{"id":24023,"date":"2026-03-18T16:26:57","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T15:26:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brainlit.com\/?p=24023"},"modified":"2026-03-18T16:27:35","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T15:27:35","slug":"kolossal-chooses-lighting-for-a-better-work-environment-and-performance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brainlit.com\/us\/2026\/03\/18\/kolossal-chooses-lighting-for-a-better-work-environment-and-performance\/","title":{"rendered":"Kolossal Chooses Lighting for a Better Work Environment and Performance\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>On the ground floor of Media Evolution City, in the midst of a constant flow of people, meetings and ideas, you\u2019ll find the offices of design and communications agency Kolossal. Here, lighting is more than just design or function \u2014 it is an active part of the work environment, the brand, and the experience for both employees and passersby.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When Kolossal chose to install Biocentric lighting from BrainLit, the ambition was clear:<br>to create a carefully considered lighting environment that aligns with the thoughtfully designed interior. A workplace shaped to cater to human biological needs. The new office space has limited access to natural daylight and few larger windows \u2014 something the new lighting installation has more than compensated for.\u00a0<br><br>\u2013 Today, we know that light affects far more than our vision. It influences how we feel, how focused we are, and how well we maintain energy throughout the day. For us, choosing lighting that actually supports health and wellbeing was the obvious choice, says Martin Sandstr\u00f6m, CEO of Kolossal.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:30px\">\u00a0<br><strong>Light that follows the day \u2014 and the human body\u202f\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Traditional office lighting has primarily focused on meeting visual and ergonomic requirements. But our need for light is not static. Light influences our internal clock \u2014 the circadian rhythm that regulates sleep, alertness and energy \u2014 and needs to vary throughout the day for the body to function optimally.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Biocentric lighting from BrainLit is developed to mirror the natural shifts of daylight in intensity and color temperature. The result is a lighting environment that supports both concentration and recovery, and that can easily be adapted to different needs throughout the workday.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2013 Many of us spend most of our time indoors, in front of screens, where we are expected to stay focused and perform at a high level all day. In that context, it\u2019s not enough for the lighting to simply \u201cwork.\u201d It needs to actively contribute to energy, focus and wellbeing at work, Martin Sandstr\u00f6m continues.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2013 After a few months, we experienced improved concentration and more stable energy levels. The classic afternoon dip has noticeably decreased.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brainlit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/A7C00527.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24028\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brainlit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/A7C00527.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.brainlit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/A7C00527-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.brainlit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/A7C00527-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:30px\"><strong>A visible installation \u2014 from the inside and out<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kolossal\u2019s office is located at street level, making the lighting installation clearly visible to the surrounding environment. The dynamic light creates a vivid contrast to the building\u2019s more traditional office spaces and sparks curiosity among visitors and passersby.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2013 The lighting has become part of how we are perceived. It draws attention. People stop, look\u202f and ask what feels different \u2014 and that becomes part of the story about our brand and what we believe matters in the workplace, says Martin Sandstr\u00f6m.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:30px\"><strong>A conscious choice for everyday life \u2014 and the future<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Kolossal, this investment is not about technology for technology\u2019s sake, but a strategic decision that connects workplace quality, brand identity and responsibility. The lighting is integrated into daily operations, stable, flexible and adaptable to how the team works.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2013 When I truly understood how crucial light is to how we feel and function during the day, the decision was obvious. The installation was very smooth, and the light recipe has been easily fine-tuned based on how we work. It feels both thoughtful and flexible, concludes Martin Sandstr\u00f6m, CEO of Kolossal.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brainlit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/A7C00519.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24030\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brainlit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/A7C00519.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.brainlit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/A7C00519-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.brainlit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/A7C00519-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Facts: Kolossal<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kolossal works with brand, design and content for organizations that recognize the value of a clear and well-crafted expression. The agency develops cohesive solutions where strategy, form and communication align and reinforce one another \u2014 always with a focus on creating real impact for the client. This may involve engaging employees, driving societal issues, strengthening a brand, or contributing to increased sales.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clients span multiple industries and sectors. In some projects, Kolossal manages the entire journey \u2014 from brand identity and visual direction to web and ongoing content. In others, the agency steps into an existing process to strengthen and complement where needed. Regardless of scope, the brand is always the starting point \u2014 the unifying force that ensures direction and consistency in everything they do.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Facts: Media Evolution City\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Media Evolution is a community-owned, non-profit platform for co-creation, knowledge sharing and futures thinking, based in Malm\u00f6, Sweden.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more than ten years, Media Evolution has run and cared for a place to connect over work at Stora Varvsgatan 6. It is a place for meetings, food and work \u2014 but also a space for asking deeper questions about how we work, why we work and what sustainable futures can look like.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Futures Library by the entrance is a physical manifestation of Media Evolution\u2019s foresight work and serves as a shared resource for imagining how humans and businesses can co-exist in the long term.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On the ground floor of Media Evolution City, in the midst of a constant flow of people, meetings and ideas, you\u2019ll find the offices of design and communications agency Kolossal. 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