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