KGM Architectural Lighting

The most expensive lighting mistake has nothing to do with fixtures. It happens before the project even gets to that stage. When lighting is left out of the early design conversation, every decision that follows is working against the space rather than for it.

The result shows up in the budget, in the energy bills, and in every room of the finished building. Getting the lighting designer in the room early is one of the simplest and most impactful decisions a project team can make.

One of the things we are most proud of at KGM is the reach of our work. Over 40 years and across more than 35 countries, the principles we bring to every project have shaped spaces on every corner of the globe.

The Zifeng Tower in Nanchang, China is one of those projects. A striking tower designed by SOM that has become a significant landmark in Jiangxi Province.

The language of good lighting design is universal — and this project is a reminder of how far that language travels.

Lighting Design: KGM Architectural Lighting
Architecture: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
Photography: Courtesy of SOM © Lv Hengzhong