How Heritage Architecture Demands a Different Approach to Architectural Light
Lighting a centuries-old palace facade requires a completely different engineering mindset than lighting a new glass tower. This article uses a real case study — L'azure Lighting's work on Gorbandh Palace in Jaisalmer — to explain how architectural light systems must balance discreet beam control with durability against heat and dust in heritage settings. It covers why off-the-shelf fixtures often fail historic architecture, how optical precision protects original stonework from being visually overpowered, and what engineering considerations heritage and institutional projects demand that standard commercial builds don't. Drawing on L'azure's 50-year manufacturing background and experience across 1000+ projects in India and abroad, the piece offers a grounded look at specification challenges architects face when working with sensitive or historic structures. A useful read for conservation architects, heritage consultants, and lighting designers handling palace, museum, or institutional facade projects where engineering restraint matters as much as illumination.
When architects and lighting consultants talk about architectural light, they aren’t talking about a bulb in a fitting. They’re talking…
