Stacey Westbrook

The BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi, the first traditional Hindu temple in the Emirates, stands as both a cultural landmark and a deeply sacred place of worship. Studio Lumen’s lighting design approaches the project not as mere illumination, but as storytelling, rooted in symbolism, spirituality, and experience. Drawing from…

Set within the desert dunes outside Dubai, Bab Al Shams Spa was reimagined as a sanctuary of calm, luxury, and heritage. The lighting design was guided by a clear concept: to create an experience that felt restorative, intuitive, and deeply connected to its surroundings. Rather than imposing on the architecture,…

At Studio Lumen, light is more than illumination; it is a strategic design tool used to shape experience, enhance wellbeing, and optimise performance. This philosophy guided the lighting design for the Wellness Floors at SIRO One Za’abeel, Dubai’s first fully integrated business and active lifestyle hotel. The project required a…

At Studio Lumen, creativity doesn’t happen in isolation. Our Lightskool sessions are a dedicated space for the team to come together, share knowledge, and explore ideas. These sessions take place across the company, sparking conversation, inspiring innovation, and turning early concepts into fully-realised lighting designs. In a recent Lightskool session,…

At Studio Lumen, we believe lighting in heritage and cultural settings should feel inevitable, as though it has always belonged. Before design begins, it is essential to understand the architecture on its own terms. How does daylight move through the space? Where do textures emerge naturally, and where does shadow…

Jacqueline Tapp - Director – Founder’s Office Leadership is often perceived to be demonstrated by decisiveness, strategy, and resilience under pressure. Whilst those qualities are important in leaders, they don’t tell the whole story. Over time, as a company, we’ve come to understand that true leadership is also about how you choose…

Jacqueline Tapp - Director – Founder’s Office Leadership is often portrayed as having a clear vision, providing direction, and making quick decisions. While those skills are important, some of the most impactful moments in leadership come from knowing when not to have all the answers. Jacqueline Tapp, Director at Studio Lumen,…