4. Continuous or discontinuous space

Clearly, the activity carried out in a room is a determining factor in the organization of the visual ambience. However, for a given activity, it is often the case that several options, often two, are possible.

Let's take the case of a restaurant, for example. A certain number of characteristics will be imposed by regulations or recommendations. The fact remains, however, that a choice has to be made from the outset, which is not the responsibility of the lighting designer, since it determines to a large extent the image of the establishment. Do you want to create an open space, facilitating communication between guests, exchanges and a quicker relationship with service? Or, on the contrary, do we want to create spaces of intimacy, isolation from the outside world, privileged relationships between guest and service? Both options are possible and legitimate. The...