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    Nikhil Divekar

    We bring together architectural design methodologies to illuminate spaces with light, art, and concepts”

    Anish Jain
    Nikhil Divekar, AIMS Pvt Ltd lighting Consultancy


    Lighting designer, Nikhil Divekar, shares his passion for façade lighting for commercial buildings & landscape lighting.

    How did your career evolve in lighting design?
    From early days I have been fascinated by lights & the concept of lighting. Especially during festivals, all that glittered was not gold for me; it was glittering twilights that shined bright! After my graduation in Architecture it became clear that my calling was a profession in Architectural Lighting Projects. I met numerous lighting enthusiasts & got further inspired with the application of advanced technology in lighting design.

    With more than 100 projects under my wing, I learned the pros and cons of practical application and thoughtful utilization of spaces.

    What goals have you set for AIMS Pvt. Ltd lighting consultancy?
    At AIMS Pvt. Ltd. we strive to cater to all lighting design requirements that create an immense impact on the aesthetics and design of any structure. Set up in 2009, we bring together architectural design methodologies to illuminate spaces with light, art, and concepts that are unique and enliven spaces giving them a whole new meaning.

    From a small studio set up we have now graduated to a dedicated team of ten lighting enthusiast from all fields who’s “Aim” is to deliver the best lighting designs & as many as 100+ projects in India & globally have been implemented since then.
    What excites you the most- Office/Commercial buildings/Architectural lighting?
    My primary passion is façade lighting for commercial and hospital buildings. Customers provide me with a blank canvas, which gives me the flexibility to put in my thoughts & bring in creativeness.

    Next, is landscaping illumination- there is so much beatification that still needs to done by the industry, which I love exploring.
    Which is your ‘dream come true project’ and why?
    I believe it’s yet to come!
    I always feel like doing more and thus, the thirst is endless. My entire career has been a learning curve. All my projects have been an extension of what I think an illumination design should be. I also believe that architecture is not just the creation of walls and a roof, it is an experience, which the work of a lighting designer, brings to life. However, illuminating the facades of the buildings would be the area of vision.

    What is your vision of lighting design?

    I want to see illuminated buildings all around the city, no matter what projects we own. People should realize that lighting alone cannot do wonders, but when properly set up in architectural design, it could be wonderful. My vision is to be able to contribute a small portion to this larger dream, and make my illuminated projects, recognizable.

    Imperium Alpha, Pune
    Imperium Rise, Pune
    Loma IT Park, Mumbai
    VR Shopping Centre, Chennai
    This is an excerpt from our exclusive interview with Anish Jain in Luminous Magazine

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