For brutalist lighting design to be successfully applied on a large scale, designers must combine the following points: aesthetic strategy + lighting engineering.

Strategy 1: Use three-layer lighting

Never rely solely on brutalist style building components.

How to use:

• Ambient Lighting (General Lighting)
• Accent lighting (structure, art, features)
• Material lighting (skimming over the wall, highlighting the texture)

Elko's guide emphasizes achieving clarity in building structures through layering.

Strategy 2: Avoid completely adopting a "brutal" style throughout the project

Combine brutalist style décor with the following elements:

• Architectural lines
• Recessed downlight
• Wall cleaning system
• Indirect lighting to achieve balance

This avoids a feeling of visual heaviness.

Strategy 3: Choose materials that are convenient for project construction

Instead of real concrete:

• Lightweight composites
• Fiberglass reinforced concrete shell
• Resin concrete mix
• Imitation stone finish

This reduces weight while maintaining taste.

Strategy 4: Use appropriate photometric methods to prevent the appearance of dim spaces

Key Tools:

• Wall cleaning
• Grazing techniques
• Indirect groove lamp
• The beam spread angle is 24° / 36° / 60° respectively, which is suitable for general lighting.

Architectural lighting ensures functionality.

Strategy 5: Prioritize maintenance, supply chain, and longevity

Especially for:

• Export items
• A space with a lot of foot traffic
• Multi-storey building
• International hotel chain

Durability and ease of maintenance are just as important as aesthetics.