Our Mission

Bi (비) is the Korean word for rain. As rain creates and nourishes life and the earth, light nourishes the places and the world we share. This is the spirit of Atelier B International: creating light that is humane, sustainable and rooted in place.

How We Work

Light is our first material. We partner with architects, landscape architects and owners at any stage of a project, from the earliest sketches through commissioning. We shape daylight and electric light to reveal architecture and site, and to support the people and the life within them.

We craft each layer of light with technical rigor and an artist's eye, from the integrated detail to the custom luminaire to the light art installation. Every decision is weighed against the life of the project: light that endures, systems that are simple to operate and maintain, and a design that respects the budget.

Our work spans architectural lighting, daylighting, custom luminaires, light art and fine art. We give every project close, sustained attention, in pursuit of the highest quality of design. Based in New York, we collaborate across the United States and Asia.