We believe light is a celebration of good architecture
Dra Skin Derma Institute was awarded Steel Pencil Winner in the Interior Design category, recognizing excellence in spatial concept, materiality, and architectural execution. The project stands out for its refined balance between texture, light, and atmosphere, where interior design and lighting work together to create a calm, immersive, and sensorial environment aligned with the identity of the institute. This recognition highlights the project’s strong conceptual clarity and its ability to translate brand values into a cohesive spatial experience.
In 2023, I participated as a lighting designer in the international workshop of Lights in Alingsås, one of the most recognized lighting design events worldwide. As part of a multidisciplinary and international team, I contributed to the conceptual development and on-site realization of a temporary public light installation in Alingsås, Sweden. The workshop combined narrative exploration, technical experimentation, and hands-on construction, positioning light as an emotional, spatial, and collective design tool. This experience deepened my research into the relationship between landscape, architecture, and nighttime perception within a highly collaborative and innovation-driven environment.
Estudio Dedós was featured in arc magazine, one of the leading international publications dedicated to architectural lighting design. The article, presented as a studio snapshot, highlights the practice’s philosophy of using light to “celebrate good architecture” and showcases a curated selection of standout projects developed by the studio. The feature explores Estudio Dedós’ approach to integrating lighting with architecture, emphasizing emotional experience, materiality, and spatial narrative. It presents key projects across hospitality, retail, healthcare, and cultural sectors, underscoring the studio’s commitment to innovation, technical precision, and atmospheric design. Being published in ARC Magazine reinforces Estudio Dedós’ international presence within the global lighting design community and acknowledges the studio’s contribution to contemporary architectural lighting discourse.
We are proud to share that Paula A. Serna, Founder and Creative Director of ESTUDIO DEDÓS, has been officially selected as a Director in the Silhouettes Awards 2024! 🎉 The Silhouettes Awards recognize exceptional talent in design, lighting, and architecture on a global stage, celebrating work that pushes boundaries in creativity, innovation, and spatial experience. Paula’s inclusion as a Director highlights her leadership and influence in the field of lighting design, and further cements ESTUDIO DEDÓS’ position as a studio with international impact and vision. This recognition reflects Paula’s commitment to exploring light as a design tool that goes beyond illumination to shape emotion, perception, and architectural expression. We congratulate her on this accomplishment and look forward to the exciting opportunities it brings.
Our project Sagrado Corazón Montemayor Preschool, located in Envigado (Colombia), has been selected as a winner at the Latin American Architecture Biennial. In this project, light becomes an educational, emotional, and architectural tool. The lighting design was conceived to nurture, inspire feeling, and support learning from early childhood. Through the concept of luminous itineraries, light accompanies the different rhythms of the day and the activities within the school, creating environments that enhance concentration, reduce anxiety, and build spatial perception for young children.
Garden of the Soul is a yoga studio designed as a retreat immersed in nature, where light serves as an emotional and spatial guide. Natural light is the main feature, fostering a direct connection with the surroundings, while artificial lighting was designed to subtly complement it, generating warm and serene atmospheres that support focus and well-being during practice. From the entrance, users walk through a space where soft lighting and the sound of flowing water create a sensory experience that invites them to leave the noise of the city behind. This transitional zone gently prepares the body and mind for the session. Inside, light is organically integrated into the architecture, with wooden beams softly backlit to evoke natural daylight in tone, direction, and intensity. Lighting scenes are programmable and adaptive, designed to support each phase of the yoga practice—from activation to deep meditation. Color selections were based on psychological impact, enhancing a sense of balance, introspection, and harmony. Every lighting detail is intended to contribute to a mindful and transformative experience.
“Light is measured in lux, but felt in the heart.” Happy to be featured in Lamp Magazine for our school project Sagrado Corazon
We are honored that one of our projects, designed in collaboration with 5 Solidos and executed by ESTUDIO DEDÓS, was featured on Frameweb, showcasing how thoughtful use of colour and lighting can transform a workspace. In the article “Colourful lighting creates a flexible environment inside of this music label’s office”, our design approach is highlighted for creating a dynamic and adaptable interior environment through strategic lighting interventions. This recognition reflects our commitment to using light not only as a functional element but as a design tool that enhances spatial experience and supports the identity of the space.