Light is our passion. Carla, Karsten, Raoul, Thomas and Thomas founded Lichtvision in 1997 in Berlin. Today we are an internationally active lighting design office with additional partners and directors, specialising in daylight and artificial lighting design. We are united by the motivation to design with light – to create places that fulfil expectations, inspire and are memorable.
Dr. Karsten Ehling
Managing Director, Berlin
E-Mail: karsten.ehling@lichtvision.com
Dr. Karsten Ehling is the Managing Director of Lichtvision. He obtained his doctorate on the use of daylight in architecture in 1999 from the Technical University of Berlin. In addition to daylight design and major client presentations, Karsten is responsible for global strategy, business development and marketing. Karsten has been a regular lecturer at the University of Applied Sciences Wismar, Germany since 2008.
Important Projects:
- Baku Crystal Hall, Baku Azerbaijan
- Humboldt Forum, Berlin Germany
- Köbogen, Düsseldorf Germany
- Museion, Bolzano Italy
- Albertinum, Dresden Germany
Carla Wilkins
Creative Director, Global
E-Mail: carla.wilkins@lichtvision.com
Trained as an architect, Carla has worked as a lighting designer in New York City, Cologne, and Berlin. At Lichtvision she oversees both concept and planning and acts at the global creative head of the company. Carla lectures frequently on lighting design and is board member of the International Association of Lighting Designers IALD and a professional member of Werkbund Berlin.
Important Projects:
- Minister of Foreign Affairs, Berlin Germany
- Downtown Doha Phase 2 and 3, Doha Qatar
- Beethovenhaus Bonn, Bonn Germany
- Neue Pinakothek, Munich Germany
- Staatsbibliothek am Potsdamer Platz, Berlin Germany
- Felix Platter Spital, Basel Switzerland
Clemens Seipelt
Managing Director, APAC
E-Mail: clemens.seipelt@lichtvision.com
Clemens trained as a lighting designer in both Europe and South America and has contributed to numerous projects across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, including major infrastructure and aviation developments. Since joining Lichtvision in 2012, he has taken on various leadership roles and, as of 2023, serves as the Managing Director for the Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Singapore offices.
Important Projects:
- French Internation School, Hong Kong
- Dong’an Lake Sports Park
- Navi Mumbai International Airport Terminal 1, Mumbai, India
- Hong Kong International Airport, Terminal 2 Expansion
- T4S Changi Airport, Singapore
Karen Ihlau
Design Director, London and Barcelona
E-Mail: karen.ihlau@lichtvision.com
Karen is a Director at Lichtvision, heading up the London studio. She settled in the UK in 2006 and has now 20 years of experience in the world of lighting design.
As studio leader, she has proved invaluable in the management and design of many successfully delivered UK and international projects. She has extensive experience in retail, commercial, aviation, cruise ships and stadia projects.
Important Projects:
- United Kingdom House, London, UK
- ONE Nine Elms, London, UK
- Garden Conservatory Hyunday Seoul, Korea
- Xi´an International Football Centre, China
- Western Sydney International Airport, Australia
Creative Director, APAC
E-Mail: sunnia.cheng@lichtvision.com
With a background in stage design, Sunnia joined Lichtvision in 2016, contributing to a wide range of projects including high-end residential, hospitality, mixed-use developments, and bespoke installations. She is now the Design Director of the Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Singapore offices.
Important Projects:
- Dachong China Resource Land Showroom Office,
Shenzhen, China - Huanggang Port Shenzhen, China
- The MixC Cheng Du Central Square, China
- Conference Centre Guanyang Island Chongqing, China
- King Lam Street, Hong Kong
Head of Human Resources & Finance
E-Mail: beatrix.braun@lichtvision.com
Beatrix has been working at Lichtvision since 2005. She is responsible for Finance & Controlling and Human Resources. She plays a central role in internal structuring and organisation. Beatrix manages the financial relationships between the offices and coordinates personnel matters.