We are an independent architectural lighting design consultancy based in Dubai, UAE and Dublin, Ireland.
We are passionate about bringing holistic lighting design solutions for the built environment projects with creativity, curiosity and respect to the planet.
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Senior-led, holistic architectural lighting design
Studio 400nm delivers creative, integrated, performance-driven lighting design from early concept to commissioning.
Our holistic approach considers architecture, engineering, user experience, sustainability, evidence-based research and long-term operation as a single system.
We provide architectural lighting design, technical lighting consultancy, and construction-stage support, ensuring lighting is technically robust, visually refined, commercially viable, and delivered as intended.
All projects are led end-to-end by the studio principal, providing clients with direct access to senior expertise throughout the project lifecycle.
Architectural Lighting Design I
Technical Lighting Consultancy I
Construction Support
Integrated, holistic, creative, performance-led lighting design.
Studio 400nm delivers architectural lighting design from concept through technical documentation.
Lighting is developed as part of the architectural and engineering system, balancing spatial intent, visual comfort, environmental performance, and buildability.
(RIBA Stages 1–4 | IALD)
Independent, evidence-based expertise.
Targeted technical support for projects requiring additional rigour, review, or strategic input, ensuring lighting performance, compliance, and design resilience.
Protecting design intent through construction.
Ongoing involvement during tender, construction, and commissioning to ensure lighting is delivered and performs as designed.
(RIBA Stages 5–7 | IALD)
Our creative design work is supported by rigorous analysis and coordination, including photometric modelling, glare and visual comfort assessment, daylight integration, controls intent, and close collaboration with architectural, MEP, façade, structural and contractor teams to ensure buildable, maintainable solutions.
Technical Capability
Evidence-led lighting design and delivery
about.
Our team consists of multi-disciplinary designers with diverse backgrounds, mutually experienced in working with high-profile companies to deliver top-tier quality work across all fields of architectural lighting design.
We collaborate with architects, engineers, developers, designers, public institutions and private organizations to bring holistic and sustainable lighting design solutions to the built environment...
Menekse is an experienced lighting designer with over 15 years of experience working on projects across the globe.
Before setting up her own studio, she worked for prominent companies such as Lichtvision, Fagerhult Group, and Arup while living in Germany, Turkey, and Ireland. In addition, she has worked in all architectural lighting fields, from designing, engineering, and manufacturing to teaching and advocating.
Menekse also taught lighting as a part-time lecturer at Technological University Dublin, Ireland. She continues to deliver talks at universities and professional organizations.
She was the Irish representative for the CIBSE Society of Light and Lighting (SLL) and the Irish Ambassador for the Women In Lighting (WIL) initiative until 2023.
Now based in Dubai, when Menekse is not playing with light, she sails, designs jewellery, travels, or simply enjoys a cup of specialty coffee.
Menekse Seyma Kaya
Founder & Creative Director
Education:
BA. Interior Architecture and Environmental Design
MA. Architectural Lighting Design
Qualifications:
Member of SLL, CIBSE
Associate IALD
LEED GA
