We’ve done it! The Sanctuary of St Valentine in Bieruń has joined the list of projects recognised by one of the world’s leading associations in the lighting industry!The IES — Illuminating Engineering Society — has been setting standards for quality and education in the field of lighting for decades. The IES Illumination Award honours projects that stand out for their creativity, quality and thoughtful approach to lighting.During the IES26 conference, our project was recognised amongst projects from around the world. This is a source of immense satisfaction for us and confirmation that our consistent approach to light as a means of creating spaces and setting the mood is recognised by international authorities.We would like to thank the client — the Parish of St Bartholomew the Apostle in Bieruń — and all the partners who collaborated on this project for their trust and commitment.

The new building of the Faculty of Psychology at the University of Warsaw has been shortlisted for the prestigious Architecture Award organised by the weekly magazine *Polityka*. Designed by Projekt Praga, the building – for which we developed the lighting design – has been described as: an elegant, regular form, discreetly and skilfully integrated into the urban context. Piotr Żabicki, reviewing the project in “Architektura Murator”, aptly wrote of “beauty that does not shout”. We’re keeping our fingers crossed for our joint project!  Vote--->

Today, we take a final look back at 2025. It was undoubtedly a busy and productive year. And a very fruitful one.We hope that the New Year, which we are entering full of enthusiasm and vigour, will be just as good!

The Stefan Żeromski Theatre in Kielce has been awarded an honourable mention in the SARP 2025 Award of the Year competition in the category “Architecture of heritage spaces”!Our joint work, led by architects from WXCA, delighted the committee chaired by arch. Marek Chrobak, President of SARP.In the richness of the architecture of this unique building, light plays a significant role. We are extremely proud to have been involved in this exceptional realisation.

Unofficially: not one, but as many as two QLAB Laboratory of Light projects were honoured with the prestigious IES Illumination Award of Merit from the Illuminating Engineering Society, the American association of lighting designers. The individual qualities and value of the lighting in the projects were recognised:- Museum of Polish History in Warsaw- Metropolitan Railway Station in Lublin Submitted projects from all over the world were reviewed and evaluated by a jury made up of a wide range of professionals with different skills and in-depth knowledge of lighting design and applications. The official announcement and presentation of the awards will take place at a gala event on 22 August 2025. We would like to thank the architects - designers of these facilities: WXCA and Tremend, for inviting us to work with them, collaborating at the design stage and consistently enforcing the designed solutions at the construction stage. Without you, there would be no such award, there would be no us!Thank you.

For some time now, we at QLAB Laboratory of Light have been working intensively in close cooperation with Foster+Partners on the detailed lighting design for the investment: Central Communication Port (CPK). The subject is extremely demanding and engages all our strengths, abilities and creativity, but it is at the same time extremely exciting and rewarding work. Last week we had the opportunity to present the results of our work so far at a working workshop at the CPK headquarters.Visualisations taken from the Employer's press materials: www.cpk.pl.

We are very pleased to announce that Tomasz Klimek - Founder and President of QLAB Laboratory of Light - has become a member of Alliance Business Connect. The idea of Alliance Business Connect was born out of the need to build strong business and human relationships based on trust, mutual loyalty and support. These are the values we strive to realise in our daily market activities. Alliance Business Connect was created to integrate business people and provide a space for its members to continuously establish and develop cooperation and exchange experiences and knowledge. We hope that our participation in this vibrant group of entrepreneurs and managers, united by common values - partnership, development, cooperation and professionalism - will be the source of many joint initiatives and business ventures.

In collaboration with the WXCA architectural studio, we have developed a lighting design for the Stefan Żeromski Theatre in Kielce, covering both the interiors and the illumination of the façade and courtyard. We were concerned to convey the historical atmosphere by means of a warm colour of light and stylised, though not literally historicist, forms of luminaires.After a long and painstaking construction period, the theatre now welcomes the public and impresses with carefully restored interiors and atmospheric lighting.- architecture: WXCA- lighting design: QLAB Laboratory of Light- photography: Piotr Krajewski

In addition to many design challenges, in the past year we at QLAB have had the opportunity to enjoy the realisation of several significant developments in the design of which we were involved. Take a look at a short photo report of the completed and commissioned buildings.   Play in new window --->>>>

The year's turn is a time when we tend to summarise the past and make plans for the future. 2024 - it was an intense year for us - full of challenges and hard work. A year of stress and success, but above all full of interesting projects and intensive development.So let's take a look at what projects we have been involved in recently.   View the film in a new window --->>   

Autumn is harvest time - also for lighting awards!We are happy to share another piece of great news! The lighting designed by us for the Musical School in Jastrzębie has been recognised by the jury, which awarded our realisation an Honorable Mention in the international LIT Lighting Design Awards competition.Designed by SLAS Architects, the synthetic and thoroughly contemporary volume with its slightly rounded corners and few but large glazings at ground floor level has a very expressive façade. The corrugated metal cladding acts like a mirror, reflecting the light - both during the day and the city lights at night. The minimalist, white interiors called for an equally minimalist handling of light, and the form of a luminous circle - like a theme in a piece of music - runs through many scenes.The interior of the concert hall contrasts with the rest of the building's spaces. Black and the warm colour of wood dominate here. It is like a black Yin surrounded by a white Yang - symbolising contrast and balance, whether in music, nature or life.

Metropolitan Railway Station in Lublin, designed by Tremend in collaboration with Qlab Laboratory of Light, was awarded First Prize in the Transport category at the World Architecture Festival competition. What's more, the Metropolitan Railway Station was also named ‘Best Public Service Architecture Poland’ at the International Property Awards gala in London These successes are, of course, down to the entire project team, especially the architects, but it is our domain - namely light - that makes it possible for us to enjoy the view of these works of architectural and engineering art, both during the day and after dusk.We engage all our knowledge, experience and enthusiasm to create the highest quality light architecture. We are extremely proud that our work contributes to such extraordinary buildings.  

As many as 3 projects by QLAB Laboratory of Light were among the winners of the TopBuilder 2024 competition of Builder Polska magazine.We are extremely pleased to announce that:- Metropolitan Railway Station in Lublin- Museum of Polish History- Helena Majdaniec Summer Theatre in Szczecin have been honoured with this prestigious award. The aim of the competition is to honour buildings characterised by the high quality of the designed architecture, often timeless form, reliability of execution, requiring extraordinary qualifications and industry specialisation, with the quality of materials used guaranteed by certificates. We would like to thank the architects for their trust and excellent cooperation, which results in such valuable projects.   For more visit: TopBuilder 2024>>>>

The latest issue of BUILD Magazine with the article QLAB Laboratory of Light is now available. The article introduces our company and the QLS Qlab Lighting System we have developed. Read more on the magazine's website>>>

Prestigious industry quarterly BUILD Magazine has announced its annual Design & Build Awards, which celebrates the best companies and individuals who shape the industry and rewards them for consistent excellence in their endeavours. We are delighted to announce that QLAB Laboratory of Light has been awarded the title: Most Innovative Architectural Lighting Design Practice 2024   Have a look for more>>>>