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A few weeks ago at the @idac_expo Mumbai 2026, talking about the ROI of good interior design in workplaces, retail and hospitality with an esteemed panel of architects and design professionals.

We explored a really exciting shift happening in our industry right now: moving past the idea that lighting is just an electrical line item, and recognising it as a core driver of value. We talked about the magic that happens when lighting designers are trusted as early partners rather than late-stage problem solvers. When we collaborate from the conceptual stage, design is intentional, and actively lowers overall costs. It means a smarter layout with fewer fixtures, lower running bills, and a space that truly maximises the client's investment from day one.

It was a deeply fulfilling conversation that reminded me why I love doing what I do in the first place. Good design is not supposed to be a luxury or an afterthought. It is the very foundation of how we connect with spaces around us that we inhabit and experience.

Thank you @idac_expo @charishmalobo for inviting me to share my thoughts on behalf of @lidai_2020 .

A few weeks ago at the @idac_expo Mumbai 2026, talking about the ROI of good interior design in workplaces, retail and hospitality with an esteemed panel of architects and design professionals.

We explored a really exciting shift happening in our industry right now: moving past the idea that lighting is just an electrical line item, and recognising it as a core driver of value. We talked about the magic that happens when lighting designers are trusted as early partners rather than late-stage problem solvers. When we collaborate from the conceptual stage, design is intentional, and actively lowers overall costs. It means a smarter layout with fewer fixtures, lower running bills, and a space that truly maximises the client's investment from day one.

It was a deeply fulfilling conversation that reminded me why I love doing what I do in the first place. Good design is not supposed to be a luxury or an afterthought. It is the very foundation of how we connect with spaces around us that we inhabit and experience.

Thank you @idac_expo @charishmalobo for inviting me to share my thoughts on behalf of @lidai_2020 .

A few weeks ago at the @idac_expo Mumbai 2026, talking about the ROI of good interior design in workplaces, retail and hospitality with an esteemed panel of architects and design professionals.

We explored a really exciting shift happening in our industry right now: moving past the idea that lighting is just an electrical line item, and recognising it as a core driver of value. We talked about the magic that happens when lighting designers are trusted as early partners rather than late-stage problem solvers. When we collaborate from the conceptual stage, design is intentional, and actively lowers overall costs. It means a smarter layout with fewer fixtures, lower running bills, and a space that truly maximises the client's investment from day one.

It was a deeply fulfilling conversation that reminded me why I love doing what I do in the first place. Good design is not supposed to be a luxury or an afterthought. It is the very foundation of how we connect with spaces around us that we inhabit and experience.

Thank you @idac_expo @charishmalobo for inviting me to share my thoughts on behalf of @lidai_2020 .

A few weeks ago at the @idac_expo Mumbai 2026, talking about the ROI of good interior design in workplaces, retail and hospitality with an esteemed panel of architects and design professionals.

We explored a really exciting shift happening in our industry right now: moving past the idea that lighting is just an electrical line item, and recognising it as a core driver of value. We talked about the magic that happens when lighting designers are trusted as early partners rather than late-stage problem solvers. When we collaborate from the conceptual stage, design is intentional, and actively lowers overall costs. It means a smarter layout with fewer fixtures, lower running bills, and a space that truly maximises the client's investment from day one.

It was a deeply fulfilling conversation that reminded me why I love doing what I do in the first place. Good design is not supposed to be a luxury or an afterthought. It is the very foundation of how we connect with spaces around us that we inhabit and experience.

Thank you @idac_expo @charishmalobo for inviting me to share my thoughts on behalf of @lidai_2020 .

Lighting design for ‘Looming Bodies’ by Lakshmi Madhavan at @kochibiennale 2025-2026, Official Collateral Exhibition.

The exhibition is currently ongoing at KM House in Fort Kochi, on display until 31st March 2026.

Images courtesy Lakshmi Madhavan

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#lightingdesignindia #kochimuzirisbiennale2025

Lighting design for ‘Looming Bodies’ by Lakshmi Madhavan at @kochibiennale 2025-2026, Official Collateral Exhibition.

The exhibition is currently ongoing at KM House in Fort Kochi, on display until 31st March 2026.

Images courtesy Lakshmi Madhavan

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#lightingdesignindia #kochimuzirisbiennale2025

Lighting design for ‘Looming Bodies’ by Lakshmi Madhavan at @kochibiennale 2025-2026, Official Collateral Exhibition.

The exhibition is currently ongoing at KM House in Fort Kochi, on display until 31st March 2026.

Images courtesy Lakshmi Madhavan

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#lightingdesignindia #kochimuzirisbiennale2025

Lighting design for ‘Looming Bodies’ by Lakshmi Madhavan at @kochibiennale 2025-2026, Official Collateral Exhibition.

The exhibition is currently ongoing at KM House in Fort Kochi, on display until 31st March 2026.

Images courtesy Lakshmi Madhavan

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#lightingdesignindia #kochimuzirisbiennale2025

Lighting design for ‘Looming Bodies’ by Lakshmi Madhavan at @kochibiennale 2025-2026, Official Collateral Exhibition.

The exhibition is currently ongoing at KM House in Fort Kochi, on display until 31st March 2026.

Images courtesy Lakshmi Madhavan

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#lightingdesignindia #kochimuzirisbiennale2025

Lighting design for ‘Looming Bodies’ by Lakshmi Madhavan at @kochibiennale 2025-2026, Official Collateral Exhibition.

The exhibition is currently ongoing at KM House in Fort Kochi, on display until 31st March 2026.

Images courtesy Lakshmi Madhavan

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#lightingdesignindia #kochimuzirisbiennale2025

Lighting design for ‘Looming Bodies’ by Lakshmi Madhavan at @kochibiennale 2025-2026, Official Collateral Exhibition.

The exhibition is currently ongoing at KM House in Fort Kochi, on display until 31st March 2026.

Images courtesy Lakshmi Madhavan

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#lightingdesignindia #kochimuzirisbiennale2025

Lighting design for ‘Looming Bodies’ by Lakshmi Madhavan at @kochibiennale 2025-2026, Official Collateral Exhibition.

The exhibition is currently ongoing at KM House in Fort Kochi, on display until 31st March 2026.

Images courtesy Lakshmi Madhavan

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#lightingdesignindia #kochimuzirisbiennale2025

Lighting design for ‘Looming Bodies’ by Lakshmi Madhavan at @kochibiennale 2025-2026, Official Collateral Exhibition.

The exhibition is currently ongoing at KM House in Fort Kochi, on display until 31st March 2026.

Images courtesy Lakshmi Madhavan

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#lightingdesignindia #kochimuzirisbiennale2025

Lighting design for ‘Looming Bodies’ by Lakshmi Madhavan at @kochibiennale 2025-2026, Official Collateral Exhibition.

The exhibition is currently ongoing at KM House in Fort Kochi, on display until 31st March 2026.

Images courtesy Lakshmi Madhavan

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#lightingdesignindia #kochimuzirisbiennale2025

Lighting design for ‘Looming Bodies’ by Lakshmi Madhavan at @kochibiennale 2025-2026, Official Collateral Exhibition.

The exhibition is currently ongoing at KM House in Fort Kochi, on display until 31st March 2026.

Images courtesy Lakshmi Madhavan

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#lightingdesignindia #kochimuzirisbiennale2025

Lighting design for ‘Looming Bodies’ by Lakshmi Madhavan at @kochibiennale 2025-2026, Official Collateral Exhibition.

The exhibition is currently ongoing at KM House in Fort Kochi, on display until 31st March 2026.

Images courtesy Lakshmi Madhavan

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#lightingdesignindia #kochimuzirisbiennale2025

Lighting design for ‘Looming Bodies’ by Lakshmi Madhavan at @kochibiennale 2025-2026, Official Collateral Exhibition.

The exhibition is currently ongoing at KM House in Fort Kochi, on display until 31st March 2026.

Images courtesy Lakshmi Madhavan

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#lightingdesignindia #kochimuzirisbiennale2025

Does good design really deliver returns?

At iDAC Mumbai 2026, industry leaders come together to decode the real ROI of interior design across workplaces, retail, and hospitality.

Beyond aesthetics, this conversation dives into performance, productivity, brand value, and long-term impact.

Join the dialogue shaping smarter design decisions.

📅 12th March | 4:00 pm onwards
📍 Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai
Register now: www.idacexpo.in

#idacmumbai #idac2026 #designdistrict #interiordesign #idacforall

In November of 2025, our lighting redesign for the Mani Bhavan Gandhi Sangrahalaya Dioramas was awarded the Utkarsh Puraskar at the Lidai Lighting Awards hosted by @lidai_2020 and @foaidindia.in

Mani Bhavan is a place where history feels tangible. On the top floor are 28 dioramas that depict pivotal moments of Mahatma Gandhi’s life; scenes that have captivated visitors since 1971. But over the decades, the lighting had degraded, losing the emotional depth these stories deserve.

The challenge? How do you light a historical moment that fits inside a fragile, vintage wooden box?
1. Using 3000K LEDs and custom filters, we mimicked everything from the soft glow of a chandelier to the diffused light of an overcast sky.
2. We treated these miniatures like movie sets, using tiny spotlights and strips that deliver high-fidelity (90+ CRI) colour while staying tucked out of sight.
3. No over-complicated tech here. We developed a modular “kit of parts” with simple manual dimmers, ensuring the museum staff can easily maintain the magic for years to come.
4. Every fixture was sourced in Mumbai, keeping our carbon footprint low and the heat away from these delicate historical artifacts.

It was a delicate dance between conservation and curation, one which was choreographed with meticulous direction by @anupamsah_of @anupamheritagelab and @ebyvm. This project showed us we don’t need a massive footprint to make a massive impact.

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@manibhavanmumbai @anupamheritagelab

In November of 2025, our lighting redesign for the Mani Bhavan Gandhi Sangrahalaya Dioramas was awarded the Utkarsh Puraskar at the Lidai Lighting Awards hosted by @lidai_2020 and @foaidindia.in

Mani Bhavan is a place where history feels tangible. On the top floor are 28 dioramas that depict pivotal moments of Mahatma Gandhi’s life; scenes that have captivated visitors since 1971. But over the decades, the lighting had degraded, losing the emotional depth these stories deserve.

The challenge? How do you light a historical moment that fits inside a fragile, vintage wooden box?
1. Using 3000K LEDs and custom filters, we mimicked everything from the soft glow of a chandelier to the diffused light of an overcast sky.
2. We treated these miniatures like movie sets, using tiny spotlights and strips that deliver high-fidelity (90+ CRI) colour while staying tucked out of sight.
3. No over-complicated tech here. We developed a modular “kit of parts” with simple manual dimmers, ensuring the museum staff can easily maintain the magic for years to come.
4. Every fixture was sourced in Mumbai, keeping our carbon footprint low and the heat away from these delicate historical artifacts.

It was a delicate dance between conservation and curation, one which was choreographed with meticulous direction by @anupamsah_of @anupamheritagelab and @ebyvm. This project showed us we don’t need a massive footprint to make a massive impact.

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@manibhavanmumbai @anupamheritagelab

In November of 2025, our lighting redesign for the Mani Bhavan Gandhi Sangrahalaya Dioramas was awarded the Utkarsh Puraskar at the Lidai Lighting Awards hosted by @lidai_2020 and @foaidindia.in

Mani Bhavan is a place where history feels tangible. On the top floor are 28 dioramas that depict pivotal moments of Mahatma Gandhi’s life; scenes that have captivated visitors since 1971. But over the decades, the lighting had degraded, losing the emotional depth these stories deserve.

The challenge? How do you light a historical moment that fits inside a fragile, vintage wooden box?
1. Using 3000K LEDs and custom filters, we mimicked everything from the soft glow of a chandelier to the diffused light of an overcast sky.
2. We treated these miniatures like movie sets, using tiny spotlights and strips that deliver high-fidelity (90+ CRI) colour while staying tucked out of sight.
3. No over-complicated tech here. We developed a modular “kit of parts” with simple manual dimmers, ensuring the museum staff can easily maintain the magic for years to come.
4. Every fixture was sourced in Mumbai, keeping our carbon footprint low and the heat away from these delicate historical artifacts.

It was a delicate dance between conservation and curation, one which was choreographed with meticulous direction by @anupamsah_of @anupamheritagelab and @ebyvm. This project showed us we don’t need a massive footprint to make a massive impact.

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@manibhavanmumbai @anupamheritagelab

In November of 2025, our lighting redesign for the Mani Bhavan Gandhi Sangrahalaya Dioramas was awarded the Utkarsh Puraskar at the Lidai Lighting Awards hosted by @lidai_2020 and @foaidindia.in

Mani Bhavan is a place where history feels tangible. On the top floor are 28 dioramas that depict pivotal moments of Mahatma Gandhi’s life; scenes that have captivated visitors since 1971. But over the decades, the lighting had degraded, losing the emotional depth these stories deserve.

The challenge? How do you light a historical moment that fits inside a fragile, vintage wooden box?
1. Using 3000K LEDs and custom filters, we mimicked everything from the soft glow of a chandelier to the diffused light of an overcast sky.
2. We treated these miniatures like movie sets, using tiny spotlights and strips that deliver high-fidelity (90+ CRI) colour while staying tucked out of sight.
3. No over-complicated tech here. We developed a modular “kit of parts” with simple manual dimmers, ensuring the museum staff can easily maintain the magic for years to come.
4. Every fixture was sourced in Mumbai, keeping our carbon footprint low and the heat away from these delicate historical artifacts.

It was a delicate dance between conservation and curation, one which was choreographed with meticulous direction by @anupamsah_of @anupamheritagelab and @ebyvm. This project showed us we don’t need a massive footprint to make a massive impact.

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@manibhavanmumbai @anupamheritagelab

In November of 2025, our lighting redesign for the Mani Bhavan Gandhi Sangrahalaya Dioramas was awarded the Utkarsh Puraskar at the Lidai Lighting Awards hosted by @lidai_2020 and @foaidindia.in

Mani Bhavan is a place where history feels tangible. On the top floor are 28 dioramas that depict pivotal moments of Mahatma Gandhi’s life; scenes that have captivated visitors since 1971. But over the decades, the lighting had degraded, losing the emotional depth these stories deserve.

The challenge? How do you light a historical moment that fits inside a fragile, vintage wooden box?
1. Using 3000K LEDs and custom filters, we mimicked everything from the soft glow of a chandelier to the diffused light of an overcast sky.
2. We treated these miniatures like movie sets, using tiny spotlights and strips that deliver high-fidelity (90+ CRI) colour while staying tucked out of sight.
3. No over-complicated tech here. We developed a modular “kit of parts” with simple manual dimmers, ensuring the museum staff can easily maintain the magic for years to come.
4. Every fixture was sourced in Mumbai, keeping our carbon footprint low and the heat away from these delicate historical artifacts.

It was a delicate dance between conservation and curation, one which was choreographed with meticulous direction by @anupamsah_of @anupamheritagelab and @ebyvm. This project showed us we don’t need a massive footprint to make a massive impact.

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@manibhavanmumbai @anupamheritagelab

In November of 2025, our lighting redesign for the Mani Bhavan Gandhi Sangrahalaya Dioramas was awarded the Utkarsh Puraskar at the Lidai Lighting Awards hosted by @lidai_2020 and @foaidindia.in

Mani Bhavan is a place where history feels tangible. On the top floor are 28 dioramas that depict pivotal moments of Mahatma Gandhi’s life; scenes that have captivated visitors since 1971. But over the decades, the lighting had degraded, losing the emotional depth these stories deserve.

The challenge? How do you light a historical moment that fits inside a fragile, vintage wooden box?
1. Using 3000K LEDs and custom filters, we mimicked everything from the soft glow of a chandelier to the diffused light of an overcast sky.
2. We treated these miniatures like movie sets, using tiny spotlights and strips that deliver high-fidelity (90+ CRI) colour while staying tucked out of sight.
3. No over-complicated tech here. We developed a modular “kit of parts” with simple manual dimmers, ensuring the museum staff can easily maintain the magic for years to come.
4. Every fixture was sourced in Mumbai, keeping our carbon footprint low and the heat away from these delicate historical artifacts.

It was a delicate dance between conservation and curation, one which was choreographed with meticulous direction by @anupamsah_of @anupamheritagelab and @ebyvm. This project showed us we don’t need a massive footprint to make a massive impact.

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@manibhavanmumbai @anupamheritagelab

In November of 2025, our lighting redesign for the Mani Bhavan Gandhi Sangrahalaya Dioramas was awarded the Utkarsh Puraskar at the Lidai Lighting Awards hosted by @lidai_2020 and @foaidindia.in

Mani Bhavan is a place where history feels tangible. On the top floor are 28 dioramas that depict pivotal moments of Mahatma Gandhi’s life; scenes that have captivated visitors since 1971. But over the decades, the lighting had degraded, losing the emotional depth these stories deserve.

The challenge? How do you light a historical moment that fits inside a fragile, vintage wooden box?
1. Using 3000K LEDs and custom filters, we mimicked everything from the soft glow of a chandelier to the diffused light of an overcast sky.
2. We treated these miniatures like movie sets, using tiny spotlights and strips that deliver high-fidelity (90+ CRI) colour while staying tucked out of sight.
3. No over-complicated tech here. We developed a modular “kit of parts” with simple manual dimmers, ensuring the museum staff can easily maintain the magic for years to come.
4. Every fixture was sourced in Mumbai, keeping our carbon footprint low and the heat away from these delicate historical artifacts.

It was a delicate dance between conservation and curation, one which was choreographed with meticulous direction by @anupamsah_of @anupamheritagelab and @ebyvm. This project showed us we don’t need a massive footprint to make a massive impact.

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@manibhavanmumbai @anupamheritagelab

In November of 2025, our lighting redesign for the Mani Bhavan Gandhi Sangrahalaya Dioramas was awarded the Utkarsh Puraskar at the Lidai Lighting Awards hosted by @lidai_2020 and @foaidindia.in

Mani Bhavan is a place where history feels tangible. On the top floor are 28 dioramas that depict pivotal moments of Mahatma Gandhi’s life; scenes that have captivated visitors since 1971. But over the decades, the lighting had degraded, losing the emotional depth these stories deserve.

The challenge? How do you light a historical moment that fits inside a fragile, vintage wooden box?
1. Using 3000K LEDs and custom filters, we mimicked everything from the soft glow of a chandelier to the diffused light of an overcast sky.
2. We treated these miniatures like movie sets, using tiny spotlights and strips that deliver high-fidelity (90+ CRI) colour while staying tucked out of sight.
3. No over-complicated tech here. We developed a modular “kit of parts” with simple manual dimmers, ensuring the museum staff can easily maintain the magic for years to come.
4. Every fixture was sourced in Mumbai, keeping our carbon footprint low and the heat away from these delicate historical artifacts.

It was a delicate dance between conservation and curation, one which was choreographed with meticulous direction by @anupamsah_of @anupamheritagelab and @ebyvm. This project showed us we don’t need a massive footprint to make a massive impact.

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@manibhavanmumbai @anupamheritagelab

In November of 2025, our lighting redesign for the Mani Bhavan Gandhi Sangrahalaya Dioramas was awarded the Utkarsh Puraskar at the Lidai Lighting Awards hosted by @lidai_2020 and @foaidindia.in

Mani Bhavan is a place where history feels tangible. On the top floor are 28 dioramas that depict pivotal moments of Mahatma Gandhi’s life; scenes that have captivated visitors since 1971. But over the decades, the lighting had degraded, losing the emotional depth these stories deserve.

The challenge? How do you light a historical moment that fits inside a fragile, vintage wooden box?
1. Using 3000K LEDs and custom filters, we mimicked everything from the soft glow of a chandelier to the diffused light of an overcast sky.
2. We treated these miniatures like movie sets, using tiny spotlights and strips that deliver high-fidelity (90+ CRI) colour while staying tucked out of sight.
3. No over-complicated tech here. We developed a modular “kit of parts” with simple manual dimmers, ensuring the museum staff can easily maintain the magic for years to come.
4. Every fixture was sourced in Mumbai, keeping our carbon footprint low and the heat away from these delicate historical artifacts.

It was a delicate dance between conservation and curation, one which was choreographed with meticulous direction by @anupamsah_of @anupamheritagelab and @ebyvm. This project showed us we don’t need a massive footprint to make a massive impact.

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@manibhavanmumbai @anupamheritagelab

In November of 2025, our lighting redesign for the Mani Bhavan Gandhi Sangrahalaya Dioramas was awarded the Utkarsh Puraskar at the Lidai Lighting Awards hosted by @lidai_2020 and @foaidindia.in

Mani Bhavan is a place where history feels tangible. On the top floor are 28 dioramas that depict pivotal moments of Mahatma Gandhi’s life; scenes that have captivated visitors since 1971. But over the decades, the lighting had degraded, losing the emotional depth these stories deserve.

The challenge? How do you light a historical moment that fits inside a fragile, vintage wooden box?
1. Using 3000K LEDs and custom filters, we mimicked everything from the soft glow of a chandelier to the diffused light of an overcast sky.
2. We treated these miniatures like movie sets, using tiny spotlights and strips that deliver high-fidelity (90+ CRI) colour while staying tucked out of sight.
3. No over-complicated tech here. We developed a modular “kit of parts” with simple manual dimmers, ensuring the museum staff can easily maintain the magic for years to come.
4. Every fixture was sourced in Mumbai, keeping our carbon footprint low and the heat away from these delicate historical artifacts.

It was a delicate dance between conservation and curation, one which was choreographed with meticulous direction by @anupamsah_of @anupamheritagelab and @ebyvm. This project showed us we don’t need a massive footprint to make a massive impact.

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@manibhavanmumbai @anupamheritagelab

Sights and sounds from a site of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2025 in Fort Kochi.
The makings of a monumental project like this depend on hours of intensive collaborative work between numerous people, we wanted to show you a glimpse of that effort behind the scenes.

What goes behind the making of an award-winning project?

Principal Lighting Designer @ebyvm breaks down the lighting design process from concept to execution for The Sabyasachi 25 Years Show.

While we are one cog in the wheel, this wouldn’t have been possible without the brilliance of each and every team working together to bring this show to realisation.

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Event Design & Production: @seventyemg @xerxesantia
Client: @sabyasachiofficial
Show Choreography: @anuahuja1
Show Lighting Designer: @nabhir_shaikh
StudioEVM Team: @rashi_malikkk @__anju_joy__ @oopsmyiso @vedangc_
Reel: @homeofluna

The nostalgia of old-world Calcutta recreated for Sabyasachi The 25 Years Show, a modern fashion show for a global audience.

Our lighting design was rigorously informed by historical precedent, stemming from in-depth research into North Calcutta’s heritage architecture and archival imagery. We sought to authentically recapture the eclectic material harmony of the era, where acquired fixtures yielded a blended aesthetic, unified by a gentle, evocative 2700K warmth.

The installation’s three core tenets included the historically accurate colour temperature, bespoke artisanal ageing to create a genuinely timeworn patina, and a carefully layered composition across the entire venue.

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Event Design & Production @seventyemg @xerxesantia

The nostalgia of old-world Calcutta recreated for Sabyasachi The 25 Years Show, a modern fashion show for a global audience.

Our lighting design was rigorously informed by historical precedent, stemming from in-depth research into North Calcutta’s heritage architecture and archival imagery. We sought to authentically recapture the eclectic material harmony of the era, where acquired fixtures yielded a blended aesthetic, unified by a gentle, evocative 2700K warmth.

The installation’s three core tenets included the historically accurate colour temperature, bespoke artisanal ageing to create a genuinely timeworn patina, and a carefully layered composition across the entire venue.

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Event Design & Production @seventyemg @xerxesantia

The nostalgia of old-world Calcutta recreated for Sabyasachi The 25 Years Show, a modern fashion show for a global audience.

Our lighting design was rigorously informed by historical precedent, stemming from in-depth research into North Calcutta’s heritage architecture and archival imagery. We sought to authentically recapture the eclectic material harmony of the era, where acquired fixtures yielded a blended aesthetic, unified by a gentle, evocative 2700K warmth.

The installation’s three core tenets included the historically accurate colour temperature, bespoke artisanal ageing to create a genuinely timeworn patina, and a carefully layered composition across the entire venue.

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Event Design & Production @seventyemg @xerxesantia

The nostalgia of old-world Calcutta recreated for Sabyasachi The 25 Years Show, a modern fashion show for a global audience.

Our lighting design was rigorously informed by historical precedent, stemming from in-depth research into North Calcutta’s heritage architecture and archival imagery. We sought to authentically recapture the eclectic material harmony of the era, where acquired fixtures yielded a blended aesthetic, unified by a gentle, evocative 2700K warmth.

The installation’s three core tenets included the historically accurate colour temperature, bespoke artisanal ageing to create a genuinely timeworn patina, and a carefully layered composition across the entire venue.

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Event Design & Production @seventyemg @xerxesantia

The nostalgia of old-world Calcutta recreated for Sabyasachi The 25 Years Show, a modern fashion show for a global audience.

Our lighting design was rigorously informed by historical precedent, stemming from in-depth research into North Calcutta’s heritage architecture and archival imagery. We sought to authentically recapture the eclectic material harmony of the era, where acquired fixtures yielded a blended aesthetic, unified by a gentle, evocative 2700K warmth.

The installation’s three core tenets included the historically accurate colour temperature, bespoke artisanal ageing to create a genuinely timeworn patina, and a carefully layered composition across the entire venue.

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Event Design & Production @seventyemg @xerxesantia

The nostalgia of old-world Calcutta recreated for Sabyasachi The 25 Years Show, a modern fashion show for a global audience.

Our lighting design was rigorously informed by historical precedent, stemming from in-depth research into North Calcutta’s heritage architecture and archival imagery. We sought to authentically recapture the eclectic material harmony of the era, where acquired fixtures yielded a blended aesthetic, unified by a gentle, evocative 2700K warmth.

The installation’s three core tenets included the historically accurate colour temperature, bespoke artisanal ageing to create a genuinely timeworn patina, and a carefully layered composition across the entire venue.

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Event Design & Production @seventyemg @xerxesantia

The nostalgia of old-world Calcutta recreated for Sabyasachi The 25 Years Show, a modern fashion show for a global audience.

Our lighting design was rigorously informed by historical precedent, stemming from in-depth research into North Calcutta’s heritage architecture and archival imagery. We sought to authentically recapture the eclectic material harmony of the era, where acquired fixtures yielded a blended aesthetic, unified by a gentle, evocative 2700K warmth.

The installation’s three core tenets included the historically accurate colour temperature, bespoke artisanal ageing to create a genuinely timeworn patina, and a carefully layered composition across the entire venue.

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Event Design & Production @seventyemg @xerxesantia

The nostalgia of old-world Calcutta recreated for Sabyasachi The 25 Years Show, a modern fashion show for a global audience.

Our lighting design was rigorously informed by historical precedent, stemming from in-depth research into North Calcutta’s heritage architecture and archival imagery. We sought to authentically recapture the eclectic material harmony of the era, where acquired fixtures yielded a blended aesthetic, unified by a gentle, evocative 2700K warmth.

The installation’s three core tenets included the historically accurate colour temperature, bespoke artisanal ageing to create a genuinely timeworn patina, and a carefully layered composition across the entire venue.

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Event Design & Production @seventyemg @xerxesantia

The nostalgia of old-world Calcutta recreated for Sabyasachi The 25 Years Show, a modern fashion show for a global audience.

Our lighting design was rigorously informed by historical precedent, stemming from in-depth research into North Calcutta’s heritage architecture and archival imagery. We sought to authentically recapture the eclectic material harmony of the era, where acquired fixtures yielded a blended aesthetic, unified by a gentle, evocative 2700K warmth.

The installation’s three core tenets included the historically accurate colour temperature, bespoke artisanal ageing to create a genuinely timeworn patina, and a carefully layered composition across the entire venue.

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Event Design & Production @seventyemg @xerxesantia

The nostalgia of old-world Calcutta recreated for Sabyasachi The 25 Years Show, a modern fashion show for a global audience.

Our lighting design was rigorously informed by historical precedent, stemming from in-depth research into North Calcutta’s heritage architecture and archival imagery. We sought to authentically recapture the eclectic material harmony of the era, where acquired fixtures yielded a blended aesthetic, unified by a gentle, evocative 2700K warmth.

The installation’s three core tenets included the historically accurate colour temperature, bespoke artisanal ageing to create a genuinely timeworn patina, and a carefully layered composition across the entire venue.

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Event Design & Production @seventyemg @xerxesantia

It’s our pleasure to share that a project we did earlier in the year ‘25 Years of Sabyasachi’ has won LIT awards in two categories- Stage Lighting and Event Lighting Installation.

A truly unforgettable experience, recognitions like these make it all the more worthwhile.

Event Design & Production: @seventyemg @xerxesantia
Client: @sabyasachiofficial
Show Choreography: @anuahuja1
Show Lighting Designer: @nabhir_shaikh
StudioEVM Team: @rashi_malikkk @__anju_joy__ @oopsmyiso @vedangc_
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#litawards2025 #lightingdesignindia #25yearsofsabyasachi

It’s our pleasure to share that a project we did earlier in the year ‘25 Years of Sabyasachi’ has won LIT awards in two categories- Stage Lighting and Event Lighting Installation.

A truly unforgettable experience, recognitions like these make it all the more worthwhile.

Event Design & Production: @seventyemg @xerxesantia
Client: @sabyasachiofficial
Show Choreography: @anuahuja1
Show Lighting Designer: @nabhir_shaikh
StudioEVM Team: @rashi_malikkk @__anju_joy__ @oopsmyiso @vedangc_
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#litawards2025 #lightingdesignindia #25yearsofsabyasachi

It’s our pleasure to share that a project we did earlier in the year ‘25 Years of Sabyasachi’ has won LIT awards in two categories- Stage Lighting and Event Lighting Installation.

A truly unforgettable experience, recognitions like these make it all the more worthwhile.

Event Design & Production: @seventyemg @xerxesantia
Client: @sabyasachiofficial
Show Choreography: @anuahuja1
Show Lighting Designer: @nabhir_shaikh
StudioEVM Team: @rashi_malikkk @__anju_joy__ @oopsmyiso @vedangc_
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#litawards2025 #lightingdesignindia #25yearsofsabyasachi

It’s our pleasure to share that a project we did earlier in the year ‘25 Years of Sabyasachi’ has won LIT awards in two categories- Stage Lighting and Event Lighting Installation.

A truly unforgettable experience, recognitions like these make it all the more worthwhile.

Event Design & Production: @seventyemg @xerxesantia
Client: @sabyasachiofficial
Show Choreography: @anuahuja1
Show Lighting Designer: @nabhir_shaikh
StudioEVM Team: @rashi_malikkk @__anju_joy__ @oopsmyiso @vedangc_
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#litawards2025 #lightingdesignindia #25yearsofsabyasachi

We get asked all the time, ‘What does a lighting designer actually do?’
So, we’ve broken it down for you!

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We get asked all the time, ‘What does a lighting designer actually do?’
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We get asked all the time, ‘What does a lighting designer actually do?’
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We get asked all the time, ‘What does a lighting designer actually do?’
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We get asked all the time, ‘What does a lighting designer actually do?’
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We get asked all the time, ‘What does a lighting designer actually do?’
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We get asked all the time, ‘What does a lighting designer actually do?’
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We get asked all the time, ‘What does a lighting designer actually do?’
So, we’ve broken it down for you!

Swipe to see how we define ourselves as storytellers, crafting emotions and experiences through lighting design.

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We get asked all the time, ‘What does a lighting designer actually do?’
So, we’ve broken it down for you!

Swipe to see how we define ourselves as storytellers, crafting emotions and experiences through lighting design.

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Congratulations to the remarkable finalists in the LiDAI Lighting Awards – Interior Lighting category, co-hosted by LiDAI and FOAID!

We’re thrilled to celebrate the vision and ingenuity these talented designers have brought to the table, shaping the future of lighting design in interiors:

Featuring:

@usamashaikkh of @usalightingstudio
@ebyvm of @studio.evm
@shubhada_gld of @gaushlightingdesign
@kunal_spkvalo of SPK Valo

Catch their inspiring work and join us in recognizing their contributions at FOAID New Delhi Edition on 21 & 22 November at NSIC Grounds, Okhla.

🔗 Register now via the link in our bio!

#FOAID2025 #LiDAI #LightingAwards #InteriorLighting #NewDelhi #LightingDesign #InnovativeDesign #InspiringLighting #ArchitectureFestival #DesignIndia #LightingCreativity

Congratulations to the remarkable finalists in the LiDAI Lighting Awards – Interior Lighting category, co-hosted by LiDAI and FOAID!

We’re thrilled to celebrate the vision and ingenuity these talented designers have brought to the table, shaping the future of lighting design in interiors:

Featuring:

@usamashaikkh of @usalightingstudio
@ebyvm of @studio.evm
@shubhada_gld of @gaushlightingdesign
@kunal_spkvalo of SPK Valo

Catch their inspiring work and join us in recognizing their contributions at FOAID New Delhi Edition on 21 & 22 November at NSIC Grounds, Okhla.

🔗 Register now via the link in our bio!

#FOAID2025 #LiDAI #LightingAwards #InteriorLighting #NewDelhi #LightingDesign #InnovativeDesign #InspiringLighting #ArchitectureFestival #DesignIndia #LightingCreativity

Congratulations to the remarkable finalists in the LiDAI Lighting Awards – Interior Lighting category, co-hosted by LiDAI and FOAID!

We’re thrilled to celebrate the vision and ingenuity these talented designers have brought to the table, shaping the future of lighting design in interiors:

Featuring:

@usamashaikkh of @usalightingstudio
@ebyvm of @studio.evm
@shubhada_gld of @gaushlightingdesign
@kunal_spkvalo of SPK Valo

Catch their inspiring work and join us in recognizing their contributions at FOAID New Delhi Edition on 21 & 22 November at NSIC Grounds, Okhla.

🔗 Register now via the link in our bio!

#FOAID2025 #LiDAI #LightingAwards #InteriorLighting #NewDelhi #LightingDesign #InnovativeDesign #InspiringLighting #ArchitectureFestival #DesignIndia #LightingCreativity

Congratulations to the remarkable finalists in the LiDAI Lighting Awards – Interior Lighting category, co-hosted by LiDAI and FOAID!

We’re thrilled to celebrate the vision and ingenuity these talented designers have brought to the table, shaping the future of lighting design in interiors:

Featuring:

@usamashaikkh of @usalightingstudio
@ebyvm of @studio.evm
@shubhada_gld of @gaushlightingdesign
@kunal_spkvalo of SPK Valo

Catch their inspiring work and join us in recognizing their contributions at FOAID New Delhi Edition on 21 & 22 November at NSIC Grounds, Okhla.

🔗 Register now via the link in our bio!

#FOAID2025 #LiDAI #LightingAwards #InteriorLighting #NewDelhi #LightingDesign #InnovativeDesign #InspiringLighting #ArchitectureFestival #DesignIndia #LightingCreativity

Congratulations to the remarkable finalists in the LiDAI Lighting Awards – Interior Lighting category, co-hosted by LiDAI and FOAID!

We’re thrilled to celebrate the vision and ingenuity these talented designers have brought to the table, shaping the future of lighting design in interiors:

Featuring:

@usamashaikkh of @usalightingstudio
@ebyvm of @studio.evm
@shubhada_gld of @gaushlightingdesign
@kunal_spkvalo of SPK Valo

Catch their inspiring work and join us in recognizing their contributions at FOAID New Delhi Edition on 21 & 22 November at NSIC Grounds, Okhla.

🔗 Register now via the link in our bio!

#FOAID2025 #LiDAI #LightingAwards #InteriorLighting #NewDelhi #LightingDesign #InnovativeDesign #InspiringLighting #ArchitectureFestival #DesignIndia #LightingCreativity

Congratulations to the remarkable finalists in the LiDAI Lighting Awards – Interior Lighting category, co-hosted by LiDAI and FOAID!

We’re thrilled to celebrate the vision and ingenuity these talented designers have brought to the table, shaping the future of lighting design in interiors:

Featuring:

@usamashaikkh of @usalightingstudio
@ebyvm of @studio.evm
@shubhada_gld of @gaushlightingdesign
@kunal_spkvalo of SPK Valo

Catch their inspiring work and join us in recognizing their contributions at FOAID New Delhi Edition on 21 & 22 November at NSIC Grounds, Okhla.

🔗 Register now via the link in our bio!

#FOAID2025 #LiDAI #LightingAwards #InteriorLighting #NewDelhi #LightingDesign #InnovativeDesign #InspiringLighting #ArchitectureFestival #DesignIndia #LightingCreativity

For the bright, airy Apartment 56, the goal was lighting that feels ever-present but looks almost invisible.

On slide 1- The plunge pool. A mirror ceiling cove creates a seamless, reflective glow. We used a deliberate contrast in color temperature: warm light in the pool itself creates an inviting feel, while cool light in the ceiling cove makes the space feel open and expansive.

On slide 5- The Fluid Light. A custom ceiling detail designed to flow through the architecture. We used black housing for the integrated spotlights to create a sharp contrast against the white ceiling, keeping the look clean while providing perfect functional light.

This bespoke approach continues into each bedroom, with lighting tailored to the specific age and needs of each family member.

*Eby Vincent Mathew worked on this project while at Argos Arkaya

Apartment 56, Mumbai’23
Architect/Interior Designer: @studioamitavikrant
Principal Designers: Amita Kulkarni, Vikrant Tike
Photos: Fabien Charuau @studio_charuau

For the bright, airy Apartment 56, the goal was lighting that feels ever-present but looks almost invisible.

On slide 1- The plunge pool. A mirror ceiling cove creates a seamless, reflective glow. We used a deliberate contrast in color temperature: warm light in the pool itself creates an inviting feel, while cool light in the ceiling cove makes the space feel open and expansive.

On slide 5- The Fluid Light. A custom ceiling detail designed to flow through the architecture. We used black housing for the integrated spotlights to create a sharp contrast against the white ceiling, keeping the look clean while providing perfect functional light.

This bespoke approach continues into each bedroom, with lighting tailored to the specific age and needs of each family member.

*Eby Vincent Mathew worked on this project while at Argos Arkaya

Apartment 56, Mumbai’23
Architect/Interior Designer: @studioamitavikrant
Principal Designers: Amita Kulkarni, Vikrant Tike
Photos: Fabien Charuau @studio_charuau

For the bright, airy Apartment 56, the goal was lighting that feels ever-present but looks almost invisible.

On slide 1- The plunge pool. A mirror ceiling cove creates a seamless, reflective glow. We used a deliberate contrast in color temperature: warm light in the pool itself creates an inviting feel, while cool light in the ceiling cove makes the space feel open and expansive.

On slide 5- The Fluid Light. A custom ceiling detail designed to flow through the architecture. We used black housing for the integrated spotlights to create a sharp contrast against the white ceiling, keeping the look clean while providing perfect functional light.

This bespoke approach continues into each bedroom, with lighting tailored to the specific age and needs of each family member.

*Eby Vincent Mathew worked on this project while at Argos Arkaya

Apartment 56, Mumbai’23
Architect/Interior Designer: @studioamitavikrant
Principal Designers: Amita Kulkarni, Vikrant Tike
Photos: Fabien Charuau @studio_charuau

For the bright, airy Apartment 56, the goal was lighting that feels ever-present but looks almost invisible.

On slide 1- The plunge pool. A mirror ceiling cove creates a seamless, reflective glow. We used a deliberate contrast in color temperature: warm light in the pool itself creates an inviting feel, while cool light in the ceiling cove makes the space feel open and expansive.

On slide 5- The Fluid Light. A custom ceiling detail designed to flow through the architecture. We used black housing for the integrated spotlights to create a sharp contrast against the white ceiling, keeping the look clean while providing perfect functional light.

This bespoke approach continues into each bedroom, with lighting tailored to the specific age and needs of each family member.

*Eby Vincent Mathew worked on this project while at Argos Arkaya

Apartment 56, Mumbai’23
Architect/Interior Designer: @studioamitavikrant
Principal Designers: Amita Kulkarni, Vikrant Tike
Photos: Fabien Charuau @studio_charuau

For the bright, airy Apartment 56, the goal was lighting that feels ever-present but looks almost invisible.

On slide 1- The plunge pool. A mirror ceiling cove creates a seamless, reflective glow. We used a deliberate contrast in color temperature: warm light in the pool itself creates an inviting feel, while cool light in the ceiling cove makes the space feel open and expansive.

On slide 5- The Fluid Light. A custom ceiling detail designed to flow through the architecture. We used black housing for the integrated spotlights to create a sharp contrast against the white ceiling, keeping the look clean while providing perfect functional light.

This bespoke approach continues into each bedroom, with lighting tailored to the specific age and needs of each family member.

*Eby Vincent Mathew worked on this project while at Argos Arkaya

Apartment 56, Mumbai’23
Architect/Interior Designer: @studioamitavikrant
Principal Designers: Amita Kulkarni, Vikrant Tike
Photos: Fabien Charuau @studio_charuau

“Each space is unique, and so is the light within it. My work begins with finding balance between the light we see and the light we feel.” — Eby Vincent Mathew

Eby established studioEVM in India in 2022, a practice that brings creativity and emotion into lighting design for architecture, exhibitions, and installations. His notable projects include India in Fashion at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Center, 25 Years of Sabyasachi, and Rahul Mishra’s Mumbai flagship.

We spoke to him about his approach to light, how he builds emotion and narrative through illumination, and the delicate balance between what we see and what we feel in a space.

Read the full conversation on our blog.

“Each space is unique, and so is the light within it. My work begins with finding balance between the light we see and the light we feel.” — Eby Vincent Mathew

Eby established studioEVM in India in 2022, a practice that brings creativity and emotion into lighting design for architecture, exhibitions, and installations. His notable projects include India in Fashion at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Center, 25 Years of Sabyasachi, and Rahul Mishra’s Mumbai flagship.

We spoke to him about his approach to light, how he builds emotion and narrative through illumination, and the delicate balance between what we see and what we feel in a space.

Read the full conversation on our blog.

“Each space is unique, and so is the light within it. My work begins with finding balance between the light we see and the light we feel.” — Eby Vincent Mathew

Eby established studioEVM in India in 2022, a practice that brings creativity and emotion into lighting design for architecture, exhibitions, and installations. His notable projects include India in Fashion at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Center, 25 Years of Sabyasachi, and Rahul Mishra’s Mumbai flagship.

We spoke to him about his approach to light, how he builds emotion and narrative through illumination, and the delicate balance between what we see and what we feel in a space.

Read the full conversation on our blog.

“Each space is unique, and so is the light within it. My work begins with finding balance between the light we see and the light we feel.” — Eby Vincent Mathew

Eby established studioEVM in India in 2022, a practice that brings creativity and emotion into lighting design for architecture, exhibitions, and installations. His notable projects include India in Fashion at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Center, 25 Years of Sabyasachi, and Rahul Mishra’s Mumbai flagship.

We spoke to him about his approach to light, how he builds emotion and narrative through illumination, and the delicate balance between what we see and what we feel in a space.

Read the full conversation on our blog.

“Each space is unique, and so is the light within it. My work begins with finding balance between the light we see and the light we feel.” — Eby Vincent Mathew

Eby established studioEVM in India in 2022, a practice that brings creativity and emotion into lighting design for architecture, exhibitions, and installations. His notable projects include India in Fashion at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Center, 25 Years of Sabyasachi, and Rahul Mishra’s Mumbai flagship.

We spoke to him about his approach to light, how he builds emotion and narrative through illumination, and the delicate balance between what we see and what we feel in a space.

Read the full conversation on our blog.