About

A studio built on atmosphere, precision, and human experience

Since 2009, we have shaped award-recognized lighting concepts from our canal-side studio on the Herengracht.

Studio Story

Litchvorm was founded in 2009 by Maarten de Vries and Eva Janssen, two lighting architects who believed that thoughtful lighting design transforms not just spaces, but the way people feel within them. What started as a small studio on the Herengracht has grown into a team of 12 specialists delivering hospitality, residential, workplace, and cultural projects across the Netherlands and Europe.

Our process combines concept-led creativity with deep technical discipline: from initial narrative and mood studies to full fixture schedules, control strategy, and commissioning on-site.

Team

Designers and specialists working across concept and execution

Maarten de Vries

Founder & Creative Director

Leads concept direction and translates architectural narratives into atmospheric lighting experiences.

Eva Janssen

Founder & Technical Director

Oversees technical integration, specification standards, and project quality from schets to oplevering.

Thomas van der Berg

Senior Lighting Designer

Specializes in hospitality and cultural interiors with a focus on layered ambiance and spatial hierarchy.

Sophie Bakker

Project Manager

Coordinates multidisciplinary teams, planning, and client communication across complex renovation timelines.

Lars Hendriks

3D Visualization Specialist

Builds photometric simulations and renders that validate atmosphere, lux balance, and fixture placement.

Anna de Groot

Junior Designer

Supports concept packages, technical drawings, and documentation with a strong eye for detail and materiality.

"Light is not just illumination — it is atmosphere, emotion, and experience. We design light that serves both the architecture and the people within it."