The high-rise building on Europaplatz is directly opposite Berlin's Main-Station. The lighting design was developed and detailed in close consultation with the user KPMG, the client and the architects.
The façade folds inwards at the lower levels and becomes softer as it extends upwards. Linear luminaires are positioned along the hinge and decrease in length as the floor height increases, following the length of the metal façade.

The new 100-meter-tall headquarters of Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co. in Tokyo is defined by its striking wooden mega-columns, a “forest” of columns that shapes the building’s character and identity. The building’s hybrid structure, designed to withstand severe seismic events, will utilize wood on an unprecedented scale.
KARDORFF consulted on the daylight use for the patio in the centre of the building and the depth of the working areas and developed a lighting concept for the interior and the façade of the building.

The tower at the top of site is another landmark for Bonn.

Three polygonal buildings around a common square define the Bundeskanzlerplatz. 66,000 m² gross floor area with state-of-the-art working environments in all three buildings, plus a large conference centre.
We designed the lighting for the façade, the outdoor space, the lobbies and the skybar.

Originally launched as the ITCC (Information Technology Communications Complex) in 2013, Riyadh’s impressive mixed-use project is now known as Digital City. KARDORFF transformed the façade of the four central 20-storey towers into a pixel screen at night. Each façade panel is illuminated and can be controlled individually, creating a low-resolution screen that enables clear images to be seen from a distance. Over 45,000 LEDs work together as one large, unified canvas for displaying content and light shows.
The concept for the façade lighting is complemented by outdoor facility and street lighting luminaires.

Directly opposite Berlin's Main-Station, the lighting design was developed and detailed in close consultation with the user KPMG. We planned the façade lighting as well as the special areas. For the foyers and the adjacent restaurant, we developed pendant luminaires that can be adjusted in intensity and light colour. The continuous arrangement connects the ground floor and avoids a visual separation of the foyer from the restaurant.
Precise wallwashers are used in the foyer and lift lobby to blend in the important walls.
Conference areas are individually and variedly lit. The rooftop bar with its black ceiling and tiny spotlights offers a reflection-free view of Berlin at night.

A new landmark for Frankfurt: ONE.
Light seems to rain down on the façade. A subtle, dynamic control system lets the light drip down the façade. Slow and calm in its lighting effect; yet spectacular for the effect of the building at night.

The changing golden light ceiling element was developed by Kardorff Ingenieure uniquely for this project. The lights shine between two metal lattice planes to ensure a special depth effect like a Moirée. A mirror installed on the back side of the lobby additionally stretches the perspective of the hall.

The Trianon is one of the highest skyscrapers in Frankfurt. Kardorff Ingenieure’s design for the ceiling and lighting shapes the new image of the building from the street facade through the lobby all the way to the elevators.

The Mercedes-Benz building contains office space for 1,200 employees, an impressive vehicle showroom, and a restaurant. Kardorff Ingenieure was responsible for designing the lighting of the inner areas and facade.

With a height of 355 m, the Emirates Park Tower was opened in Dubai as the world’s tallest hotel building in 2012. Offering a wide range of business facilities with more than 1,600 rooms and 14 restaurants, the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel will become one of the region’s most desirable destinations for the most discerning of travelers.

The new Spiegel headquarters on the Ericusspitze forms the gateway to Hamburg’s HafenCity. The design by Henning Larsen Architects for the prominent structure won the international competition in 2007. Kardorff Ingenieure Lichtplanung designed the lighting for the special areas and the central atrium.

With its function as a trading center for gold and diamonds, the Al Mas Tower assumes a central role in the urban landscape of the Jumeirah Lake Towers. At 340 meters tall, it is the highest of 80 skyscrapers in the new urban district.

The 146 meter-high office high-rise presents itself as the new landmark in direct proximity to the Munich Olympic Stadium. Characteristic are the rounded glass corners on the building’s crown and in the floor plan, as well as the single-wall glass facade with electrically controlled quarter windows for natural ventilation of the office space.

In 2005 at the end of the renowned Königsalle in Düsseldorf, a 23-floor high-rise for Ernst&Young was built. Our light concept for the building includes the importance of its impact
from a distance for the entire urban area. The dynamic basic design of the structure is underlined by a linear lighting pattern that becomes fainter as the lines travel toward the opposite ends. The project was overseen by our team during all phases ranging from the overall effect at night and the lighting of the workstations to the subterranean parking area and the daylight planning.

The 89-meter high Sky Office introduces itself as a new landmark on the Kennedyallee in Düsseldorf and offers a splendid view. The design by Ingenhoven Architects distinguishes itself through its high degree of transparency, overall sculptural shape, and roof as a crowning finish.

A shadow study was performed at the request of the Allianz Immobilien GmbH regarding the construction project at Taunausanlage 20 in Frankfurt am Main. We examined the influence of different building heights in terms of shading the nearby Opernplatz. For the shadow study, a three-dimensional urban model was created, and qualitative and quantitative evaluations were generated using our own software.

In 2002 on the Theodor-Stern-Kai am Main, with a direct view of the Frankfurt skyline, the new office and service center for nine Allianz insurance companies with approximately 2,500 employees was constructed. Kardorff Ingenieure designed the lighting for all of the special areas and the illumination of the facade.

In Dresden, VW constructs its vehicles in a completely different way: in a production site made of glass visible to all. The light behind the transparent facades puts the production process on stage. Reflectors shine warm-toned, glare-free light
directly on the high-quality industrial workplaces with studio character and, at the same time, avoid any exterior light emission to protect the adjacent nature park. The light follows the route of the vehicles until handover to the customers. Stage lighting for performances and cultural events complements this
extraordinary presentation of the automobile.