atmosphere and supports presence, transparency and communication.

The Ringo Star by Lightnet defines an area for quiet work as well as focused team and meeting situations, creating a clear, focused lighting atmosphere. The Liquid Line is used as a surface-mounted version in the conference room in a dynamic waveform. As in the foyer, the Basic luminaires, with their round, minimalist form, and the Midpoint spotlights – both mounted on track systems – provide calm, even lighting for the adjacent communal and corridor areas.

“For us, sustainability begins with working within existing buildings.” Andreas Jacob, brandherm + krumrey interior architecture
The design by bki consistently focuses on preserving the existing building fabric. Interventions are reduced to the bare essentials, and materials are specifically reused and supplemented. This results in a durable, resource-efficient solution with a high degree of design continuity. This approach is in line with Lightnet’s sustainability philosophy: flexible systems and durable lighting solutions that integrate seamlessly into existing architecture.

Many thanks to our project partners:

Client: Bastei Lübbe
Interior design: brandherm + krumrey
Photos: Maike Piorr

When light, architecture and new ways of working come together, spaces become places of connection and identity.

As part of a comprehensive masterplan for flexible working environments, brandherm + krumrey interior architecture transformed the foyer of the Bastei Lübbe publishing house in Cologne into a vibrant, multifunctional space for interaction, orientation and relaxation.

Across two floors and around 490 square metres, lighting solutions from Lightnet blend seamlessly into the architectural concept while supporting different usage scenarios with clarity and atmosphere.

The linear structures of Matric guide the eye naturally through the open space and emphasise the industrial character of the ceiling. In the corridors, Basic and the Midpoint LED spotlight system on track provide calm general lighting and precise orientation. In the meeting rooms, the flowing curves of Liquid Line create a soft, almost sculptural lighting effect that subtly structures the space.

“We were looking for an understated, versatile lighting solution with luminaires that do not dominate the space.” Andreas Jacob, brandherm + krumrey interior architecture

Stay tuned, in our next post, we’ll share insights into the executive board area on the 6th floor and the lighting concept developed there with further Lightnet solutions.

Many thanks to our project partners:
Client: Bastei Lübbe
Interior design: brandherm + krumrey
Photos: Maike Piorr

Rhythm of Light

Stepping into SPIE ’s new location on the EUREF Campus Düsseldorf, you don’t enter a conventional corporate headquarters. Open spaces transition into quieter retreats, while raw materials meet warm wood accents. For SPIE Germany Switzerland Austria, this location is a natural fit. A company planning, building and operating infrastructure for the energy and mobility transition finds here an environment that shares the same commitment to openness and sustainability.

Spread across around 8,250 square metres are more than 500 workstations, conference areas and an Experience Center. Floor-to-ceiling glazing draws the campus deep into the interior, while warm wood surfaces contrast with exposed concrete ceilings. Lounge areas, workspaces and conference zones flow seamlessly into one another. In between, space for exchange appears naturally.

At the centre, a generous wooden staircase connects the different levels. At times a meeting point, at others a place to pause or an informal stage for conversations between meetings. The architecture remains open and permeable without ever feeling restless.

Ringo Star pendant luminaires float beneath the exposed concrete ceilings in staggered sizes – individually above seating niches, grouped across open areas, or as a calm solitary element above the conference table. Planned by Objektlicht Piwarz, they create focal points without drawing boundaries. Their uniform, glare-free light holds the open spaces together and frames moments of concentration just as naturally as informal interaction.

Many thanks to our project partners:
Lighting planning: Objektlicht Piwarz ObjektLicht Piwarz
Photos: Marvin Schwienheer

For over 100 years, Weleda has stood for holistic natural cosmetics and anthroposophic medicine, guided by a strong commitment to sustainability.

With the Cradle Campus in Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany, Weleda is redefining logistics as part of a future-oriented, resource-conscious infrastructure. Designed by Michelgroup, the project has become a flagship for circular construction and has received multiple awards, including the polis AWARD 2024.

Built almost entirely from renewable and recycled materials, the campus focuses on low energy use, durability, and resource efficiency. The central warehouse is the largest contiguous rammed earth building in Germany, demonstrating the potential of natural materials at industrial scale.

Inside, a calm and human-centered atmosphere emerges through wood, soft tones, and clear forms. Lighting by Lightnet supports this concept throughout the building: Liquid Line structures guide the entrance areas, while Basic luminaires create a balanced, glare-free light in workspaces and circulation zones, seamlessly integrated into the architecture.

“The decision for Lightnet was made for design, functional, and sustainable reasons, and because the values of the partner align with ours,” says Daniela Trah, Head of Logistic Projects and Site Management at Weleda.

We would like to warmly thank all our cooperation partners and are very proud to be part of this inspiring and highly sustainable project.

Photos: Helmut Henkensiefken

We’re pleased to announce that we will be exhibiting at Architect@Work, taking place from June 10-11, 2026 in Lyon.

Visit us at Booth 60 to discover our latest innovations in lighting design. We look forward to inspiring conversations and exchanging ideas with architects and design professionals.

See you in Lyon!

Staff news from our marketing team 💛 From the end of April, our dear colleague Alina (left in the picture) will be heading into parental leave as she prepares for an exciting new chapter in her life. We wish her all the very best for this special time, full of wonderful moments, joy, and new experiences.

At the same time, we’re happy to welcome a familiar face into a new role: Cennet will be stepping in as Alina’s parental leave cover. Having already been part of Lightnet in both sales and lighting design, she brings valuable experience and a deep understanding of our work.

We’re looking forward to this new constellation and wish both Alina and Cennet all the best for what’s ahead!