At its core, brutalist lighting lies in the material representation of light rather than a soft atmosphere or decorative warmth.
Key material base
- Exposed concrete
- Rough stone
- Blackened metals (blackened steel, oxidized bronze, cast iron)
- Exposed track system
- Heavy structural components
Lighting characteristics
- The bright highlights and deep shadows provide a striking contrast
- Emphasis is placed on building geometry and volume.
- The unique shape of the sculpture lamp is full of volume
- Deep-embedded optics and anti-glare design
- Industrial-style track head or surface mount luminaires
Typical brutalist style fixture type
- Concrete chandeliers
- Stone or cast metal sconce
- Extra-large industrial track lights
- Black deep recessed downlight
- Integral geometric ceiling lamps