IT MAY well be driven by greater thoughtfulness about energy use and environmental impact, but there is also a growing appreciation of just how atmospheric, moody, dramatic and visually interesting an environment can be if you allow dark and dim spaces to play a
larger role in shaping the lighting design. The following schemes from the 2023 IALD International Lighting Design Awards (marking their 40th year) and the FX Awards shortlist are exemplary in showing that, in lighting schemes, shadow and dark matter.