Starting fees per project, inclusive of VAT. USD equivalents are rounded to the nearest USD 100. The final fee is determined after reviewing the project documentation, based on scale, complexity and scope of work.
DEVELOPING A NEW LIGHTING DESIGNDevelop the lighting concept and documentation from the outset, coordinating with architecture and interiors to create a coherent scheme shaped around how the homeowner uses and experiences the space.
Projects that need a lighting design developed from the outset, coordinated with the architectural and interior design process.
Study daily routines, aesthetic preferences, architecture, interiors, materials and daylight to define the design objectives.
Establish atmosphere, focal points and transitions between spaces. Reference imagery and diagrams help the homeowner understand the direction before detailed development.
Plan ambient, task and accent lighting with attention to sightlines, potential glare, contrast and the appearance of materials.
Define positions and aiming, with integration principles for ceilings, recesses, coves and furniture. Document the required lighting qualities as well as locations.
Consider hosting, everyday activities, relaxation and night-time movement. Set out grouping principles for coordination with electrical and controls specialists.
Consolidate the concept, drawings, notes and coordination requirements following agreement with the homeowner and design team.
Understand the homeowner’s needs and priorities.
Agree the atmosphere and focal points.
Resolve layouts, integration and scenes.
Consolidate documentation and coordination points.
Design scope, deliverables, revision rounds and working sessions are defined in the service proposal. For Signature, the scope of selection on the client’s behalf is agreed with the client against the design requirements and budget.
Photometric checks for selected areas, rendered simulations, sample reviews and site working sessions are defined specifically in the service proposal.
The documentation conveys lighting intent and requirements. Detailed electrical engineering and control programming are coordinated with the responsible specialists.
Review and refine an existing lighting scheme, improving the layout and distribution of light to better suit the architecture, intended use and everyday needs.
Explore service↗Design lighting integrated with automation systems, and assess and advise on equipment proposed or selected by the client. Where the client has not yet been able, or is unable, to make a selection, IDA is responsible for selecting suitable equipment on the client’s behalf within the agreed scope.
Explore service↗Share your current plans, project location and programme. Together, we will define the needs, scope and coordination process.