An interview with Bernd Sacher,
develops building solutions in the Gabrielenlofts
with Sacher Ingenieure
What does light mean to you, Mr. Sacher?
Bernd Sacher Light is a fundamental part of our lives – particularly our
work lives. The light we have in an office affects how we feel, just like the
acoustics and room temperature.
How would you describe the essence of lighting design?
Bernd Sacher I think good light has two jobs. First, it has to illuminate the
room. Second, it has to set the stage for the people in the room. Basically,
it needs to enable them to do what they do in the best-possible way.
They must be able to do their jobs without feeling tired or being blinded
or distracted.
How is that achieved?
Bernd Sacher I think very carefully about the lighting level I want before
every meeting and presentation. The decision depends on whether it will
be a presentation, online meeting or a personal discussion. We spend
most of our daily lives in offices. For this reason, I would generally like to
have light play a bigger role in planning than it has thus far. I think that we
planners should add more atmospheric accents to employee worksta-
tions, break rooms, conference rooms and reception areas to create a
pleasant lighting mood.
» I think about the
right lighting before
every presentation.«
Bernd Sacher
is the Managing Director of Sacher
Ingenieure, a renowned engineering
and expert office for fire protection
and structural planning.
» Good light should serve
the people using a room –
and enable them to
do what they do in the
best-possible way.«
Gabrielenlofts Munich
Sacher Ingenieure
Bernd Sacher
Managing Director – Sacher Ingenieure
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