Daylight integration
Facades and skylights are modeled so electric light complements—not fights—sun angles.
Lighting design · New York
Light that flatters the architecture—not the fixture.
Brass Circuit designs hospitality, galleries, and workplace lighting with mock-ups, dimming curves, and aiming diagrams crews can execute without guesswork.
From candle tests to aiming sheets
We prove glare, color, and scenes before orders go to the rep.
Fixture mock-ups
We build temporary rigs on site to test beam spread and finish reflections.
Aiming diagrams
Every adjustable head gets a target lux and cut sheet reference on one page.
Controls narrative
Scenes, time clocks, and BACnet points are documented for facilities teams.
Code-ready calcs
Emergency egress and exterior spill are calculated before permit.
Focus days
We aim fixtures with the contractor and leave marked grids for maintenance.
Studio pulse
- Sites in focus
- 14
- Average energy reduction vs. baseline
- 38%
- Fixtures aimed last year
- 1,200+
- Client rating
- 4.9
Recent scenes
Specifier quotes
“Mock-ups saved us from ordering the wrong downlight trim—glare was obvious on the stone.”
“Facilities finally has a scene list that matches the BACnet points in their BMS.”
“Focus day meant we opened on time with every art piece hitting target lux.”
Typical hospitality schedule
- Week 12
Focus & commissioning
Aiming, scene tuning, and owner training with maintenance spare list.
- Week 8
Submittal review
Photometrics, finishes, and control schedules approved with substitutions logged.
- Week 4
Mock-up room
Guest room and corridor mock-ups signed off with dimming curves.
- Week 1
Concept scenes
Mood boards, target illuminance, and budget bands agreed with brand team.
Design packages
Monthly retainers for concept through focus—fixture costs billed separately.
Save 2 months
Concept
Scene narrative, fixture families, and budget ROM for one floor or gallery wing.
$6,200/mo
- Mood imagery
- Target lux matrix
- Budget ROM
Deliver
Permit calcs, photometrics, submittal review, and control schedules.
$10,800/mo
- Everything in Concept
- Permit package
- Submittal log
Focus
On-site aiming, commissioning support, and as-built redlines.
$15,400/mo
- Focus days
- Scene tuning
- Maintenance kit
Lighting FAQ
Do you sell fixtures?
We specify through reps and earn no commission—substitutions are logged transparently.
Can you join mid-construction?
Yes, if mock-up rooms are still available—we audit existing orders first.
Do you work nationally?
We travel for focus days; design phases are remote-friendly with scheduled site walks.
How do you handle art lighting?
We coordinate with conservators on UV, lux limits, and aiming lockouts.
What about daylight sensors?
We integrate with shades and set tuning ranges facilities can adjust.
Do you provide emergency calcs?
Yes—as part of Deliver and Focus packages with city-specific templates.
Request a lux study
Share drawings, finish palette, and opening date—we reply with a scope and mock-up plan.
Opening in ninety days?
We reserve focus weeks six months out—send your GMP schedule to hold dates.