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Design rules

LIGHT is one of the first things I consider when I walk into a space because it changes everything; it is fundamental to the personality of the room and how that impacts your mood. When you are working on the layout you always have to think about the impact of the light. It’s part of the storytelling that we do as designers: what is the sensation when you arrive?

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